I3101

Famous Trains

Daylight

Collins Cover Announcement 

ALL ABOARD!

THE DAYLIGHT

The large locomotives that traveled the metal rails of America were sometimes affectionately referred to as "hogs" by their train crews. In this hand painted cachet, four engineers or "hoggers" catch a ride back to theirstation. An abundant-use of earth tone_ watercolors brings a nice look of realism to the scene.

The superb pictorial postmark depicting an early locomotive provides a wonderful philatelic presence to this First Day Cover. The cachet is notched to fit around it, which I think makes the entire look very appealing. The cancel ties the new Daylight Locomotive stamp to the envelope.

The Daylight was called "the most beautiful train in the world" and it connected Los Angeles and San. Francisco. The steam locomotive was a sight to behold as it pulled orange and red cars along the breathtaking Pacific beaches of the California coast.

This five-color mini-set of honoring the railroad crews of America offers a historic look back at the men who made the trains run. I am pleased to present this "All Aboard" FDC featuring the new Daylight Locomotive stamp, the stunning pictorial First Day postmark, and the hand painted cachet depicting a rugged group of engineers. "Hoggers" - Item #I3101. $12.25.