Steam & Excursion > Couple of Frisco scenes from the early '40s

4-6-0 #736 is arriving at the Lindenwood (St. Louis) yards with an EB troop train in Feb 1943. 80 years ago!  Most likely coming from Ft. Leonard Wood.
4-8-2  #1501 is WB at Southeastern Jct with No. 1 on a summer evening.  Taken from the steps of the tower.
Both photos by William Barham, negs my collection.
1501 is still with us, on display at Rolla, MO.  She donated her pistons and piston rods to 1522.  Recently cosmetically worked over and looking fine.

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Two excellent action photos.
Bob

1501 looks naked without the top mounted air tanks.

Fine snap of No. 1, the Texas Special, on its celebrated way west, out of Union Station 6 pm, into Dallas next morning at 11, San Antonio 7 pm. Nothing fancy: reclining-seat chair cars, diner, parlor Denison to San Antonio, Standard Pullmans for Dallas, Ft. Worth, and San Antone. Good solid ride!

There was sort of a parade in the evening through there.  Freight #37, No 1 and No 9, the Meteor.
The line from Union Station was signaled all the way back then and 1501 is doing track speed all the way out on the main line.
Spic and span Frisco power prevailed on passenger trains (and most freights when time permitted).
It was a class act!

Good grief, Don! You’re knocking it outta the park with just about every image these days. I already like the Frisco, but I think you’re trying to turn me into a Coonskin fanatic… 😉

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I dig the FEC-style smokebox front on 1501.