by trainsinmaine
As we know, during the 1950s and '60s there was a tendency among American corporations to alter or change their logos, I presume for the sake of presenting a more modern image to the public. Examples of this would be too numerous to mention. Certainly the trend affected the railroad world; witness the similar McGinnis-inspired logos that appeared on the trains of the Boston and Maine and the New Haven, and the updated version of the New York Central's oval trademark (singularly unattractive in comparison to the famous original, IMHO).
While the modern "NH" font appeared on the New Haven's trains, the original Victorian logo with the words "New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Co." was not entirely retired, and was retained on the locomotives. Were the B&M's and NYC's earlier logos completely retired, or did they continue to be used to some extent?
It's a nostalgic nicety to note that the Delaware and Hudson's beautiful longtime logo, dating well back into the 19th century, was never scuttled. To my knowledge, the official name "Delaware and Hudson Canal Company" was retained as well, at least until its sale to the N&W in 1968. Am I correct about that?
While the modern "NH" font appeared on the New Haven's trains, the original Victorian logo with the words "New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Co." was not entirely retired, and was retained on the locomotives. Were the B&M's and NYC's earlier logos completely retired, or did they continue to be used to some extent?
It's a nostalgic nicety to note that the Delaware and Hudson's beautiful longtime logo, dating well back into the 19th century, was never scuttled. To my knowledge, the official name "Delaware and Hudson Canal Company" was retained as well, at least until its sale to the N&W in 1968. Am I correct about that?