SLSTA ran Frisco #1522 on an excursion from St. Louis to Hannibal, MO in September of 2000. The St. Louis Steam Train Association Board of Directors made the decision to retire this beloved engin... (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 1522 along with N&W's 611 team up for a double
headed steam excursion during the 1994 NRHS convention held that year in Atlanta. Tucked in behind the steamers were the Southern painted GP5... (more)
Known at one time as the "loudest engine in America" for its exceptionally sharp exhaust, former excursion star Frisco 1522 now sits entombed in the Museum of Transportation. I was fortunate enoug... (more)