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Railroadiana for Sale |
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Books, Pamphlets, and CardsFor condition codes, see below. Images not to scale. |
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The Lore of the Train by C. Hamilton Ellis | 1987 | Exc | 15.00 | 240-page, large-sized volume with history and information about trains around the world, from early railways into the diesel era. Many drawings of locomotives and other illustrations. Has dust jacket. Published by Crescent Books. |
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Railway Age's Comprehensive Railroad Dictionary | 1984 | Good | 11.00 | 160-page hardcover disctionary of terms common in the rail industry. Published by Simmons-Boardman. Has dust jacket (some transparent tape). Owner's stamp on title page. |
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Steam Locomotives by F. George Kay | 1974 | Exc | 8.00 | 148-page historical survey of world steam locomotive development, concentrating on Great Britain and the United States, with many photos in color. Has dust jacket. Published by Galahad Books. |
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CB&Q Hudson, Quincy, Illinois Post Card | 1966 | Good | 4.00 | Shows CB&Q Hudson 3007 on display, with barge tug passing by in Mississippi River. |
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"Famous Horseshoe Curve" Post Card | 1950s | Exc | 5.00 | Griff Teller painting shows two diesel-powered PRR trains rounding curve. |
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Great Northern Railway Wallet Calendar, 1953 | 1953 | Exc | 5.00 | Wallet calendar card with photo of GN 5400-HP diesel. |
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Illinois Railway Museum Brochure | 1972 | Exc | 5.00 | Fold-out brochure reflects earlier stage of museum. 2 copies available. |
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The Road to Paradise by William M. Moedinger | 1983 | Exc | 6.00 | 42-page History of the Strasburg Railroad, with photographs. |
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Inside Track [Conrail Magazine] | Spring 1991 | Exc | 5.00 | Includes article on Griff Teller paintings for Pennsylvania Railroad. |
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Condition Codes
Exc = Virtually as printed — no markings, stamps, wear or damage. May show some paper ageing as appropriate, or slight creasing. Good = A few markings and/or owner stamp and/or some creasing, but no damage and no appreciable wear or ageing. Fair = Multiple markings and/or owner stamp and/or some creasing, wear or ageing. Also see Notes for comments on condition. | ||