After putting the New Oriental Limited into service on June 1, 1924, Great Northern sent a variety of promotional letters, cards and brochures to members of the public. We’ve already seen several of these including one claiming outright that it was the “finest trans-continental train in America.”

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This is one we haven’t yet seen but, like the others, it came from the Minnesota History Center. “Transcontinental journeys,” says the card, “require more thought and planning.” On such a journey, the “refinements of travel comfort” found on the New Oriental Limited “have their greatest appeal.” This particular card was printed for Great Northern’s agent in Seattle, while previous cards shown here were marked for agents in Detroit, Los Angeles, Portland, and San Francisco.