Texas & Pacific Train #900 in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
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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 | November 13, 1949 | |
| Category | Steam Engine |
Description
Photograph of Texas & Pacific train #900 in New Orleans, Louisiana. There is a tower behind the engine, and a man on top of the train is holding some sort of arm connecting the train to the tower. Text below the image says "New Orleans, La. Nov 13 1949" and "R. H. Carlson."
Carlson, R. H. [Texas & Pacific Train #900 in New Orleans, Louisiana], photograph, November 13, 1949; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth853095/: accessed March 5, 2020), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Grace Museum.