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The railroads built America: up through WWII they were the dominant form of transport, with hundreds of major ‘roads’ hauling passengers and freight. The legacy of those days lives on as railroadiana: from paper (like calendars, postcards, photos and passes), to dining car collectibles like china and silver, to hardware like locks and badges and lanterns.

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Woman donates late husband’s treasures to historic depot

Leeds News, AL - May 7, 2008
The donations include pictures, silverware, china, railroad memorabilia and an old safe that was once used at the terminal. These items only reflect a part ...

Dodge City to celebrate National Train Day

Dodge City Daily Globe, KS - May 2, 2008
... cake, cookies and punch; a slide presentation about the history of the Dodge City Santa Fe Depot; a drawing for various railroad memorabilia; ...

Amesbury's Treasures opening soon to the public

The Daily News of Newburyport, MA - May 6, 2008
Today it showcases artifacts, railroad memorabilia and historic photographs for visitors to browse through. All of the Treasures are open by or starting on ...

Celebrating trains

Southtown Star, IL - May 4, 2008
Several vendors will be selling a variety of railroad memorabilia. A number of Lionel, HO and even Lego model rail tracks and trains will be laid out for ...

Issaquah History Museums

Seattle Times, United States - Apr 24, 2008
Railroad memorabilia is on display inside and out, including a bright yellow caboose and a steel-gray army transport car. The town was originally named for ...

NEW: Annual meet will unite train buffs on Saturday

Alton Telegraph, IL - Apr 24, 2008
"There will be vendors selling their wares, "railroadiana," photographs, china and collectibles," said John Mark Godwin of Lebanon, Ill., ...

Events to get out for 4-18-08

Enid News & Eagle, OK - Apr 17, 2008
The museum has the state’s largest collection of railroad memorabilia. Volunteers renovated the building which was donated by Sante Fe Railroad. ...

Calendar of Events updated April 16, 2008

Mount Shasta Herald, CA - Apr 16, 2008
Railroad display room -- Dunsmuir's railroad display room at the Amtrak Depot, open 10 am to 2 pm Includes historic railroad memorabilia, photos and ...

Hudson man’s love for city, history spans seven decades

Adrian Daily Telegram, MI - Apr 16, 2008
... said Tuesday that Findlay’s collection of local historical and railroad memorabilia has been invaluable to telling about Hudson’s past. ...

Collis P. Huntington Model Railroad Show

Huntington Herald Dispatch, WV - Apr 12, 2008
There will be many operating model railroad layouts of all scales, collections of railroad memorabilia and food. In addition, there will be a hands-on Geo ...

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R.w.& O.rr. Bellbottom Lantern With Clear Cast Eb Globe

$1,425.00 (17 Bids)
Ends: Tuesday May-13 7:52:53 PDT
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Illinois Central Rr " Bauscher China " Dinner Plate

$720.00 (14 Bids)
Ends: Saturday May-10 9:00:07 PDT
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Builders Plate, Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad

$667.77 (7 Bids)
Ends: Monday 16:00 PDT
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Vintage Bronze 1890 Railroad Car Kerosene Hanging Light

$455.09 (8 Bids)
Ends: Saturday 13:33 PDT
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Railroad Locomotive Brass Bell

$450.00 (1 Bid)
Ends: Saturday 15:09 PDT
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Brass Locomotive Train Bell Lehigh Valley Railroad

$405.00 (15 Bids)
Ends: Sunday 10:41 PDT
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Ct Ham Conductors Presentation Railroad Lantern Whittle

$399.99 (1 Bid)
Ends: Saturday 19:58 PDT
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Railway Express Agency Traveling Railroad Locking Desk

$393.00 (11 Bids)
Ends: Sunday 17:17 PDT
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Rare ~pullman~ Railroad Syracuse China 4 Cup Teapot

$354.60 (13 Bids)
Ends: Sunday 18:01 PDT
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1921 Illinois 21 Jewel 60 Hr Bunn Special Rr Watch Rare

$350.00 (11 Bids)
Ends: Friday 20:24 PDT
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Western Maryland Us&s R2 Railroad Signal Head & Bracket

$338.33 (3 Bids)
Ends: Saturday 19:41 PDT
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1877 Railway Velocipede, Irish Mail, Hand Cart, 3 Wheel

$315.00 (4 Bids)
Ends: Tuesday May-13 9:12:03 PDT
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Nathan Airchime K3 Railroad Train Horn

$305.00 (9 Bids)
Ends: Saturday 20:49 PDT
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3 Piece L&n Railroad Silver Plate Tea Pot Cream & Sugar

$300.00 (2 Bids)
Ends: Thursday 16:29 PDT
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Central Of Georgia Railway Book Richard Prince 1976

$299.95 (1 Bid)
Ends: Saturday 16:50 PDT
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Vintage Rio Grande Railroad - Large Porcelain Sign

$295.00 (1 Bid)
Ends: Monday 13:03 PDT
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Old Union Pacific Railroad Porcelain Sign

$255.00 (7 Bids)
Ends: Thursday 18:25 PDT
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Ball Watch Co. Seth Thomas Advertising Railroad Clock

$255.00 (3 Bids)
Ends: Sunday 18:13 PDT
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1895 Ingraham Santa Fe Railway System Standard Clock

$245.00 (5 Bids)
Ends: Sunday 20:10 PDT
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Reading New Jersey Central Railroad China Rr Demi Set

$239.16 (10 Bids)
Ends: Friday 10:02 PDT
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Vintage Railway Signal Box Pendulum Clock

$220.84 (4 Bids)
Ends: Tuesday May-13 4:06:38 PDT
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Success To Railroad Flask Gv-10 Olive Amber Half Pint

$204.52 (7 Bids)
Ends: Sunday 12:41 PDT
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Rr Ww2 Bulgaria Royal Battle Land Forces Colonel Tunic

$202.05 (4 Bids)
Ends: Friday May-09 6:59:35 PDT
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Florida East Coast Railroad - 1924 - Silver Teapot

$201.26 (10 Bids)
Ends: Saturday 18:55 PDT
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D&rg Rr Handlan Tall Lantern/red Etched D&rgw Meg Globe

$201.00 (5 Bids)
Ends: Sunday 19:45 PDT
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Cnr Railroad Switch Lanterns Converted Electric Lamps

$199.99 (1 Bid)
Ends: Monday 19:27 PDT
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Rr Lantern Dressel Railroad 4 Way Switch Signal

$195.00 (1 Bid)
Ends: Tuesday 20:00 PDT
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6 Early Chicago & Illinois Midland Railway Timetables

$182.50 (7 Bids)
Ends: Saturday 19:00 PDT
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Rare 1914 Cpr Railway Elkington &co Silver Serving Tray

$178.50 (5 Bids)
Ends: Sunday 18:41 PDT
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Antique Railroad Switch Lamp Lantern Adlake 1926 Vgc

$175.00 (1 Bid)
Ends: Friday 11:11 PDT
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Armspear Railroad Caboose / Tail Lamp Lantern Complete

$170.39 (9 Bids)
Ends: Sunday 17:13 PDT
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Vintage Train Railroad Steam Whistle Boat Trolley A

$170.39 (4 Bids)
Ends: Saturday 10:36 PDT
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March 1928 Great Northern Railway Calendar

$158.05 (2 Bids)
Ends: Sunday 19:12 PDT
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Chesapeake & Ohio Rr " Washington " Dinner Plate

$154.01 (6 Bids)
Ends: Saturday May-10 8:51:35 PDT
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Santa Fe Rr Silver Bud Vase-beautiful Floral Workonstem

$154.01 (4 Bids)
Ends: Tuesday 19:26 PDT
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C. G. W. Railroad Police Badge No Reserve

$152.50 (8 Bids)
Ends: Saturday May-10 9:37:42 PDT
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Vintage Long Island Railroad Lirr Patrol Badge #10

$152.50 (5 Bids)
Ends: Tuesday 20:22 PDT
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Railroad Train Horn

$146.50 (10 Bids)
Ends: Friday 17:24 PDT
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Connotton Valley Railway Brass Baggage Tag No. 663

$142.20 (8 Bids)
Ends: Monday 18:16 PDT
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Enamel Service Pin Stud Erie Railroad Blacksmith Forger

$138.38 (10 Bids)
Ends: Friday 11:53 PDT
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Old Original Railroad Switch Light New In Original Box

$137.50 (13 Bids)
Ends: Friday May-09 9:13:15 PDT
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1954 Old Forester Whiskey Made For Monon Railroad Mini

$134.50 (12 Bids)
Ends: Friday May-09 9:02:10 PDT
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Rare 1914 Cpr Railway Elkington & Co Silver Dining Tray

$127.50 (24 Bids)
Ends: Sunday 18:14 PDT
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The Official Guide - Railroad Dinning Car China

$127.50 (18 Bids)
Ends: Friday 19:50 PDT
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Burlington Route Railroad Caboose Lamp Lantern Complete

$127.50 (4 Bids)
Ends: Sunday 19:20 PDT
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Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Caboose Lantern

$125.00 (5 Bids)
Ends: Tuesday 10:52 PDT
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Vintage Train Railroad Steam Whistle Boat Trolley Large

$122.50 (4 Bids)
Ends: Saturday 10:34 PDT
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36- Delaware + Hudson Sharks Railroad Photo Slides 1975

$122.50 (2 Bids)
Ends: Saturday 19:12 PDT
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Great Northern Railroad Platter Syracuse China Plate Rr

$113.73 (9 Bids)
Ends: Friday May-09 7:47:33 PDT
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Adlake Railroad Caboose Marker Lamp Lantern Signed "sp"

$113.61 (4 Bids)
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San Pedro Los Angeles & Salt Lake Rr - 11 3/4" Platter

$113.61 (2 Bids)
Ends: Wednesday 15:50 PDT
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Southern Pacific Rr 1940s Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers

$112.48 (6 Bids)
Ends: Wednesday 18:15 PDT
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16s 21j Hamilton Baltimore & Ohio B&o Railroad (nice

$107.50 (5 Bids)
Ends: Tuesday 13:59 PDT
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Depot, Oregon, Rockaway, Rppc, S P Railroad Station

$107.33 (5 Bids)
Ends: Friday 18:43 PDT
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Vintage Train Railroad Steam Whistle Boat Trolley C

$104.09 (3 Bids)
Ends: Saturday 10:28 PDT
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Vintage Rhewum Blitz Kerosene Lamp Blinking Railroad

$103.49 (4 Bids)
Ends: Sunday 19:07 PDT
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Mp Missouri Pacific Rr Perpetual Calendar

$102.83 (2 Bids)
Ends: Sunday May-11 9:44:41 PDT
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Railroad Photo Negative A204 Gm Train Of Tomorrow

$102.50 (5 Bids)
Ends: Friday 15:38 PDT
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