True Confession Monday today. Mine is, I have a thing for trains. Route 66 Village in west Tulsa has just the one for me. The Frisco 4500.
Built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1942. It is huge! 500,000 pounds! I found this locomotive during a geocaching expedition three years ago. It was parked in a remote area north of downtown as it was being restored by volunteers. It has since been moved to its present location for display. It is a long term project of the Sertoma Club of Tulsa. See SuperPizzaBoy? He is almost 5’11” (I can still take him though!) and is dwarfed by the wheels of the locomotive.
They also have the Murray Hill, a solarium lounge car built in 1929.
They have an oil tanker and a caboose.
And what they claim is the world’s largest oil derrick.
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Route 66 Village is a great stop on old Route 66.
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This train is in super shape, at least on the outside. I love it that we both posted trains. I think we are both on the right track. :))
That’s quite a train! I can’t believe your son is 5’11”, he really does look small next to that thing!
WOW! SPB is nearly six inches taller than I am!!! I love trains and these old beauties are fantastic — and so are your photos!! Hope your week is off to a great start!!!
Sylvia
I believe SPB is also a train fan … what a great photo, what a good time you must have had!
You have scooped me again. I didn’t know this existed. Great post.
Great train confession. Route 66 offers a variety of history lessons.
Dang that boy is tall. Hope you realize when to stop arm wrestling with him Before he beats you. 😉
The train and the locomotive looks enormous. Very good first picture.
Greetings,
Filip
Such a passion for trains! Lovely shots.
I get nostalgic and carried away with childhood memories whenever I see trains.
Such a passion for trains! Lovely shots.
I get nostalgic and carried away with childhood memories whenever I see trains.
Hubby and I have a thing for trains, too. Especially steam.
How cool! You find the best places to explore.
A caboose. Not many of them left.
What a great locomotive!
And boy, Pizza Boy is tall!
This is the time of year to visit them! Not too hot. Not many tourists!
Love them. Pizza Boy will soon be a man!
Asking for the car keys to get pizza!!!
My world!
What a ginormous “thing!” Beautiful piece of steel! Can’t believe it either that both EG Camera girl and you both posted a train!
that blue locomotive looks huge! It’s fun to have a hobby.
They really take good care of their trains. I love the caboose. – Margy
This is a cool find. I wish my grandsons could visit the locomotive. They, too, have a thing for trains.