“This is a romanticized image by an artist who had probably never been to Arkansas. The Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad was a railroad that operated in the state of Arkansas between 1853 and 1875.”
(Note: The assets of the railroad were sold at foreclosure, and 100.65 miles of road were acquired by the Little Rock and Fort Smith Railway. That line went on to build 65.86 miles of additional road, giving it 166.51 miles of single-track, standard gauge steam railroad line, all in Arkansas. It survived until April 13, 1906, when its assets were sold. The route today continues to operate as part of the Union Pacific System.)
Title [”Arkansas” locomotive, Little Rock & Fort Smith Railroad, McKay & Aldus Iron Works]
Creator Unknown.
Date ca. 1850s