Description: The Southern Pacific Railroad (SP) was one of the major western US railroads. For decades the SP published a monthly company magazine, the "Southern Pacific Bulletin". For decades the SP published a monthly company magazine, the "Southern Pacific Bulletin"; for auction is a copy of the November 1940 issue. Feature stories include (a) sports fans traveling by SP to attend football games; (b) military equipment being stockpiled for the forthcoming armed conflicts; (c) the acquisition of Pacific Truck Express; (d) the allure of Southern California during winter months; (e) rail shops producing modernized passenger cars; (f) SP workers at Alamogordo(NM); (g) company promotions, retirements, marriages, deaths and new-borns; more. 1940 Southern Pacific Railroad "Bulletin" company magazine - November Click images to enlarge Description The Southern Pacific Railroad (SP) was one of the major western US railroads. From its founding in 1865, the SP provided freight and passenger service for over a century to some 15 states (Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas and Utah). Like all larger railroads, the system resulted from numerous purchases and mergers, to include such fabled lines as the Central Pacific, Texas and New Orleans, Louisiana and Texas, and St. Louis-Southwestern (Cotton Belt) railroads. The SP system spanned from Chicago to Los Angeles and San Francisco. In 1988, the SP was acquired by the Rio Grande Railroad, but the new company kept the name of SP. The SP was later acquired by the Union Pacific (UP), and most surviving SP lines are now part of the UP system. For decades the SP published a monthly company magazine, the "Southern Pacific Bulletin"; for auction is a copy of the November 1940 issue. The US had not yet entered the European and Pacific conflicts when this magazine was published, but storm clouds were gathering. The cover photo shows fans boarding an SP train to attend a football game. Feature stories include (a) sports fans traveling by SP to attend football games; (b) military equipment being stockpiled for the forthcoming armed conflicts; (c) the acquisition of Pacific Truck Express; (d) the allure of Southern California during winter months; (e) rail shops producing modernized passenger cars; (f) SP workers at Alamogordo(NM); (g) company promotions, retirements, marriages, deaths and new-borns; more. This magazine measures appx 10 1/2 x 8 inches closed and contains 24 pages. There are over 40 photos. It is printed on a mid-weight paperstock. The magazine is in excellent condition, even considering it is now over 80 years old! There is no writing or markings. The binding is secure with all pages are firmly in place. There are no rips or tears. This item will have hours of reading enjoyment for the SP railfan or nostalgist. Pictures sell! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.300+ Listing Templates! Auctiva gets you noticed! The complete eBay Selling Solution. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
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Location: Alexandria, Virginia
End Time: 2025-02-07T19:25:01.000Z
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