Vintage railroad postcard featuring Italy “Number 685”, a steam Locomotive shown on the turntable at Cassino, with the Abbey of Mount Cassino visible in the background.

The back identifies the subject as:

ITALY “NUMBER 685”

Steam Locomotive Number 685 on the turntable at Cassino with the Abbey of Mount Cassino in the background. The six-hundred series locomotives were capable of speeds of 120 kilometers per hour and rated at 1,250 horsepower.

Details:

Subject: Italy “Number 685” Steam Locomotive

Location: Cassino, Italy / Mount Cassino Abbey

Railroad / R.R. / train theme

Photo courtesy: Italian State Railroads

Publisher: Mary Jayne’s Railroad Specialties, Inc.

Card number: 31295

Unposted / unused

No writing, stamp, or postmark

Great for collectors of Italian railroads, steam locomotives, European trains, and transportation postcards

Condition is good overall with light vintage storage wear, minor edge/corner wear, and light surface wear visible. Please review all photos for exact condition.