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Railroad History Book Collection (20) [129766]

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South & Mid Atlantic Railroad Books (14) [128123]: A group of 14 books featuring railroad histories in both the South and Mid-Atlantic regions of the country. There are a few smaller softcover periodicals, but the hard bound copies include, "Every Hou

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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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California Railroad Books (9) [129775]: Includes "The Encyclopedia of Western railroad History Volume IV" by Donald Robertson. A catalog, a record, of virturally every railroad that owned or operated ten miles or more of track as a common c

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Alaska Railroad Book Trio (3) [128131]: Included is Department of the Interior Rules Operating Department for the Alaskan Railroad in pocketbook form. Next, "Rails Across the Tundra" By Stan Cohen. Fascinating history of the Alaska Railroad

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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

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Ohio Railroad Books (15+) [128252]: A collection of books dealing with railroads in the state of Ohio. Books featured in the group includes "The N.O.T.& L Story," "New Lake Shore Electric," Cincinnati & Lake Erie," The Toledo, Port Clin

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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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Midwest Railroad Book Group [128146]: Small collection of 11 publications, big and small, centering on rail lines in the midwest part of the country. Included is the "St. Louis Car Company" by Young & Provenzo, "Arkansas Valley Interurban

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Eastern Electric Railroad Books (11) [128255]: Collection of books centering on various eastern railroads including The Maryland & Pennsylvania (Known as The "Ma & Pa"), The West Penn Traction, The Blue Ridge Trolley, an album with photos of South

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Nevada Railroad Library with Key References [166800]: Lot of 5 different Nevada railroad books. 1-3) Railroads of Nevada by Myrick, Vols. 1-3. All first edition hardcovers with original dust jackets. a) Volume I. 1962. 443pp. A record of over forty-three

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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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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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Union Pacific RR Book Collection (15) [128139]: A collection of about 15 books and booklets about the Union Pacific Railroad. Included with a few timetables and a book of operating rules by the company, is the book "Westward to Promontory " by Barr

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Large Lot Vintage Railroad Regulation Books & More: This great collection of rates and regulations books are from mostly Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe but include some Union Pacific and other railway worker information, repair manuals and brochures.

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Foreign Railroad Reference Material (7) [127628]: A small collection of books focusing on locomotives from foreign railroads, including The United Kingdom and Thailand, etc. All are softcover. Please see photos for more detail and condition. Date: 19

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Fabulous Photo of Train at the Shasta Springs Depot: This is a great find for railroad buffs and history collectors. High contrast photo of a freight train at the station. Sharp details! Shasta Springs was a popular summer resort during the late 19th an

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Railroad History Book Collection (20) [129766]

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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 Railroads. With B& W photos of trains etc. The Silver Shilling and the Willow Wand. Heigh Ho! Away They Go. How Philadelphia Started West. Carrying Coal to Newcastle. The Little Locomotive That Went to Sea. Into the Golden West. The Railroad and the Telegraph. Next, "Railroads at War" by Edward McCann, "Trains Rolling" By H.A. McBride, "Steel Trails" by Stevers. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. "The General" which is a frame-by-frame story of Buster Keaton's 1926 silent comedy epic, edited by Richard Anobile. There are more books included in this collection. Dust jackets are a little worn. Please see photos for more detail and condition.
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Railroad History Book Collection (20) [129766]

Name: Railroad History Book Collection (20) [129766]
SKU: 114969842
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