Description: The Chicago Great Western Railroad (CGW) linked Chicago, Minneapolis, Omaha and Kansas City. Through mergers and new construction, the CGW quickly became a multi-state carrier but was one of the last Class I railroads to be constructed. Nicknamed the "Corn Belt Route" because of its operating area in the mid-west, the railroad was sometimes called the "Lucky Strike Road", due to the similarity in design between the herald of the CGW and the logo used for Lucky Strike cigarettes. It was merged in 1968 into the Chicago & North Western Railway, which abandoned most of CGW's trackage. For auction is an employee pass from the CGW for the year 1918. It was issued to a dependent of an officer of the Big 4 Railroad (Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway. 1918 CGW Chicago Great Western Railroad employee pass - Big 4 Railroad, CCC&StL Click images to enlarge Description The Chicago Great Western Railroad (CGW) linked Chicago, Minneapolis, Omaha and Kansas City. Through mergers and new construction, the CGW quickly became a multi-state carrier but was one of the last Class I railroads to be constructed. Nicknamed the "Corn Belt Route" because of its operating area in the mid-west, the railroad was sometimes called the "Lucky Strike Road", due to the similarity in design between the herald of the CGW and the logo used for Lucky Strike cigarettes. It was merged in 1968 into the Chicago & North Western Railway, which abandoned most of CGW's trackage. For auction is an employee pass from the CGW for the year 1918.. It was issued to a dependent of an officer of the Big 4 Railroad (Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway. The pass, which measures appx 4 x 2 1/2 inches, is printed on thin cardstock. It is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears or folds. All writing/markings are from its issuance. A nice item for the CGW railfan; shipped in a plastic hard-sided collector's sleeve. Images sell! Get Supersized Images & Free Image HostingCreate your brand with Auctiva's Customizable Templates. Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
Price: 20 USD
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
End Time: 2024-09-16T17:10:12.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.22 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Year: 1918
