A photograph postcard (& negative) showing the Rock Island (RI) "Rock Island" 4044, 4-8-2, on No. 111 "Memphis Californian", near Choctaw, OK, 9 cars, 70 mph. (When the RI closed down, the speed limit here was 10mph.) (This is track now they can barly get over.)

A photograph postcard (& negative) showing the Katy (MKT) "Katy" 596, 2-6-0, on southbound freight leaving yard at Altus, OK. A northbound freight is made up on an adjacent track.

A photograph postcard (& Negative) showing the Katy (MKT) "Katy" 1304, 4-4-0, on passenger train No. 53 at Mangum, OK. Engine crew shown working on automatic bell ringer while station work is being done in background. [Probably 11/6/1948]

A photograph postcard (& Negative) showing the Katy (MKT) "Katy" 1304, 4-4-0, on passenger train No. 53 at Mangum, OK. Engine crew shown working on automatic bell ringer while station work is being done in background.

A photograph postcard (& Negative) showing the Katy (MKT) "Katy" 1304 and 1303, 4-4-0's, on train No. 53, southbound leaving Altus, OK, 2 cars, 30 mph. No explanation for two locomotives: this track is now (1983) owned by the State of Oklahoma.

A photograph postcard (& negative) showing the Katy (MKT) "Katy" Train No. 54, northbound, on main track in station at Alus, OK. The Wellington Branch mixed train sits on siding, on southbound freight leaving yard at Altus, OK. A northbound freight is made up on an adjacent track.

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]

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]

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 2509, 2-8-0, on northbound extra near Lugert, OK, climbing a 1% grade with 24 cars. This is on a relocation around Lake Altus, built by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. "This locomotive was originally New York Central, then Orient, until the latter was purchased by ATSF"

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.

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

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 3451, 2-8-2, on passenger train No. 5, "The Ranger", north of Newkirk, OK, 12 cars, H. S. Gibson engineman. This train ran through Ponca City to Oklahoma City and Texas, except when a washout or derailment caused it to detour through Kaw City and Burbank. [duplicated to 2008.0845]

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]

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]

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) M-160, gas electric, on westbound passenger Train #45, near Lugert, OK. Possibly the longest gas-electric run in the U.S., 519 miles.

A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe (ATSF) 3452, 4-6-4, on southbound passenger Train No. 5, "The Ranger", at the beginning of double track north of Ponca City, OK, 11 cars. Luther Finnefrock, engineman.

A photograph postcard (& Negative)showing the St. Louis and San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1283, 2-8-0, on Chickasha High School football excursion train, westbound, just east of Snyder, OK, 8 cars, 50 mph. (Chickasha football fans coming to Altus, OK.)

A photograph postcard (& Negative)showing the St. Louis and San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1283, 2-8-0, on Chickasha High School football excursion train, westbound, just west of Snyder, OK, 8 cars, 45 mph.

A photograph postcard showing the St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1513, 4-8-2, on No. 3, "Will Rogers", crossing the Arkansas River bridge from Tulsa to West Tulsa, OK, 8 cars, 15 mph.

A photograph postcard showing the St. Louis and San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1519, 4-8-2, approaching Oakhurst, OK. Mailclerk in first car is waiting to catch mail pouch on the fly. 6 cars, 45 mph

A photograph postcard showing the St. Louis and San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco"1522, 4-8-2, on eastbound "reefer" block, passing Oakhurst, OK, between Sapulpa and Tulsa, OK, 33 cars, 45 mph. This engine still exists, on display at the Museum of Transportation, St. Louis, MO, and efforts to restore it are being planned.

A photograph postcard showing the St. Louis and San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 4116, 2-8-2, on eastbound freight passing Bowden, OK, 50 mph. Caboose SLSF 801 shown.

A photograph postcard showing the St. Louis and San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 4149, 2-8-2, westbound freight between Oakhurst and Bowden, OK, 38 cars, 35 mph.

A photograph postcard showing the St. Louis and San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 4149, 2-8-2, on westbound freight between Oakhurst and Bowden, OK, 38 cars, 35 mph. [duplicate to 2008.008.0502]