Vintage 1921 Postcard Train on Great Salt Lake Cut Off Utah Railroad Trestle

Original postcard showing a steam train crossing the Great Salt Lake Cut-Off trestle at sunset. The Southern Pacific Railroad's Cut-Off was an engineering marvel of its day, stretching over 30 miles across the lake. Details: • Caption: Great Salt Lake Cut-Off, Utah (Curt Teich card no. A-7697) • Postmarked: Aug 22, 1921 – Ogden, Utah • Stamp: 1¢ green George Washington • Addressed to Chicago, handwritten message • Approx. size: 3.5" x 5.5" Condition: Edge and corner wear consistent with age, age toning, clear postmark. Strong colors on front. Historical Note: The Cut-Off allowed trains to bypass steep grades and sharp curves, significantly reducing travel time across Utah. Early railroad views from this project are highly sought after by collectors.