Rocky the Mountain Goat - Great Northern Railway Railroad Dining Car Childrens Menu Mask (1950's)

This rare Rocky the Mountain Goat paper mask was issued by the Great Northern Railway during the 1950s as part of their children’s dining car menus. Rocky, with his bright red eyes and curling orange horns, was the beloved mascot of the line, famously tied to the railroad’s promotion of its scenic “Empire Builder” route through Glacier National Park and the Northern Rockies.

These masks were printed directly onto the back of children’s menus given out in the dining cars, offering young passengers both entertainment and a keepsake from their rail journey.

This particular mask is accompanied by an original embossed paper drink coaster from the Great Northern Railway, adding an extra layer of provenance and historical value. Together, they capture the railroad’s mid-century emphasis on branding and family-friendly travel during the golden age of passenger rail.

Measures: 10 x 14 inches
Date: 1950s
Origin: Great Northern Railway – Dining Car Service

Rarity: Great Northern’s Rocky masks are among the most sought-after pieces of railroad dining car ephemera. Survival rate is extremely low due to the fragile nature of menus and the likelihood they were cut and discarded. Complete masks with original dining car ephemera seldom surface, placing this in the top tier of railroad-related advertising collectibles.