"GENERAL MOTORS TRAIN OF TOMORROW" RARE "HOST" BADGE FROM HAKE COLLECTION & CPB.
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Auction 191 - Part I > Item 656
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Auction 191 - Part I
Item numbers 1 though 954 in auction 191
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Item Description
2.75" oval button with lightly worn "Host" attached ribbon. This famous train, developed and built by Pullman - Standard Car Manufacturing Company (see Pullman related bicycle item #637) was introduced in a nationwide tour in 1947, traveling 65,000 miles. Each of 4 cars had an "Astra Dome" and they were pulled by a 2,000 hp. diesel locomotive. Hake book Collectible Pin-Back Buttons photo example should have been listed as Transportation but is listed as World's Fair Section #316. Comes with Hake's COA. Cello is Exc., displays Mint. Very limited issue. Second seen. Rare.
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