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[Louisiana Eastern Train #13]

Photograph of a train engine connected to several cars, parked on tracks. Handwritten text below the image says, "Shiloh, La. July 28th 1956 - Louisiana Eastern #13 (ex La.E. #5, ex Abilene Southern #20)"
Date: July 28, 1956
Creator: Winters, Charles E.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Texas Engine #403 and Cars]

Photograph of a train engine and attached cars on a railroad track, viewed from the side. The number "403" and text "Texas Short Line" are visible on the car. Buildings can be seen in the distant background on the left. An electrical pole stands in the right background. Handwritten text below the image says, "Van Texas July 9 1946."
Date: July 9, 1946
Creator: Chelf, H. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train Engine #636 and Car - Shreveport, Louisiana]

Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. "636" and "Texas & Pacific" are visible on the side. Another train sits on the tracks just behind. Handwritten text below the image says, "Shreveport, LA. July 1949."
Date: July 1949
Creator: Vollrath, H. K.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train Engine #700 and Cars - Willow Glen, Louisiana]

Photograph of train engine #700 and attached cars on railroad tracks, viewed from a front side angle. "700" is visible on the front. Smoke billows from the front chimney. Electrical poles line the grassy area to the left of the train. Handwritten text below the image says, "Willow Glen, LA. July 1940."
Date: July 1940
Creator: Vollrath, H. K.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Louisiana Southern Train Engine #10]

Photograph of a parked train engine connected to a car that has the number "10" marked on the side. Handwritten text below the photo says, "New Orleans, La. July 1st 1939 - Louisiana Southern # 10 (ex T&P #43)."
Date: July 1, 1939
Creator: Winters, Charles E.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train Engine #901 and Cars - Grand Saline, Texas]

Photograph of train engine #901 and attached cars on railroad tracks, viewed from a front side angle. "901" is visible on the front of the engine. Electrical poles line the tracks on either side of the train. The grassy landscape fills the space around the tracks. Handwritten text below the image says, "Grand Saline, Texas July 1939 ('Sunshine Special')."
Date: July 1939
Creator: Vollrath, H. K.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train Engine #2 and Cars]

Photograph of a train engine and attached cars on railroad tracks, viewed from a front side angle. The number "2" and letters "T.P.-M.P.T.R.R. OF N.O." are visible on the car. Buildings can be seen in the distant right background. Handwritten text below the image says, "New Orleans, LA. July 19th 1949 (Annunciation Street Station)."
Date: July 19, 1949
Creator: Phillips, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History