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Vintage Travel Poster
This is a reproduction of a vintage travel poster for the Northern Pacific Railway's "North Coast Limited" train, titled North Coast Limited in the Montana Rockies. The poster was created circa the late 1920s by the Austrian-born artist Gustav Wilhelm Krollmann.
Poster Details
Artist: Gustav Wilhelm Krollmann (1888–1962), a staff artist for the Northern Pacific Railway.
Subject: A 4-8-4 steam locomotive, specifically engine #2607, is depicted pulling the passenger train through Bozeman Pass in the Montana Rockies. The 4-8-4 wheel arrangement was first used by the Northern Pacific in 1926.
Purpose: The poster was part of a promotional campaign by the railroad to attract travelers to the scenic wonders along their route, including national parks, during the "golden age of travel".
The North Coast Limited Train
Route: The train provided luxurious transcontinental service between Chicago and Seattle/Portland.
Operation Dates: It ran from April 29, 1900, until May 1, 1971, when Amtrak took over most U.S. passenger rail service.
Features: Known for its luxurious service, including a famous "Great Big Baked Potato" slogan for its dining cars, barber-valet services, and later, Vista-Dome cars offering panoramic views.
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This is a reproduction of a vintage travel poster for the Northern Pacific Railway's "North Coast Limited" train, titled North Coast Limited in the Montana Rockies. The poster was created circa the late 1920s by the Austrian-born artist Gustav Wilhelm Krollmann.
Poster Details
Artist: Gustav Wilhelm Krollmann (1888–1962), a staff artist for the Northern Pacific Railway.
Subject: A 4-8-4 steam locomotive, specifically engine #2607, is depicted pulling the passenger train through Bozeman Pass in the Montana Rockies. The 4-8-4 wheel arrangement was first used by the Northern Pacific in 1926.
Purpose: The poster was part of a promotional campaign by the railroad to attract travelers to the scenic wonders along their route, including national parks, during the "golden age of travel".
The North Coast Limited Train
Route: The train provided luxurious transcontinental service between Chicago and Seattle/Portland.
Operation Dates: It ran from April 29, 1900, until May 1, 1971, when Amtrak took over most U.S. passenger rail service.
Features: Known for its luxurious service, including a famous "Great Big Baked Potato" slogan for its dining cars, barber-valet services, and later, Vista-Dome cars offering panoramic views.
