El Capitan Santa Fe Streamlined Train Chicago Los Angeles Postcard

Description

View El Capitan Santa Fe Streamlined Train Chicago Los Angeles Postcard with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Subject: El Capitan Santa Fe streamlined passenger train. Fred Harvey dining service further enhanced its reputation among cross-country travelers. El Capitan is sought after by collectors of Streamliner transportation. El Capitan – Santa Fe Streamlined Train Postcard This postcard features  El Capitan , the Santa Fe Railway’s famous all-chair-car streamlined passenger train. The front shows the sleek diesel-electric locomotive and streamlined consist, while the reverse describes the train’s Chicago to Los Angeles route and its emphasis on comfortable chair-car travel. The reverse notes that El Capitan completed the  2,227-mile journey between Chicago and Los Angeles  in approximately  39¾ hours , powered by a  3,600 H.P. diesel-electric locomotive  capable of speeds up to  120 miles per hour . It also highlights onboard amenities including reclining chair cars, dressing rooms, a club-chair car, and a Fred Harvey lunch counter-dining car. Postcard Details Subject: El Capitan Santa Fe streamlined passenger train Route Mentioned: Chicago to Los Angeles Railroad: Santa Fe Railway Postcard Type:  Linen Era postcard  (based on the printed texture and style) Approximate Period:  1930s–1940s Back Type:  Divided back Stamp Box: Present, unused Postmarked: No Written On: Yes (“Roland” written on address side) Embossed: No Series/Number: None visible Publisher:  Not identified on postcard Historical Context Introduced in 1938,  El Capitan  was Santa Fe’s premium all-chair-car streamliner, offering a more economical alternative to the railroad’s luxury sleeping-car trains while maintaining fast schedules and modern styling. Its stainless-steel streamlined equipment and diesel-electric power made it one of the iconic passenger trains of the American streamliner era. Fred Harvey dining service further enhanced its reputation among cross-country travelers. Why Collectors Appreciate It Railroad postcards remain highly collectible, especially those depicting classic American streamliners. El Capitan is sought after by collectors of: Santa Fe Railway memorabilia Railroad and locomotive history Streamliner transportation Fred Harvey collectibles Chicago and Los Angeles transportation history Linen-era postcards Condition Pre-owned postcard showing age and storage wear. There is writing on the reverse and typical vintage handling wear may be present, including corner wear, edge wear, surface wear, light soiling, and minor creases or other imperfections consistent with age. Please examine all photos carefully and use eBay’s magnifier/zoom feature to inspect the postcard’s edges, corners, creases, surface wear, writing, stains, paper loss, album residue, and any other condition details before purchasing. Postcard will be shipped securely to help ensure safe arrival. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.

Unit of Sale

Single Unit

Number of Items in Set

1

Signed

No

Size

Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)

Material

Paper

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Subject

Passenger Train

Personalize

No

Type

Printed (Lithograph)

Era

Photochrome (1939-Now)

Theme

Advertising, Community Life, People, Roadside America, Tourism, Transportation, Travel

Features

Chrome, Divided Back

Postage Condition

Unposted

Country of Origin

United States