SLSF 1500, Baldwin, Mountain Type, Oil Burner SLSF 1505, Class: T-54, Springfield, MO. May 7, 1932. Photographer: P.T. Panich(?), Collection tree: Roy F Blackburn - Eldon, MO ==> Bud Laws SLSF 1508, Eastbound on the Rolla Subdivision at Cuba, MO. May 1934. Photographer: Walter Schaffner SLSF 1511, Tower Grove, MO. Westbound crossing the Missouri Pacific (MP) Railroad. Photographer: Walter Schaffner SLSF 1512, Maplewood, MO. June 14, 1936. Photographer: Wesley Krambeck - Herrington, KS SLSF 1516, Oil Burner, "Traveling 60 MPH at Pacific, MO." Mar 1, 1934. Photographer: Walter Schaffner SLSF 1518, Class: T-54, East or south bound at the depot at Springfield, MO. Note the Lipscomb Feeds grain elevator n the background rising above the locomotive tender and first car. May 1932. Photographer: R.W. Legg(?), Collection tree: Roy F Blackburn - Eldon, MO ==> Bud Laws SLSF 1519, Osage Hills, Kirkwood, MO. January 2, 1935. Caption reads; "I think a good title for this is 'Coming around the mountain.'" To the left of the locomotive pilot is the west portal of the now bypassed Meramec Highlands tunnel. Photographer: Walter Schaffner SLSF 1522, Baldwin Locomotive Works, BLW builder #59134, Built: Apr 1926, following string reads "M-69-28/28-56.8#" so Cylinders: 28" x 28" (all I know), Adjacent to the engine house at 19th Street Yard, Kansas City, MO on May 6, 1934. View looking northeast. Photographer: William A. Gibson, Sr. - Topeka, KS SLSF 1523, Kansas City Union Station, Kansas City, MO. Train shed and north waiting room in the background. View looking northeast. No additional information.. SLSF 1529, Baldwin (1916 csh(?), 69" Drivers, BP: 210 lbs, ?: 56.8, Kansas City, MO. Apr 21, 1925. Photographer: J. Truman Boyd - Kansas City, KS SLSF 1529, Kansas City Union Station track 11 peeking from under the west end of the train shed, Kansas City, MO. Photographer: J. Truman Boyd - Kansas City, KS
4-8-2 SLSF 1519 4-8-2 SLSF 1519 Location unknown. Believed to be Lindenwood Yard, MP 7.1, St. Louis, MO. Date unknown. Photographer unknown. From the collection of John P. Mann.
Hello Frisco Folks, Here are some photographs of Frisco 1500 series Mountain Class Engines SLSF 1504, 1505, 1506, 1513, 1516, 1517, 1518, and 1519. Enjoy, Rich Ship it on the Frisco!
As was the case in many instances, the local government lacked the means or desire to maintain the donated steam locomotive or piece of rolling stock. Often the piece became a liability and graffiti-covered eye sore. Many steam locomotives were donated with the boiler lagging asbestos intact, and they became a “mini super fund site”. The Frisco in many of the locomotives that it restored for display, removed the lagging, and it used wood, furring strips to support the jacket. The lagging also retained moisture, which sped the decay of the displayed locomotive.
Sorry to comment on a slightly old thread. I went to the museum in 2019. They do own the locomotive, and as Palallin said, it sounds as if it is better off. I have read and heard before they really did not take care of it supposedly. Not sure how true it is though. Unfortunately, there is one older gentleman there that, for the most part, is responsible for the upkeep of all the rolling stock on site. I am sure there are more than a few fine folks who volunteer to help. But overall, it is just him, or at least that is what I got from him. I cannot imagine him previously painting the 4--8-2 SLSF 1519 in years prior alone. I know when I saw it, it was in need of a new paint job. If any effort is mentioned to give it some tender loving care (TLC), I would be happy to drive up and help with any efforts. And if anyone here happens to regularly help out, or even know the nice folks who run the museum, I mean no disrespect. It was just my observation I made when I visited. I am super grateful the locomotive, rolling stock, and other items in the museum have been preserved. Attached is an image I got of it in 2019. Yes, it is one of my attempts at editing a photograph, so feel free to critique. Instagram really does make us all "photographers", even if we are not. LOL
I really hope that other cities and museums with Frisco locomotives take notice of what Rolla, MO did with the 4-8-2 SLSF 1501. There are people out there willing to volunteer the hours to make them beautiful. There are businesses willing to sponsor or donate to restoration efforts as well.
I would like to answer a couple of questions concerning our museum's Frisco 4-8-2 SLSF 1519 locomotive, and furnish some updated information about it for those interested. First, the Railroad Museum of Oklahoma does own the engine . It has since the 4-8-2 SLSF 1519 was moved from the corner of East Maine Street and South 5th Street in Enid to the museum site in 1997. There were several reasons for the move. One of the goals with the founding of the museum in 1987 was to add the locomotive to its collection so it could be accessed by visitors. Something that was not possible when it was located near St. Mary's Hospital. Another reason was preservation since the former location was prone to flooding. The great Enid 1973 flood inundated the lower half of the engine. And, as has been noted by others, there were maintenance concerns which could be better addressed at the museum. The 4-8-2 SLSF 1519 will be 100 years old in 2025, and a centennial birthday celebration is in the planning stages. Next year, we will submit a grant proposal to BNSF that would, along with matching funds from the museum and private donors, help provide a complete cosmetic restoration of the locomotive and tender, along with a new ramp that will allow better access to the cab. We also plan to put the engine and tender under cover as soon as possible to help ward off additional damage by the elements. With only six of the original thirty 1500-class locomotives remaining in existence, we feel it our duty and privilege to make sure this engine is available for current and future generations to enjoy. We will keep everyone posted on our plans and progress, and we thank you for your interest!
I hope that everything works out for the centennial restoration. Keep us updated, and let us know if there is anything you need from this group. If this celebration happens, I might be willing return to Oklahoma for that.
