Engineer at the Throttle of T&P Train #701
Shreveport, LA
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Specifications
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T&P # | 701 |
|---|---|---|
| Class | P-1 | |
| Builder | Baldwin | |
| Build Date | 4-1919 | |
| Wheel Type | 4-6-2 | |
| Cylinders | 26 X 28 | |
| Drivewheel Dia. | 73 in. | |
| Boiler Pressure | 200 psi | |
| Grate Area | 59.60 in² | |
| Weight | 275,080 lbs. | |
| Tractive Force | 44,200 lbs. | |
| Service | Passenger | |
| Photo Credit | The Grace Museum - The Portal to Texas History | |
| Date | January 1, 1940 | |
| Category | Steam Engine |
Remarks
To L.E. 4 - Rebuilt in 1938 with roller bearings and classed P-1r
Description
Photograph of A. L. Smith at the throttle of T&P train #701 in Shreveport, Louisiana. A second train can be seen through the window behind him.
Robinson, Ed. [Engineer at the Throttle of T&P Train #701], photograph, 1940; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth860898/: accessed March 5, 2020), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Grace Museum.