Photo of President & Mrs. Harding in the Cab of a Passenger Train
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Specifications
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T&P # | 709 |
|---|---|---|
| Class | P-1a | |
| Builder | A-Brooks | |
| Build Date | 1919 | |
| Wheel Type | 4-6-2 | |
| Cylinders | 26 X 28 | |
| Drivewheel Dia. | 73 in. | |
| Boiler Pressure | 200 psi | |
| Grate Area | 59.60 in² | |
| Weight | 281,000 lbs. | |
| Tractive Force | 44,200 lbs. | |
| Service | Passenger | |
| Photo Credit | The Grace Museum - The Portal to Texas History | |
| Date | November 7, 1920 | |
| Category | People |
Description
Photograph of President and Mrs. Warren G. Harding in the cab of a passenger train. President Harding can be seen operating a lever in the engine while Mrs. Harding watches. The text below the image says "[sic] Nov 7th 1920 President & Mrs Warren G. Harding in Cab of T&P Passenger Locomotive #709" and "Southwest Collection."
[Photo of President & Mrs. Harding in the Cab of a Passenger Train], photograph, November 7, 1920; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth853236/: accessed March 5, 2020), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Grace Museum.