Condition: Pre-owned – very good condition with light signs of handling


Collectible souvenir pin from the 19th National Garden Railway Convention held in 2003, featuring Sacramento Valley artwork with the phrase “The Heart of California.” The design includes a colorful steam locomotive scene with trees and a railroad character, giving it strong visual appeal for garden railway and model railroad collectors.


Measures approximately 1 1/2 inches long by 1 1/8 inches wide. No maker’s mark observed on the reverse.


Condition details:


Pin is in very good pre-owned condition

Front graphic remains bright and colorful

No cracks or major damage observed

Light surface wear from handling and storage

Original clutch back is present

Back shows light scratches

No maker’s mark observed


A nice collectible pin for garden railway, model railroad, Sacramento Valley, or railroad convention memorabilia collectors.


Item Details:


Type: Lapel Pin

Theme: Garden Railway / Model Railroad

Event: 19th National Garden Railway Convention

Year: 2003

Location: Sacramento Valley, California

Material: Metal with printed front

Color: Multi-color

Length: Approx. 1 1/2”

Width: Approx. 1 1/8”

Attachment: Clutch Back

Maker: Unmarked

Vintage: Yes


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