#3415 • Illinois Central Railroad French Quarter Service Plate Pirate Alley New Orleans

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

High bid $600.00

Status: Sold

A French Quarter service plate for the Illinois Central Railroad titled "Pirate Alley New Orleans" measuring 10 3/4". This is one of 10 from the original series used on the Panama Limited during the 1930s and 1940s. The plate is bottom stamped Pirate Alley New Orleans. Illinois Central System. Bauscher China Germany Arthur Schiller & Son 2350 27. The plate has bright, clean graphics with no signs of use but a light scratch or two along the bottom border. There are manufacturing imperfection ink specks along the edge of the rim at the 4 and 8 o'clock positions. No chips, cracks, or breaks. See photos for best description.