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Railroad	Date	Description		Price
Alaska R.R.	12/11/1956	Service Recognition Letter. Awarded to John F. Knapp for 5 years service and signed by J.H. Lloyd, General Manager. Was folded, now flat. [mc]		$2.50
Amtrak	Ca. 1980	Amtrak First Class Stationary Packet. Includes a 6” x 9-1/2” embossed folder holding 2 sheets of stationary, 1 envelope, 2 post cards & a ball point pen – all marked Amtrak & dating from its early days of operation. Mint condition. [wt]		$3.00
Amtrak	Ca. 1990	Southwest Chief – Welcome Aboard Packet. Unopened package of three brochures for hand-out to passengers. 4” x 9”, mint. [mc]		$5.00
Arkansas R.R.	11/07/1944	Letter & Envelope from The Arkansas R.R. to Mr. E.A. Hammer of Concord Heights, NH explaining why the railroad has no timetable – signed by C.W. Ferguson, Assistant General Manager. The letter is in excellent condition, but the envelope is torn in the upper right hand corner from careless opening. [mc]		$7.50
AT&SF	07/01/1947	Official List of Officers, Stations, Agents & Station Numbers. This covers the entire system including the AT&SF, GC&SF, P&SF and the Santa Fe Transportation Co. and all branch lines. Track scale and stock yard locations are also shown. Supplements 1 (10/01/1947) & 2 (01/01/1948 are included. 4-3/4” x 8-1/2”, 183 pages, near-mint condition. [wt]		$50.00
Baltimore & Ohio	03/23/1969	Block Station Record of Train Movements & Operator’s Transfer at MK Tower for 03/23/1969. Records all movement for the specified date on a 2-sided 28” x 13” form. Includes copies of clearance cards and messages. [cb]		$2.25
Bennington & Rutland Ry.	1891	Receipts. Package of 40 receipts for lcl shipments to the E.E. Hart Co. Excellent condition, 8-1/2” x 3-3/4”. [mc]		$5.00
BCG&A	n/a	Tickets. 4 Unmissed and unused tickets & related items from the Boyne City, Gaylord & Alpena R.R. 3-Part Excess Baggage Check, two-coupon ticket with agent’s stub – Boyne City to Kalkaska, single coupon ticket from Boyne City to “blank” destination and Pre-Paid Order form for ticket. Mint condition [mc]		$25.00
BN / SP&S	n/a	Various Forms. Included for the BN are: Address label, (2) Clearance Form A – joint with the Oregon Electric and Oregon Trunk Ry., (5) Telegram Forms, (1) Yard Card; and for the SP&S are: (2) Yard Check & On Hand Report and (1) small envelope. All unused and in good to excellent condition. [wt]		$2.00
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy	1933	The Burlington & a Century of Progress. A souvenir of the CB&Q from Chicago’s Century of Progress Exposition relating the railroad’s history. 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, illustrated, 32 pages, mint condition. [mc]		$20.00
CI&L Ry.	1900 & 1904	Freight Receipts. Package of 25 freight receipts for lcl shipments with complete details of the shipment. Very good condition, 8-1/2” x 5-1/4”. [mc]		$5.00
CI&L Ry.	1906	4 – Original Freight Way Bills. Good condition, 14” x 8”. [cb]		$4.00
CM&St.P	1892-1905	Employment Records for William H. Boyd. These are the original personnel records for Mr. Boyd, fireman on the I. & D. Division, including his application for employment, reinstatement following a strike, examination for promotion & resignation. Mr. Boyd came to The Milwaukee Road from the C&O. Folders are enclosed in a string-tied filing box. Excellent condition. [wt]		$18.00
CMStP&P	1950	Four Generations on the Line. A 48 page booklet, 6” x 9”, providing highlights of the Milwaukee Road’s first 100 years. Illustrated, near-mint. [mc]		$24.50
CMStP&P	04/23/1979	Press Release outlining Trustee Stanley Hillman’s suggested solution to maintain partial rail operations. 8-1/2” x 11, 8 pages, very good condition. [mc]		$6.50
CNS&M	1940	Report of Receiver’s Operation of the Property for 1939. 15 pages, 8-1/2” x 11”. Near-mint. [mc]		$12.00
CNS&M	1941	Report of Receiver’s Operation of the Property for 1940. 15 pages, 8-1/2” x 11”. Near-mint. [mc]		$12.00
CNS&M	1942	Report of Receiver’s Operation of the Property for 1941. 28 pages, 8-1/2” x 11”. Near-mint. [mc]		$12.00
CNS&M	1943	Report of Receiver’s Operation of the Property for 1942. 15 pages, 8-1/2” x 11”. Near-mint. [mc]		$12.00
CNS&M	1945	Plan of Reorganization. 44 Pages, 8-1/2” x 11”. Near-mint. [mc]		$25.00
CNS&M	1947	Annual Report for the Year 1946. 15 pages, 7” x 10”. Only $45,102.65 in the red for 1946! Mint. [mc]		$10.00
CNS&M	1948	Annual Report for the Year 1947. 19 pages, 7” x 10”. $138,864.49 in the red for 1947! Mint. [mc]		$10.00
C&NW	1925	Everyman’s Almanac – 1925. An advertising piece presented by the Chicago & North Western Railway containing timely information about the railroads & other matters of general interest. 40 pages, 5” x 8” & in excellent condition. [wt]		$10.00
C&NW	1928	Blotter describing Chicago City Ticket Offices. 2-color, 9” x 4”, unused [wt]		$15.00
C&NW	1929	Christmas Card. From the Officers & Directors of the C&NW Ry. With facsimile signature of President Fred W. Sargent. Good condition. [wt]		$16.00
C&NW	1948	A Pioneering Railroad, It’s First Century. A 24 page illustrated booklet written by F.V. Koval covering highlights of the C&NW’s first century. Fair condition with tape repairs not affecting readability. [wt-hj]		$.50
C&NW	Ca. 1950’s	“400” Cocktail Napkin. Paper, 4-3/4” square, mint condition. [wt]		$2.50
C&NW	08/1968	Time Return & Delay Report of Passenger Conductors & Trainmen. About 50 unused forms, bound, for use as noted. Mint. [wt]		$3.00
C&NW	09/1972	Time Return & Delay Report for Deadheading. About 48 blank forms (1 or 2 used), bound, for use by Operating Dept. employees. Very good cond. [wt]		$2.50
C&NW	07/11/1982	West Chicago Training Center – Open House Brochure. Discusses the Illinois Division, history of the C&NW in West Chicago and the equipment on display. 3-1/2” x 8-1/2”, 8 panels, excellent condition. [wt]		$2.00
C&NW	07/01/1984	Employee’s List of Freight & Passenger Cars and Locomotives. 3-1/4” x 5-1/2”, 12 pages, mint condition. [wt]		$5.00
CStPM&O	1897	Letter. 4-Page handwritten letter on unique CStPM&O stationary. Good Condition. [wt]		$5.00
CCC&StL	1909	3 – Original Freight Way Bills. Good condition, 14” x 8”. [cb]		$3.00
CSX	1995	Safety Rule of the Week. Weekly planner including safety rules. [wt]		$1.00
Coudersport & Port Allegany	1928	Cash Fare Receipts. Package of 45 cash fare receipts (train tickets) – conductor’s half. This was a short line that operated in Potter and McKean Counties in Pennsylvania 1882 and 1964. Excellent, 2-1/2” x 5-1/2”. [mc]		$7.50
ET&WNC	n/a	Blank Operating Forms used by the East Tennessee & Western North Carolina R.R. Included is one each of the following: Train Order, Daily Report of Sections, Summary of Per Diem & Passenger Car Mileage, Report of Freight Short, Damaged & Improperly Billed and Inspection Report of Loss or Damage Discovered After Delivery of Freight. 5 forms total, unused & in mint cond. [wt]		$5.00
EJ&E	3/1957	Eastern Subdivision Map. Covers the territory between East Joliet and Porter and Kirk Yard showing sidings, foreign line connections, mileage between stations and bridges. 31” x 10-1/2”, folded and in excellent condition. [mc]		$7.00
EJ&E	4/1962	Western Subdivision Map. Covers the territory between East Joliet and Waukegan showing sidings, foreign line connections, mileage between stations and bridges. 28-1/2” x 11”, folded and in excellent condition. [mc]		$7.00
Glenfield & Western R.R.	1904	Report of Freight Cars & Other Cars. Package of 30 2-sided reports; cars shown on one side and trip details on the other identifying engine no. and crew-member names. The Glenfield & Western operated in upstate New York starting in 1901, later to be abandoned. Very good condition, 8-1/2” x 7”. [mc]		$10.00
Great Northern	Ca. 1950’s	Great Northern Ry. Steam Locomotives. A 6 page, 8-1/2” x 11” brochure describing G.N. locomotives from 1861 through modern articulated engs. [mc-z]		$1.50
LS&MS	1906	3 – Original Freight Way Bills. Good condition, 14” x 8”. [cb]		$3.00
Louisville, New Albany & Chicago	1891-1897	Freight Receipts. Package of well over 100 freight receipts for lcl shipments with complete details of the shipment. Very good condition, 8-1/2” x 5-1/4”. [mc]		$10.00
Metra	11/1987	The Formation & Historical Development of Metra. An overview of Metra’s organizational structure & historical development, as well as that of the NIRC (Northern Illinois Rail Corp.). 8-1/2” x 11”, 38 pages, mint. [mc]		$5.00
Metro-North	1988	75^th Anniversary Brochure – Grand Central Terminal. Celebrates the rededication on 10/01/1988 with emphasis on the historical aspects of Grand Central Terminal and the recently completed restoration. Includes the 6-card set of Commemorative Post Cards. 8 pages, 11” x 11”. Mint. [mc]		$25.00
Metro-North	Ca. 1988	A Guide to Metro North. A color brochure, 33 pages, timetable size designed to acquaint the rider with the area served. Nicely done except for a map showing the branch lines leaving the main line at the wrong locations! Mint. [mc-d]		$2.00
Metro-North	1990	Metro-North Commuter Railroad. A timetable size color brochure with explanation and route map of the entire system. Unfolds to 96 panels. Mint. [mc]		$2.00
Metro-North	Ca. 1990’s	Grand Central North. This brochure describes north-end access to Grand Central Terminal – 48^th St. at Park Ave., 47^th St. at Madison Ave. & at 230 Park Ave. 12 pages, 4” x 9”, mint. [mc-z]		$1.00
Metro-North	Ca. 1990’s	A Guide to Passenger Safety.12 pages, 4” x 9”m mint. [mc]		$0.50
Metro-North	Ca. 1990	Bombardier Shoreliner Series Instructions. A 16 page set of instructions for these cars including instructions for air brakes, control panel switch locations, brake tests, recovering from a penalty brake application, cab signal testing, & unusual operating conditions. 8-1/2” x 11”, excellent condition. [wt]		$7.50
Metro-North	1991	Ideas. A timetable size, 10 page explanation of the company’s employee suggestion system. Mint. [mc]		$1.00
Metro-North	07/01/1991	Conductor’s Fare Card – New Haven Division. A quick reference used by conductors to determine correct cash fare. 4” x 9”, laminated, mint. [mc]		$4.00
Metro-North	1995	Strike Information. Advice to and information for customers issued prior to an expected strike. 12 pages, 4” x 11”, excellent condition. [mc-z]		$3.00
Metro-North	1995	Concrete Tie Project. Information about this project affecting service on the Harlem & Hudson Lines. 6 pages, 4” x 8-1/2”, mint. [mc-d]		$0.50
Metro-North	1998	A History of Grand Central Terminal. Issued at the rededication of the terminal on 10/01/1998. 16 pages, 3-1/2” x 8”, excellent [mc]		$1.00
MStP&SSM	Ca. 1958	75^th Anniversary Scratch Pad. 4” x 6”, with over 20 pages. Mint [mc]		$5.00
MStP&SSM	1978 & 1979	SOO Line reports, train orders & messages issued at Pembine, WI in 1978 & 1979, 27 items in all. Click here for a detailed listing. [wt]		$10.00
New York Central	Ca. 1944	Out on the Line. On-the-spot action sketches of New York Central railroaders by noted war artists. 23 pages, 9” x 6”. Scarce. [mc]		$50.00
NYNH&H RR	1889-1890	Receipts. Package of 15 receipts for lcl shipments. Excellent condition, 8-1/2” x 3-1/4”. [mc]		$5.00
Northern Pacific	Ca. 1950’s	Locomotives. A 4 page, 8-1/2” x 11” brochure describing N.P. locomotives from 1870 through modern steam and 1^st generation diesels. [mc-z]		$1.00
OL&I Ry.	n/a	Ogden, Logan & Idaho Ry. 3 Items – Blank Pay Check, Conductor’s unused round trip ticket and round trip card stock ticket Logan to Merrills and return. All unused and in excellent condition. [mc]		$20.00
P&W	1998	Providence & Worcester R.R. Annual Report and notice to the shareholders for 1997. Mint condition. [wt] Photo		$1.50
Union Pacific	1948	Progress in Power. An illustrated brochure describing progress in motive power since about 1874 through first generation diesels. Illustrated, 4” x 7”, unfolds to 12 panels. [mc]		$5.00
Union Pacific	10/01/1996	Commuter Operations – Special instruction No. 1. Includes track diagrams for Barrington, Crystal Lake, McHenry, Harvard, Waukegan, Kenosha, West Chicago, 40^th Street & California Ave. Minor cover soil. [wt]		$3.00
Union Pacific	05/1997	Air Brake Test Notification Forms. Certification that a proper air brake test was made prior to departure. Pad of 24 2-part forms, 4” x 6”, mint. [wt]		$2.00
Union Pacific	07/1990	Freight Conductor’s Train Book. A 52 page booklet in which the conductor records details of each of his runs. Unmarked & mint [wt]		$2.00
Union Pacific	04/2000	Track & Time, Track Permit & Foul Time Booklet. 50 unused forms, bound, for use in recording dispatcher’s instructions. Mint. [wt]		$2.50
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CB&Q, DRGW & WP	10/1968	California Zephyr Breakfast Menu. 6-1/2” x 10-1/2” card stock, printed on one side. Mint. [d]		$5.00
CB&Q, DRGW & WP	02/1969	California Zephyr Breakfast Menu. 6-1/2” x 10-1/2” card stock, printed on one side. Mint.		$5.00
D&RG	10/1910	Menu. – Democratic Special. The Special operated over the D&RG and the RGS between October 24 and 30, 1910. The menu is complete with food selections and the entire itinerary with dates and times at each station. Extremely rare. Very good condition with a “weak”extra fold, 8 pages, 5” x 7”.		$250.00
Union Pacific	01/1971	City of Los Angeles Dinner Menu. 4 pages, 7” x 9-1/2” with color picture of Bryce Canyon National Park on the front and back. Excellent condition.		$10.00
Union Pacific	03/1971	City of Los Angeles Dinner Menu. 4 pages, 7” x 9-1/2” with color picture of Bryce Canyon National Park on the front and back. Mint condition. [z]		$12.00
Union Pacific	04/1971	City of Los Angeles Centennial Dinner Menu. 4 pages, 8-1/2” x 11” with color picture of an 1860’s railroad scene with buffalo and Indians on the front. Descriptive material on the back. Extra fold near the top. Very good condition.		$15.00
Union Pacific	04/1971	City of Los Angeles Dinner Menu. 4 pages, 7” x 9-1/2” with color picture of the Mount Hood area on the front and back. Mint condition.		$12.00
Union Pacific	04/1971	City of Los Angeles Dinner Menu. 4 pages, 7” x 9-1/2” with color picture of Zion National Park on the front and back. Mint condition.		$12.00
Union Pacific	05/1971	City of Los Angeles Dinner Menu. 4 pages, 7” x 9-1/2” with color picture of Grand Teton National Park on the front and back. Mint condition. [z]		$12.00
Union Pacific	05/1971	City of Los Angeles Dinner Menu. 4 pages, 7” x 9-1/2” with color picture of Laguna Beach on the front and back. Excellent condition.		$10.00
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