Train Union Illinois IL Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad Locomotive 803

This postcard showcases the historic South Shore Electric Locomotive #803, built in 1949 and preserved at Illinois Railway Museum. A collector's item.

• Features vibrant color printing
• Standard postcard size: 3.5" x 5.5"
• Informative historical details on the back
• Unused, ready for display or mailing

Unused in good condition with no visible flaws.
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This is the Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad Electric Locomotive #803, also known as a "Little Joe" locomotive.
It is the largest operating electric locomotive in North America.
The locomotives were originally built by General Electric for export to the Soviet Union, but the sale was canceled due to the Cold War.
Three of these units were eventually purchased by the Chicago South Shore and South Bend Railroad for freight service.
This specific locomotive, #803, is preserved and is the only operational "Little Joe" remaining.
The nickname "Little Joe" was given by a Milwaukee Road employee, reportedly after Joseph Stalin.

Postcard Size: Standard Vintage 3 1/2 by 5 1/2
(Unless Otherwise Noted in Title)

Condition of postcard is normal with age and storage. It might have some yellowing/tanning, creases and edge dents, edge/corner wear and other wear, and could have some writing on front and/or back.

Detailed scans/pictures are of front and back please refer to them for more details on condition. Please ask any questions.

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