RPPC Old 152 Locomotive Kentucky Railway Museum Al Capone Photo Postcard For Sale

This is a Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) featuring the historic "Old 152" steam locomotive at the Kentucky Railway Museum in Louisville. The postcard includes a black and white image of the stately locomotive with visitors, along with a smaller portrait believed to be related to its history. The accompanying text details that "Old 152" served as Teddy Roosevelt's campaign train and was famously used to transport the notorious gangster, Al Capone, to prison. This piece of ephemera captures a unique intersection of railway history, political campaigns, and true crime.This listing includes one Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) as pictured. The postcard is printed on paper, with "PHOTO POST CARD" visible on the reverse, along with spaces for an address and postage stamp. The reverse also shows faint "Kodak" and "Paper" markings, indicating the type of photographic paper used. This collectible offers a tangible connection to significant historical events and figures.

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