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St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1031 on "Firefly"

Description: A photograph print showing the St. Louis and San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1031, 4-6-2, on passenger train, the "Firefly", west of Spencer, OK, nearing the end of its 379 mile run from Kansas City to Oklahoma City. This picture was taken in 1940 before the train was outfitted with streamlined coaches. Curves like this, although scenic, are a headache to the operating department.
Date: March 17, 1940
Creator: George, Preston
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) 418

Description: A photograph print of Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) 418, 4-6-2, 2-8-0, with Stephenson valve gear under the boiler between the two sets of drivers, Oklahoma City, OK. "This light engine was no longer of much value in road service except on light branch lines. It was here being used as a switcher.
Date: March 30, 1940
Creator: George, Preston
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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