Built by ALCo-Dickson in September of 1902 as St Louis, Memphis & Southeastern #275, it was renumbered SLSF #961 in 1903 when the StLM&SE merged into the Frisco roster. After 44 years of service, the loco was scrapped in May of 1946. Specs - class 270/956, 57" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 21x28" cylinders, engine weight of 174,500 lb, tractive effort of 36,800 lb. Arthur B. Johnson photo |