This is a vintage postcard featuring artwork of the Empire State Express, a famous passenger train operated by the New York Central Railroad.
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It breaks down into three distinct historical and artistic eras:
1. The Early Steam Era (1890s–1910s)The Train: The Empire State Express debuted in 1891 as the railroad's flagship. It became the "Fastest Train in the World" when its No. 999 steam locomotive broke speed records in 1893.
2. The Streamlined Art Deco Era (1940s)The Train: On December 7, 1941, the railroad introduced a sleek, stainless steel, streamlined version of the train.
The Art: To promote it, the company commissioned legendary commercial artist Leslie Ragan.
His powerful Art Deco travel posters depicted the gleaming train charging through the Hudson Valley.
The railroad reproduced these vibrant designs as promotional postcards for passengers.
Postcard is about 3 1/2 x 5 1/2
ITEM in vintage Good as seen Condition.
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