Here are some items from the T&P and MoPac. Most of these are from my collection; others have been shared by friends. |
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I have several T&P timetables - I think this 1943 edition is my favorite. Of course, I love the big 900-class Mountain steam locomotive, used to pull passenger trains. But also notice the wartime patriotism - the "V for Vicotry" and the three dots and a dash - Morse code for "V." |
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The T&P published this booklet, "Mainline Minia-Tours" in the 1950s as a travel guide for passengers. It includes information about the major towns and points of interest along the route, as well as descriptions of the various types of cars and services offered on the train. I consider it a very nice piece of T&P memorabilia. |
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This cuspidor came from a Missouri Pacific caboose in the 1920s. According to my grandmother, her uncle was a brakeman for the MP in Houston and retired in the late 20s. As she told the story, the day he stepped off the caboose for the last time, he told the conductor, "This railroad has taken a lot from me over the years; now I'm taking something of it." It has been in our family ever since. There are no markings on the item itself to verify that it came from a caboose, but that was the story she told. |
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T&P creamer - courtesy of John & Candis Singleton. Note the "arrow pattern," a common motif used on T&P china. |
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T&P System Elevation Chart This elevation chart was given to me by Mr. Don Millender, former government liason officer for the T&P/MoPac, and later a consultant for the UP - he also gave me the 1960 calendar, shown above. It contains a wealth of track information along the entire T&P system. Above is a thumbnail of the entire map; below, a closeup of the DFW area. Click here to download an 11x17 copy of the map. |
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A Linen-Damask T&P napkin - 15" x 22" This napkin has a beautiful tone-on-tone T&P logo in the center, with an intricate floral detail in the corners, typical of the Damask style. It doesn't photograph well, but it is gorgeous. |
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Detailed view of front (left) and rear of fork |
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Railroadiana from Other Railroads |
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Union Pacific swizzle stick - 6" long |