Pullman Progress 1859 - 1945. An Illustrated Brochure That Traces The History Of Pullman Railroad Cars

THE PULLMAN COMPANY

Publication: The Pullman Company, 1945, N P Chicago

First edition. Oblong 8vo. 11" x 4" color brochure that unfolds into twelve panels 11" x 48." Printed in green, gray, and white, n. p. [24 pp.], accordion-style, with each panel color illustrated with a Pullman railroad car on the front panel and photograph illustrated and text illustrations on the verso in black & white, with all borders in cream and green colors.

This inventive color illustrated brochure traces the history of Pullman Cars from the "Old No. 9" which was the first Pullman sleeper car ever built, through the 1876 Centennial sleeper that featured hot water and air brakes, the 1907 first all-steel car, the 1929 air-conditioned car, and in 1942 the Duplex-Roomette car designed for use with their Streamline Pullman trains. Photograph illustrations on the verso emphasize the advantages and sleekness of the first aluminum sleeping car in 1933, a streamlined car train in 1934 complete with bedroom suites and more in 1942.

Minor shelf wear and lightly used and a very good bright copy. Worldcat locates six copies.