Description: The Southern Pacific Railroad (SP) was one of the major western US railroads. For decades the SP published a monthly company magazine, the "Southern Pacific Bulletin"; for auction is a copy of the July/August 1948 issue. Feature stories include (a) a $209,000,000 investment in new rolling stock and motive power; (b) a discussion of amendments to the Railroad Retirement Act; (c) Harry Truman's "President's Special" train that ran from Portland (OR) to Los Angeles (CA); more 1948 Southern Pacific Railroad "Bulletin" company magazine - July/August Click images to enlarge Description The Southern Pacific Railroad (SP) was one of the major western US railroads. From its founding in 1865, the SP provided freight and passenger service for over a century to some 15 states (Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas and Utah). Like all larger railroads, the system resulted from numerous purchases and mergers, to include such fabled lines as the Central Pacific, Texas and New Orleans, Louisiana and Texas, and St. Louis-Southwestern (Cotton Belt) railroads. The SP system spanned from Chicago to Los Angeles and San Francisco. In 1988, the SP was acquired by the Rio Grande Railroad, but the new company kept the name of SP. The SP was later acquired by the Union Pacific (UP), and most surviving SP lines are now part of the UP system. For decades the SP published a monthly company magazine, the "Southern Pacific Bulletin"; for auction is a copy of the July/August 1948 issue. The cover shows activities at various company picnics. Feature stories include (a) a $209,000,000 investment in new rolling stock and motive power; (b) a discussion of amendments to the Railroad Retirement Act; (c) Harry Truman's "President's Special" train that ran from Portland (OR) to Los Angeles (CA); (d) a party for retired employees at Los Angeles; (e) photos from various events around the SP system; (f) reports from the various SP duty stations; more. There are listings of SP employee promotions, retirements, marriages and new-borns. This magazine measures appx 10 1/2 x 8 inches closed and contains 24 pages. There are over 40 photos. It is printed on a semi-glossy mid-weight paperstock. The magazine is in excellent condition, even considering it is now over 70 years old! There are no rips or tears; the binding is secure with all pages in place. The front cover has a black "X" written on it, but there are no other markings or writing. This item will have hours of reading enjoyment for the SP railfan or nostalgist. 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: 11 USD
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
End Time: 2025-01-07T19:15:52.000Z
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