#1933 • Original 1934 Budd Company CB&Q Railroad High Speed Train - Noted for Sam Houston Zephyr

Part of January 2026 Railroadiana - Day 2 (live auction by Rail & Road Auctions)

High bid $120.00

Status: Sold

Original 1934 Budd Company CB&Q Railroad High Speed Train - Noted for Sam Houston Zephyr Original pencil and pen drawing Supersedes SK-11050 - REV A from the Budd Company dated August 1934, drawn by Patton, marked Job No. 96055-99 Sam Houston. The sketch depicts the front end, exterior, and interior floor plan of the High Speed Three Car Train for the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad. A few of the car exteriors are marked Burlington, Railway Express Agency, Chicago St. Paul Minneapolis, and Burlington Zephyr. Measures 13 7/8" tall x 65" long on drafting linen vellum. The sketch is in nice condition overall showing minimal to mild edge wear or tear, waviness from being rolled, and discoloration at the end from handling and along the edges. No other notable condition issues. See photos for best description. This sketch was at one time part of the Budd Company engineering archives.