T&P Train #653 Bell
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Specifications
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T&P # | 653 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | March 8, 1976 | |
| Category | Steam Engine |
Description
Photograph of the bell from T&P train #653. Written below the image are "Maybelle, Texas Mar 8th 1976 T&P Bell off #653" and "D. Watson."
Watson, D. [T&P Train #653 Bell], photograph, March 8, 1976; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth860988/: accessed March 5, 2020), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Grace Museum.