Train Engine #540
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Specifications
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T&P # | 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Class | G-1c | |
| Builder | A-Brooks | |
| Build Date | 12-1919 | |
| Wheel Type | 2-10-2 | |
| Cylinders | 28 X 32 | |
| Drivewheel Dia. | 63 in. | |
| Boiler Pressure | 200 psi | |
| Grate Area | 70.00 in² | |
| Weight | 332,000 lbs. | |
| Tractive Force | 67,700 lbs. | |
| Service | Freight | |
| Photo Credit | The Grace Museum - The Portal to Texas History | |
| Date | January 1, 1919 | |
| Category | Steam Engine |
Description
Photograph of train engine #540, viewed from the side. "540" is visible on the side. Part of a building can be seen in the right background. The distinct wheels are prominent. Handwritten text below the image says, "Builders Photo Alco 1919."
C. M. [Train Engine #540], photograph, 1919; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth822639/: accessed March 5, 2020), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Grace Museum.