St Louis San Francisco Railway Friscos #281 Fairbanks Morse ALT-1000 Postcard

This collectible postcard showcases a detailed image of the Frisco Unit 281 locomotive, highlighting historical rail history. Ideal for enthusiasts.

• Dimensions: Standard postcard size
• Backside includes printed descriptive text
• High-quality vintage print
• Unused and blank for personal use or display

Top to bottom = 3.5 inches, width = 5.5 inches
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The image shows a Fairbanks-Morse H-12-44 locomotive operated by the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway (Frisco), identified by the number 281.
The locomotive is a switcher model produced by Fairbanks-Morse from 1950 to 1961.
It featured a 1,200-horsepower, six-cylinder opposed-piston engine.
Frisco's H-12-44 units were equipped for multiple unit operation, particularly for use on the Cherokee Yard hump.
The Frisco fleet of these locomotives was primarily used in locations such as Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Muskogee.

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