Org 1903 LIVINGSTON MT Yellowstone Park RR-6 VIEWS-FINE

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Original LESLIE'S WEEKLY Illustrated Newspaper (New York), dated July 30, 1903. COMPLETE in 24 pages, Folio (16" x 11"). IN FINE CONDITION!Featured in this issue is the FULL PAGE photo image gallery "UNIQUE RAILROAD LINE IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS" (Park Branch Ry, Park County MT, near Livingston) containing SIX (6) original views: "'TROLLEY GEORGE' ON HIS CAR, AND THE RAILROAD DOG", "MAGNIFICENT PANORAMIC VIEW FROM THE DEW DROP INN, ON TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN", "TERMINUS OF THE LINE AND 'HAPPY FLATS'", "LONG FLUME FORMING A 'LOW BRIDGE' OVER THE TRACK", "PASSING THROUGH THE TUNNEL HEWN OUT OF THE SOLID ROCK", & "'ROCKY MOUNTAIN LIMITED' READY FOR ITS STEEP UPHILL CLIMB".The accompanying HALF PAGE article "THE ODDEST RAILWAY IN THE WORLD" reads, "Many unique and interesting things can be found in the high mountains that surround the Yellowstone National Park, but it is doubtful if anything more odd or interesting can be found then the little railroad that connects the towns of Horr (Electric) and Aldrich (Aldridge), Montana. While this road was built by the Montana Coal and Iron Company as an adjunct to its business it has exceeded the original intentions of its projectors, and is now a regular passenger and freight road, and has been facetiously named the Rocky Mountain Limited. The road is narrow-gauge, and the motive power is both cable and electricity. The cable that operates the first section of the road is 4,000 feet in length, and in some places it pulls the funny little car up a forty-three per cent grad, across trestles that it shakes one's nerves to look at and into a little power-house , the Dew Drop Inn, that looks like a red speck on the top of the mountain, From the inn to Aldrich, the end of the line, the road changes into an electric trolly, and the workmen and tourists who patronize it enjoy riding upon the funniest little trolley-car ever built. Horr is not a large town. In fact, it is nothing more than a mining camp and the headquarters of the coal company that built the road...One of the great events in Aldrich is the arrival of the mail. Then the queer little trolley-car comes rolling in with the mail-pouch, the whole population of the camp is t to meet it. No matter how far away from civilization people may be, the rival of the mail is an event in their lives. t is one interesting incident in the trolley ride from Dew Drop Inn to Aldrich. Near the end of the line the road passes through a short tunnel hewn out of solid rock. The roof is composed of logs and earth, and cold water constantly seeps through and on to the passengers. No matter how smartly attired these passengers may be, they have to take this icy bath...".Additional illustrated articles/photo image galleries in this issue include: "THE WEST'S READJUSTMENT OF ITS BOOM TOWNS", "CALIFORNIA'S FLORAL WELCOME TO THE NATION'S CHIEF", and MORE!! A page or two may have a tiny outer edge imperfection, affecting blank border only. We unconditionally warrant, without time limit, the authenticity of this 1903 Leslie's Weekly.We have been dealing in historical newspapers and fine documents since 1974. Dba "Historical Newspapers and Journals." 10 day return privilege. CAREFULLY PROTECTED IN FLAT CARDBOARD PACKAGING. Buyer pays Priority post with Insurance. International post extra. Illinois residents add 8.75% sales tax. **PLEASE NOTE !! We accept checks or money orders. While purchases made by money order are shipped within 48 hours, please allow 10 days for 1st time personal checks to be collected. **PLEASE NOTE !! We accept checks, or money orders. While purchases made by money order are shipped within 48 hours, please allow 10 days for 1st time personal checks to be collected. **We do not accept credit cards or Paypal. We will email the total costs to the successful high bidder. International bidders should be aware of extra post and should contact us, before bidding, for acceptable payment options. (wt1) Org 1903 LIVINGSTON MT Yellowstone Park RR-6 VIEWS-FINE read more

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