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Frisco (SLSF) 2001

A photograph postcard showing the St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 2001, single unit streamlined diesel-electric, on passenger train No. 108, near Mansfield MO, 4 cars.
Date: June 28, 1950
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Colorado & Southern (CS) 646

A photograph postcard showing Colorado and Southern (C & S) 646 with C.B. & Q. Excursion train near Hygiene, CO, 5 cars, 15 mph.
Date: August 24, 1958
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Florence & Ripple Cree (F & CC) 20 "Portland"

A photograph postcard showing Florence & Ripple Creek (F & CC) 20 "Portland" narrow gauge 4-6-0, after being repainted at South Alamosa, CO.
Date: May 30, 1957
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 483 on "San Juan"

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 483, 2-8-2, narrow gauge, on passenger rain No. 215, "San Juan", at Sublette, CO.
Date: April 28, 1950
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
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, south of Englewood, Colo, with 97 cars, running 30 mph, on Oct 19, 1952. Photo taken at 10:22am; engine exploded near Louviers at 11:15am.
Date: October 19, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
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, after boiler explosion near Louviers, CO.
Date: October 19, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
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, showing firebox after boiler explosion near Louviers, CO.
Date: October 19, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703 bystanders

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703, 4-6-6-4, after boiler explosion near Louviers, CO.
Date: October 19, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
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, with crane after boiler explosion near Louviers, CO.
Date: October 19, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
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, rear drivers and tender after boiler explosion near Louviers, CO.
Date: October 19, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
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, rear drivers and tender after boiler explosion near Louviers, CO.
Date: October 19, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
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, rear drivers and tender after boiler explosion near Louviers, CO.
Date: October 19, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
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, front drivers after boiler explosion near Louviers, CO. Front drivers coasted along the track about a quarter of a mile beyond the explosion.
Date: October 19, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
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, front drivers after boiler explosion near Louviers, CO. (Rails are hidden by weeds)
Date: October 19, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 602, 600B & 607 on "Los Angeles Limited"

A photograph postcard showing the Union Pacific (UP) 602, 600B, and 607 with No. 2, "Los Angeles Limited", climbing Cajon Pass above Cajon, CA, 12 cars, 40 mph. (On westward track: UP 1621, 1626C, 1630C, and 1610, descending with freight extra)
Date: October 30, 1950
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 4010

A photograph postcard showing the Union Pacific (UP) 4010, 4-8-8-4, with westward extra, traveling down Echo Canyon near Devil's Slide, UT, 100 cars, 50 mph.
Date: September 29, 1951
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 52 & 3979

A photograph postcard showing the Union Pacific (UP) 52, turbine/electric, on eastbound freight extra at Devil's Gate Bridge, east of Ogden, UT, locomotive 3979 pushing, 98 cars, 30 mph.
Date: April 12, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 3979

A photograph postcard showing the Union Pacific (UP) 3979, 4-6-6-4, at rear of freight extra No. 52, east of Ogden, UT.
Date: April 12, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 4001 & 4008

A photograph postcard showing the Union Pacific (UP) 4001 & 4008, 4-8-8-4's, on westbound freight extra, approaching Sherman, WY, 103 cars, 40 mph (raining).
Date: June 26, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 4001 & 4008

A photograph postcard showing the Union Pacific (UP) 4001 & 4008, 4-8-8-4's, on freight extra, standing at Borie, WY.
Date: June 26, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 4001 & 4008

A photograph postcard showing the Union Pacific (UP) 4001 & 4008, 4-8-8-4's, on westbound freight extra, at Granite Canon, WY, 103 cars, 20 mph'
Date: June 26, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 4001 & 4008

A photograph postcard showing the Union Pacific (UP) 4001 & 4008, 4-8-8-4's, on westbound freight extra, leaving Cheyenne, WY, 103 cars, 20 mph (Hank Griffiths on 4001).
Date: June 26, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 1439

A photograph postcard showing Conductor R.F. Truex and Engineer Leavitt compare watches beside UP 1439 diesel loco on "D.L.S."(Day-Light-Stock train) , fast Salt Lake - Los Angeles stock train at Salt Lake, UT.
Date: July 1, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) "D.L.S." Caboose

A photograph postcard showing Conductor R.F. Truex in caboose of "D.L.S." (Day-Light-Stock train) at Salt Lake, UT.
Date: July 1, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History