Texas and Pacific 610

The Texas and Pacific 610 is a freight locomotive preserved at the Texas State Railroad museum in Fort Worth. The engine features standard-gauge wheels and large driving wheels designed to pull heavy loads over long distances.

Built in 1927 by Lima Locomotive Works, this engine hauled freight trains across Texas for more than two decades. It was retired in 1950 as railroads transitioned to newer technology and diesel power.

Visitors today recognize this machine as a symbol of the railroad era that shaped commerce and industry across Texas. People see it as a reminder of how trains once connected remote towns and brought growth to the region.

This locomotive is on display at a museum location and can be viewed during special events and railroad celebrations held throughout the year. Check ahead to confirm visiting hours, as the engine may not always be accessible depending on maintenance or private events.

The engine earned recognition as a Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark, acknowledged for advances that improved how powerful steam locomotives could operate. During testing, it achieved exceptional performance figures that impressed railroad engineers of its time.