This is a piece of vintage railroadiana from The Pennsylvania Railroad Co., issued for the Special Public Train W-7 to the Army-Navy Football Game. This rare paper items offer a glimpse into mid-century rail travel for a significant sporting event.
This ticket includes an Agent's Stub, a Returning ticket (marked 'C'), and a Passenger's Check / Ticket (marked 'W-7' and stating 'Good for one seat in Car C'). Each piece is printed on paper and details the specifics of the special train service on November 29, 1958, for travel from Washington, D. C. to Philadelphia (Municipal Stadium), Pa., and return. The original fare was $12.59 with a tax of $1.26, and all pieces bear the form number SX-58030. The tickets specify 'Good ONLY in Coaches' and highlight conditions such as 'Non-Transferable' and being 'Subject to tariff regulations'. This ticket is ideal for collectors of railroad ephemera, football memorabilia, or vintage travel documents.
Verified Specifications: Brand/Maker: The Pennsylvania Railroad Co. Item Type: Train Tickets / Passes (Railroadiana) Era/Style: Vintage, 1950s, Mid-Century Material: Paper Specifications: Date: Saturday, November 29, 1958 Route: Washington, D. C. to Philadelphia (Municipal Stadium), Pa., and Return Event: Army-Navy Football Game Train: Special Public Train W-7, Coaches Only Fare: $12.59 Tax: $1.26 Form Number: SX-58030 Features: Non-Transferable, Good ONLY in Coaches, Subject to tariff regulations Included Components: 1x Agent's Stub 1x Returning Ticket (marked 'C') 1x Passenger's Check / Ticket (marked 'W-7')