Head On Collision of T&P Cannon Balls

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Specifications

	T&P #	270
	Class	D-7
	Builder	Cooke
	Build Date	1901
	Wheel Type	4-6-0
	Cylinders	19 X 24
	Drivewheel Dia.	67 in.
	Boiler Pressure	190 psi
	Weight	153,000 lbs.
	Tractive Force	22,600 lbs.
	Service	Freight
	Photo Credit	The Grace Museum - The Portal to Texas History
	Date	June 4, 1903
	Category	Wrecks

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Description

Photograph of a head on collision between two T&P trains. Written on the photo is "Collision of T. and P. 'Cannon Balls.' #5 and #6. Jefferson, Tex. June 4th 1903." Written underneath the image are "#270 & #314 T&P Cannon Balls #5 & #6 Jefferson, Texas - Jun 4th 1903" and "Avery Von Blon."

Von Blon, Avery. [Head On Collision of T&P Cannon Balls], photograph, June 4, 1903; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth853244/: accessed March 5, 2020), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Grace Museum.