T&P I-1a #610

Atlanta, TX

Description

Clipping of a captioned photo of SR train #610 on a raised portion of track. There is a large plume of black smoke rising from the engine.The photo is captioned "Right: Southern's 2-10-4 No. 610 herself is not news, but what was behind her on the October 29,1978, Atlanta-Toccoa (Ga.) excursion is: auxiliary tender from L&N M-1 2-8-4 No. 1975, and privately owned ex-Amtrak dome obs 9301, built for CB&Q." Written below the clipping is "-Feb 1979 Trains pg. 17."

Clark, Robert T. [SR Train #610], clipping, February 1979; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth860984/: accessed March 5, 2020), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Grace Museum.

Specifications

  •   Builder Lima
  •   Build Date 6-1927
  •   Wheel Type 2-10-4
  •   Cylinders 29 X 32
  •   Drivewheel Diameter 63 in.
  •   Boiler Pressure 255 psi
  •   Grate Area 100.00 in²
  •   Weight 448,000 lbs.
  •   Tractive Force 84,600 lbs.
  •   Photo Credit The Grace Museum - The Portal to Texas History