Texas and Pacific 610

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Texas and Pacific 610

Power type	Steam
Builder	Lima Locomotive Works
Serial number	7237
Build date	1927
Configuration	2-10-4
Gauge	4 ft 8½ in (1435 mm)
Driver size	63 in
Weight on drivers	300,000 lb
Locomotive weight	448,000 lb
Fuel type	oil
Fuel capacity	5,000 US gal
Water capacity	14,000 US gal
Boiler pressure	255 psi
Cylinder size	29 in × 32 in
Valve gear	Baker
Tractive effort	84,600 lbf, 97,900 lbf with a booster
Career	Texas and Pacific Railroad
Class	I1a
Number in class	15
Restored	1975
Disposition	static display at the Texas State Railroad State Historical Park, Palestine, Texas

Texas and Pacific 610 is a 2-10-4 steam locomotive that was originally operated by the Texas and Pacific Railroad (T&P). In 1976, the locomotive was used to haul the American Freedom Train for the portion of its tour in Texas.

After pulling the American Freedom Train, the locomotive was leased by the Southern Railway in 1977 for use in its steam excursion program. It was used by the Southern for four years until being returned to Texas in 1981.

The locomotive is now on static display at the Texas State Railroad in Palestine, Texas, it is the only surviving example of a T&P "Texas" type locomotive.

The locomotive is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

[edit] References

• Missouri Pacific Historical Society, Texas & Pacific #610, Lima-built, "Texas" Class, 2-10-4 Steam Engine (1927). Retrieved January 17, 2006.
• The Museum of America's Freedom Trains, Locomotives and Equipment. Retrieved January 17, 2006.
• Screaming Eagles, T&P 610, 2-10-4 steam engine. Retrieved January 17, 2006.
• Loco Profile 31 - Lima Super Power, Profile Publications, Windsor, Berks, UK, (1983)