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McAlester Fire Department

Photograph of a fire department in action in McAlester, OK. Printed by Curteich, Chicago, IL. Published by W. R. Edwards, McAlester, OK, postmarked April 22, 1942.
Date: April 22, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Rotary Ann Club

Photograph a postcard showing the first Disaster Canteen van donated by the Oklahoma City Rotary Ann Club in 1942. The members of the Rotary Ann club are standing in front of the van at the Skirvin Hotel.
Date: 1942~
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

New York, Ontario, & Western (NYO&W) 302

A photograph postcard showing the New York, Ontario & Western (NYO&W) 302, 2-8-0 (Alco), Oneida, NY.
Date: June 18, 1942
Creator: Vineall, Charles L.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

New Zealand Railway (NZR) WAB788

A postcard size photograph print of New Zealand Railway (NZR) WAB788, 4-6-4T, on Dunedin-Oamaru passenger train #310, emerging from the MscGregor Tunnel on the 1 in 50 Mihiwaka bank near Dunedin. The tank locomotives give a great impression of ruggedness and power.
Date: March 21, 1942
Creator: Rockliff, Stanley Arthur
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 4013

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 4013, 4-8-8-4, North Platte, NE. (In use west of Green River now)
Date: December 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 4929

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 4929, 0-6-0, switch engine with slope-back tender, Portland, OR.
Date: January 13, 1942
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 2867 on "Columbine"

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 2867, 4-6-2, on westbound train No. 15, "The Columbine", near Sans Creek Junction, CO, 6 cars, 30 mph.
Date: August 9, 1942
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 3128

A photograph postcard showing Union Pacific (UP) 3128, 4-6-2, Milford, UT.
Date: October 4, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) 5063

A photograph postcard showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) 5063, 4-8-4, at Denver, CO.
Date: October 3, 1942
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Southern Pacific (SP) 3123, 1742, 2445 & 3236

A photograph postcard showing the Southern Pacific (SP) 3123, 4-6-2 (P-12), and 1742, (2-6-0 (M-6), and 2445, 4-6-2 (P-5), and 3236, 2-8-2 (MK-4) on 2nd section of freight train 824 out of Los Angeles, CA, 90 cars, up 1% grade.
Date: January 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 3762

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 3762, 4-8-4, on passenger train, taking on water, Topeka, KS.
Date: June 1942
Creator: Kelley, Frank O.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 921 on "El Capitan"

A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe 921, 2-10-2, and A-B diesel-electric, on No. 21, "El Capitan", climbing Raton Pass, just above Morley, CO, 11 cars.
Date: May 31, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe 934 & 12 on "El Capitan"

A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe (ATSF) 934, 2-10-2, and 12, 2-unit diesel-electric, on No. 22, "El Capitan", climbing up Raton Pass, near Keota, NM, 12 cars, all coach streamliner, 20 mph.
Date: May 30, 1942
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 1695 on "El Capitan"

A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe (ATSF) 1695, 2-10-2, helping diesel engines on Train No. 21, "El Capitan", at Raton Pass, CO.
Date: August 2, 1942
Creator: Perry, Otto C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF)1696, 1705 & 3782 on "The Chief"

A photograph postcard showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 1696 & 1705, 2-10-2's, & 3782, 4-8-4, on Train No. 19, "The Chief", climbing Raton Pass west of Morley, CO, 13 cars, 20 mph.
Date: May 31, 1942
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 3460 (Model)

A photograph postcard showing Herbert Votaw"s model locomotive, about 2-1/2 feet long.
Date: September 6, 1942
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

St. Louis & San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 4503

A photograph postcard showing the St. Louis and San Francisco (SLSF) "Frisco" 4503, 4-8-4 (BLW), builder's photo (Note: graphics on tender).
Date: September 3, 1942
Creator: Baldwin Locomotive Works
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 3719 on "Centennial State"

A photograph postcard showing the Santa Fe (ATSF) 3719, 4-8-2, on passenger train No. 10, "Centennial State", southbound, near Acequia,CO, 7 cars, 50 mph.
Date: June 21, 1942
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Missouri Pacific (MP)7002 on "Colorado Eagle"

A photograph postcard showing Missouri and Pacific (MoPac) 7002, diesel-electric streamliner, on passenger train D&RGW No. 3 "Colorado Eagle", en route from Denver to +St. Louis, near Wolhurst, CO, 7 cars, 55 mph. [wide view]
Date: June 28, 1942
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 1704 on "Exposition Flyer"

A photograph postcard showing the Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 1704, 4-8-4, on a passenger train No. 5, "Exposition Flyer", passing through Tunnel #28, just east of Pinecliffe, CO, 25 mph.
Date: July 12, 1942
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Denver & Salt Lake (D&SL) 400 & 200

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Salt Lake (D&SL) 400, 2-8-2, and 200, 2-6-6-0, on extra mixed freight westbound, passing Coal Creek water tank, west of Denver, CO, 15 mph.
Date: July 12, 1942
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CBQ) 5111

A photograph postcard showing Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CBQ) 5111, 2-8-2, on freight extra, westbound, just west of Keenesburg, CO.
Date: August 9, 1942
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CBQ) 2955

A photograph postcard showing Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CBQ) 2955, 4-6-2, on freight extra, eastbound, just west of Keenesburg, CO.
Date: August 9, 1942
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CBQ) 9914 on "Exposition Flyer"

A photograph postcard showing Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CBQ) 9914, 4-6-2, diesel-electric, passenger train No. 40, "Exposition Flyer", eastbound, just west of Keenesburg, CO, 17 cars, 60 mph.
Date: August 9, 1942
Creator: George, Preston
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History