1951 - UP Union Pacific Railroad - California tourist booklet

Description: For auction is an unusual booklet issued by the UP in 1951 --entitled California. It promotes tourist travel to the Golden State by discussing California's various attractions and activities. There are sections on the Spanish Influence; Los Angeles; San Francisco; Hollywood; Sacramento; Yosemite; Lake Tahoe; Death Valley; and other areas. The text is well illustrated, with many pictures in color. There are two pages about life aboard UP steamliner trains, as well as a 2-page fold-out map of California showing the UP's trackage in the state. There is also a listing of UP travel offices nationwide, where reservations and tours could be booked. 1951 - UP Union Pacific Railroad - California tourist booklet - railway Click images to enlarge Description The Union Pacific Railroad (UP) is the largest rail transportation company in the US. Established in 1862, it has grown both by construction and by acquisition; its system now includes such railroads as the Southern Pacific, Western Pacific, Missouri Pacific, Rio Grande, Chicago & North Western, and the Missouri-Kansas-Texas. Its system stretches from Chicago and New Orleans in the east to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle in the west. Prior to these expansions in the 1980s and 1990s, the UP was still one of the dominant western carriers. During the heyday of rail passenger transportation, it actively promoted tourist travel with travel packages to its various destinations. It had a number of famous "named" passenger trains, to include the City of Los Angeles, City of San Francisco, Overland Flyer, Pony Express, and the Portland Rose. For auction is an unusual booklet issued by the UP in 1951 --entitled California. It promotes tourist travel to the Golden State by discussing California's various attractions and activities. There are sections on the Spanish Influence; Los Angeles; San Francisco; Hollywood; Sacramento; Yosemite; Lake Tahoe; Death Valley; and other areas. The text is well illustrated, with many pictures in color. There are two pages about life aboard UP steamliner trains, as well as a 2-page fold-out map of California showing the UP's trackage in the state. There is also a listing of UP travel offices nationwide, where reservations and tours could be booked. This item measures appx 7 1/2 x 5 1/4 inches and contains 40 pages. The cover is medium-weight cardstock, and the content pages are medium-grade paper. The booklet is in excellent condition, even considering that it is now over 60 years old. It has no writing or markings, no rips or tears, and the binding is secure with all pages in place. These UP tourist booklets are real collectors items, and some UP railfan will certainly appreciate this jewel. Pictures sell! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.300+ Listing Templates! Auctiva gets you noticed! The complete eBay Selling Solution. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter

Price: 14 USD

Location: Alexandria, Virginia

End Time: 2024-12-10T18:25:39.000Z

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