Union Pacific (UP) 3836

A photograph print showing the Union Pacific (UP) 3836, 4-6-6-4, on the head of northbound mixed freight train No. 277 , climbing a very heavy grade near Spencer, ID. Locomotives 3809 and 3813 pushing, 70 cars, 35 mph. [Note: U.P. Butte Line]
Date: May 30, 1948
Creator: Griffiths, Henry R.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 3836

A photograph print showing the Union Pacific (UP) 3836, 4-6-6-4, on the head of northbound mixed freight train No. 277 , climbing a nearly 3% grade in Beaver Canyon. Locomotives 3809 and 3813, 4-6-6-4's pushing, 70 cars, 10 mph. [Note: UP Butte Line]
Date: May 30, 1948
Creator: Griffiths, Henry R.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 3530

A photograph print showing the Union Pacific (UP) 3530, 2-8-8-0, and 3812, 4-6-6-4, double-heading an eastbound mixed freight train along the Snake River near King Hill, ID, 60 cars, 40 mph, on the UP Main Line.
Date: May 2, 1948
Creator: Griffiths, Henry R.
Object Type: Photograph
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.
Object Type: Postcard
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.
Object Type: Postcard
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.
Object Type: Postcard
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.
Object Type: Postcard
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.
Object Type: Postcard
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.
Object Type: Postcard
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.
Object Type: Postcard
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.
Object Type: Postcard
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.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1515

A photograph print showing the St. Louis and San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1515, 4-8-2, under road bridge, Kansas City, MO.
Date: May 18, 1948
Creator: Krambeck, J. Wesley
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703, 4-6-6-4, coasting down Soldier Summit near Rio, UT, with part of freight train )setting out bad-order car), 19 cars, 15 mph.
Date: May 30, 1948
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 2414

A photograph print showing Santa Fe 2414, 2-8-0, formerly No. 132, going to Chicago, IL, for the coming railroad exhibit. [See 2008.008.1730-34]
Date: May 9, 1948
Creator: Kelley, Frank O.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Freedom Train "Spirit of 1776"

A photograph postcard showing the "Freedom Train" with locomotive ALCO-GE # 74696 in Denver, CO.
Date: May 22, 1948
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1340

A photograph postcard showing the St. Louis and San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1340, pulling freight train across trestle.
Date: May 31, 1948
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Midland Terminal (MTR) 63, 57 & 66

A photograph postcard showing Midland Terminal Railway (MTR) 63 pulling freight with 57 & 66 helping, near Woodland Park, CO, 34 cars, 20 mph.
Date: May 23, 1948
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) #272

A photograph print showing the Union Pacific (UP) #272, 2-8-0, oil burner on work train, Topeka, KS
Date: May 1, 1948
Creator: Kelley, Frank O.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) #4604

A photograph print showing the Union Pacific (UP) #4604, 0-6-0, Topeka, KS
Date: May 1, 1948
Creator: Kelley, Frank O.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1049

A photograph postcard showing the St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1049, 4-6-2, on passenger train No. 704, climbing to pass in Winding Stair Mountain, north of Talihina, OK, 4 cars, 35 mph.
Date: May 31, 1948
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" track and switch

A photograph postcard showing the St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" track and switch at Lamberson wye on Winding Stair Mountain, near Talihina, OK.
Date: May 31, 1948
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History