| Show 5— II jg 0 - '‘ o l& o 0 A m mature 77ie Railway shown actual sac V and Locomotive Historical Society presents THE WORLD'S GREATEST LOCOMOTIVES models in solid pewter that captures the adventure of railroading in every era and throughout the world Superb handcrafted The first collection out of the yards They rolledCheyenne Bath and Mechanical giants on tracks From iron works across Europe and the Orient they signaled e revolution in travel and a commerce And from the early to the new streamlined they have been objects of expresses awe — fascinating symbols of Chicago of steel adventure Now the Railway and Locomotive Society — one of America's most respected railroad historical organizations — has authorized their first collection of locomotive models ever to capture the sweep and drama of a as it of railroading happened here and around the world Historical oldest and Beginning with the legendary John Bull of the 1830s the collection will such important American locomotives as: Engine 999 of the Empire State Express which claimed a world speed record of 112 miles per hour in 1893 The Pennsylvania Railroad's a pioneer on runs like the Detroit Arrow The sleek of 1941 West Coast Daylight-typ- e And from other great railroading nations of the world: England's "Flying Scotsman" Japan's "Asia Express" Germany's S 36 pride of the Rheingold Express indude Precise and authentic Each locomotive will be carefully Selected by experts researched The casting molds will be refined by hand to ensure accuracy And the miniatures will show such fine details as handrails suspension The collection fittings will consist of 25 detailed modeb authentically portraying the most important locomotives of all time Each has been selected on the authority of leading railroad experts And each sculptured miniature will be cast in solid pewter individually entirely finished by hand and cab layout — all in pewter These are modeb you will want to examine — again and again To inspect the amazing 16 driving wheeb that powered the "Big Boy" over the Rockies or the sculptured aerodynamic styling of the TGV today's fastest train And there's an expertly written commentary with each pewter model so you'll be able to relive the adventure of railroading as it happened during every era A dramatic display So that you can showcase the complete collection a hardwood wall shelf will be sent to you at no added cost Thicks on each tier allow you to show the variety of locomotive types and styles — providing a handsome accent in the home den or office The Railway and Locomotive Historical Society has appointed The Franklin Mint to craft the models and To begin handle all subscriptions building thb complete collection bringing the excitement of railroading of lure these mighty engines and the into your home simply sign and mail the accompanying application by May 31 1986 THE WORLD'S GREATEST LOCOMOTIVES Not sold in stores Please order by May 31 1986 Limit: One collection per subscriber Railway and Locomotive Historical Society Franklin Mint Franklin Center Pennsylvania 19091 Please enter my subscription for "The World's Greatest Locomotives' consisting of 25 sculptured miniatures cast in solid pewter to be sent to me at the rate of one per month I need send no money now I will be billed $2750 for each handcrafted miniature just before shipment My hardwood display shelf will be sent to me at no additional charge 'Plus my slate sales lax co The and SI for shipping Signature u laiifiwimi an WMtt Mr Mrs Miss caa UM Address Gty State Zip and handling mcimsmu J |
