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St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1522

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.
Date: November 29, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" Sapulpa Passenger Station

A photograph postcard showing the St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" passenger station at Sapulpa, OK. Track curving to right of station went to Oklahoma City. Track to left of station went to Okmulgee and Ada, OK, and Texas. Pullman sleeping cars were changed here from train to train at night in the 1920's. View looking southwest.
Date: November 29, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 4116

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.
Date: November 29, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1519

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
Date: November 29, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 4154

A photograph postcard showing the St. Louis and San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 4154, 2-8-2, westbound freight passing Bowden, OK, between Tulsa and Sapulpa, 48 cars, 30 mph. This was a double-track line with the Bowden passing siding in between. Note the auxiliary water tender behind the engine tender.
Date: November 29, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 4149

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.
Date: November 29, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History