Pullman Railroad 1940 Print Ad USA Map Travel Rates Circle Plan 10.5 x 13.5

This 1940 Pullman advertisement promotes discounted rail travel through the company’s Circle Plan, using a stylized map of the United States to highlight route flexibility and reduced passenger fares.

Pullman operated as a dominant provider of sleeping and parlor cars on American railroads, shaping long-distance passenger travel during the early twentieth century. By the late interwar period, Pullman advertising increasingly emphasized affordability and convenience in response to changing travel patterns and economic conditions. Campaigns such as the Circle Plan encouraged multi-destination journeys, presenting rail travel as an efficient way to see multiple regions of the country within a single itinerary.

The magazine page features a brightly illustrated map of the United States populated with regional icons, cities, and travel routes, accompanied by bold text announcing Lowest Rates in History and See America Now by Pullman. Smaller photographic panels at the lower right show passengers inside train cars, reinforcing onboard comfort and service. The layout combines graphic cartography with promotional messaging to present Pullman rail travel as both economical and expansive in scope.

The item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.