Resource Type
Partner
Oklahoma Historical Society
68
McFaddin-Ward House Museum
11
Rosenberg Library
11
Private Collection of T. B. Willis
7
Fire Museum of Texas
6
Hardin-Simmons University Library
4
El Paso Public Library
3
Patrick Heath Public Library
3
Private Collection of Margay Welch
2
Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site
2
12 More
Collection
Preston George Collection
67
Texas History Collection
15
Rescuing Texas History, 2015
13
Harris and Eliza Kempner
11
T. B. Willis Collection
7
Abilene Library Consortium
6
George Pendexter Postcard Collection
6
Latimer Papers
3
The Mexican Revolution on the Border: Primary Sources from El Paso
3
World War One Collection
3
17 More
Serial/Series Title
Personal Papers (MS 80-0002)
11
Horse-Drawn Fire Wagons 1909-1912
3
Action Images
1
Cincinnati Museum Center Collection
1
Folder 4: Memorial Program, Birthday Invitation, Articles, Correspondence, Postcards
1
Kafka Collection
1
Series 1: Papers: Paul Fielding Newspaper Clippings, 1985
1
Southeast Texas Postcards Collection
1
Country
States
Decade
Month
Day
Language
Santa Fe (ATSF) 1802
A photograph postcard of Santa Fe (ATSF) 1802, 2-6-2, on a westbound troop train near Belva, OK, 8 cars. [description derived from photo 2008.008.0113B]
Date:
November 18, 1945
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 170 Diesel-Electric
A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) diesel-electric #170, on eastbound mixed freight extra going down the hill between Quinlan and Bleva, OK. The new grade for a line change appears in foreground. These curves will be eliminated by the line change under construction. [description derived in part from 2008.008.0115B]
Date:
November 18, 1945
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 2929 on "The Scout"
A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 2929, 4-8-4, on passenger train No. 2, 1st section, "The Scout", coming down hill above Quinlan, OK, 15 cars.
Date:
November 18, 1945
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 3802
A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 3802, 2-10-2, on a mixed freight extra, coming down Curtis Hill, just above Quinlan, OK, 97 cars. "Grade for new line can be seen in the background with ties and tie plates ready to receive 131-lb. rail. In the foreground is a high-speed turnout to the old mainline left in place through Quinlan to serve as a long siding. CTC signals show just above loco cab which is starting down a portion of the new line already completed." [detailed description is found on reverse of photo 2008.008.0117B]
Date:
November 18, 1945
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 4099 & 3829
A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 4099, 2-8-2, and 3829, 2-10-4, double heading mixed freight, Quinlan, OK. [information from back of photo 2008.008.0119B] [duplicate to 2008.008.0374]
Date:
November 18, 1945
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 1695 on "El Capitan"
A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe (ATSF) 1695, 2-10-2, 5000, 2-10-4, and 15, 2 unit diesel, on passenger train No. 22, "El Capitan", going up south side of Raton Pass near Keota, NM, 12 cars, 20 mph, New Mexico Division
Date:
May 18, 1946
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe 161 on "The Chief"
A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 161, 4-unit diesel on #19, "The Chief",going up Raton Pass at Starkville, CO, 15 cars
Date:
May 18, 1946
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 161 on "The Chief"
A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 161, diesel-electric, going downgrade on the south side of Raton Pass near Keota, NM, with No. 19, "The Chief", 15 cars. New Mexico Division
Date:
May 18, 1946
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 3827 & 934 & 1703
A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 1703, helping 3827 & 934, at rear of a 26-car coal drag, as it nears the top on the south side of Raton Pass near Lynn, NM. New Mexcio Division
Date:
May 18, 1946
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 3764 & 1702
A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe (ATSF) 3764, 4-8-4, on the head end of second passenger train No. 8, carrying Mexican National laborers, starting up south side of Raton Pass, just above Raton, NM, 11 cars, 25 mph, engine 1702, 2-10-2, helping on rear.
Date:
May 18, 1946
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 1695 & 15 on "El Capitan"
A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 1695, 2-10-2, 5000, 2-10-4, and 15, 2 unit diesel-electric, on all-coach streamliner, "El Capitan", Los Angeles to Chicago, going up south side Raton Pass, just above Keota, NM, 12 cars, 20 mph
Date:
May 18, 1946
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 901 & 3875
A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 901 and 3875, both 2-10-2's, double-heading on head end of 60 car freight, going up north side of Raton Pass around big curve about one mile below Wootten, CO. Locomotive 1703, 2-10-2, helping on rear. New Mexico Division. [see also 2008.008.0168]
Date:
May 18, 1946
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 901, 3875, & 1703
A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 1703, helping at rear of freight train going up north side of Raton Pass, just below Wootten, CO, with a 60-car freight, going 10 mph; locomotives 901 and 3875, also 2-10-2's, on head end are almost to the top of the pass. New Mexico Division [see also 2008.008.0167]
Date:
May 18, 1946
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 5000 & 3740
A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF)5000, 2-10-4, and 3740, 4-8-4, double-heading on third passenger train No. 8, mail cars and troops, approaching the top of Raton Pass from the south side, about a mile below Lynn, NM, 15 cars. New Mexico Division [see also 2008.008.0170]
Date:
May 18, 1946
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 3rd No. 8 Rear View at Raton Pass
A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) rear view of third No. 8 passenger train, with mail and troop cars, approaching the top of Raton Pass from the south side, just below Lynn, NM, 15 cars, with locomotives 5000 , 2-10-4, and 3740, 4-8-4, on head end. New Mexico Division [see also 2008.008.0169]
Date:
May 18, 1946
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 5000, 3873 & 934
A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF)5000, 2-10-4, and 3873, 2-10-2, on mixed freight going up north side of Raton Pass, about 2 miles below the top at Turner, CO, between Wootten and Morley, CO, 37 cars, 10 mph; locomotive 934, 2-10-2, helping at rear. [see also 2008.008.0172]
Date:
May 18, 1946
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 5000 & 3873
A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF)5000, 2-10-4, and 3873, 2-10-2, on mixed freight, double-heading up north side of Raton Pass, about 2 miles below the top at Turner, CO, 37 cars, 10 mph; locomotive 934, 2-10-2, helping at rear. New Mexico Division [see also 2008.008.0171]
Date:
May 18, 1946
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 161 Diesel on "The Chief"
A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 161, diesel-electric, on passenger train #20, "The Chief", running at dusk eastbound between Trinidad and La Junta, just east of El Moro, CO, 15 cars. New Mexico Division
Date:
May 18, 1946
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 3401 on "Grand Canyon Limited"
A photograph postcard of Santa Fe (ATSF) 3401, 4-6-2, in the distance, pulling the second section of passenger train No. 23 between Heman and Belva, OK, 10 cars. Plains Division
Date:
November 18, 1945
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 4099 & 3829
A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 4099, 2-8-2, and 3829, 2-10-4, double heading mixed freight, Quinlan, OK. [duplicate to 2008.008.0119]
Date:
November 18, 1945
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (AFSF) 3764 & 1702
A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe 3764, 4-8-4, and 1702, 2-10-2 (at rear) on second No. 8, transporting Mexican laborers, starting up Raton Pass from Raton, NM, 11 cars, 25 mph. [duplicate to 2008.008.0096 & 0165]
Date:
May 18, 1946
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (AFSF) 901 & 3875
A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 5000, 2-10-2's, climbing a 3-1/2% grade on the north side of Raton Pass below Wootten, CO, with a 60-car freight, mostly empty stock cars, 10 mph. (Engine 1703 helping at rear)
Date:
May 18, 1946
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (AFSF) 1703, 901 & 3875
A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 1703 on ear of freight train pulled by engines 901 and 3875, north side of Raton Pass, below Wootten, CO
Date:
May 18, 1946
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) 1779
A photograph postcard showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) 1779, 2-8-0, on eastbound extra, leaving Granite, OK. Headquarters mountain in background.
Date:
June 18, 1945
Creator:
George, Preston
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History