Mammoth Cave Railroad Hercules Engine Postcard Kentucky Train
$20.00
Condition: *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and ... Read more about the seller notes *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture ... Read More
Condition: *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and ... Read more about the seller notes *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and click to enlarge. Comes from a smoke free home. Common errors from the scanner vs damage are digital lines (usually grey or pink), cutting off the top of the card/words. Read Less about the seller notes
Vintage linen-era postcard featuring the “Hercules”, the famous engine of the Mammoth Cave Railroad in Kentucky. The locomotive is shown pulling a red passenger car marked Mammoth Cave R.R. Co., with steam rising from its stack. Caption at bottom reads: “‘Hercules’, Famous Engine on Old Mammoth Cave R. R.”Published by The Kyle Co., Louisville, KY.Printed by Curt Teich (C.T. American Art Colortone, Chicago). Card number V-408, 6A37.Details:Publisher: The Kyle Co., Louisville, KYPrinter: Curt Teich, Chicago (C.T. Art-Colortone linen postcard)Card Number: V-408, 6A37Era: Linen postcard, circa late 1930s–1940sSubject: Mammoth Cave Railroad engine Hercules with passenger coachCondition: Very good vintage condition; bright colors, light corner/edge wear, unused backHistorical Context:The Mammoth Cave Railroad operated from 1886 to 1931, carrying passengers and supplies between Park City (then Glasgow Junction) and Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. The line became an essential connection for tourists visiting Mammoth Cave National Park, which was designated a national park in 1941.The “Hercules” locomotive became one of the line’s most recognizable engines. By the early 20th century, postcards like this were produced as souvenirs for tourists traveling to Mammoth Cave, one of America’s earliest major tourist destinations. Today, remnants of the Mammoth Cave Railroad can still be traced along hiking and biking trails in the park.Great collectible for:Railroad and steam locomotive collectorsMammoth Cave National Park enthusiastsKentucky history collectorsLinen postcard and Curt Teich ephemera collectors
Vintage linen-era postcard featuring the “Hercules”, the famous engine of the Mammoth Cave Railroad in Kentucky. The locomotive is shown pulling a red passenger car marked Mammoth Cave R.R. Co., with steam rising from its stack. Caption at bottom reads: “‘Hercules’, Famous Engine on Old Mammoth Cave R. R.”Published by The Kyle Co., Louisville, KY.Printed by Curt Teich (C.T. American Art Colortone, Chicago). Card number V-408, 6A37.Details:Publisher: The Kyle Co., Louisville, KYPrinter: Curt Teich, Chicago (C.T. Art-Colortone linen postcard)Card Number: V-408, 6A37Era: Linen postcard, circa late 1930s–1940sSubject: Mammoth Cave Railroad engine Hercules with passenger coachCondition: Very good vintage condition; bright colors, light corner/edge wear, unused backHistorical Context:The Mammoth Cave Railroad operated from 1886 to 1931, carrying passengers and supplies between Park City (then Glasgow Junction) and Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. The line became an essential connection for tourists visiting Mammoth Cave National Park, which was designated a national park in 1941.The “Hercules” locomotive became one of the line’s most recognizable engines. By the early 20th century, postcards like this were produced as souvenirs for tourists traveling to Mammoth Cave, one of America’s earliest major tourist destinations. Today, remnants of the Mammoth Cave Railroad can still be traced along hiking and biking trails in the park.Great collectible for:Railroad and steam locomotive collectorsMammoth Cave National Park enthusiastsKentucky history collectorsLinen postcard and Curt Teich ephemera collectors
Seller Information
- Seller
- thepapergallery2 (2184)
- Registered Since
- 06/23/2010
- Feedback
- 100%
- Store
- The Paper Gallery
Offers History
There are no offers posted on this listing.
Sales History
The listing has not been sold.
- Item Location
- California, United States
- Ships To
- Worldwide
Postage Calculator
- Select Country
- Quantity
- Returns Accepted
- No
You need to be logged in to ask the seller a question.
Click here to login
Click here to login
ID: 58879636
Viewed 3 times