T&P Train #900 in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX
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Specifications
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T&P # | 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Class | M-1 | |
| Builder | A-Schenectady | |
| Build Date | 11-1925 | |
| Wheel Type | 4-8-2 | |
| Cylinders | 27 X 30 | |
| Drivewheel Dia. | 73 in. | |
| Boiler Pressure | 225 psi | |
| Grate Area | 80.30 in² | |
| Weight | 360,500 lbs. | |
| Tractive Force | 57,300 lbs. | |
| Service | Passenger | |
| Photo Credit | The Grace Museum - The Portal to Texas History | |
| Date | October 3, 1947 | |
| Category | Steam Engine |
Description
Photograph of train #900 in El Paso, Texas. Text below the image says "El Paso, Texas Oct 3rd 1947" and "W. Burke."
Burke, W. [T&P Train #900 in El Paso, Texas], photograph, October 3, 1947; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth853322/: accessed March 5, 2020), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Grace Museum.