Monthly Archives: September 2017

Pavey Letter #1

by Frisco.org Posted on September 3, 2017
Pavey Letter 1
Pavey Letter 1

Pavey Letter 1 (PDF).

This letter was donated to the Frisco Archive by Fred Pavey. He commented: I have two typed letters written to my father (Frisco employee in Wichita) by another Frisco employee working in Joplin. The first letter is dated 12/19/51 and in the three page letter he talks about what is happening on the Frisco in Joplin. He talks about his seniority, he lists six engines that are to be knocked down and towed to Springfield for scrapping, he elaborates about diesels replacing steam and how he is concerned for his job (Hostler), he talks about young college educated men being hired in and how inexperienced they were regarding railroading. There is much more to this letter about operations on the Frisco in and around Joplin.

Special thanks to Fred Pavey for this donation.

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GP38-2 409 and GP35 704

by Frisco.org Posted on September 2, 2017
GP38-2 409 and GP35 704 (location unknown) in October 1977
GP38-2 409 and GP35 704

GP38-2 409 and GP35 704 at St. Louis, Missouri in October 1977.

This is the east end of the Mechanical Department’s locomotive service tracks area. Out of view further to the west is the diesel shop. This is on the north side of Lindenwood Yard. To the right and behind the photographer is the River Des Peres. It flows south along the northwest side of the yard.

Other locomotives identified in this photograph include GP38-2 676 and SD45 917. A second unidentified SD45 is on the far end.

The view is looking to the southwest.

Special thanks to Mark Davidson.

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