Frisco No. 1625 steam locomotive by Richardphotos
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I dedicate this to pimanjc and stnaper since both are retired railroad workers
Eagle-Picher Mining Company, Cardin Mine, Picher, Oklahoma
(Ex St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) Railway, ex USRA)
No. 1625
2-10-0 �Decapod� type
American Locomotive Company (Alco), Schenectady Works, NY
C/N 58903 March. 1918
Built to 5 ft. Gauge for Imperial Russian Railways, never delivered and was subsequently regauged and sold to USRA, then resold to SLSF Railway after WW1. Sold to Eagle-Picher Mining Co. in October of 1951.
Last operated 1957, Retired 1964, Donated 1964
Comments (51)
Richardphotos
I have a link for videos of the locomotives being loaded. if you send me a site mail, I will send the link. below is information about the loading Movement of the Museum's two smaller steam locomotives loaded aboard BNSF's flatcars should take place next week. The railroads are in the process of confirming clearances along the route to ensure there is adequate headroom for the excess height loads. Frisco "Decapod" #1625 is the tallest load at 20 feet 6 inches overall. Once adequate clearance is confirmed, the flatcars will move via DGNO to Irving then interchange with BNSF for movement to Frisco at a later date. Particular attention mus t be paid to clearances near Union Station in downtown Dallas. An extensive system of tie-downs, blocking, and wheel chocks was employed to secure the two locomotives and tenders. The #1625 has chains and binders at 24 strategic points, with the Seven Spot having 16. Each tender has 12 chains and binders. Our thanks to Dick Thompson, Brian Lingle, and the rest of the Museum's "Steam Crew" for their dedication and hard work. We are also very grateful to Tim Colley and Bobby Beal of BNSF's Mechanical Department along with many others at BNSF for providing the flatcars and loading specifications. Once the flatcars arrive in Frisco, they will be spotted on the Museum's new "shop lead" track for unloading. The M-160 will do the honors, positioning the flatcars adjacent to the cranes and then easing them out from under the locomotives and tenders as they are unloaded and placed on the track. It is necessary to move the flatcar loads prior to any additional consists due to the limitation of available track for unloading. Placement of additional consists prior to the flatcars would preclude the ability of cranes to gain adequate access for lifting and unloading.
T.Rex
Beautiful photo of a very well cared for old timer! And in time for Christmas, too! I somehow always associate Christmas with rail roads - either playing with a new Christmas gift, or going someplace on a train. Thanks for the memories and the pleasant surprise! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you! :-)
magnus073
What a marvelous dedi Richard, this is such a cool capture.
Rainastorm
Darn this is so cool Richard! Glad I bumped into ti today!
farmerC
Shining shot.
mickeyrony
That remember westurn films lol A nice locomotive for sure ((5++))
Rhanagaz
Great capture of this beautiful steam machine!! Merry Christmas to you and yours, Richard!! :o)
eekdog
great info on the engine Richard, super shot. happy holidays my friend..
ontar1
That is cool, love the pov!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cyve
Wonderful machine and very great capture
barryjeffer
Lots of labor involved in preserving this bit of history... just looking at it gives a sense of sheer power and might.
twingo
Beautiful piece of history, excellent shot Richard.
Flint_Hawk
You can see the power!
bakapo
wow, how awesome!
bebopdlx
Cool photo and info!
Mondwin
Amazing shot my friend!!!Bravissimo!:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma. Merry Christmas to You and Family!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jean_C
What an impressive and splendid locomotive, excellent shot! Merry Christmas, Richard!
DennisReed
Awesome!
SidheRoseGraphics
Wonderful details in this. An impressive machine!
flavia49
stunning detail
Leije
Wonderful locomotive, nostalgia..... Merry Christmas to you !
Faemike55
Very cool shot
Trifid
Super photo! Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year! -Trifid-
Belladona
nice!
brycek
Fantastic capture Richard!!
stnaper
Thank you for the history on this steam enigine as I've never seen this one before so the capture of this is awesome to write the least you did a outstanding job photographing this model. Thanks a bunch Richard! Haven't viewed the film yet but I probably will down the road.
bazza
Very impressive looking Loco can just imagine the power in this beast. Excellent capture!!
sharky_
Imagine the making and construction of these machines.... Nice work and dedi. Aloha
Pierrot_Lunaire
Wonderful!!
sandra46
FANTABULOUS SHOT!