It was intended for the national representatives of key ABC-owned-and-operated stations, including WABC in New York (New York County), WCGS in Chicago (Cook County), WXYZ in Detroit (Wayne County), KABC in Los Angeles (Los Angeles County), and KATV in San Francisco (San Francisco County).
The car number is LAN 6223, and a printed directive on the waybill instructs to stop the car at Passaic Junction to be weighed, a standard procedural detail for freight operations of the era. Butler, located in Morris County, was a hub for rubber and chemical processing, while Passaic Junction, in Passaic County, was a key interchange and switching point.
What stands out about this piece is the bold RAW logo, which gives it a classic collector’s vibe.
The paper shows natural aging, including toning and slight edge wear consistent with over fifty years of storage. Small pinholes along the left margin indicate it was once filed or bound in a ledger.
The car number is GATX 67885, and the commodity is listed as “MAPP Gas as Liquid Pet Gas.”. The word “COPY” is printed across the bottom of the face. The back is difficult to read but retains original paper texture and discoloration.
Its structure captures the rigorous daily maintenance protocol for first and second-generation diesel locomotives, such as EMD or Alco units, that were the backbone of freight and passenger service.
The waybill’s condition reflects its age: the paper is yellowed and shows typical signs of handling, including light creases, edge wear, and a few staple holes near the bottom margin. Despite these characteristics, all printed and handwritten text remains legible.
The handwritten entries detail two specific maintenance actions required: cleaning the engine room floors and adjusting the brake on the right side of both units, with all tasks signed off by inspector and foreman J. Shurtz.
The waybill, marked as a “COPY,” records car number RDG 79395 traveling from Reamstown, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to Butler, Morris County, New Jersey. The reverse side is largely blank except for age‑related toning and a pair of small perforation holes near the bottom edge, suggesting it was once filed in a ring binder or ledger.
The two standard file holes at the top and the natural paper toning are consistent with its age and office provenance.
