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Coal Car in Strawn, Texas

Coal Car in Strawn, Texas

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Steam engine and coal cars in Strawn, Texas. Engineers stand in front of the trains.
Holding Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Libraries
[Sunshine Special]

[Sunshine Special]

Date: 1940
Creator: Weaver, A.F.
Description: A locomotive engine pulling the Texas & Pacific "Red Eye" passenger train, The Sunshine Special. These business friendly trains were scheduled to arrive in the Dallas/Ft Worth area at about 9AM from both East and West. The picture was taken by A.F. Weaver at Millsap, Texas in 1940. It was published in the Rotogravure section of the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram. The 700 (714) series engine shown was replaced a few years later by larger, more powerful Series 600 engines capable of greater speed.
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library