Resource Type

Ferrocarriles Nationales de Mexico (FNM) 212

A photograph postcard showing the Ferrolcarriles Nationales de Mexico, or N de M (NDM or FNM) electric locomotive and crew at Wimmer Bridge located at the high mountain Alta Lus Station. The volcano in the distance is "Pico de Orizaba" with an elevation of 5620 metres.
Date: December 23, 1945
Creator: Juarez, Teodomiso
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 314

A photograph postcard showing the Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 314, 4-4-0, on a passenger train No. 53, near Altus, OK, 2 cars.
Date: January 23, 1944
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1023

A photograph postcard showing the Frisco (SF-SF) 1023, 4-6-2, on passenger train No. 409, near Headrick, OK, 4 cars.
Date: January 23, 1944
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) 621

A photograph postcard showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) 621, 4-4-0 (class E-16), Topeka, KS. (scrapped 9/36)
Date: December 23, 1934
Creator: Wood, Sylvan R.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Midland Terminal (MDLR) 63

A photograph postcard showing the Midland Terminal (MDLR) 63, 2-8-2 on a freight train, Cascade, CO, 34 cars, 15 mph, with two helpers [not in photo].
Date: May 23, 1948
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Rio Grande Southern (RGS) 20

A photograph postcard showing the Rio Grande Southern (RGS) 20, 4-6-0, on a mixed freight train crossing a low trestle near Rico, CO, on the Dolores-Rico run. [Narrow gauge]
Date: June 23, 1944
Creator: Perry, Otto C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Rio Grande Southern (RGS) 20

A photograph postcard showing the Rio Grande Southern (RGS) 20, 4-6-0, on a train of wooden gondolas above Stoner, CO, on the Dolores-Rico run. [Narrow gauge]
Date: June 23, 1944
Creator: Perry, Otto C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Midland Terminal Railway (MTR) 63

A photograph postcard showing the Midland Terminal Railway (MTR) 63, 2-8-2, in front of water tank, Cascade, CO. Ex: Copper River & Northwestern 74-(Alaska).
Date: May 23, 1948
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Midland Terminal Railway (MTR) 63

A photograph postcard showing the Midland Terminal Railway (MTR) 63, 2-8-2, on head, 57, 2-8-0, mid-train, and 66 on rear of train, near Woodland Park, CO, 34 empty gondolas & hoppers, 20mph.
Date: May 23, 1948
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Midland Terminal Railway (MTR) 63

A photograph postcard showing the Midland Terminal Railway (MTR) 63, 2-8-2, on head, 57, 2-8-0, mid-train, and 66 on rear of train at Divide, CO, 34 gondolas & hoppers. This was where the M.T. originated, running from the divide to Ripple Creek. The Colorado Midland ran from Colo. Springs thru Divide to Grand Jct., and when the C.M. was abandoned, the M.T. acquired the Divide-Colo. Springs trackage.
Date: May 23, 1948
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Midland Terminal Railway (MTR) 63

A photograph postcard showing the Midland Terminal Railway (MTR) 63, 2-8-2, on head, 57, 2-8-0, mid-train, and 66 on rear of train, down grade on an "S" curve near Midland, CO, 34 gondolas & hoppers, 30mph.
Date: May 23, 1948
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Midland Terminal Railway (MTR) 63, 57, 66

A photograph postcard showing the Midland Terminal Railway (MTR) 63, 2-8-2, on head, 57, 2-8-0, mid-train, and 66 on rear of train, approaching Bull Hill, Colo. Both highway and railraod come up the valley in the distance at right. The highway is on the roadbed of another railroad, the Ripple Creek Short Line.
Date: May 23, 1948
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Midland Terminal Railway (MTR) 63

A photograph postcard showing the Midland Terminal Railway (MTR) 63, 2-8-2, on head, 57, 2-8-0, mid-train, and 66 on rear of train, westbound below Bull Hill, CO, 34 gondolas & hoppers, 20 mph.
Date: May 23, 1948
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Midland Terminal Railway (MTR) 63

A photograph postcard showing the Midland Terminal Railway (MTR) 63, 2-8-2, and a caboose, in the mining district near Victor, CO, 10 mph. [Note numerous vertical mineshafts in background]
Date: May 23, 1948
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Midland Terminal Railway Station at Ripple Creek

A photograph postcard showing the Midland Terminal Railway Station at Ripple Creek, CO.
Date: May 23, 1948
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Louisville & Nashville (LN) 925

A photograph postcard showing the Louisville & Nashville (LN) 925, 2-8-0 (class H-19), Covington, KY. Back of photo details locomotive's specifications.
Date: July 23, 1931
Creator: Dean, J. H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Louisville & Nashville (LN) 177

A photograph postcard showing the Louisville & Nashville (LN) 177, 4-6-2 (class K-2A), South Louisville, KY. Back of photo details locomotive's specifications.
Date: August 23, 1935
Creator: Dean, J. H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Chicago & North Western (CNW) 1362

A photograph postcard showing Chicago & Northwestern (CNW) 1362, 4-6-0, Chadron, NE.
Date: August 23, 1938
Creator: Krambeck, J. Wesley
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 4007

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 4007, 4-8-8-4, in Cheyenne, WY.
Date: March 23, 1947
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 3985

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 3985, 4-6-6-4, Evans, CO.
Date: March 23, 1946
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 3936 on "Portland Rose"

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 3936, 4-6-6-4, on passenger train No. 18, "Portland Rose", at Evans, CO, 17 cars, 50 mph.
Date: March 23, 1946
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 830 on "Portland Rose"

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 830, 4-8-4, on 1st section of passenger train No. 1-17, "Portland Rose", being serviced at Glenn's Ferry, ID.
Date: December 23, 1939
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Southern Pacific (SP) 2731 & 1809

A photograph postcard showing the Southern Pacific (SP) 2731 & 1809 on rear of freight train No. 1-813, pulled by loco 4100, westbound through Soledad Canyon near Lang, CA, on the San Joaquin Valley Line.
Date: November 23, 1941
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Southern Pacific (SP) 2448 & 4436 on "San Joaquin Daylight"

A photograph postcard showing the Southern Pacific (SP) 2448 & 4436 on head end of passenger train No. 51, "San Joaquin Daylight", in Soledad Canyon near Lang, CA, on the LA to SF Valley Line.
Date: November 23, 1941
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History