Tuesday, October 23, 2012

The Vista Dome



The back of this postcard has the following description:
The Burlington presents the VISTA DOME, an entirely new idea in train travel. In this new type car, 24 passengers are seated in the Vista Dome, a laminated, heat and ray-resisting glass penthouse, replacing a section of the roof and providing an unobstructed view in all directions. Modern air-conditioning affords complete comfort. Burlington is building a fleet of these cars for the enjoyment of its patrons.
The ad below is from Popular Mechanics of September 1945 (source: Wikipedia)




1 comment:

  1. I know a couple who met in the vista dome on a cross-country trip and are now married!

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