Back in 1934 when the light weight aluminum was made by Alcoa to build the M1000, the UP issued Souvenir pieces in the shape of a silver dollar. On one side of the piece is a raised impression of the diesel, bearing the 1934 date & the UP name. On the flip side a statement"A sample of the aluminum in the new Union Pacific Train built by Pullman car & Mfg Corp". Any significant value to this piece?
Posted by PullmanCo (Member # 1138) on :
If you paid more than $5 for it, you paid way too much.
They are available daily on eBay.
John, whose Mom, aunt, and uncle actually regularly rode Little Zip, more commonly called the "City of Salina."
------------------ The City of Saint Louis (UP, 1967) is still my standard for passenger operations
Posted by Chuck Walsh (Member # 677) on :
Thanks John. Obvious this is my 1st introduction.
Posted by PullmanCo (Member # 1138) on :
Chuck,
What you have is a combined ALCOA, Union Pacific, and Pullman-Standard advertising coin. It was given away, but the bushel, to promote the three firms during the nationwide tour of the UP M-10000 (the first lightweight streamlined train in America, but not the first Diesel lightweight streamliner ... that's the Pioneer Zephyr).
UP ran M10000 in experimental, publicity, and revenue service until late 1941 ... she was retired and scrapped for her aluminum at the beginning of World War II.
Kratville's Union Pacific Streamliners provides a comprehensive treatment of her. Dubin's Some Classic Trains gives an overview. P-S drawings are availbale from Randal's (ed) Pullman-Standard Library, v.13.
Can you tell you've reached my absolute FAVORITE passenger train topic (save for dinner in the diner)???
John
------------------ The City of Saint Louis (UP, 1967) is still my standard for passenger operations
Posted by RRCHINA (Member # 1514) on :
Santa Fe had a coin cast to comemorate its 100 anniversary and it is fairly common. I collect authentic RR items and have an extensive collection of dining car artifacts. While I did not join this forom to solicit trades I will take this opportunity to let all know of my collecting hobby and if any are interested, let's communicate.
