Vintage 4 New York Central Passenger Train paper drink cups Mint

Description

Vintage 4 New York Central Passenger Train paper drink cups Mint. This type was used on passenger trains many years ago. A dispenser was located on wall on passenger trains adjacent to water fountain for convenience of passengers and crew. Front side in black and aqua lettering “for Big Savings… Ask the Ticket Agent about Family Travel or Group Savings Plans” with New York Central System logo at bottom. Approx. 3.5” H. See pics for details. Very unique item for collector of railroad memorabilia.
The New York Central System was a one of the largest American railroads operating in the northeast. The railroad was established in 1853, consolidating several existing railroad companies. In 1968, the NYC merged with its former rival, the Pennsylvania Railroad, to form Penn Central. Penn Central went bankrupt in 1970 and merged into Conrail in 1976. Conrail was broken-up in 1999, and portions of its system were transferred to CSX and Norfolk Southern Railway, with CSX acquiring most of the old New York Central trackage.