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Illinois Rail Books (16) [128145]

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Central California Rail Book Collection (7) [129773]: Nice collection of rail books pertaining to the central area of California. Included in the lot are "The Visalia Electric Railroad" by Phillip Kauke. From its beginnings in 1904 until abandonment of m

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1906 Curly , Roger Pocock Santa Fe Rail Road Book Plate: Beautiful antique book written by Roger Pocock (1865-1941) called Curly: A Tale of the Arizona Desert. Illustrations from drawings by Stanley L. Wood. Story follows two men's life journey in Arizo

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Chicago Rail Transit Book Group [128144]: Group of five (5) publications about the rail service in and around Chicago and its metropolitan area. First is "North Shore, America's Fastest Interurban" by William Middleton. Fascinating history

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Chicago Rail Transit Book Group (5) [128144]: Group of five (5) publications about the rail service in and around Chicago and its metropolitan area. First is "North Shore, America's Fastest Interurban" by William Middleton. Fascinating history of

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Mixed China-Dining on Rails/Orient Express/German Steamship: Three mixed pieces of China make up this lot. The first is a cobalt blue teapot that could be ordered when one purchased the book DINING ON RAILS by Richard Luckin, which is know as one of the bibles

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Over 50 Railroad Books and Manuals: This lot contains yearly railroad plans for Wisconsin and Illinois, along with employee time books, railroad officials books, official railway guides, railroad equipment roster books, rule books, Brot

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Railroad History Book Collection (20) [129766]: This is an eclectic collection of 20 publications centering on the history of railroading in the United States. Books include "Through By Rail" by Hall Charles Gilbert. Young adult kids text on Railro

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Indiana Railway Book Group (7) [129772]: Collection of seven (7) books and reports pertaining to rail travel in the state of Indiana. First we have the Central Electric Railfan's Association reports, #101, #102 and #104. Next, we have

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Utah Railroad Books & Ephemera [129768]: Lot of 8. Collection includes five (5) books on railroad and light rail history in Utah. Included is "The Encyclopedia of Western Railroad History" by D. Robertson, "Interurbans of Utah" by Ira Swett,

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Canadian Railroad Book Collection (8) [129770]: Lot of 8 books and publications about Canadian light rail and the CPRR. First "The Ottawa Car Company" 1892-1948 by David C. Knowles, a softcover in good shape. Next, "Victoria's Streetcar Era" by Hen

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Railroad Lock Keys (5), Illinois - Chicago Stock Yards: ID Marks: USYCO (Union Stock Yard Co); USY (Union Stock Yard); USY&RCO (Union Stock Yard & Rail Co); USY&T (Union Stock Yard & Transit); SWIFT&CO (Swift & Co) (Swift Refrigerator Line)Date: Country (i

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Railroad Books from Around the Country (15) [128125]: A passel of railroad publications in soft as well as hardcover editions. Besides a few guidebooks on rail museums, shoreline railroads and a train watchers guide, books included in this lot are "The R

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Illinois Central/Illinois Central Gulf RR Timetables and Ephemera Lot: This lot contains all of the following timetables and ephemera from the Illinois Central Gulf and Illinois Central Railroads: ICG: Northern Division Timetable #2 4/24/1983 (3); Operating Rules Books 1

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Two 1890s "Big Name" Rail Passes [138844]: Lot of 2 different early passes. 1) Illinois Central Railroad. Pass no. 1408, issued for 1890 to J. St. Koslowsky of the St. L.A. & T. Ry. Signed by general manager CA Beck. Endorsed by Koslowsky on r

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Indiana Illinois and Iowa RR/Chicago Indiana and Southern RR Annual Report Book 1896-1914: This is a bound volume of the annual reports for the Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa Railroad, which eventually became the Chicago, Indiana and Southern Railroad, from 1896 to 1914. This hardcover book ha

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Southern Pacific Railroad Book & Map Bonanza [128129]: If you are a rail fan, especially a fan of The Southern Pacific Railroad, then this is the collection for you. It starts off with ten (10) team track maps (11"x 17") showing the various routes and swi

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A whole passel of publications (Say that 10 times fast) relating to electric and traction rail transportation in the state of Illinois. Included books are "The great Third Rail" by George Krambles. CERA Bulletin 105 provides the complete history of the Chicago, Aurora & Elgin Railway and its predecessor lines. "The Illinois Terminal railroad" by Dale Jenkins. The Road of Personalized Service Hardcover White River. "The Lincoln Land Traction" by James Johnson.The Illinois Traction System was the largest Midwest electric line. It operated both sleeping and parlor cars. 152 pages with numerous photographs, several car diagrams and a roster. Map endpapers. "Illinois Central Streamliners 1936-1946" by Paul Somers. Handsomely done study of the Illinois Central's streamlined motive power: the famous Green Diamond introduced in 1936, the little Motorailer trains that helped project a modern image, the 1940 deluxe all-coach City of Miami and the premier all-Pullman Panama Limited which came online in 1942. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos and schematic diagrams of the equipment. 108 pages. And many more. Dust jackets show wear but are intact. Please see photos for more detail and condition.
Date: 1800's-1900's
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Illinois Rail Books (16) [128145]

Name: Illinois Rail Books (16) [128145]
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