Here’s a few shots from the Annual Gaithersburg, MD Railroad Collectible show last weekend. Enjoy!
From Railroad junk. Posted by Tom Coughlin on 11/06/2013 (6 items)
- The conductor jackets of the Long Island Railroad.
- A handsome old railroad crossing sign from Maryland.
- What railroad crews used to use for light in the days before batteries and LEDs.
- One of four trading floors at the Gaithersburg, MD Railroadiana show.
- A great collection of travel posters.
- The Pullman Company used to publish a directory listing all its inventory of cars. Th…
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This show goes on once a year, and has about 4,000 attendees. I’m always surprised by the stuff people have in their basements and attics.
I love the old fashioned lamps! I really want to get one and get it working again. I can see myself getting one and hanging it on a hook, outside my front door. Can I get one of these lamps online? Ebay?
Comment by JohnD. — November 20, 2013 @ 8:49 pm
They’re frequently found on Ebay. Lamps with markings from small/short-lived/esoteric railroads frequently command high prices. An old bomber from the Pennsy or the NY Central could go for less than $50 though.
Comment by Tom — November 20, 2013 @ 9:02 pm
This post outlines the history of the railway and trains profoundly;though in pictorial manner. Since you are a teacher by profession and you love your work, this post manifests just that: You are an excellent teacher!
Comment by mutumathilange — December 4, 2013 @ 1:19 pm
Sweet of you to say, Mutuma! Many philosophers over the years have observed that travel is a perfect form of education (I agree). Taking a group for a ride in an old railroad car is an amazing experience.
Comment by Tom — December 4, 2013 @ 2:11 pm