Speaking of TAs

[r_i_straw]

The subject of TAs came up in the Inspection Pit (http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/showthread.php?t=101023). Here is an old photo where TA 602 is missing in action. It must have been out of service on Feb. 7, 1938 when Rock Island 47 had to pull the Budd built train set for the Texas Rocket. This was taken at Houston Union Station which is now Minute Maid Ball Park where the Houston Astros play.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/583/sc006b121d.jpg

[BoxcabE50]

Looks more like a recent era excursion train. Don't have my book handy- When were the TA units retired?

Boxcab E50

[r_i_straw]

I think they lasted until about 1956 or 57. None were saved and all were scrapped.
This is what the train normally looked like parked at Houston Union Station. Looks like they hit something at a grade crossing.
http://www.railwayclassics.com/images/CRIP02/crip02LTX.jpg