First A Little History of the Santa Fe Railroad
Collecting Santa Fe Railroad memorabilia can be a fun hobby to get into. First let's find out a little history of the railway system.
Originally chartered in 1859 as the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway in the state of Kansas. The first tracks were laid in Topeka, Kansas on October 30, 1868. Going west the line reached the Kansas - Colorado border in 1873 and then connected to Pueblo, Colorado in 1876.
The Santa Fe Railroad was known for it's innovative ways to serve it's customers having at, one time or another, a tug boat fleet, airline, and bus line. These were used to help passengers get to destinations that were not accessible by rail. The Company ceased operation on December 31, 1995 when it merged with Burlington Northern.
Passenger Lines With Popular Amenities
Santa Fe Railroad
Santa Fe Railroad was well known for their passenger train service. Continually introducing ways for their passengers to travel.
The Pleasure Dome cars were introduced in 1951 on the Super Chief trains.
Later the railroad added the Big Dome Lounge cars and the double decker cars to the El Capitan trains.
The picture on the right shows a magazine advertisement promoting the Pleasure Dome.
Santa Fe Items at Amazon
Santa Fe Railway (Enthusiast Color Series)
Amazon Price: $15.95 (as of 11/10/2009) 
Santa Fe Chiefs (Great Trains)
Amazon Price: $24.39 (as of 11/10/2009)
Santa Fe : The Railroad Gateway to the American West (Volume 1)
Amazon Price: $59.95 (as of 11/10/2009)
Sante Fe Railway (Railroad Color History)
Amazon Price: $18.96 (as of 11/10/2009)
Santa Fe Dining
The famous railway system was one of the first railroads to introduce dining cars to its service back in 1891.
Dining was a memorable experience whether it was in one of their dining cars or at one of the Harvey House restaurants strategically located through out the system.
The Turquoise Room offered private dining while riding on the Super Chief. The advertisement on the right was published in the April 7, 1951 issue of The Saturday Evening Post magazine.
Restored Railroad Dining Car Cafe
Santa Fe Selections
Santa Fe Super Chief and El Capitan 1936-1971
Amazon Price: $19.11 (as of 11/10/2009)
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Kids Large T-Shirt (14-16) AT&SF (Santa Fe) Super Chief at Night [119]
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Santa Fe Chief Railroad Train tin sign #828
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Embroidered Jacket Adult 2XL Santa Fe Chief Embroidered Jackets with Front and rear Logo [Jacket42R]
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Popular Trains Used by Passengers
California Limited traveling from Chicago, Illinois to San Francisco.The Chief went from Chicago to Los Angeles
El Capitan left Chicago and arrived in Los Angeles
Grand Canyon Limited Chicago to Los Angeles
Super Chief also Chicago to Los Angeles
Santa Fe Railroad Items
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Kids Small T-Shirt (6-8) AT&SF (Santa Fe) Alco PA-1 [143]
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 11/10/2009)
Santa Fe Hi-Cube Boxcar - Red
Amazon Price: $16.89 (as of 11/10/2009)
Santa Fe Railroad Collectibles and Memorabilia
There are a multitude of items that can be collected pertaining to this famous railroad. Here are a few items to consider:- Timetables
- Ashtrays
- Napkins
- Tickets
- Maps
- Playing Cards
- Calendars
- Uniform patches
- Matchbooks
- Dishes from the Dining cars
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Santa Fe Railroad Vintage Magazine Ads at The Paper Trail
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The Santa Fe Railroad And Its Famous Passenger Trains
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Native American Logo for Santa Fe
One of the popular logos for the Santa Fe came from one of the trains called the Chief. Most people are very familiar with this logo.
Many of the ad campaigns featured Native American themes especially for the tribes of the southwestern United States.
Santa Fe Railroad Items on eBay
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Current Prints at All Posters.com
Train of the Santa Fe Railroad Drawn by a Diesel- Electric Locomotive Giclee Print
56 in. x 42 in.
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Santa Fe Railroad, Southwestern Dude Ranches Giclee Print
44 in. x 60 in.
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Santa Fe Railroad, Pueblo Home Giclee Print
24 in. x 32 in.
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Framed Mounted
Land of the Pueblos
Popular advertising campaigns for the railroad encouraged people to go to the Land of the Pueblos as in this colorful ad from 1947 showing the Taos Pueblo in New Mexico.
Later advertising would get even more detailed with an illustration of a doll maker from the Taos Pueblo.
Last Day of Santa Fe
Old Santa Fe Railroad Sign
Chico Writes in the sand for Santa Fe Railroad in 1946 Ad
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Michey wrote...
Excellent memorabilia, I know a person which made a fortune on eBay selling similar railrode items.
I like the patern you chose for this lens.
Regards
Michey
Posted September 27, 2009
Joan4 wrote...
I found you! This is wonderful! Fascinating! An angel blessing for sure! :)
Posted April 17, 2009
DeDoubleU wrote...
I have a framed Santa Fe Super Chief painted mirror that was given to me, but I haven't been able to find anything about it online. I was wondering if anyone has seen one or owns one.
Posted March 07, 2009
ratso wrote...
I forgot to mention.. I hope you would consider joining my "Train Lovers Group" at http://www.squidoo.com/groups/train-lovers
Posted December 18, 2008
ratso wrote...
Great lens, I been a RailFan all my life and remember the old NYC run through my hometown when I was a kid, then the New Haven when we moved to CT, after that Southern while I was in NC and finally CSX here in Florida.
I finally got to see the BNSF when i was in Montana a few years ago too.
Posted December 11, 2008
funwithtrains wrote...
Great lens, 5 stars! We rode the old Santa Fe spur line from Santa Fe to Lamy, New Mexico about a year ago, on the Santa Fe Southern tourist railroad -- lots of fun!
Posted October 17, 2008
Margo_Arrowsmith wrote...
I love this lens. I keep saying that I am going to start to go to New Jersey by train as when you add in airport time it doesn't take much longer and it much more comfortable.
I am sad that most people today haven't experienced the railroads. My grandfather and uncle worked for the Milwaukee and when I was very little my parents used to put me on the train to do to see them, all by myself, but knowing that the conductor would take care of the little ones. It was probably only a couple of hours, but it seemed like such a grand adventure every time I did it.
Grandpa's sister lived in Santa Fe, so I feel an affinity for them also. 5*
Posted October 14, 2008
boutiqueshops wrote...
Growing up, I remember the Union Pacific and Texas Mexican Railroad trains in Laredo, Texas, "The Gateway To Mexico." It seemed like there were a million tracks to cross! I always wondered where the trains came from and where they were going. Thanks for the memories!
Posted October 03, 2008
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