Cass Scenic Railroad Engines #4 & #5 Photochrome Postcard Vintage

This vintage postcard features a striking image of Cass Scenic Railroad steam engines #4 and #5 as they prepare for a journey up the mountain forest to Bald Knob, 4,842 feet above sea level. The scene captures the classic steam locomotives emitting plumes of smoke amidst a lush, forested backdrop with rich autumn colors. The postcard is a photochrome print, a chromolithographic technique popular from 1939 onward, giving it vibrant and realistic color tones that enhance the nostalgic atmosphere. Published by Valley Valley Views of Bridgewater, Virginia, this postcard highlights an important piece of American railroad history-an old mountain logging railroad with steep grades between 4 and 5%, and some sections up to 13%. The detailed description credits photographer Mel Horst, known for capturing scenic railway imagery. This collectible postcard, sized standard 5.5 x 3.5 inches, appeals to railroad enthusiasts and collectors of vintage travel memorabilia.