Through Nature's Art Gallery -- January 17, 2021

 

Photoplay, August, 1929

The Golden State Limited ran from Chicago to Los Angeles over the tracks of the Rock Island and the Southern Pacific's Sunset Route. This ad, from the August, 1929 Photoplay touts the train's beautiful scenery. 

Travel in Comfort -- September 17, 2018

San Francisco Call, 21-February-1911

This full-page ad says you can reach Chicago in three days on the Overland Limited.

It Is a Real De Luxe Train -- August 10, 2013

The Golden State Limited ran from Chicago to Los Angeles over the tracks of the Rock Island and the Southern Pacific's Sunset Route.  This ad, from the July, 1929 Photoplay touts the train's comfort and service.  Actor George O'Brien, a native of San Francisco, was the son of police chief Dan O'Brien.  George was known for his remarkable physique.  He served in the Navy in both world wars and saw combat in each, as a stretcher bearer in the first and a beachmaster in the second. 

Meals that Tickle the Palate -- March 11, 2013

The Golden State Limited ran from Chicago to Los Angeles over the tracks of the Rock Island and the Southern Pacific's Sunset Route.  This ad, from the April, 1928 Photoplay touts the line's relatively low-altitude route and has a testimonial from western star Hoot Gibson. Hoot was a real cowboy, who won the steer roping championship at the Calgary Stampede and the all-around championship at the Pendleton Round-Up.  He had a long career as a star of silent and sound westerns.  Hoot was known for the humor in his movies.  "The wilder a horse bucks -- the more I like him.  But when it comes to railroad trains, yours truly insists on absolute comfort, restful appointments and meals that tickle the palate." 

Golden State Limited #1 -- April 17, 2012

The Golden State Limited ran from Chicago to Los Angeles over the tracks of the Rock Island and the Southern Pacific's Sunset Route.  This ad, from the January, 1929 Photoplay touts the line's relatively low-altitude route and has a testimonial from actress Phyllis Haver.  She started her career as a Sennett bathing beauty, and went on to become a big star towards the end of the silent era, appearing in Chicago and The Battle of the Sexes.  The Golden State Limited competed with Santa Fe's Chief.  Be sure to click on the image to see a larger version.