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Chicago & North West railroad mail car model
Description:
This model depicts the Chicago & North Western Railway's Railway Post Office (RPO) car that was assigned to the first permanent route established by the Railway Mail Service (RMS). This operation commenced between Chicago, Illinois, and Clinton, Iowa, on August 28, 1862. It was established under the guidance of George B. Armstrong, the first RMS general superintendent.
Date:
1862-c. 1957
Markings:
C & N WR / UNITED STATES RAILWAY / POST OFFICE
Medium:
wood; metal
Dimensions:
Height x Width x Depth: 1 9/16 x 1 3/8 x 7 in. (3.97 x 3.49 x 17.78 cm)
Museum ID:
0.234863.133
Place:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Collection:
