Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) "Choctaw Rocket"

A photograph print showing a Rock Island & Pacific (RI) "Rock Island", single unit streamlined diesel-electric on passenger train No. 52 "Choctaw Rocket" eastbound near Wister, OK, 4 cars. At this time, the Choctaw rocket operated daily between Memphis, Litle Rock, McAlester, and Oklahoma City. Parts of this route are now abandoned.
Date: December 26, 1949
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Kansas City Southern (KCS) 21-30B

A photograph print showing the Kansas City Southern (KCS), diesel units 21-30B on Passenger Train No. 10, northbound between Howard and Page, OK
Date: December 24, 1949
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Kansas City Southern (KCS) 51

A photograph print showing the Kansas City Southern (KCS) 51, 4-unit streamlined diesel-electric, on southbound freight extra, approaching Heavener, OK, 107 cars, 10 mph. [see also 2008.008.0769 & 0770]
Date: December 24, 1949
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Kansas City Southern (KCS) 51

A photograph print showing the Kansas City Southern (KCS) 51, 4-unit streamlined diesel-electric, on southbound freight extra, approaching Heavener, OK, 107 cars, 35 mph. [see also 2008.008.0768 & 0770]
Date: December 24, 1949
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Kansas City Southern (KCS) 51

A photograph print showing the Kansas City Southern (KCS) 51, 4-unit streamlined diesel-electric, on southbound freight extra, approaching Heavener, OK, 107 cars, 35 mph. [see also 2008.008.0768 & 0769]
Date: December 24, 1949
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Kansas City Southern (KCS) 56

A photograph print showing the Kansas City Southern (KCS) 56, 4-unit diesel, on No. 77, climbing grade below Howard, southest of Heavener, OK, on its way to Mena, AR and beyond. 76 cars, 25 mph. Black Fork Mountain at right.
Date: December 24, 1949
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Kansas City Southern (KCS) 56

A photograph print showing the Kansas City Southern (KCS) 56, 4-unit diesel, on No. 77, climbing grade below Howard, 76 cars, 25 mph.
Date: December 24, 1949
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Kansas City Southern (KCS) 59

A photograph postcard showing the Kansas City Southern (KCS) 59, 4-unit streamlined diesel-electric, on mixed freight train No. 88, between Howard and Page, OK, 91 cars, 40 mph.
Date: December 24, 1949
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Kansas City Southern (KCS) 561

A photograph print showing the Kansas City Southern (KCS) 561, 2-8-0, extra North, local freight between Howard and Page, OK, 15 cars, 45 mph
Date: December 24, 1949
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Kansas City Southern (KCS) Diesel Loco (neg)

A photograph negative showing a Kansas City Southern (KCS) diesel locomotive on train No. 10, photo taken from the cab front window showing a view along the line between Sallisaw and Stillwell, OK. [see also 2008.008.7035 & 7036]
Date: December 26, 1949
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Kansas City Southern (KCS) Diesel Loco (neg)

A photograph negative showing a Kansas City Southern (KCS) diesel locomotive on train No. 10, photo taken from the cab front window showing a view along the line between Sallisaw and Stillwell, OK. [see also 2008.008.7034 & 7036]
Date: December 26, 1949
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Kansas City Southern (KCS) Diesel Loco (neg)

A photograph negative showing a Kansas City Southern (KCS) diesel locomotive on train No. 10, photo taken from the cab front window showing a view along the line between Sallisaw and Stillwell, OK. [see also 2008.008.7034 & 7035]
Date: December 26, 1949
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Kansas City Southern (KCS) Diesel Loco (neg)

A photograph negative showing a Kansas City Southern (KCS) diesel locomotive on train No. 10, photo taken from the cab front window showing a local switcher on a siding and MoPac crossing beyond, Sallisaw, OK.
Date: December 26, 1949
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 1304

A photograph print showing the Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT) "Katy" 1304, 4-4-0, on a passenger train, Elk City, OK. (ex: MKT 312)
Date: Summer 1949
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 50 on "Texas Chief"

A photograph print showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 50, 2-unit diesel, on No. 15, "Texas Chief", south of Ardmore, OK
Date: January 2, 1949
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1106

A photograph print showing the St. Louis and San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1106, 4-6-0, on passenger train No. 404, about one mile west of Headrick, OK, 4 cars. "leaving 67 lb. rail to go onto newly-laid 112 lb. rail"
Date: Autumn 1949
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1109

A photograph print showing the St. Louis and San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 1109, 4-6-0, on passenger train No. 404, east of Altus, OK, 3 cars. The coach is A/C.
Date: Autumn 1949
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History