USMRR locomotive La Fourche

Hochadel, Abraham’s Engines says: Taunton no. 237. 4-4-0. 16×22 in. cylinders. 60 in. drivers. 23 tons. 1859.05 Built as #8“La Fourche” for the New Orleans Opelousas and Great Western RR. 1862.11 Captured on the NOO&GR to become USMRR Div. of the Gulf “La Fourche.” 1866.02.01 Returned to owner. 1878.04 Sold to Morgans Louisiana & Texas RR, becoming #9. 1885.02 Sold to Texas & New Orleans RR, becoming #509. 1890s Retired.