Railroads Central Group

This collection of billboard advertisements focuses on central railroads, featuring iconic lines such as Chicago North Western, Pere Marquette, Rock Island, Illinois Central, and others. These billboards are ideal for adding a touch of mid-century railroad history to any HO model railroad layout. Capturing the elegance and power of America’s classic streamliners and other significant trains, these advertisements will enhance the realism and historical accuracy of your model scenes, making them an essential addition for any model railroader.

• Chicago North Western 1: This Chicago North Western billboard features one of the classic streamliners from the 1940s to the late 1950s. The sleek design and vibrant colors make it perfect for layouts depicting the golden age of American passenger rail.
• Pere Marquette 1: The Pere Marquette ad showcases luxury rail travel, likely from the post-war era of 1946 to the late 1950s. This billboard adds a touch of class and elegance to your layout, ideal for scenes involving long-distance travel.
• Rock Island Zephyr 1: This Rock Island Zephyr billboard highlights one of America’s first diesel streamliners, with its roots in the 1930s through to 1950. The ad captures the innovative spirit of the time, perfect for layouts featuring early streamliner trains.
• Rock Island 1: The Rock Island billboard focuses on the road's commitment to providing superior passenger service, active from the 1940s to 1960s. This ad is great for layouts depicting the transition from steam to diesel locomotives.
• Illinois Central 1: The Illinois Central ad celebrates the "Main Line of Mid-America" with its streamlined trains running from the 1940s to the mid-1960s. The billboard adds a nostalgic touch to your layout, especially in scenes featuring major trunk lines.
• Soo Line 1: The Soo Line ad represents the northern rail routes during the 1940s to 1960s, emphasizing the connection between cities and the rugged North. This billboard is ideal for layouts depicting regional railroads and long-distance travel.
• Milwaukee Road Hiawatha 1: This Milwaukee Road Hiawatha billboard captures the speed and luxury of one of the most famous streamliners of the mid-20th century, operational from the 1930s to 1955. The ad adds a sense of speed and innovation to your model scenes.
• Wabash 1: The Wabash ad features a classic passenger train from the 1940s to the early 1960s, reflecting the transition period in American railroading. The billboard adds a regional flavor to your layout,