Texas and Pacific 610

Texas and Pacific 610
Power type Steam
Builder Lima Locomotive Works
Order number 1101
Serial number 7237
Build date June 1927
Configuration 2-10-4
UIC classification 1′E2′ h2
Gauge 4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm)
Driver diameter 63 in (1,600 mm)
Weight on drivers 300,000 lb (136.1 tonnes)
Locomotive weight 448,000 lb (203.2 tonnes)
Fuel type Oil
Fuel capacity 5,000 US gal (19,000 l; 4,200 imp gal)
Water capacity 14,000 US gal (53,000 l; 12,000 imp gal)
Boiler pressure 255 lbf/in² (1.76 MPa)
Cylinders Two
Cylinder size 29 × 32 in (737 × 813 mm)
Valve gear Baker
Tractive effort Loco: 84,600 lbf (376.3 kN),
Booster: 13,300 lbf (59.2 kN)
Career Texas and Pacific Railway
Class I-1a
Number in class 1st of 15
Restored 1975
Disposition preparing to operate 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 Railway (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 preparing to operate again 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.

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