F7s at the museum in Galveston. Here is what they looked like when I first saw them. Texas Limited #200 (ex-Southern Pacific 6309, ex Louisiana & North West 47) in Galveston before being repainted. This was the second engine in top photo. These two F7As pulled the Texas Limited passenger train between Houston and Galveston until track speed restrictions and liability insurance costs made it unprofitable to operate. There is an odd history about #100 shown at the top (ex-Southern Pacific 6379, ex-L&NW 44). The frame number #3112B2F, is supposed to have been a Chicago and Northwestern F7B, built in July 1952, not a Southern Pacific unit. It is speculated that the frames were mixed up at the factory before assembly.
Texas Limited crossing causeway to Galveston Approaching Galveston station See my scheme for a Galveston-theme layout at http://www.trainboard.com/ultimatebb.php/ubb/get_topic/f/33/t/000725.html (shameless self-promotion)
