Talk:Rail Travel Card

Via aid from a railfan with a collection of historic railroad timetable I learned the card was offered as early as 1947 by the Missouri Pacific. From the ads in timetables I know while H. W. Siddall was Chairman of the Rail Travel Credit Agency in 1947 by 1950 E. B. Padrick was Chairman. I have found a news account and ads in contemporary newspapers online on the origins of the RTC that will enhance the entry quite a bit. Also as of 1947 both the KATY and Chesapeake & Ohio offered their own credit cards, followed by Baltimore and Ohio in 1955 as confirmed by ads in timetables. So historians who state only the New Haven offered a credit card of its own are incorrect. Also it is known as of September 1, 1947 the Rail Traveloan Service became effective with approximately 70 major rail lines cooperating with local banks to provide qualified applicants with rail transportation, Pullman accomodations, all-expense trips and any passenger service regularly sold through railroad ticket offices. This needs to be noted. By the 1960s many railroads were accepting credit cards such as American Express and Diner's Club.Dgabbard (talk) 19:28, 7 November 2013 (UTC)

The Katy Railroad Historical Society is researching the credit card it offered and should be able to provide more details in a few weeks. Still waiting to hear from the C&O and B&O historical societies plus B&O Museum. Also from the New Haven Historical folks about the seeming inaccurate information on their website. Dgabbard (talk) 04:22, 16 November 2013 (UTC)