This locomotive was cosmetically restored according to a plaque on it, however the relentless elements have faded it's black paint to gray. It's a rather impressive display from a bygone era, tha... (more)
Remarks: This 2-8-2 "Mikado" once served the SP Well on turns between Victoria and Brownsville, Texas as a trusty workhorse. Today it rests quietly as a Static Display locomotive attract... (more)
SP 771 stands tall in Grapevine, TX.
A Southern Pacific Mikado steam engine in Grapevine, TX.
After several weeks of coming back to this locomotive I finally got the right lighting. They seem to be fixing "her" up quite nicely.
Engineer's side of cab
Fireman's side of cab