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AMTRAK:-
A wide variety of travel brochures are available, early 70's to the present,
along with many national, route, and condensed passenger timetables.
Well over 1000 items to choose from, many only .25 to .50 cents ea.
These can be viewed on the separate Amtrak webpage.
ALGOMA
CENTRAL 1996 (3-Brochure Set) "Wilderness By Rail", "The Agawa Canyon",
"Tour Of The Line" Brochures.
Shows schedules, color pix, description of line, etc. 3 brochures in all.
Mt (4x)...4" x 9"...10 panel...$7.
AMTRAK
1999 “Amtrak Salutes The California Zephyr, Timeless Service For 50 Years”
Folder. A salute to the California Zephyr. Info, pics, and
a nice centerfold of a recent Amtrak train on the same line. FRONT:
Zephyr illustration entering tunnel. Mint 4.25" x 11"...8 panel...$5.
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B&M
1900's "Rivers Of New England"
Tourist Book. Top-class book of New England river scenery,
including several covered bridges and community views. Very well-made
book w/large pictures throughout. Little text. FRONT: Fancy
gold- embossed letters on gray card-stock. The cover is chipped and
torn along the edges, but the contents are mint 8" x 6"...32p...$30.
B&O
1920's "Along The Picturesque Potomac"
Tourist Booklet. Nice b&w pix of countryside, features, attractions,
with descriptions, map, on glossy paper. COVER: B&w scene of
curving rail line along river. Nm-Mt (2x)..4" x 9"...28p...$20.
B&O
early-1920's "Historic Harper's Ferry"
Folder. Nice b&w pix of countryside, features, attractions, with
descriptions, on glossy paper. COVER: B&w scene of bridges crossing
the river, town in background, with centered oval illustration of John
Brown. Minor rip along crease. Gd-Vg 4" x 9"...6 panel...$10.
B&O
1925 "Washington: The Place Of Pilgrimage For Patriotic Americans" Tourist
Book. Filled with historic b&w photos & maps of Washington
D.C. and B&O-related material. FRONT: Gorgeous color cover illustration
of Washington Monument. Cover is loose, and back of cover was at
one time mounted in a picture album, but still quite worthy of having.
Vg-Nm 6" x 9"...62p...$16.
B&O
1925 "Washington: The Place Of Pilgrimage For Patriotic Americans" Tourist
Book. Filled with historic b&w photos & maps of Washington
D.C. and B&O-related material. FRONT: Gorgeous color cover illustration
of Washington Monument. This one is fine, in Near Mint condition.
6" x 9"...62p...$22.
B&O
1933 "A Century Of Progress Exposition" Bi-Fold
Tourist Booklet. Truly a gemstone for any B&O collection, here
is a guidebook to Chicago's World's Fair, promoting all aspects of it with
many facts, photos, maps, illustrations, while also promoting the B&O.
FRONT: Very colorful painting of night scene at the World's Fair.
Mt 4" x 9"...20p...$25.
B&O
1935 "Washington: The National Capital, Baltimore & Ohio, The Road
To Washington" Tourist Book. Top-quality
book, showing all of the points of
interest
in DC, with many terrific b&w pix. All kinds of historic material.
Fold-out map of DC in middle, and a B&O map in the rear FRONT:
Colorized scene of the Wash. Monument framed by light green border.
Mt (2x)...4.25" x 6.5"...52p...$15.
B&O
1935 "Glimpses Along The Way: New York - Chicago"
Tourist Book. Nice little book describing places of interest, with
many great b&w photos. Printed on a glossy paper. FRONT:
Green, purple, black, & white illustration of passengers looking out
rear of train. BACK: B&O logo. Vg 3.5" x 6.5"...40p...$18.
B&O
1936 "Silver Spring - A New Suburban Stop For B&O Trains To And From
The West" Folder.
Neat looking brochure in blue ink on cream paper, introducing the new Silver
Spring station. Fold-out map on back side. FRONT: Train illust.
in blue, lots of splashy words. Mt (3x)...3.5" x 6.25"...6 panel...$14.
B&O
1937 "Glimpses Along The Way: New York - Chicago"
Tourist Book. Nice little book describing places of interest, with
many great b&w photos. Printed on a glossy paper. FRONT:
Green, purple, black, & white illustration of passengers looking out
rear of train. BACK: B&O logo 3.5" x 6.5"...40p...$18.
B&O
1937 "A Guide To And From New York"
Folder. Classy tourist folder describing motor coach service, and
showing famous scenes of NYC, with points of interest. Large full-color
15-panel fold-out map on rear showing the heart of NYC's train and motor
coach service. Shows all city blocks, and docks along Hudson &
East Rivers. COVER: B&O motor coach with NYC skyline behind.
1937 edition has an older B&O logo on cover. Mt 3.75" x 8.25"...15
panel...$18.
B&O
1938 "A Guide To And From New York"
Folder. Classy tourist folder describing motor coach service, and
showing famous scenes of NYC, with points of interest. Large full-color
15-panel fold-out map on rear showing the heart of NYC's train and motor
coach service. Shows all city blocks, and docks along Hudson &
East Rivers. COVER: B&O motor coach with NYC skyline behind.
Mt 3.75" x 8.25"...15 panel...$18.
B&O
1941 "Glimpses Along The Way: New York - St. Louis"
Tourist Book. Nice little book describing places of interest, with
many great b&w photos. Printed on a glossy cream-color paper.
FRONT: Green, purple, black, & white illustration of passengers looking
out rear of train. BACK: B&O logo 3.5" x 6.5"...40p...$18.
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CALIFORNIA
ZEPHYR 1951 "Vista-Dome Views - Thrills Galore!"
Tourist Booklet. Detailed description of major stations, the CZ train,
a timetable, and map. Some photos. FRONT: People looking out dome
car ...4" x 9"...10p...$12.
CALIFORNIA
ZEPHYR 1960 "Chicago - San Francisco, The Vista Dome"
Tourist Booklet. Many photos on and off train, points of interest,
a schedule, and map. Lots of color. FRONT: People looking out
dome car ...4" x 9"...14p...$10.
CALIFORNIA
ZEPHYR 1961 "Vista-Dome Views - Thrills Galore!"
Tourist Booklet. Detailed description of major stations, the CZ train,
a timetable, and map. Some photos. FRONT: Woman looking out dome
car ...4" x 9"...20p...$10.
CALIFORNIA
ZEPHYR 1963 "Vista-Dome Views - Thrills Galore!"
Tourist Booklet. Detailed description of major stations, the CZ train,
a timetable, and map. Some photos. FRONT: Woman looking out dome
car (2x)...4" x 9"...20p...$10.
CALIFORNIA
ZEPHYR 1966 "Chicago - San Francisco, The Vista Dome"
Tourist Booklet. Many photos on and off train, points of interest,
a schedule, and map. Lots of color. FRONT: People looking out
dome car ...4" x 9"...14p...$9.
CALIFORNIA
ZEPHYR 1967 "Vista-Dome Views - Thrills Galore!"
Tourist Booklet. Detailed description of major stations, the CZ train,
a timetable, and map. A few photos. FRONT: Woman looking out
dome car ...4" x 9"...16p...$9.
CALIFORNIA
ZEPHYR 1968 "Vista-Dome Views - Thrills Galore!"Tourist
Folder. Detailed description of major stations, the CZ train, a timetable,
and map. Illustrations. FRONT: Woman looking out dome car (2x)...4"
x 9"...8 panel...$10.
CM&StP
1901 "Kilbourn And The Dells Of The Wisconsin"
Tourist Book. Top quality publication, Beautifully-made.
This is a picture book, with each page showing a scenic photo (in cream-colored
frame) of a particular point of interest in Wisconsin. As the title
suggests, The Dells are the predominant highlight of the book, however
there are some rail-related scenes. Very little text, printed on
thick paper. FRONT: Very fancy cover showing 2 angels, 2 rams heads,
a centered wreath, and other artistic work in dark green & red inks,
with gold & silver borders. BACK: CM&StP red logo centered
in wreath. Cover is loose 8.25" x 6.25"...+/-40p...$65.
CM&StP
1914 "A Memory Book Of Pictures: Lake Michigan To The Puget Sound"
String-Tie Picture Book. Very LARGE, top-quality picture book
publication. Beautifully-made, on thick paper, with very little text.
Every page shows a full-size brown-tinted b&w photo of a particular
point of interest along the 2000 + miles between Lake Michigan and Puget
Sound. Bound by a thick string. Very rare. FRONT: A colorfully
painted mountainous scene, on a cream-color background 12" x 10"...38p...$60.
CMStP&P
1950-ish “100 Years Of Locomotive Progress”
Tourist Booklet. A portfolio of builder’s photo shots of selected
MILW locomotives in use from the 1840's through the 1940's, with brief
descriptions and technical stats of each. COVER: Gray, white &
black, showing two locomotives, one old, one new.
Mt
10.75" x 8.25"...14p...$15.
CMStP&P
1968 “A Brief History... The Milwaukee Road”
Tourist Booklet. Well-made publication providing information about
the history and growth of the Milwaukee Road. Many great pictures
show the inner workings of the railroad, along with several locomotives
and locales. System map also. COVER: Side view draw-ing of
locomotive 2009 on an orange background. Mt (5x)..11" x 8.5"...16p...$15.
CN
1920's "The Canadian Rockies: Jasper National Park / Mount Robson Park"
Souvenir Mailing Folder. Postcard-size mailer w/eight fold-out color-enhanced
RR & Canadian Rockies scenes, printed on both sides (16 scenes).
FRONT: Scene of "Valley Of A Thousand Falls". Mint 6" x 4"...16 scenes..$11.
CN
1959-ish Car Ferry "M.V. William Carson - In Daily Passenger Service: Between
North Sydney, N.S. And Port Aux Basques, Nfld."
Folder / Timetable. B&w photos, map, & schedule of
this ferry line. Black & red on cream cardstock COVER:
Photo of ship. Mt 3.5" x 6.5"...3 panel...$12.
CN
6/1959 Car Ferry "M.V. William Carson - In Daily Passenger Service: Between
North Sydney, N.S. And Port Aux Basques, Nfld."
Folder / Timetable. B&w photos, map, & schedule of
this ferry line. Black & olive on cream cardstock COVER:
Photo of ship. Mt 3.5" x 6.5"...3 panel...$12.
C&NW
1926 "Zion National Park / Bryce Canyon / North Rim Grand Canyon" Tourist
Book. This is a C&NW tourist book at it's finest ever.
The first thing that will catch your eye is the exquisite cover.
Everything is raised (like brail), from the scene of the canyon to the
title to the C&NW logo. The scene and title are also gold embossed,
and the scene & shield have dark red ink that has a rubber-like feel.
Printed on red cardstock. ...But enough about the cover... Contents
describe the area in great detail, along w/large color & b&w pix.
Printed on raised glossy paper. Color map in middle & rear.
Tour details, rates, etc. Very classy!! Nm 6.75" x 10"...48p...$40.
C&NW
1929 "The Pacific Northwest And Alaska"
Tourist Book. This is a C&NW tourist book at it's finest ever.
The first thing that will catch your eye is the exquisite cover.
Everything is raised (like brail), from the scene of the waterfall to the
title to the C&NW logo. The scene, title, & logo are also
gold embossed, and the scene has a touch of red ink. Printed on ribbed
green cardstock. ...But enough about the cover... Contents describe
the area in great detail, along w/many great b&w pix. Printed
on glossy paper. Color maps in rear. List of service reps,
etc. Very classy!! Mt 6.75" x 10"...48p...$40.
C&NW
1932 "40 Ways And More To California And The North Coast"
Tourist Book. A route and rate fare guide, showing several route
maps, prices, and misc. Advertisements. FRONT: Very unique cover
illustration of a train emerging out of a number "40", in black & white
on green background. BACK: System Map. 8" x 11"...33p...$28.
C&NW
1933 "A Century Of Progress Exposition" Bi-Fold
Tourist Booklet. Truly a gemstone for any C&NW collection, here
is a guidebook to Chicago's World's Fair, promoting all aspects of it with
many facts, photos, maps, illustrations, while also promoting the C&NW.
FRONT: Very colorful painting of night scene at the World's Fair 4" x 9"...20p...$28.
C&NW
1933 "Zeppelins Of The Rails - Giant Class "H" Locomotives"
Folder. Describes the Class "H" locomotive in detail.
A photo compares it with "The Pioneer". FRONT: The 3001 emerging
from the center of the C&NW logo, with a real Zeppelin flying overhead,
in shades of green on light green paper. BACK: A list of C&NW's
fine fast trains in operation. Nm-Mt 3.5" x 6.25"...2 panel...$8.
C&NW
1934 "A Century Of Progress: Chicago — 1934"Tourist
Booklet. Many terrific B&w photos, illustrations, and maps promoting
the World's Fair at Chicago. FRONT & BACK: Building illustrations
and company logo. Red, black, & white inks. ...4" x 9"...18p...$25.
C&NW
1934 "A Vacation Bargain ~ BLACK HILLS ~ All-Expense Tours"
Folder. Unique brochure w/nice b&w pics, one of an old Indian
w/horses. Trip details & prices. Places of interest.
Red & black inks. In 2 halves, separated at crease. Other
creases have minor separation. FRONT: Rocky hillside photo w/Black
Hills Transp. Co. Logo (w/buffalo), and CNW logo 4" x 9"...7 panels...$15.
C&NW
/ UP 1955 "Western Summer Tours" Tourist
Book. Rates information, descriptions of tours, with many full color
and b&w pics. Several cartoonish illustrations and maps.
COVER: Old Faithful color photo. Mt 5.25" x 7"...72p...$9.
COLORADO
TRAVELER GUIDEBOOK 1988 "Railroads Of Colorado"
Tourist Book. Tells all about the railroad pioneers and history of
Colorado railroads. Great text, with greater pictures. Lots
of background here! Mt 4" x 9"...48p...$8.
CP
1955 "Eastward Across Canada By Canadian Pacific"
Tourist Booklet. City descriptions accompanied w/full color
photos, & misc. Illustrations. COVER: Color photo of the
back half of "The Canadian" crossing a bridge in a mountainous region.
Nm-Mt 7.75" x 9.75"...31p...$12.
CP
1981 "Centennial Celebrations" Tourist
Book. This is CP's "Centennial Family Day Album", a VERY fun, festive,
and lavish cross-country event which marked CP at 100. Pictures galore
of all kinds of festive events. Perfect-bound, printed on thick glossy
paper. B&w, with color cover. COVER: 3 clowns on the nose
of locomovive 6000. Mt 11" x 8.5"...62p...$18.
CR
1988 "Trains On The Curve" Folder.
Schedule of trains operating over Conrail's Horseshoe Curve. FRONT/BACK:
Photo of CR train 7832 in brown ink. 3.75" x 8.5"..3 panels...$4.
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D&RGW
1910 "Among The Rockies" Tourist Book.
Extremely fancy little book, with descriptions of scenic attractions along
several different lines as seen from the train, including Rio Grande Southern
RR. Also gives elevations of the many mountains in the region.
A few small b&w pictures of scenery. Each page is framed with
an ornate flowery illustration in greenish-gold ink. FRONT: A waterfall
scene, with b&w and greenish-gold inks. D&RGW "Scenic Line
of the World" logo. BACK: 2 logos are displayed, with text promoting
open top observation cars. VERY MINT CONDITION (like new!!)
3.5" x 6.25"...20p...$35.
D&RGW
1923 “Come Up To Colorado” Tourist Book.
Fancy picture book, promoting numerous Colorado mountainous areas and attractions.
Map in center. Gorgeous scenes, in a well-presented format.
FRONT: B&w photo of Big Thompson Canyon. Minor cover damage,
and first part of book is stained, mostly along bottom. Otherwise
Vg. Priced accordingly 7.5" x 8.5"...31p...$15.
D&RGW
1943 "Rocky Mountain Views - On The Rio Grande, The Scenic Line Of The
World" Picture Book. Large
and stylish picture book, showing green- tinted b&w photos, one large
picture in the center of each page, showcasing a variety of outstanding
mountain scenes along the railroad. Descriptions accompany each photo
on opposite pages, with large green train illustrations at the side of
the descriptions. System map + cartoonish vicinity map in back, promoting
attractions. COVER: Marbled dark green cardstock, with b&w photo
of train by a mountain stream actually pasted on the cover, framed in gold.
Title in black & gold above and below the photo. ALSO INCLUDED:
A rare bonus - The original, unused (and very fancy) mailing envelope for
this picture book. Vg-Nm 11.5" x 9.75"...44p...$75.
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IC
1926 “Chicago For The Tourist” Tourist Book.
Lavishly made book with an array of great b&w pix accompanying points
of interest. Maps & station reps list included. In black
& red inks on glossy white. FRONT: Multi-tone blue cardstock
w/full color painted imprint of a Chicago city section. BACK: Same
of sailboat. Top-class book!! Nm-Mt 6.75" x 10"...48p...$45.
IC
1950-ish "Whistle In The Night. The Story Of The Illinois Central"
Tourist booklet. Sought after by many IC fans, here's the little
storybook telling the history of IC all the way to modern 1949. Loaded
with photos! Scene of locomotive next to a signal at night on the
cover. All in green ink on cream glossy paper. Mint (3x)...6"
x 9"...30p...$18.
IC
/ SOU / BIG FOUR 1930-ish "For A Different Vacation - Smokey Mountain National
Park And Quaint New Orleans - Follow The Trail To Romance, Adventure, Beauty..."
Folder. A few pix of sights to see, w/description, tour info, and
rates. In green ink on light green glossy paper. COVER: Two
photos: A gate and a mountain scene. Mt 4" x 9"...4 panel...$5.
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JAPANESE
GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS 1930's "Japan" Tourist
Booklet. Fascinating pre-war tourist booklet (in English),
issued by Japanese Gov't. Rys. Gives a detailed view of several major
cities, and covers everything from how to get to Japan, to customs, currency,
postal rates, sanitation, food, arts & crafts, holidays, sports, and
detailed information on railway trains, train tours, and rates. Many
great b&w photos throughout. FRONT: Color painting of Japanese
woman outdoors in scenery. BACK: Detailed color map of Japan's railway
& steamship lines. Mint 4" x 9"...14p...$35.
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L&N
1949 "New Orleans And The Gulf Coast"
Tourist Booklet. A tell-all book about the region: City highlights,
sports, hotels, Mardi Gras, etc., with a long, gorgeous, full-color map
of the area that folds-out. Full of color-shaded pix and neat illustrations.
COVER: Stylish drawings w/muliti-color inks and overlays. Mt
4" x 9"...8 large 4-panel pages...$11.
L&N
1960's "The Great Locomotive Chase"
Tourist Booklet. The story of two great steam locomotives and the
men who ran them on a fateful day in 1862. Including pix of the men
and locomotives, and a detailed map of the chase. Red & black
inks on glossy white paper. COVER: Illustration of "The General".
Mt (2x)...4" x 7"...20p...$7.
L&N
1962 "The Story Of The General" Tourist
Booklet. This book is almost identical to the "Great Locomotive Chase"
book above, but this one is older, and contains several differences, plus
additional photos. The story of two great steam locomotives and the
men who ran them on a fateful day in 1862. Including pix of the men
and locomotives, and a detailed map of the chase. Red & black
inks on glossy white paper. COVER: Full color photo of "The General"
crossing a trestle on a cardstock mailing folder. Mt (2x)...4"
x 7"...24p...$12.
LONDON
MIDLAND & SCOTTISH Ry. 1933 "The Royal Scot - Visit Of The Train To
The North American Continent And The Century Of Progress Exposition - Chicago
1933" Folder. Contains numerous
large photos of castles and other royal attractions along this foreign
line, plus interior pix of this high-class train. Map, train scenes.
Brownish-black & red inks. COVER: Face view of loco. #6100 w/bagpipe
players standing near. Nm 5.66" x 8.66"...8 panel...$15.
LONDON
MIDLAND & SCOTTISH Ry. 1939 "The Coronation Scot - Great Britain's
Luxury Train - On Exhibition At The New York World's Fair"
Folder. Several b&w pix & descriptions of Great Britain's
"luxury train", w/views and details of the route through England, Wales,
& Ireland. The chairman tells why the train will be venturing
to the New York World's Fair. In black & red inks. LMS
Ry. map inside. COVER: B&w photo of the train. Mt 5.33"
x 8.75"...8 panel...$15.
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MP
1900s "Post Book" Postal Picture Folder.
A little booklet with nine b&w White River-related photos inside (with
yellow borders), meant to be sent through the mail. In the back is
a hand-written text promoting land along the White River in Missouri and
Arkansas. Quite a unique little folder / booklet, about the size
of a postcard, but more narrow than one. Very fancy "Missouri Pacific
and Iron Mountain Route" logo on the tan cover. Photos on glossy
paper. Minor stain on right-side of cover on the postal flap. MP
map on rear. Vg-Nm 7" x 3.5"...8p...$40.
MP
1930s-40s "Make Mexico Land Of Enchantment Your Next Trip Abroad" Tourist
Booklet. Filled w/many b&w photos that have stylish Mexican borders
in green. Glossy white paper. City descriptions and hotel &
rate info. Language conversions. COVER: Red, gray, & black
illustrations on yellow cardstock, a large black guitar centered.
Mt 4" x 9"...24p...$18.
M&PP
1900's "Pikes Peak By Rail" Tourist Booklet.
Terrific bi-fold tourist book, describing the many sights along the Pikes
Peak route, with numerous b&w photos. Fancy red artwork &
ink along the tops of each page. Timetable & elevation grid as
well. COVER: Fancy black-outlined orange title against a yellow/cream
color background. Illust. Of people looking out from a platform
Mt
4" x 8.5"...22p...$25.
M&PP
1920's "Pikes Peak" Tourist Booklet.
Very stunning and fancy picture book, featuring countless b&w and colorized
pix on each page, set within fancy white & light gray frames.
Timetable, color map, & misc. info in rear, otherwise very little text.
COVER: Color painting of old cars and trains weaving through cliffside
roads & rails. Mt 4" x 8.75"...15p...$20.
M&PP
1960-ish "Pikes Peak - Via World Famous Cog Wheel Route"
Folder. 3-panel brochure w/general info, timetable, color pix &
60's-style illustrations. COVER: Color painting of 2-car M&PP
train climbing the mountain track in fall. Mt 4" x 9"...3 panel...$4.
M&PP
1964 "Pikes Peak - Via World Famous Cog Wheel Route"
Folder. 3- panel brochure w/general info, timetable & color pix.
COVER: Cog wheel with an arrow pointing at one of the train cars.
Mt 4" x 9"...3 panel...$3.
MT.
WASHINGTON RY. 1917 “Views Of The White Mountains”
Tourist Book. What a super, super book this is. Chock full of large,
fascinating b&w photos dealing with sights, buildings, attractions,
and railway scenes. Apparently not issued by or for Mt. W. Ry., but
shows a color Mt. W. Ry. Train on Jacob’s Ladder on the cover. Other
scenes within, including one MEC. Truly a top-notch publication.
FRONT: Train climbing "Jacob's Ladder" w/fancy text. Cover is slightly
fragile, but intact. Otherwise, remainder is Mint 10" x 8"...48p...$28.
MT.
WASHINGTON COG RY. 1975 “In The White Mountains”
Tourist Book. Fascinating book telling all about the history of this scenic
little steep-graded tourist train, w/many great b&w photos. FRONT:
Train climbing "Jacob's Ladder". BACK: A vicinity map. Mint
4" x 6"...72p...$16.
MT.
WASHINGTON RY. 1991 “Cog Railway, Mount Washington, New Hampshire”
Tourist Book. Many descriptions and histories of the sights, buildings,
attractions, and railway scenes. Issued by the railway. Train
climbing Jacob’s Ladder on the cover. Great publication, on glossy
paper, many color photos. FRONT: Train climbing "Jacob's Ladder".
BACK: A sunset 8.5" x 11"...24p...$9.
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NC&StL
1935 “Introducing You To The Dixie Line”
Tourist Booklet. Outstanding account of Civil War points of interest
along the line from Nashville to Atlanta. Many Civil War stories,
old illustrations, and authentic Civil War photos. Fancy illustrated
map in center. Bi-fold, in light blue & black inks on white.
COVER: Map of the line, with points of interest drawn on the map.
Cover is beginning to detach, however the booklet is still intact.
Otherwise Mint 4" x 9"...19p...$55.
Non-Railroad
1893 Chicago World's Fair "Through A Camera: Snapshots By Artist"
Picture Book. Souvenir picture book of the Chicago World's Fair.
VERY rich-looking, full-page b&w photos throughout of the fair.
Gorgeous! Second Edition. COVER: Montage of blue-tinted photos
on gray cardstock. Nm-Mt
6.33"
x 4.7/8"...+/-80p...$75.
Non-Railroad
1910 Seeing Colorado Co. "Seeing Colorado"
Folder. Gorgeous folder for sightseeing at Colorado Springs
and Manitou, including the Garden of the Gods, published by the "Seeing
Colorado Co." a private automobile touring company. Large fold-out
illustration showing five touring cars of people, with mountains and cityscape
in the background. FRONT: Illustration of a woman flying on a Wright
Bros.-style airplane, looking down through a spotting scope, with mountain
and red sky behind. B&w and red inks. BACK: Tour &
fare information. Mt. 4" (or 8" if showing full cover) x 7.25"...4
panel...$20.
Non-Railroad
1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition “Cleveland Exposition Flyers”
Picture Book. Souvenir tour booklet showing a rich variety of early
city scenes, trains, and landmarks along the way to the Panama-Pacific
International Exposition in San Francisco, including scenes of that Exposition,
plus the San Diego Exposition. Many facts & figures concerning
the Expos and the trip package, with photos and illustrations galore.
COVER: Red & black illustration of the back of a Cleveland Flyer train
speeding off towards the mountains. Next to the train is a cowboy
on a horse waving goodbye. Nm 9" x 6"...22p...$38.
Non-Railroad
1918 "New York - The Wonder City" Picture
Book. Souvenir picture book showing a rich variety of early city
scenes, buildings, and other NYC landmarks. There are some rail-related
scenes, including tunnel shots. Descriptions accompany all photos.
COVER: Rich-looking colorized shot of the Statue of Liberty, with illustrated
waves, sunrise & seagulls. Cover is Gd-Vg, contents are Vg-Nm
7.25" x 9.75"...64p...$18.
Non-Railroad
1933 Chicago World's Fair Set Of 20 Picture Cards.
Picture Trading Cards. Tiny little b&w cards, but each one shows
a highly-detailed picture from the fair with descriptions, mostly exteriors
of the buildings & exhibits, misc. Quite rare and collectible,
especially as a set. Mt 2-5/8" x 1-5/8"...20 cards...$35.
Non-Railroad
1934 "A Century Of Progress - Chicago: 18 Souvenir Views In Miniature".
Picture Trading Cards. Playing card-size picture cards of the World's
Fair, each one a color painted scene with light blue border. Descriptions
on orange backs. All contained in original pink, black, and gold-embossed
mailing folder. All 18 cards included. Nm-Mt 3.5" x 2.33"...18
cards in folder...$40.
Non-Railroad
1934 "CHICAGO ...as studied by the camera".
Tourist Book. Issued by the Illinois Commercial Men's Association,
this is a picture book, consisting of dark green-tinted b&w Chicago
area photographs taken by R.W. Trowbridge, noted Chicago pictorialist.
Many great Chicago scenes. Vg-Nm 11.25" x 8"...14p...$18.
Non-Railroad
1936 "Texas Centennial Exposition - Dallas - Starring Texas"
Folder. Includes a very detailed & unique brown-tinted b&w
painted fold-out map of the Expo & features. Lots of brown-tinted
b&w pix & illustrations of Texas in general. COVER: Brown
painted scene of Expo w/searchlights beaming into the dark sky. Nm-Mt
4" x 9"...12 panel...$12.
Non-Railroad
1939 Golden Gate International Exposition "Official Colored Views and Story"
Tourist
Booklet. Souvenir book of the World's Fair on San Francisco Bay.
Filled with descriptions and colorful painted scenes of the fair, plus
a few colored photos of the San Francisco Bay area. COVER: Outstanding
night scene illustration, showing a lit-up World's Fair from the deck of
a darkened Golden Gate Bridge. Book has crease down the middle, otherwise
Vg. condition 9" x 6"...16p...$28.
Non-Railroad
1939 New York World's Fair "Official Guide Book"
Tourist Book. Souvenir book of the New York World's Fair. Numerous
fascinating old pictures and descriptions of exhibits, etc. Third
Edition. COVER: White, gray, black & orange illustration, showing
the perisphere and trylon. Cover detached (included), otherwise Vg.
condition 5" x 8"...256p...$30.
Non-Railroad
1950-51 "GRAY LINE Guide And Souvenir"
Tourist Book. Souvenir book of the Gray Line Motor Tours, Inc., showing
off the "Rose City", Columbia River Hwy., Mt. Hood Loop, and other attractions.
Many pix, lots of info, several old ads throughout. Large center-page
spread ad for SP's The Shasta Daylight. COVER: Collage of brown-tone
photos, "Gray Line" in white on slanted pink strip, blue "The Gray Line"
diamond below. Mt 5.25" x 7.5"...96p...$12.
Non-Railroad
1954 "Rocky mountain National Park - Colorado"
Folder. Issued by the Dept. Of The Interior. General information
for the tourist, w/ several b&w pix, LARGE fold-out map of the park.
Nm-Mt 4" x 9.25"...12 panel...$9.
N&W
1949-50 "Our Railroad" Employee Promotional
Booklet. A cute employee booklet with bright red cover, highlighting
many facts about the railroad, with many cartoonish railroad illustrations.
Several safety slogans and pointers are mixed throughout. FRONT:
White & black cartoon on red background of a happy engineer carrying
parts of a toy train. Vg to Nm 5.25" x 7.5"...40p...$12.
NYC
1926 “Hudson River” Tourist Booklet.
Beautifully-made bi-fold book, describing all the towns & cities along
the Hudson River, with little b&w pictures of attractions. Maps.
Along bottom of pages in blue, it reads “The Water Level Route ~ You Can
Sleep”. FRONT/BACK: Multi-color paited scene along Hudson River,
with trains skirting shorelines on both sides. Title in black.
Mint!! 4" x 9"...46p...$30.
NYC
1939 "All About The Fair" Folder.
New York World's Fair facts, how to get there, exhibits, food, etc.
Large b&w photo with fairgrounds and red-lined map drawn over it.
Mt. 4" x 9"...6 panel...$15.
NYC
1939 "Visit The New York World's Fair By Rail" (green & brown edition)
Folder.
Details of the various tour packages available, giving details about the
fair, w/pictures and illustrations. In green and brown inks. Mt
4" x 9"...6 panel...$18.
NYC
1941 (Aug) "The New York Visitor" Magazine.
Timetable size, more like a tourist book style. All kinds of event
listings, New York City-related articles and ads. FRONT: Blue, black
& white etching illust. of "Catskill" boat in harbor. Mt.
4" x 9"...48p...$15.
O
OLD
COLONY RR 1882 "Old Places & New People, or, Our Pigrimage, and What
We Saw" Story Book. At first,
I wasn't quite sure what to make of this book, considering all the cover
has on it is an ink-etched illustration of a sailboat by the shore, and
a poem, in black ink on olive-color cover. The title is found only
on the inside. Just inside the cover and prior to the title page
is a fold-out map of the Old Colony RR and connections, in very good shape.
Inside, you'll find a 38-page story which is presented very much like a
typical book, along with several lovely ink-etched town scenes of Plymouth,
Provincetown, Nantucket, and Old Fort. Near the back, we have a price
& location list of hotels and boarding houses along the RR, with full-page
hotel ads to follow. Behind that, we have yet another story, this
one on "The Fall River Line", 5 pages. Back cover shows an Old Colony
RR ad for the Fall River Line. Despite the fact that the book is
rather frail, and chipped along the edges and corners of cover & first
few pages, along with some minor stains, it is no doubt an EXTREMELY, EXTREMELY
RARE book, and is priced accordingly ...5" x 8"...57p...$175.
P
PRR
1931 "Guide To Washington" Tourist Book.
Top-quality book, showing all of the points of interest in DC, with many
terrific b&w pix. All kinds of historic material and tourist
information. Maps of DC and the PRR. FRONT: Textured colorized
scene of the capital, and PRR logo. BACK: Wash. Monument framed
by cherry blossoms. Nm ...4" x 6.5"...56p...$16.
PRR
1934 “100 Years Of Progress In Modern Railroading: 1834 - 1934”
Folder. Classy publication w/fancy illustrated scenes of how passenger
trains and people changed over the course of 100 years, between 1834 and
1934, with a story that follows along. Black & yellow inks on
glossy white. COVER: Painted scenes of two trains, one from 1834,
one 1934, outlined with fancy borders, and a nice purple backdrop w/yellow
title. Vg (2x)...3.5" x 6.33"...6 panel...$16.
PRR
1934 "A Century Of Progress: Chicago - 1934"
Bi-Fold Tourist Booklet. Truly a gemstone for any PRR collection,
here is a guidebook to Chicago's World's Fair, promoting all aspects of
it with many facts, photos, maps, illustrations, while also promoting the
PRR. FRONT: Red, gray & black illustration of a World's Fair
scene 4" x 9"...20p...$25.
PULLMAN
1934 "1895-1934 Pullman's Diamond Jubilee"
Tourist Book. Exquisitely-made booklet, heavy on reflective
silver ink, plus green & black. Many interior photos of Pullman
cars. Timeline of 75 years of Pullman innovations. Booklet
made exclusively for the "1934 Century Of Progress Exposition". Mt
5" x 6.5"...12p...$20.
PULLMAN
1939 "Life On A Pullman" Tourist Book.
A picture and word story of what Pullman service is, how to get the most
out of your Pullman trip, etc. In both color & B&w, many
illustrated interior train scenes. COVER: Title in B&w on red,
with large B&w scene of people boarding train. Nm-Mt 8.25" x
11"...16p...$25.
PULLMAN
1939 "Pullman" Tourist Book. A souvenir
booklet made for the Pullman Exhibit at the New York World's Fair.
Numerous full-page photo- illustrations of a variety of Pullman cars, on
a variety of colored backgrounds. Descriptions of each car, many
interior photos, and a cut-away view. Rates in the back. COVER:
Full-color illustration of the exterior of the Pullman Exhibit. Mt
10.5" x 7"...16p...$15.
R
Railroad-Related
1970's "The World Famous Horseshoe Curve"
Folder. Issued by The Convention & Visitors Bureau of Blair
County. Gives a little history & story of the curve. Light
blue & black on white. FRONT/BACK: Overhead photo & diagram
(6x)...4" x 9"..2 panels...$4.
RDG
1930's "Interesting Places On The Reading"
Folder. Very fancy long fold-out, w/in-depth descriptions of Philadelphia,
Gettysburg, Wernersville, and Seashore Resorts, in black & fancy aqua-color
text on white. Illustrations. Numerous b&w pix of each
area. COVER: Fancy illustration of Independence Hall in aqua &
black on the front, Reading loco 204 on back. Nm 4.5" x 8"...8 panel...$18.
RDG
1941 "A Century Of Reading Company Motive Power"
Book. The ultimate Reading Company-issued book, perfectbound, presenting
a pictorial and textual record of locomotives operated by the Reading for
more than 100 years (1832-1941), w/many technical stats of each one, from
the very first, all the way up to electric, Budd, diesel, and "The Crusader".
The pix showing variations of early steam engines are astounding.
108 pages, over 1/4" thick! COVER: Textured tan cardstock, w/arched
blue & black illust. of old steam engines lined-up behind the "Crusader"
loco. Nm-Mt (2x)...9.75" x 6.75"...108p...$75.
S
SOU
1927 "Washington - The Nation's Capital"
Tourist Book. Large pencil sketch-type drawings on most pages,
w/yellow backgrounds, showing monuments and points of interest, w/descriptions
underneath, plus a little story on the city's past. SOU system map
on last page. COVER: Title above a square filled w/illust. of capital
by E.H. Suydam on tan cardstock. Nm 6.75" x 10"...32p...$18.
SP
1900's “The Sunset Route - From El Paso To Los Angeles”
String-Tie Picture Book. Large and extremely fancy picture
book, showing color-enhanced b&w photos, one large picture pasted in
the center of each page, of a variety of glorious scenes along the route.
Lavishly made, one of the best looking SP tourist books available, if not
the best. Bound with thick gold string. Very high-class book.
COVER: Black and shiny metalic gold “Sunset Route” title, gold frame around
a colorized b&w photo scene of a steam train under the mountains, with
gold & black illustrations on either side of an Indian on a horse,
and a waterfall beside a bridge. The first and last letters of “Sunset
Route” are large, drawn inside of circles. Mt 12" x 9.5"...26p...$100.
SP
/ UP 1908 “The Overland Route - To The Road Of A Thousand Wonders” Tourist
Book. Large and extremely fancy picture book, showing color-enhanced
b&w photos of a variety of outstanding scenes along the route.
An extensive description of the route in brown text accompanies the pictures,
along with poems, and a color map with mini-pictures at key cities.
Glossy. COVER: Lavishly-made, showing a full-color scene of an Indian
on a horse, holding a long spear, looking down on a wagon train from a
hillside. All of the detail in this scene is embossed (raised detail).
Orange, green, gold, white, and black inks, with a gold frame on a thick
dark brown cardstock. BACK: Painted Overland Ltd. train scene along
Great Salt Lake. Cover has been ripped at lower left about 3 inches,
but is repairable. Title page is ripped, but nothing is missing.
Remainder of book is Mint. Despite these minor flaws, still highly
collectible 8" x 11.25"...72p...$100.
SP
1910's “The Overland Trail - From The Golden Gate To The Great Salt Lake”
String-Tie Picture Book. Large and extremely fancy picture
book, showing color-enhanced b&w photos, one large picture pasted in
the center of each page, of a variety of glorious scenes along the route.
Lavishly made, one of the best looking SP tourist books available.
Bound with thick gray string. COVER: Black and shiny metalic gold
“The Overland Trail” title, gold frame around a colorized b&w photo
scene of a steam train crossing the Great Salt Lake at sunset, with gold
& black illustrations on either side of a horse & wagon, and a
train. “Along the Southern Pacific - The Road of a Thousand Wonders”
in black along bottom. Mint, with exception of tiny cover rip in
upper left corner 12" x 9.25"...27p...$100.
SP
1921 “California For The Tourist” Tourist
Booklet. Classy photos are splashed in various styles throughout
this beautifully crafted booklet, showing the sights from all across California.
A city by city description accompanies them. Maps, passenger reps
listed. FRONT/BACK: 3 orange flowers on black background, framed
by orange. Backside of bi-fold cover reveals painted scene of men
golfing. Nm 4" x 9"...31p...$45.
SP
1923 “Wayside Notes Along American Canyon Route via Ogden” Tourist
Booklet. Informative booklet telling about cities and attractions
along the way. Several b&w photos along the interior left &
right sides of the pages. Travel reps. list in back + map.
FRONT/BACK: Blue-green-tinted b&w photos of mountains, canyons, and
ROW scenes. Nm-Mt 4" x 9"...15p...$38.
SP
1925 “Wayside Notes: SUNSET ROUTE” Tourist
Booklet. Informative booklet telling about cities and attractions
along the way. Several b&w photos along the interior left &
right sides of the pages. Travel reps. list in back. FRONT/BACK:
Illustrations of Golden Gate, San Francisco, Apache Trail, and SS Momus
in New York Harbor, all in orange & brown inks. Nm-Mt 4" x 9"...37p...$35.
SP
1929 “Eastbound From Pacific Northwest” Tourist
Booklet. Description of routes along right-hand pages, numerous
photos of scenes across the US on left-hand pages. Artistic, illustrated
map, passenger reps. FRONT/BACK: Painted color scene of a bay-side
city, with framed steam engine centered over the city scene. Mt
4" x 9"...15p...$25.
SP
1940s-50s "Views Of The Shasta Route" Picture
folio. A set of 16 large color photos, showing a number of scenic
locales along the Shasta Route. Photos are not supposed to be bound,
just loose in a special marblized white cardstock folder w/blue-green illustration
on front. Nice! COVER: Illustration of train with Mt. Shasta
behind. Nm 8.25" x 10.25"...16 photos in large folder...$35.
SP
1944 "Glamorous San Francisco - In Color"
Picture folio. A set of 16 large colorized glossy photos, showing
scenes around San Francisco. Photos are not supposed to be bound,
just loose in a special cream-color folder w/blue- green illustration on
front. Nice! COVER: Illustration of 3 landmarks in S.F., train
running beneath. Nm 8.25" x 10.25"...16 photos in large folder...$25.
SP
/ NWP 1965 "The Christmas Week Storm Disaster On The Southern Pacific And
Northwestern Pacific" Special Booklet.
You won't believe your eyes when you see this special b&w picture book,
made by the SP to show the enormous damage sustained during the "Christmas
Week Storm Disaster", over 12 million dollars worth (in 1960's money).
Many of the pix are quite shocking! COVER: B&w photo of a washed-out
bridge. Mt 4" x 9"...23p...$25.
T
Nothing
available.
U
Unknown
1903 "Where Speed And Comfort Meet: A 20th Century Interurban Electric
Railway System" Special Booklet.
Neat timetable-size booklet, overflowing with fantastic old photos and
descriptions of the interurban lines branching out from Columbus, Ohio
to Cincinnati, Toledo, Cleveland, Wheeling, and misc. branches. Many
of the photos are quite historic in nature, showing many bridges, tunnels,
interurban cars, town views, etc. Timetables near the back for Columbus
London & Springfield Ry., and Columbus Grove City & Southeastern
Ry. Some pages advertise banks, car companies (steam & electric),
and hotels in the Ohio vicinity. Fold-out red & black map in
the rear of "Appleyard Lines & Connections", showing Kenton & Southern
Ry., plus eight other railways. COVER: Full-color painted side-view
scene of a woman reading a book. Contents are Vg, map and front cover
are Gd, but back cover is missing. Priced accordingly 4" x
8"...76p...$75.
UP
1879 "The Immigrants' Guide To The Most Fertile Lands Of Kansas"
Brochure Reproduction. Reproduced from a very rare brochure promoting
the State of Kansas as "The best part of the west in which - To buy a Grain
Farm, To buy a Stock Farm, To buy a Sheep Ranch, To open a Store, or To
practice a Profession." Tells immigrants how to get "Land Explorers'
Tickets" when they reach the UP Union Depot at Kansas City. Interior
panels tell "Why it is the choicest land", and about coal, water, stock,
grain, etc. One panel shows an early land map of Kansas w/rail lines
(repro)...3.33" x 7.33" folded...$2.50.
UP
1924 "California" Tourist Book.
This is a UP tourist book at it's finest ever. The first thing that
will catch your eye is the exquisite cover. Everything is raised
(like brail), from the scene of the mountains to the title to the UP "Overland"
shield. The scene and title are also gold embossed, and the scene
& shield have dark brown ink that has a rubber-like feel. Some
black highlights on scene. Printed on brown ribbed cardstock. ...But
enough about the cover... Contents describe the area in great detail,
along w/large b&w and some color pix. Printed on glossy paper.
Color map at rear. Tour details. Very classy!! Mt
6.75" x 10"...48p...$40.
UP
1925 "Colorado Mountain Playgrounds"
Tourist Book. This is a UP tourist book at it's finest ever.
The first thing that will catch your eye is the exquisite cover.
Everything is raised (like brail), from the scene of the mountains to the
title to the UP "Overland" shield. The scene and title are also gold
embossed, and the scene & shield have violet ink that almost has a
rubber-like feel. Some green highlights on scene. Printed on
light blue ribbed cardstock. ...But enough about the cover... Contents
describe the area in great detail, along w/large b&w pix. Printed
on glossy paper. Map at rear. Tour details, rates, etc.
Very classy!! Mt 6.75" x 10"...48p...$40.
UP
1925 "The Pacific Northwest And Alaska"
Tourist Book. This is a UP tourist book at it's finest ever.
The first thing that will catch your eye is the exquisite cover.
Everything is raised (like brail), from the scene of the waterfall to the
title to the UP "Overland" shield. The scene, title, & shield
are also gold embossed, and the scene has a touch of red ink. Printed
on ribbed green cardstock. ...But enough about the cover... Contents
describe the area in great detail, along w/many great b&w pix.
Printed on glossy paper. Color maps in rear. List of service
reps, etc. Very classy!! Mt (2x)... 6.75" x 10"...46p...$40.
UP
1925 "Yellowstone National Park"
Tourist Book. This is a UP tourist book at it's finest ever.
The first thing that will catch your eye is the exquisite cover.
Everything is raised (like brail), from the scene of "Old Faithful" to
the title to the UP "Overland" shield. The scene & title are
also gold embossed, highlighted with a touch of blue ink. Printed
on ribbed light gray cardstock. ...But enough about the cover...
Contents describe the area in great detail, along w/many great b&w
pix. Printed on glossy paper. Color maps in middle & rear.
Tour info, list of service reps, etc. Very classy!! Mt
6.75" x 10"...40p...$40.
UP
1925 "Zion National Park / Bryce Canyon"
Tourist Book. This is a UP tourist book at it's finest ever.
The first thing that will catch your eye is the exquisite cover.
Everything is raised (like brail), from the scene of the canyon to the
title to the UP "Overland" shield. The scene and title are also gold
embossed, and the scene & shield have dark red ink that has a rubber-like
feel. Printed on red cardstock. ...But enough about the cover...
Contents describe the area in great detail, along w/large color & b&w
pix. Printed on raised glossy paper. Color map in middle &
rear. Tour details, rates, etc. Very classy!! Nm
6.75" x 10"...48p...$40.
UP
1928 “Idaho-Utah Outings” Tourist
Book. Descriptions and photos of the playgrounds, resorts, and vacation
haunts in this region. Many superb b&w pics along the tops and
bottoms of pages. Map & tour rep list. FRONT: Color wilderness
painting of boaters fishing, with UP Overland shield in lower left.
BACK: Another wilderness scene, mountain in background. Mt 4" x 9"...26p...$28.
UP
1930 "The Pacific Northwest And Alaska"
Tourist Book. This is a UP tourist book at it's finest ever.
The first thing that will catch your eye is the exquisite cover.
Everything is raised (like brail), from the scene of the waterfall to the
title to the UP "Overland" shield. The scene, title, & shield
are also gold embossed, and the scene has a touch of red ink. Printed
on ribbed green cardstock. ...But enough about the cover... Contents
describe the area in great detail, along w/many great b&w pix.
Printed on glossy paper. Color maps in rear. List of service
reps, etc. Very classy!! Mt . 6.75" x 10"...48p...$40.
UP
1931 “Along The Union Pacific System”
Tourist Book. Tells about all the points of interest, and shows several
fascinating b&w pics and illustrations. System map in middle.
FRONT: Sketches (in orange & black inks on white) of the rear of The
Overland Ltd., and The Overland Stage. BACK: Misc. b&w scenes.
Mt 4" x 9"...86p...$35.
UP
1932 “Along The Union Pacific System”
Tourist Book. Tells about all the points of interest, and shows several
fascinating b&w pics and illustrations. System map in middle.
FRONT: Sketches (in orange & black inks on white) of the rear of The
Overland Ltd., and The Overland Stage. BACK: Misc. b&w scenes.
Mt 4" x 9"...86p...$35.
UP
1934 “Progress” Folder.
One of the coolest brochures out there, as it has a painted scene of the
face of streamliner “M-10000" on the front cover. More about the
train inside, plus diagrams, interior train shots, and map. Mt
4" x 8"...6 panels...$18.
UP
1935 “San Francisco Invites You”
Folder. Brightly-colored comic book-like scene of the Golden
Gate Bridge on the cover, with a train running on the bridge. The
brochure folds-out to reveal four brilliantly-colored, absolutely jaw-dropping
maps. Two of the maps have an AMAZING amount of detail, and are drawn
in 3-D style. Mt 4" x 8"...5 panels...$15.
UP
1935 “UNION PACIFIC TRAINS Offer The Best Of Everything In The Best Of
The West” Tourist Book.
Classic often-used photo on the cover of passengers entering doors to station
next to RR police. The inside is basically a picture book, choke
full of interior train scenes, some wilderness shots, and pictures of M-10001
streamliner. Very little text. A terrific assortment of top-quality
photos on glossy paper throughout. Mt 4" x 9"...22p...$30.
UP
1935 “Western Wonderlands” Tourist
Book. Scenic vistas from out west (b&w photos), with descriptions
of all the sights to see. Map & list of tour reps. FRONT/BACK:
Blue & black illustration on white cardstock of mountains and tourists
gawking at them. Mt 4" x 9"...23p...$17.
UP
1936 “Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks”
Tourist Book. Photos galore and information concerning these two
great parks, including the attractions, animals, lodges, tour schedules,
prices, maps, etc. COVER: Shiny gold illustrated map on gray cardstock.
Nm-Mt 7" x 10"...48p...$35.
UP
1940 "Snow Sports In Western Wonderlands"
Tourist Book. Promoting the winter activities in the UP vicinity,
describing the various ski resorts, lodges, winter sports clubs, etc. from
California to Washington. Cool artsy map in the middle. Many
great b&w pix. Printed on glossy paper. Nice!! COVER:
Blue & black on white background, showing comic-like illustration of
skiers. Marbled cardstock cover. Mt 7" x 10"...48p...$18.
UP
1940 “Vacation Tours To Flaming Canyons: Zion-Bryce, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone
National Parks, And Grand Teton National Park”
Tourist Book. Describes tour schedules & attractions, w/several
b&w pictures. Black & red inks. FRONT & BACK: Color
painted scenes of parks 4" x 9"...15p...$11.
UP
1956 “Helpful Hints And Facts About Tour YZ”
Folder. Simple little light blue cardstock brochure, telling all
about Tour “YZ” to Yellowstone & elsewhere. COVER: Simple black
ink on lgt. Blue. UP shield. Mt 4" x 8"...7 panel...$5.
UP
1956 "Cost Of Tours Through Yellowstone And Grand Teton National Parks"
Pamphlet. Schedules & Rates. Black on blue. Mt
5" x 7.25"...4p...$2.
UP
1958 “Cost Of Tours Through Yellowstone And Grand Teton National Parks”
Pamphlet. Schedules & Rates. Black on green. Nm
5" x 7.25"...4p...$2.
UP
1958 "California" Tourist Book.
Attractions in full color photos, plus some b&w, and some cartoonish
illustrations. Descriptions. Fold-out cartoonish map.
FRONT: Laguna Beach photo. Mt 5.25" x 7.5"...40p...$9.
UP
1958 “Western Wonderlands” Folder.
Unfolds to reveal nice color shots of western US attractions. Large,
illustrated, unique, full-color UP map covering entire back side w/neat
little scenes. FRONT: Flashy painted illustrations of the west.
BACK: List of tour reps. Mt 4" x 9"...12 panels...$7.
UP
1959 "Pacific Northwest And Alaska"
Tourist Book. Attractions in full color photos, plus some b&w,
and some cartoonish illustrations. Fold-out cartoonish map.
FRONT: A Columbia River Gorge photo. Mt 5.25" x 7.5"...48p...$10.
UP
1959 "Zion, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon National Parks"
Tourist Book. Attractions in full color photos, plus some b&w,
and some cartoonish illustrations. Map on rear. FRONT: Tower
Bridge at Bryce Canyon. Mt 5.25" x 7.5"...40p...$9.
UP
1970's "The Union Pacific Story" Tourist
Book. Very well-made official story book issued by the Union
Pacific, issued just after their "Golden Spike Centennial, exact date unknown.
This is a later issue of the one from 1969. Not as much content or
as many pages, but still nice. Several full-color, full-page painted
UP scenes, old b&w pix, portraits, etc. Printed on thick raised
paper. COVER: Green w/white title at right. Full-color 1869
poster at left, promoting the grand opening from the Atlantic to Pacific.
Mt 10.5" x 8"...23p...$10.
W
WC
1971 "A Centennial View" History Booklet.
Providing a 100-year history of the Wisconsin Central, from 1871-1971,
as told through text and many old photos. FRONT: WC logo and title
in yellow on red. Mt (14x)...7" x 10"...16p...$15.
WP
1949 “Symbol Of A City - The Story Behind San Francisco’s Fabulous Cable
Cars” Folder. Several photos of cable
cars, including the very first one. “X-Ray view” of a typical cable
car, a map of San Francisco Bay, and some great text. Neat little
tourist folder! FRONT: Some kind of wild-looking cable car illustration
with lots of people. Red background. BACK: CZ ad. Mt ...3.75"
x 7"...4 panel...$15.
WP
1952 “Symbol Of A City - The Story Behind San Francisco’s Fabulous Cable
Cars” Folder. Several photos of cable
cars, including the very first one. “X-Ray view” of a typical cable
car, a map of San Francisco Bay, and some great text. Neat little
tourist folder! FRONT: Some kind of wild-looking cable car illustration
with lots of people. Red background. BACK: CZ ad. Mt ...3.75"
x 7"...4 panel...$15.
WP&Y
1971 "Come North - Where The World Is Young"
Folder. Several color pix, timetables, illust. color map of important
mileposts along route, w/descriptions. Map. COVER: Color photo
of train along lake. Mt 4" x 9"...6 panel...$4.
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ALGOMA
CENTRAL Sign: Welcome sign at Canyon Park (CLR,PIC,DB,UNU).....$4.
ALGOMA
CENTRAL Train: Near Canyon Park on curve (CLR,PIC,TIS,UNU).....$4.
AMTRAK
Misc: Track Geometry Car. 1970s-80s (CLR,PIC,DB,UNU).....$4.
ASHTABULA
HARBOR, OH: RR Dock & Harbor. 1948 (CLR,PIC,DB,TIS,USE).....$7.
BIRMINGHAM
"NEW" UNION STATION: Raised (embossed) station illustration in shades of
peach, pink, and light gray. All details raised to the touch!), Very
unique card! Used 1907 (CLR shading,UB,USE)...$15.
B&O
Train: Loco 523, Toledo, OH Yard (B&W,PHO,DB,TIS,UNU).....$4.
B&O
Train: Loco 5316, Toledo, OH Yard (B&W,PHO,DB,TIS,UNU).....$4.
BOSTON,
MASS: Dudley Street Terminal. Used 1916 (CLR,PIC,DB,USE).....$8.
BOSTON,
MASS: North Station, showing trolley in front (CLR,PIC,DB,UNU).....$7.
BOSTON,
MASS: South Station. Used 1942 (CLR,PTG,DB,WB,USE).....$6.
California
Zephyr: 5541 on curve thru Alpine Meadows (CLR,DB,TIS,UNU).....$5.
California
Zephyr: Crossing bridge on the Sierra, NV range (CLR,DB,TIS,UNU)....$6.
California
Zephyr: Cutting thru Rockies (CLR,DB,PTG,TIS,UNU).....$6.
California
Zephyr: Feather River Canyon curve (CLR,DB,TIS,UNU).....$5.
California
Zephyr: Rolling by stream, mountains behind (CLR,DB,PTG,TIS,UNU)...$6.
CCC&StL
Depot: N. Manchester, IN #9007, 1910 (B&W,PIC,UB,USE).....$4.
CHICAGO
UNION DEPOT: S. Canal and Adams, St (B&W,PIC,DB,UNU).....$5.
C&NW
Streamliner service ramp at Keeler Ave. In Chicago, showing 3 trains, late
1940's (2x).. (CLR,PIC,TIS,UNU).....$4.
C&NW
Train: Loco 1385, "Goodwill Ambassador" crossing Merrimac, WI bridge, 1984.
Text on rear instead of place to write. Not really a postcard, but
made like one (CLR,PIC,TIS,UNU).....$4.
C&NW
Train: Loco 1617, "Minnesota 400", late 1940's (CLR,PIC,TIS,UNU).....$4.
C&O
Train: Loco 490, at B&O Transp. Museum (CLR,PIC,TIS,UNU).....$4.
CUT
Terminal: Cincinnati, OH. Approach to term., 1939 (CLR,PIC,WB,DB,USE).....$6.
CUT
Terminal: Cincinnati, OH. Concourse back, 1951 (CLR,PIC,WB,DB,USE).....$7.
CUT
Terminal: Cincinnati, OH. Concourse front, 1930s (CLR,PIC,WB,DB,UNU).....$4.
CUT
Terminal: Cincinnati, OH. Entrance at night, 1935 (CLR,PIC,WB,DB,USE).....$7.
CUT
Terminal: Cincinnati, OH. Entrance at night, 1951 (2x). (CLR,PIC,DB,USE).....$5.
CUT
Terminal: Cincinnati, OH. Lobby (colorized), 1939 (CLR,PIC,WB,DB,UNU).....$7.
DENVER
UNION DEPOT: Denver, CO (ID #3113) (CLR,PIC,DB,UNU).....$5.
D&RGW
Depot: Salt Lake City, UT (B&W,PIC,DB,UNU).....$5.
D&RGW
Large 8.5"x5.5" 1971 "Vanishing Vista" Card: Denver facilities, Engines
#542, #550 (CLR,TIS,GLOSSY PHOTO,NOT A POSTCARD)...$15.
D&RGW
Large 8.5"x5.5" 1971 "Vanishing Vista" Card: Locos #3013, 3012, 5952 at
Moffat Tunnel (CLR,TIS,GLOSSY PHOTO,NOT A POSTCARD)...$15.
D&RGW
Large 8.5"x5.5" 1971 "Vanishing Vista" Card: Locomotive #5309, with mountains
behind (CLR,TIS,GLOSSY PHOTO,NOT A POSTCARD)...$15.
D&RGW
Large 8.5"x5.5" 1972 "Vanishing Vista" Card: California Zephyr, Eng. #5544
(CLR,TIS,GLOSSY PHOTO,NOT A POSTCARD)...$15.
D&RGW
Large 8.5"x5.5" 1972 "Vanishing Vista" Card: Exposition Flyer, Eng. #550
(CLR,TIS,GLOSSY PHOTO,NOT A POSTCARD)...$15.
D&RGW
Large 8.5"x5.5" 1972 "Vanishing Vista" Card: Prospector, Eng. #5571.
(CLR,TIS,GLOSSY PHOTO,NOT A POSTCARD)...$15.
D&RGW
Large 8.5"x5.5" 1972 "Vanishing Vista" Card: The Yampa Valley (CLR,TIS,GLOSSY
PHOTO,NOT A POSTCARD)...$15.
D&RGW
Misc: Moffat Tunnel entrance, stremliner cars entering tunnel. 1930s-40s
(ID #N179) (CLR,PIC,DB,TIS,UNU).....$6.
D&RGW
Misc: N.gauge caboose #0540 and boxcar (CLR,PIC,DB,UNU).....$4.
D&RGW
Misc: N.gauge private car "General Wm. Jackson Palmer" #B-7 (2x)..
(CLR,PIC,DB,UNU).....$4.
D&RGW
Tracks: E. Portal, Moffat Tunnel, 1920's (CLR,WB,PTG,USE).....$5.
D&RGW
Train: Crossing Rocky Mts. by moonlight (CLR,PTG,DB,TIS,USE).....$8.
D&RGW
Train: Inspiration Pt., Clear Crk, (#7104), 1912 (CLR,PIC,DB,TIS,USE).....$5.
D&RGW
Train: Obs. Car In Royal Gorge (#8144), 1911
(CLR,PIC,DB,TIS,USE).....$5.
D&RGW
Train: Royal Gorge Bridge (ID #595) (CLR,PTG,WB,DB,TIS,UNU).....$5.
D&RGW
Train: Royal Gorge, CO: Canon of the Arkansas, (ID #5950), 1910's-20's
(CLR,PIC,DB,TIS,UNU).....$5.
DURMAM
& SOUTHERN Train: Bi-centennial Loco 2000 (CLR,PIC,TIS,UNU).....$5.
GEORGIA
NORTHEASTERN Train: Loco 2097 "Operation Lifesaver", excursion on Blue
Ridge Scenic RY, by mp.388, 1998. Obtained from Dick Hillman himself!
Self-addressed, but unused (CLR,PIC,TIS,UNU)...$8.
GRAVITY
RR Tracks: Reading, PA, view of tracks heading thru woods, 1905 (B&W,PIC,UB,USE).....$9.
IC
Shops: Paducah, KY, colorized overhead view (ID #17) (CLR,PIC,DB,UNU)...$15.
KC
UNION STATION: Kansas City, MO (ID #84) (CLR,PIC,DB,WB,UNU).....$5.
L&N
Train: Loco 368, Alco FA-1, Memphis, TN, 1966 (CLR,PIC,TIS,UNU).....$4.
LA
UNION STATION: Los Angeles, CA (ID #LA-27) (CLR,PIC,WB,DB,UNU).....$5.
LA
UNION STATION: Los Angeles, CA (ID #706) (CLR,PIC,WB,DB,UNU).....$4.
MEC-related
"The White Mountains" 1900's souvenir folder of 14 unused postcards, very
scenic colorized views of White Mountains vicinity, several RR- related,
including Mt. Wash. Ry. & possibly others. By Chisholm Bros. In original
tan envelope. Gorgeous views. Mint (CLR,WBP,PIC,DB,UNU,some
TIS)...$30.
PITTSBURGH
UNION DEPOT: Nice colorized photo, 1905 (CLR,PIC,DB,USE).....$8.
PRR
Station: New York (CLR,PTG,DB,WB,UNU).....$6.
PRR
Train: Aerotrain, at Altoona, PA, 1956 (CLR,PIC,TIS,UNU).....$4.
PRR
Train: Loco 4911, GG-1, South Amboy, NJ, 1955 (CLR,PIC,TIS,UNU).....$4.
PRR
Train: "The Liberty Limited", 1926 (2x)..(CLR,WB,PTG,DB,TIS,USE)...$15.
PRR
Train: "World's Fastest Locomotive - #7002 - Chicago RR Fair 1949"
(CLR,WB,PTG,DB,TIS,USE)...$8.
NEW
YORK: City Hall Loop, Rapid Transit Tunnel, 1900s (B&W,PIC,UB,UNU)...$15.
NEW
YORK: East River Tunnel cross-section, 1908 (CLR,PTG,DB,TIS,WB,USE)...$15.
NEW
YORK: Hudson River Tunnel, 1911 (CLR,PIC,DB,USE).....$8.
NEW
YORK: Proposed Arcade Subway RY cross-section (B&W,DB,TIS,UNU)...$10.
NKP
Misc: Alco Dynameter Test Car #4 (CLR,PIC,DB,UNU).....$7.
SP
Depot: Santa Barbara, CA (ID #674) (CLR,PIC,DB,UNU).....$3.
SP
Depot: Santa Barbara, CA (different view) (CLR,PIC,DB,UNU).....$3.
SP
Tracks: Ent. to San Fernando Tunnel, (ID #672), 1911 (CLR,PIC,DB,USE).....$5.
SP
Train: Loco 4000, "World's Largest Loco", 1911 (CLR,PIC,DB,TIS,USE).....$5.
SP
Train: Lucin Cut-Off, Great Salt Lake (ID #8327) (CLR,PIC,WB,DB,TIS,UNU).....$4.
SP
Train: Palisade Canyon, NV (ID #SA-H830) (CLR,PIC,WB,DB,TIS,UNU).....$5.
SP
Train: Tunnel In Cow Creek Canon (ID #5306) (CLR,PIC,WB,DB,TIS,UNU).....$5.
StJ&LC
Train: Locos 200/201 emerging from Fisher Bridge, last RR covered bridge
in Vermont. 1980 (CLR,PIC,DB,TIS,USE).....$7.
ST.
LOUIS UNION STATION: Exterior, 1907 (ID #230) (CLR,PIC,UB,USE).....$6.
ST.
LOUIS UNION STATION: Exterior, 1907 (ID #201714) (CLR,PIC,DB,USE).....$6.
ST.
LOUIS UNION STATION: Night exterior, 1920s-30s (CLR,PTG,DB,UNU).....$8.
UP
"Scenic Overland Route" 1929 souvenir folder of 18 scenic painted color
views. Illust. envelope. Nice!) (CLR,PTG,USE,some TIS)...$16.
VIRGINIA
& TRUCKEE Misc: RPO Car #23 & Combine (CLR,PIC,DB,TIS,UNU).....$8.
WAB
Station: Pittsburgh PA., by Sol-Art Prints. 1900s (B&W,PIC,WB,UB,USE)...$10.
WAB
Station: "Wabash R.R. Depot Pittsburgh PA". Station illustration
is in white, and embossed (all details raised to the touch!), aqua-blue
background. Unique card! Used 1907 (CLR,UB,USE)...$15.
WAB
Train: Loco 1007, E8, at Decatur, IL, 1960 (CLR,PIC,TIS,UNU).....$4.
WA&G
Train: Loco 2000, F7, at Galeton, PA, 1969 (CLR,PIC,TIS,UNU).....$4.
WASHINGTON
DC UNION STATION: Exterior. 1930s (CLR,PIC,DB,UNU).....$5.
WASHINGTON
DC UNION STATION: Exterior. 1933 (CLR,PIC,DB,WB,USE).....$5.
WASHINGTON
DC UNION STATION: Station & P.O. (CLR,PIC,DB,WB,UNU).....$4.
WASHINGTON
DC UNION STATION: Waiting Room (CLR,PIC,DB,WB,UNU).....$6.
WILLIAM
CROOKS, THE Train: First locomotive in Minnesota, shown here on display
at Saint Paul Union Depot (5x)..(CLR,PIC,DB,TIS,UNU).....$4.
WP
Large 8.5"x5.5" 1973 "Vanishing Vista" Card: Locos #905, 905A at Elko,
NV (torn, taped) (CLR,TIS,GLOSSY PHOTO,NOT A POSTCARD).....$8.
WP
Large 8.5"x5.5" 1975 "Vanishing Vista" Card: Exposition Flyer over Rock
Creek Bridge (CLR,TIS,GLOSSY PHOTO,NOT A POSTCARD)...$18.
WP
Large 8.5"x5.5" 1988 "Vanishing Vista" Card: California Zephyr, thru Mayburg,
CA, #804-A (CLR,TIS,GLOSSY PHOTO,UNU)...$10.
WP
Train: #801 A-B-B set, resting from a run on the CZ (CLR,TIS,UNU).....$8.
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