Name/Title
Print, PhotographicEntry/Object ID
2012.14.1Description
Oversize photo of two railfans on the last run of Southern Pacific narrow gauge steam locomotives, October 1954. Marks in red and blue (editing guides?) on front of photo.
Stamped on reverse: Oct. 19, 1954. R. O. Ritchie, Los Angeles Times Staff Photographer.
Newspaper clipping affixed to reverse from the LA Times, Oct. 25, 1954: Flashing rails. From their vantage point on rear platform of observation coach rail fans have their choice of leaning out and seeing what's going on ahead or looking back at receding rails. Gone will be the smoke as first narrow-gauge diesel replaces the steam engine.
This is a print of 1955.743.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Ritchie, R. O.Role
PhotographerDate made
October 1954
