D&RGW Narrow Gauge Engine 318 Colorado Railroad Museum Postcard Ken Crist
$ 6.6
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D&RGW Narrow Gauge Engine 318 Colorado Railroad Museum Postcard Ken Crist. It provides not only an artistic representation of the train but also a historical record of its service and the picturesque Colorado landscape it traversed. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This captivating vintage postcard showcases the legendary Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW) narrow gauge engine 318, prominently featured against a snow-dusted, mountainous backdrop. The detailed image captures the powerful locomotive, a testament to early 20th-century engineering and the rugged spirit of railroading in the American West. Engine 318 holds significant historical value, having been originally built for the Phantom Canyon route of the Florence & Cripple Creek R.R. and later making its final runs to Ouray and Pagosa Springs. It also famously hauled the last passenger train through the dramatic Black Canyon from Montrose to Gunnison, making it a pivotal piece of Colorado's railway heritage. Published by R. C. Bishop of Denver, Colorado, and featuring the skilled photography of Ken Crist, this postcard offers a vivid glimpse into a bygone era of steam locomotion. It provides not only an artistic representation of the train but also a historical record of its service and the picturesque Colorado landscape it traversed. This piece is ideal for collectors of railroadiana, Colorado history, or vintage photography, offering a tangible link to the golden age of American rail travel and the scenic beauty of the Rocky Mountains.
