Chrome Plated Metal During the early days of steam locomotives, water stops were necessary every 7–10 miles. With the introduction of tenders (a special car containing water and fuel), trains could run 100–150 miles without a refill. The Transcontinental Railroad reduced the time to travel the 2,000 miles between Iowa, Nebraska and California - before it would take six months by wagon or 25 days by stagecoach to just four days by train. This handsome Train bank is handcrafted from metal and finished to a high polish.
Dimensions: 6″ x 1.9″ x 3.3″ (15.2 x 4.8 x 8.3 cm)
