Vintage C.M.&St.P.RY. Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway Coal Ticket For Sale

Discover a fascinating piece of railroad history with this vintage Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway (C.M.&St.P.RY.) ephemera. This unique item is a 'Coal Ticket' specifically designed for freight service, allowing for the requisition of coal by 'BUCKETS or POUNDS'. The ticket features various fields for recording details such as the date, engine number, car number, station, and personnel like the dispatcher and engineer, offering a glimpse into the operational logistics of early 20th-century railways.The ticket's instructions state it was to be left at a coal shed and sent to W. M. Harvey, Auditor Material Accounts, at Fullerton Ave., Chicago, Illinois, whose details are printed on the reverse. This connection to Chicago and the prominent Milwaukee Road railway system makes it a compelling collectible for enthusiasts of Americana, transportation history, and railway memorabilia. Measuring approximately 5.25 inches by 2.25 inches, this piece exhibits the authentic wear and character expected of an artifact that once played a functional role in a bustling rail system, including a small punched hole at the bottom.