Siskiyou Mountains Loop Tunnels 14 & 15 Train Railroad Postcard c.1910s
$ 6.6
Description
Siskiyou Mountains Loop Tunnels 14 & 15 Train Railroad Postcard c.1910s. 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 impressive engineering feat of Loop Tunnels 14 and 15 nestled within the rugged Siskiyou Mountains. The scene depicts a train navigating the winding tracks, emerging from one tunnel while another section of track and a tunnel are visible at a higher elevation, illustrating the ingenious design used to overcome the challenging mountain terrain. The vibrant, hand-colored appearance of this printed card highlights the lush green landscape, dense forests, and the dramatic elevation changes of the railroad route, capturing a moment of early 20th-century rail travel. The postcard's reverse features a divided back, characteristic of cards produced after 1907, and provides a detailed description of the loop tunnels' significance in railroad construction. It emphasizes the difficulties of building through the mountain range and how elevation was conquered by creating a circuit of tunnels. This piece offers a glimpse into the historical development of American railways and the scenic beauty of the Pacific Northwest, making it a unique collectible for enthusiasts of railroad history, engineering marvels, and vintage travel memorabilia.
