The "Frisco Lines" logo remains on a former SLSF office building in Springfield, MO on Oct. 16, 1999.
The "Frisco" logo refuses to give up on the side of a derelict SLSF caboose in Springfield, MO on Oct. 16, 1999.
Frisco built a showplace of a yard for the Memphis area literally in the middle of nowhere. It was a great place to railfan. Needless to say we gave it a hour or so and moved on!
Back in the day when SLSF ran from Monett, MO all the way to Texas, as I recall.
Before the BN bought the Frisco they had a number of GP35's leased for system wide service due to a power shortage in early to mid 1979. Most of them tended to congregate in the Pacific Northwest ... (more)
On its second to last run, 1522 crests the apex of a hill at the east siding switch at Cuba. This beautiful locomotive had its excursion career shortened prematurely, mostly due to teh high cost ... (more)
Frisco GP38AC #640 leads train QLA around the curve at the Southern Railway interchange. In a few yards, the locomotives will pound across the Southern Railway N.A. District crossing adjacent to ... (more)
SW7 #303 and SW1500 #325 in Frisco East Thomas Yard.
Frisco GP38AC #661 and 645 are tied down for New Year's Eve in gloomy weather