Nostalgia & History > Three M-K-T for No Good Reason

No particular significance to these other than I like them.  All by Preston George.

1.  Elk City, OK 3-23-47
2.  Altus, OK  7-5-48
3.  Elk City, OK 7-25-48

Gordon



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/05/22 20:18 by gbmott.

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Simple. Elegant. And history oozes forth. What a cool look back! :^)

Lance/199

306 looks so well cared for.  And your picture is crisp.  Makes my day.  

I don't think Preston ever received the credit due him for being a terrific photographer.  Some of his Frisco action views are over the top.

Really like those shots and the dates and locations are great info too...thanks for posting.

Small, old, and sweet! I love the way KATY maintained its power. Could these, and Chicago & Illinois Midland's, have been the last American Standards in service? Neat gallery!

I rode behind one of those 4-4-0,s from Cisco to Whitney Tx.  with a RPO and one coach.  Track torn out in 1960's.

Frisco1522 Wrote:
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> I don't think Preston ever received the credit due
> him for being a terrific photographer.  Some of
> his Frisco action views are over the top.

I only met Preston once, must have been about 1959 or so.  He had completely removed himself from railroad photography and was only interested in bowling.  I was with Charles Winters and we visited him in his home which may have been in Altus though I've really forgotten.  Asked about his photographs, he said, "oh, that's all up in the attic somewhere".  He was gracious, but had clearly moved on.  And yes, some of his Frisco work is unmatched.

Gordon