The May 1955 edition of Mechanic Popular (Popular Mechanics) featured an original painting you might find familiar. This cover image is a one of a kind Tournatrain painting. If you search for the American Popular Mechanics of the same date, you will find a completely different cover – no Tournatrain. I will talk more about this cover and painting in the Overland Trains book. Until then, enjoy!
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