"Old 4524" is pictured waiting patiently before its final run, as documented in the Springfield Leader & Press on Nov. 2, 1953. The last of the Frisco’s steam locomotives started one of its most ...

ENID, Okla. — The Railroad Museum of Oklahoma celebrated the 100th birthday of it’ Frisco 1519 Mountain Class steam locomotive Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. The event, at 702 N. Washington, drew railroad ...

Frisco Railroad introduced diesel passenger service in Cape Girardeau on Aug. 25, 1950, marking the beginning of a transition from steam to diesel locomotives on the division’s passenger routes.

"Old 4524," the last of the Frisco railroad's steam locomotives, on the track before its final journey to Grant Beach Park. Published in the Springfield Leader & Press on Nov. 2, 1953. 25,219 people ...