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[Postcard of Bear Lake]

Postcard of a still lake with pine trees lining the shore at the base of a mountain range, described as "Bear Lake (Alt. 9,550 Ft.) Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Long's Peak (Alt. 14,255 Ft.) and Glacier Gorge in Background." The message on the back reads, "Dear Aunt Mamie I have picked up this pen to tell you that we are having a wonderful time. Wish you were with us your loving niece, Northcall." The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Mamie Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 6, 1946
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Union Pacific (UP) 844

A photograph postcard showing the Union Pacific (UP) 844, 4-8-4, in Denver, CO.
Date: May 6, 1947
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 1363 & 1374

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 1363, 4-6-2, and 3764, double-heading train No. 130, arriving at Denver, CO, 11 cars, 40 mph.
Date: July 6, 1946
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 208 & 3607

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3607, 2-8-8-2, on mixed freight extra, westbound, D&SL 208 helping at rear "west above Fireclay, CO, 15 mph. [see also 2008.008.6678]
Date: September 6, 1942
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 1516

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 1516, 4-8-2, on freight train No. 72, headed downgrade toward Denver, below Coal Creek, CO, 25 mph.
Date: September 6, 1942
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3406

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3406, 2-8-8-2, on eastbound freight extra consisting of 25 deadhead Pullmans, drifting downgrade below Coal Creek, CO, 10 mph.
Date: September 6, 1942
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 1705 on "Exposition Flyer"

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 1705, 4-8-4, on passenger train No. 6 "Exposition Flyer", drifting downgrade toward Arena, CO. 40 mph.
Date: September 6, 1942
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3601

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3601, 2-8-8-2, on a string of reefers westbound from Denver, toward the Rocky Mountains, above Leyden Junction, CO, 20 mph. [rear view, Richard Kindig watching] [see also 2008.008.6683]
Date: September 6, 1942
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History