Southern Pacific Daylight Streamliner Train Coastline RPPC Postcard-image
Southern Pacific Daylight Streamliner Train Coastline RPPC Postcard-image

Southern Pacific Daylight Streamliner Train Coastline RPPC Postcard

$ 3.57

City: Los Angeles Signed: No Time Period Manufactured: 1930-1950 Number of Items in Set: 1 Postage Condition: Unposted Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) brand: Southern Pacific Theme: Transportation Features: Divided Back Brand/Publisher: Southern Pacific Subject: Train Continent: North America Region: California Era: Real Photo (1900-Now) Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Type: Real Photo (RPPC) Country: United States

Description

Southern Pacific Daylight Streamliner Train Coastline RPPC Postcard. Immerse yourself in the golden age of rail travel with this captivating Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) featuring the iconic Southern Pacific "DayLIGHT" streamline train. This historic image beautifully captures the powerful locomotive and its passenger cars as it traverses the picturesque California coastline, offering breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. The postcard highlights the train's impressive 130-mile journey along the shore, a celebrated route connecting Los Angeles and San Francisco, renowned for its scenic beauty and engineering marvels. This collectible piece offers a glimpse into a bygone era of luxury and speed, showcasing the distinctive design of the Daylight train. The detailed photographic reproduction on this RPPC preserves the historical essence of this significant American railroad achievement. It's a fantastic addition for collectors of railway memorabilia, California history, and vintage travel postcards, capturing the romance of the rails and the allure of the Pacific coast.

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