{"product_id":"train-union-illinois-il-chicago-south-shore-south-bend-railroad-locomotive-803","title":"Train Union Illinois IL Chicago South Shore \u0026 South Bend Railroad Locomotive 803","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis postcard showcases the historic South Shore Electric Locomotive #803, built in 1949 and preserved at Illinois Railway Museum. A collector's item.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Features vibrant color printing \u003cbr\u003e• Standard postcard size: 3.5\" x 5.5\" \u003cbr\u003e• Informative historical details on the back \u003cbr\u003e• Unused, ready for display or mailing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnused in good condition with no visible flaws. \u003cbr\u003e__________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the Chicago South Shore \u0026amp; South Bend Railroad Electric Locomotive #803, also known as a \"Little Joe\" locomotive. \u003cbr\u003eIt is the largest operating electric locomotive in North America. \u003cbr\u003eThe locomotives were originally built by General Electric for export to the Soviet Union, but the sale was canceled due to the Cold War. \u003cbr\u003eThree of these units were eventually purchased by the Chicago South Shore and South Bend Railroad for freight service. \u003cbr\u003eThis specific locomotive, #803, is preserved and is the only operational \"Little Joe\" remaining. \u003cbr\u003eThe nickname \"Little Joe\" was given by a Milwaukee Road employee, reportedly after Joseph Stalin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePostcard Size: Standard Vintage 3 1\/2 by 5 1\/2\u003cbr\u003e(Unless Otherwise Noted in Title)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetailed scans\/pictures are of front and back please refer to them for more details on condition. Please ask any questions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank you for stopping by ~ Follow Smoot's Farms on other social media platforms!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smoot's Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48836471029977,"sku":"57446","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/2482\/4793\/files\/WUI433qj_0.jpg?v=1782005633","url":"https:\/\/smootsfarm.com\/products\/train-union-illinois-il-chicago-south-shore-south-bend-railroad-locomotive-803","provider":"Smoot's Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}