Train Engine #646 and Car
Fort Worth, TX
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Specifications
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T&P # | 646 |
|---|---|---|
| Class | I-1c | |
| Builder | Lima | |
| Build Date | 6-1928 | |
| Wheel Type | 2-10-4 | |
| Cylinders | 29 X 32 | |
| Drivewheel Dia. | 63 in. | |
| Boiler Pressure | 255 psi | |
| Grate Area | 100.00 in² | |
| Weight | 452,000 lbs. | |
| Tractive Force | 84,600 lbs. | |
| Service | Freight | |
| Photo Credit | The Grace Museum - The Portal to Texas History | |
| Date | August 7, 1931 | |
| Category | Steam Engine |
Description
Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. "646" is visible on the side. Additional tracks lay in front. Buildings can be seen in the background on either side. Handwritten text below the image says, "Fort Worth, Texas Aug 7th 1931."
Monypeny, William. [Train Engine #646 and Car], photograph, August 7, 1931; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth822551/: accessed March 5, 2020), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Grace Museum.