A view of large scale replica of the Santa Fe "Chief." The miniature locomotive and cars have rubber wheels. Inscriptions on the locomotive read "3460" "John Purcell" and "Santa Fe." The passenger cars have advertising banners, two read: "Never a Better Year To Go West Fares Are Surprisingly Low Best Way to the Golden West Exposition; "Fred Harvey Meal Service..." A man stands near the locomotive of the replica beside railroad tracks.
Description
1 photographic print (postcard) ; 9 x 14 cm. (3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)
Subject
Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company--Public relations; Advertisements; Miniature railroads
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Lucius Beebe
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR711005287
Notes
Inked on back of photographic print "Engine powered by Model T motor. Cars all steel., Armistice Day, Nov. 11, 1939."; Stamp on back of postcard reads: "S.R. Wood, Stillwater, Okla."; Title inked on verso.; R7110052872
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