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.
Date
1939 Nov. 11
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
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--1930-1940.; Advertisements--1930-1940.; Miniature railroads--1930-1940.
Source
Source: Lucius Beebe
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
