1939 Coronation Scot Train NY World\'s Fair Mobiloil Vintage Magazine Ad For Sale

$1939 Coronation Scot Train NY World\'s Fair Mobiloil Vintage Magazine Ad$

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1939 Coronation Scot Train NY World\'s Fair Mobiloil Vintage Magazine Ad:
$19.99

This captivating vintage magazine advertisement from 1939 celebrates the arrival of Britain\'s magnificent \"Coronation Scot\" streamliner train in the U.S. for the New York World\'s Fair. The ad prominently features a striking image of the streamlined locomotive and its passenger cars, highlighting its modern design and historical significance. The text details the train\'s U.S. tour, including modifications like the installation of a bell and headlight, and its impressive speed record in England, covering 400 miles in 6½ hours.Beyond the railway marvel, the advertisement serves as a powerful promotion for Mobiloil, emphasizing that the record-holding train is lubricated by Socony-Vacuum Products. Smaller inset images showcase the train\'s luxurious interior details and the preparations for its American journey. This piece offers a fascinating glimpse into 1930s transportation, industrial advertising, and the excitement surrounding international exhibits like the New York World\'s Fair. It\'s a compelling item for collectors of railway memorabilia, vintage advertisements, and historical ephemera.