Postcard
Worth $3-10 · asking-price comps, October 2026
'The Loop' refers to a famous spiral track configuration used to gain elevation on steep grades, and Union Pacific's Tehachapi Loop in California is one of the most photographed railroad locations in the US. Chrome-era railroad postcards (1940s–1970s) featuring named photographers like Merle Porter attract railfan collectors, though common subjects keep values modest.
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