Hello Frisco Folks, Here are some photos of Frisco 4-64 Hudsons SLSF 1060, 1062, 1063, 1064, 1065, 1066, and 1069. Enjoy, Rich Ship it on the Frisco!
Couple of questions, 1. What passenger train would the locomotive shown in the picture 1st one on the second row? 2. Were all of the Hudsons used for passenger service?
FYI, the two early shots of SLSF 1063 (top row #3) and SLSF 1069 (with "Frisco" on the tender) are of them as 4-6-2 Pacifics, before they were rebuilt into 4-6-4 Hudsons. Ken
FMH--Not sure which photograph you were referring to, but the 1060 class 4-6-4s were pretty regular on the Sunnyland and the Kansas City-Florida Special. The Will Rogers also. They were probably used all over the system, but I am sure the steam experts on this group can give more exact details. They were the same horse power as the 1500s and likely used anywhere they were used except in probably hilly country. Tom
I think they also powered the General Wood during WW2, and shortly thereafter. In answer to the earlier question - yes, the Frisco rebuilt 4-6-4 Hudsons were generally used as passenger power. But never say never with the Frisco. They might well have also seen duty at times on light, fast freights, like a reefer block. Ken
Even we diesel lovers think those Hudsons were beautiful. I have one of those Monogram Models New York Central (NYC) static Hudson HO models painted for Frisco 1062 and sitting right above this computer.
I was always amazed that Frisco never did more tenders with the "Frisco" lettering. It was a great way to advertise the line in addition to their boxcars. There was a reason I am sure.
They had a large "Frisco" on their tenders in the early 20th century, but later they must have thought a legible number was more important. Tom
Adding to Tom's information, there is a photograph of 4-6-4 SLSF 1067 leading No 806 the northbound Memphian, off the River Division and into Southeastern Jct. Interlocking. That would have been fun to see blasting through the Missouri Bootheel!
I guess they wanted to be able to easily identify the engine in the yard or on line. Especially if the engine hits a cow out there on the line it sure would be easier for the owner to call in engine #1500 rather than saying it said FRISCO on the side. hee hee