Image of a smaller dog wearing a large collar with bells on it; on one side of him is a shoe, on the other is an advertisement for liniment. “Railroad Jack” on image; caption on lower edge of mount reads, “The celebrated dog traveler “ Railroad Jack.” Also a shoe 18 inches long; presented to him by the Belle of Chicago. Jack always has his favorite remedy, JOHNSON’S ANODYNE LINIMENT, in his grip sack, whether at home or abroad.  / Copyrighted 1893. I. S. Johnson & Co., Boston, Mass.”  BM: Bradley Photo, 64 Nash St., New Haven, Conn.

Overall good condition; somewhat light in contrast. Small area of damage to right of dog’s head; light soiling throughout.

In the late 19th century, there was a trend of dogs gaining recognition for their train-riding prowess.  The most famous example is the United States Post Office's Owney, a terrier mutt who road the mail trains out of Albany. However, Owney was only one of many dogs who lived in rail yards, road trains, and befriended rail workers. The exploits of train dogs, even those who were less famous, were published in newspapers and magazines throughout the country. These tales are often heavily embellished, but still indicate that many dogs closely associated themselves with trains. This is likely for several reasons: strays found attention and food at rail yards and stations and some dogs probably enjoyed the movement of trains (like dogs in cars today).   [ld]

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