Railroad Advertisements from the 1940s-1950s
Railroad Advertisements
(United States, 1940s-1950s)
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These railroad ads are from the 1940s and 1950s and appeared in popular magazines of the day.  The earlier ads in the series had strong World War II overtones, including the role of women in keeping the trains moving, while the later ads were intended to get a nation coming out of war to start traveling again for pleasure.   Also included are some ads with a Holiday theme, obviously appearing in print during the month of December.

 
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Type of print: Original magazine ad
Year: 1940s-1950s

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Railroad Advertisements (No. 60584101)
Plate 41-01
"The cradle that never rocks!"
(New York Central)
$35
Railroad Advertisements (No. 60584201)
Plate 42-01
"How Women help to keep
them rolling"
(Pennsylvania Railroad)
$35
Railroad Advertisements (No. 60584301)
Plate 43-01
"Traveling on a Postage Stamp"
(New York Central)
$25
Railroad Advertisements (No. 60584302)
Plate 43-02
"Wartime Housekeeping
on Wheels"
(New York Central)
$25
Railroad Advertisements (No. 60584401)
Plate 44-01
"Trains in White"
(New York Central)
$25
Railroad Advertisements (No. 60584801)
Plate 48-01
"Hospitality all the way"
(Santa Fe)
$35
Railroad Advertisements (No. 60584802)
Plate 48-02
"She came in on the Super Chief"
(Santa Fe)
$35
Railroad Advertisements (No. 60584803)
Plate 48-03
"Go Santa Fe to the Winter
Resort country"
(Santa Fe)
SOLD
Railroad Advertisements (No. 60584901)
Plate 49-01
"Take your Pick of the Pack"
(New York Central)
SOLD
Railroad Advertisements (No. 60585101)
Plate 51-01
"Heart to Heart"
(New York Central)
$30
Railroad Advertisements (No. 60584x01)
Plate 4X-01
"20th Century Limited"
(New York Central)
$30
Railroad Advertisements (No. 60584x02)
Plate 4X-02
" ... and to all a Good Night"
(New York Central)
$35
Railroad Advertisements (No. 60584x03)
Plate 4X-03
"Who's Who on the Century"
(New York Central)
$25
Railroad Advertisements (No. 60584x04)
Plate 4X-04
"For a Carefree Vacation ...
Go By Train"
(Pennsylvania Railroad)
SOLD
Railroad Advertisements (No. 60584x05)
Plate 4X-05
"All Diesel Powered"
(Pennsylvania Railroad)
$30