Postcard depiction of the Ozark State Zephyr. This train traveled the same route as the General Pershing Zephyr. Both trains traveled part of their route over tracks owned by the Alton Railroad; these trains were sometimes identified as "Burlington Alton" because of that. "Unused linen post card (a Beauty) of the Alton - Burlington first streamlined diesel powered train "The Ozark State Zephyr". Daily runs between St. Louis and Kansas City. Published by Curt Teich. Excellant condition."
Date
circa 1930
date QS:P,+1930-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
s to 1950s. The streamliner trains made their first appearance in the mid 1930s and linen type postcards were common during the 1930s to 1950s period also. The trains were discontinued by the Burlington in 1966.
The card has no copyright markings on it as can be seen in the links above.
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