BERN HILL (1911-1977) ROUTE OF THE SILVER FLEET. Circa 1950s. 24x18 inches, 61x45 3/4 cm. Condition A- / A: minor creases and abrasions at edges. "The beauty of Hill's locomotive paintings is found in the way he captures the essence of each railroad. The 1950s represented a period in railroad history that found America with an abundance of regional rail lines, all featuring distinctive paint schemes. Often railroads operated only in a small geographical location and were unknown in some parts of the country" (Railroad Heritage No. 6, 2002, p. 10).
