1945 WP Western Pacific Railroad - common stock certificate

Description: The Western Pacific Railroad (WP) was a Class 1 railroad serving the western United States. Its main line ran from Salt Lake City, Utah to the San Francisco, California area. Formed in 1903 to break up the monopoly of rail service to Northern California by the Southern Pacific Railroad, it remained independent until 1983, when it was acquired by the Union Pacific Railroad. For auction is a Common Stock Certificate from the WP for 100 shares. It is dated May 11, 1945. The certificate has an ornate, beautiful vignette of diesel locomotives pulling a train. 1945 WP Western Pacific Railroad - common stock certificate Click images to enlarge Description The Western Pacific Railroad (WP) was a Class 1 railroad serving the western United States. Its main line ran from Salt Lake City, Utah to the San Francisco, California area. Formed in 1903 to break up the monopoly of rail service to Northern California by the Southern Pacific Railroad, it remained independent until 1983, when it was acquired by the Union Pacific Railroad. For auction is a Common Stock Certificate from the WP for 100 shares. It is dated May 11, 1945. The certificate has an ornate, beautiful vignette of diesel locomotives pulling a train. The certificate measures appx 12x8 inches and is printed on a high-quality stock bond paper. It is in very good condition, with no rips or tears. All writing/markings are from its issuance and redemption. It has the customary cancelation punch marks. A nice item for the WP railfan or stock collector. Pictures sell! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.300+ Listing Templates! Auctiva gets you noticed! Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter

Price: 13 USD

Location: Alexandria, Virginia

End Time: 2024-09-05T19:50:56.000Z

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