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New York Central Mercury locomotive 1936

New York Central Mercury locomotive 1936

Photo of the New York Central's Mercury locomotive. Public domain photograph of a steam locomotive, engine, train, railroad, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Denver Zephyr (12444437814) - Public domain dedication image

Denver Zephyr (12444437814) - Public domain dedication image

Title: Chicago, Burlington & Quincy R.R., Original 'Denver Zephyr' Train Creator: Unknown Date: ca. 1936 Part of: Everett L. DeGolyer Jr. collection of United States railroad photographs Physical Description: 1... More

Train station Falmouth station 1936 postcard - Public domain photograph.

Train station Falmouth station 1936 postcard - Public domain photograp...

1936 postcard of Falmouth station Public domain photograph of train station platform, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Illinois Central Green Diamond 1936 2

Illinois Central Green Diamond 1936 2

Photo of the Illinois Central streamliner "The Green Diamond" in Milwaukee on April 24, 1936. Before going into regular service, the IC took the train on a publicity tour in April and May of 1936, similar to t... More

Ozark State Zephyr certificate 1936

Ozark State Zephyr certificate 1936

Speed record certificate given to those aboard the initial (non-service) run of the Ozark State Zephyr from St. Louis to Kansas City (which would become the train's regular route). The initial run was similar... More

Pioneer Zephyr Dawn to Dusk Club 1936

Pioneer Zephyr Dawn to Dusk Club 1936

Photo of the Burlington Pioneer Zephyr "Dawn to Dusk Club" comprised of those who rode the Pioneer Zephyr on its intial 1934 record breaking trip from Denver to Chicago. The group was gathered at Chicago's Uni... More

Rexall train 2 1936 - Steam locomotive, Public domain image

Rexall train 2 1936 - Steam locomotive, Public domain image

Photo of the Rexall train which traveles the US and Canada in 1936 in lieu of Rexall druggists traveling to a convention. Because many couldn't afford to make the trip to a convention in a central location, th... More

Western Electric complex NYC 1936

Western Electric complex NYC 1936

The Western Electric complex, now called Westbeth, seen from Washington Street, with train on High Line in 1936.

City of San Francisco" (C&NW-UP-SP) Route Diagram 1936

City of San Francisco" (C&NW-UP-SP) Route Diagram 1936

Diagram of the route of the C&NW-UP-SP Chicago-San Francisco streamline train City of San Francisco (1936) Licensing Original Diagram Derivative Diagram

City of San Francisco trial run 1936

City of San Francisco trial run 1936

Postcard of The City of San Francisco at Reno, Nevada on its initial trial run. This is the M-10004 trainset which was replaced in 1938. City of San Francisco (train) service began in 1936 between Chicago and ... More

Sunshine Special Missouri Pacific Railroad 1936

Sunshine Special Missouri Pacific Railroad 1936

Postcard depiction of the Missouri Pacific train the Sunshine Special.

The 400 steam powered Chicago and North Western 1936

The 400 steam powered Chicago and North Western 1936

Postcard depiction of The 400 train of the Chicago and North Western Railway. This is the steam powered version, before any streamlining and diesel locomotives.

Southern Pacific Co., Engines 4412, Daylight, and 1, C. P. Huntington (12239600415)

Southern Pacific Co., Engines 4412, Daylight, and 1, C. P. Huntington ...

Title: [Southern Pacific Co., Engines 4412, Daylight, and 1, C. P. Huntington] Creator: Unknown Date: ca. 1936 Physical Description: 1 negative: film, black and white; 20 x 25 cm File: ag1982_0212_048_23_sm_op... More

Denver Zephyr McCook Nebraska 1936

Denver Zephyr McCook Nebraska 1936

Card photo of the Burlington Route's Denver Zephyr at McCook, Nebraska — October 18, 1936. A group of people can be seen gathered on the bluff at upper left to watch and photograph the train as it passed by.

1931 Lawrence station on 1936 postcard

1931 Lawrence station on 1936 postcard

Postcard of the 1931-built station in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The station still stands today, although it was replaced with a modern parking garage a quarter mile east in 2005.

Brooklyn Bridge rail approaches 1936

Brooklyn Bridge rail approaches 1936

View of railroad approaches to the Brooklyn Bridge, New York City. Looking north. On the left, under the elevated tracks leading down to the Ferry under the bridge, is Fulton Street with Court Street ending on ... More

Norfolk and Western class A drawing

Norfolk and Western class A drawing

Norfolk and Western Railway class A drawing.

Buffet club interior on the Ambassador, 1936

Buffet club interior on the Ambassador, 1936

Interior of a new air-conditioned buffet club car on the Ambassador in 1936

Coach interior on the Ambassador, 1936

Coach interior on the Ambassador, 1936

Interior of a new air-conditioned coach on the Ambassador in 1936

Postcard of Johnstown station after 1936 flood

Postcard of Johnstown station after 1936 flood

Postcard of Johnstown station after floods in March 1936