RAILROAD & TROLLEY
AUCTION CATALOG
SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2008
Auction
10:00 am – Preview 7:30 am
ROCHESTER AMERICAN
LEGION POST 7
HALL
94 EASTERN
AVE ROCHESTER NH
DIRECTIONS FROM BOSTON
MA: I-95 North to
Exit 4 (Rt. 16 N Spaulding
Turnpike -White Mts)
Proceed on Rt. 16 N / Spaulding Turnpike, take
Exit 16 (Rts. 202 / 11 – East Rochester ). Follow
signs for 202 / 11 – East
Rochester to 1st stop light.
Take right onto Eastern
Ave. Hall is on right.
TERMS
OF THIS SALE - PLEASE BE AWARE OF THESE CONDITIONS
1. The
Auctioneer has endeavored to correctly catalog and describe the property being
sold, but all property is sold "as is".
2. The highest bidder acknowledged by the
Auctioneer shall be the purchaser.
3. The
Auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid or raise not commensurate with
the value of the article being offered.
4. Full
payment of each purchaser's account must be received the day of purchase for
those in attendance of the auction. Specific arrangement to hold items must be
made with auctioneer
5. All
sales are final. Refunds will not be
given except in case of damage by the Auctioneers after the purchase has been
made.
6. A 10%
buyers premium will be added to each purchase.
7. Consignors may not bid on items they have
consigned to the auction.
8. The Auctioneer will accept as payment of each purchaser's account, cash, travelers checks, certified checks or personal checks, which have been approved by the Auctioneers. The Auctioneers reserve the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared, if the Auctioneer deems such action necessary to protect his interests.
9. Absentee
bids are accepted. They must contain
Lot Number, Title, and a definite amount in dollars. Bids may be forwarded to us via: e-mail, telephone, and postal
mail. An attendant will execute them
the day of the sale as if the bidder were in the audience. Bills will be rendered for the amount at
which the item was sold. Included in
the bill will be a fee, which covers shipping and insurance.
***SHIPPING will be handled by Postal Center USA. Buyer
is responsible for cost of new box, new packing, insurance plus the cost of the shipping carrier.
10. Bidding on any article(s) indicates your
acceptance of these terms
11. We are not responsible for typographical
errors or omissions.
12. Electric
Trains are sold as not tested. Major
defects, damages, repairs/repainting have been noted where possible. It must be understood that we cannot be
responsible for minor defects or hidden conditions. They will be sold in an "as is" condition.
13.
J.W. Auction Co guarantees the toys that we sell,
but cannot be responsible for interior repairs not visible without taking the
toy apart, and missing pieces of toys and games not obvious without directions or
knowledge of the game
10% BUYERS PREMIUM - NO SALES TAX - SUBJECT TO ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
CONSIGNMENTS WANTED!
** COLLECTIONS OF RAILROAD & TOYS WANTED FOR UPCOMING AUCTIONS **
ABBREVIATIONS
B/M = bottom
marked
B/O = battery
operated
B/S = back
stamped
B/T = brass
top
C/B = cardboard
C/S = cardstock
D/C = die
cast
DCC = dining
car china
D/J = dust
jacket
dwg = double
wire guard
E/B = extended
base
ETT = employee
timetable
EXC = excellent
condition
F/O = foldout
GD = good
condition
H/B = hollow
barrel
H/C = hard
cover
H/S = heart
shaped
Hmkd = hallmarked
Ind = indented
Id’ed = identified
Incl: = includes
L&T = locomotive
& tender
Ltrs = letters
MIJ = Made
in Japan
Misc = miscellaneous
Mkd = marked
Mtd = mounted
NG = narrow
gauge
N/M = near
mint
NIP = new
in package
NIB = new
in box
O/A = overall
O/B = original
box
O/P = original
package
O/W = otherwise
P/C = postcard
PS = pressed
steel
PT = pressed
tin
PTT = public
timetable
RR = railroad
S/C = soft
cover
S/M = side
marked
SS = steamship
SWG = single
wire guard
TT = timetable
T/M = top
marked
U/M = unmarked
U/O = unopened
VG = very
good condition
W/U = wind
up
W/ = with
***** **** Click on http code below each description to view photo of
item ***********
1 RR photos (approx 58), b&w, diesel locomotives, numerous
roads to incl: NYC, B&O, RI, SP, GNC, southern rr's, & more, 8" x 10" & 5" x 7", all sleeved in binder,
EXC
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2 RR photographic slides (approx 300), original, all marked,
numerous roads to incl: T&NO, New Hope & Ivyland, East Broad Top, D&GR,
N&W UO, Santa Fe etc, steam loco's, diesels, etc, in metal box, EXC
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/2.JPG
3 RR photographic slides (approx 400), numerous roads to incl: PC,
Grafton & Upton, Steamtown,
miscellaneous, all sleeved in binder,
VG
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4 RR china, MCRR, Bangor pattern,
platter - 10 1/4" x 7 1/4",
b/m ML China - Mitchell Woodbury Co. Boston Mass, minor knife marks, no
chips or cracks, VG-EXC
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/4.JPG
5 RR china, MCRR, Bangor pattern, soup bowl 9",
b/m ML China - Mitchell Woodbury Co. Boston Mass, spoon marks, no chips
or cracks, VG +
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/5.JPG
6 RR relic, B&MRR
station bench back, circa 1910, wooden
with drill holes to form pattern - B&MRR and outline design, 22"
17" x 3", made into box with
light inside for display, GD
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/6.JPG
7 B&MRR lot (3), PTT - 1897 - w/arrow (VG), annual pass - 1903
(glue mk on bk), BRAKEMAN cap badge, nickel finish, archtop, (VG)
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/7.JPG
8 RR switch key, brass, hollow barrel, CVRR - serif lts,
Bohannan, used, GD-VG
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/8.JPG
9 RR station ticket case key,
CVRY - T, steel, short h/b, used,
VG
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10 Lock, (small size), brass, mked "7" on shackle, ornate steel h/b key, 22 links of
chain, used, used for B&MRR North Station ticket box, GD
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11 Station agent hand stamps (2),
OLD ORCHARD BEACH, PORTLAND
MAINE, both upright handle atop rubber
die, used, VG
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/11.JPG
12 Peanut whistles (2), brass,
3" tall, both used, VG
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13 Photographic negative lot (approx 45), B&MRR - diesel, yard & road swithcher, 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" and 2 1/4"
x 3 1/4", various locations, late 1950's - early 60's, VC o/a
GD-VG
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/13.JPG
14 Dining car china (4), NYNH&HRR - Indian Tree veggie bowl, UP
- Winged Streamliner saucer, NYC DW Clintoon, 6" bowl, plus unmked celery
dish, VC o/a GD-VG
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15 Transportation maps (approx 20),
various types & vintage, VC
o/a VG
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16 Photos (approx 32), most b&w, few color, various size & vintage, trolley,
RR - locos's, station, etc. etc. etc. VC o/a GD
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/16.JPG
17 RR annual reports (14),
assorted roads, 1957 -
1982, VG
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/17.JPG
18 RR Employee mags, booklets, (approx 30), PC, B&O, WM,
Lima, 1950 - 70's, VC
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/18.JPG
19 RR paper (approx 80), brochures, pamphlets, flyers, booklets,
RPO's, etc. numerous roads, various
vintage, VC
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20 RR ETT's (approx (33), assorted roads, 1930 -70's, VC
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/20.JPG
21 Ticket date & die validating machine set, brass die imprints
- MAINE CENTRAL RR - GLEN & JACKSON NHH,
Centennial Dater, blk enamel
finish, w/ribbon & date wheel, both
used, machine - GD, brass die - VG
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22 Tin box, covered, raised
B&ARR on top, 5 1/2" x 4
" x 1 1/4", ornate hinge
clasp, painted green, used, GD
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23 Switch lock, brass, heart
shaped, B&ARR on back panel, Climax,
5 links of chain, VG
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24 Keys (8), brass - h/b -
switch type (6), NYCRR, Santa Fe, ICRR, CNR, PRR, unmked, brass berth key
(triangle end), steel h/b mked
B&ARR, VC
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25 RR Misc. lot (9),
B&ARR loco buttons (2), transit tokens (4), UP
Golden Gate Expo alum. Token- 1939, C&SRY and RGS boxcar seals -
unused, VG
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26 Badge, LEWISTON & AUBURN HORSE RR - 21, nickel finish, blk
ind ltrs, straight pinback, 2 3/8" x 1 5/8", VG
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27 PTT, B&ARR with
NYC&HRRR - 6/17/1894, B&ARR -
8/7/1900 No 42, both f/o booklets, minor cover wear, VG
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28 Paper lot (4) B&A - NYC System, BEE LINER SERVICE, promo brochure w/pocket calendar set
(3sets), plus b&w photo of B&A steam loco w/freight train, 7" x 4", GD-VG
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/28.JPG
29 RR menus (2), B&ARR -
NYC, "The Wolverine " -
"New England States", c/s, 2 panel f/o, minor edge wear, VG
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30 RR tourist booklets (2),
D&RGW - The Route of The Rio Grand -1926, 32 pgs, UP - Colorado
Mountain Playgrounds - 1929, 48 pgs,
both well illus w/map,
used, VG
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31 RR tourist booklet, string tied scenic guide, "Over The
Rockies to The Top of The World",
Denver & Salt Lake RR, s/c album, circa 1910, descriptive veiw book
in color from actual photos, minor
cover wear, interior prints are EXC
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32 Hand lantern, New York
Central raised on lid, Dietz NO 6, b/b, dwg,
cast New York Central on clear 5 7/8" globe, drop font, used,
GD
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33 Hand lanterns (2), both
B&ARR raised on lid, both Dietz Vesta lotops, NYC Lines on clear globe, clear unmked globe, w/ fonts, used, GD
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34 Postcards (approx 32), B&MRR postcard album, incl: Manchester,
Lawrence, N. Ware & Portsmouth,
real photo (19), early color (7),
b&w, browntone, all corner mted in album, VG
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35 Post card - picture lot (approx 26), B&MRR - Lakeport, Alton,
Alton Bay, p/c's: rp, color, b&w, (23),
photos (3) b&w, VG
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36 Baggage check, P&R & Eastern RR's #995 Via GTF & CRR,
brass, irregular shape, Hmkd
Robbins, used, GD
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37 Baggage check, D&WRR #2261 New Durham, back stamped
B&MRR brass, irregular shape, Hmkd Robbins, used, VG
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38 Cap badge, PORTSMOUTH
ELECTRIC RY - CONDUCTOR - 19, brass,
rect. fancy notch top, blk ind ltrs,
VG
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/38.JPG
39 ETT, Southern NY Ry,
4/27/1930, single sheet, 2 sided,
9" x 14", (some tears in margin). Plus 32 pg booklet, circa 1902,
issued by Oneonta, Cooperstown & Richfield Spgs RR, GD
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/39.JPG
40 RR magazines, New England States Limited, all 17 ever issued with random inserts, VG
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41 B&MRR passenger car
station stop (destination) sign,
Hamilton - Wenham - Portsmouth,
fiberboard w/grommet, circa
1915, 11" x 14", used, GD
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/41.JPG
42 Stepstool, passenger car,
aluminum, embossed CPR, rubber top & foot pads, used,
VG
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/42.JPG
43 Station sign, MCRR, COLUMBIA FALLS, wht on blue porcelainized steel, Balto Enamel & Nov Co Balto
& 190 W B’Way NY, 80” x 10
1/2”, some enamel loss to edges &
body (impacts ltrs very little), light weathering, GD
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/43.JPG
44 Dining car china,
B&ORR, Capital pattern, handled gravy boat, Shenango,
no chips or cracks, EXC
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45 Dining car china, Great
Northern, Manitoba pattern, oval baker (bowl),
some brown specks under glaze,
no chips or cracks, EXC
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/45.JPG
46 Dining car china,
B&ARR, Pittsfield pattern,
nut dish, Mayer China, 4 1/2" x 5
1/4", some mks on inside bottom,
no chips or cracks, VG
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47 Dining car china, E H
& A St Ry Co., Casino pattern ( platter -10 1/2", Greenwood Chins, blur to "E" and part of "h", minor knife mks, no chips or cracks, VG
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/47.JPG
48 RR china, Reading Co -
YMCA, platter, 9 1/2", Scammell's, very small glaze chip w/hairline on the
glaze on top edge, minor knife mks
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/48.JPG
49 Dining car china,
B&ORR, Capital pattern, hot cake (food) cover, Shenango, 6 1/4" x 2 3/4" with finger
hole, no chips or cracks, EXC
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50 Glassware, MCRR hollow
stem wine glass, white frosted "Pine Cone" logo, 5" tall, 1 1/2" top dia., 1 1/4"
bottom dia., minor wear to
frosted logo, very minor rim flake
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/50.JPG
51 Photo, MCRR steam
locomotive #36 (later #236), blt Schanectady - 1894 - with crew posing, oak frame,
matted, under glass, image - 19 1/2" x 14 1/2", frame- 22.5" x 23.5", VG
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/51.JPG
52 White Mountain stereoptic views (26), RR related, various
location, Many Kilburn, all sleeved in album, GD-VG
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/52.JPG
53 Photographic negative lot (approx 47), B&MRR - diesel, yard & road swithcher, 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" and 2 1/4"
x 3 1/4", various locations, late 1950's - early
60's, VC o/a GD-VG
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/53.JPG
54 Smoking car lot (6), ashtray (3): Pullman - bakelite, CPR - pewter
w/enamel, MCRR - 1962. Can Pac - SS Mont Royal cig case - nickel finish - mked
England. Plus (2) decks of playing
cards, NP, Santa Fe, VC o/a GD
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55 Calendar, 1931, NYC - 20th Cent Ltd, single sheet, "Moving On
The Mohawk", by W.L. Greene, Dec only monthly sheet remains, minor edge
wear, shrink wrapped, 25" x
27", GD
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/55.JPG
56 Sign, Eastern
Massachusetts Street Ry Co, painted aluminum,
mounted "Minuteman" illustrated, 24' x 12",
used, shows wear, GD
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/56.JPG
57 Photo, b&w, Warren,
Maine depot and freighthouse, also shows steam loco & train and group of
people with a dog posing, image
8" x 6", orig frame & mat
- 15.5" x 11.5", frame shows
some wear, image is EXC
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58 Tools (5), all mked B&MRR,
bale hook, hook w/chain, wrenches (3), used, GD
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/58.JPG
59 Tools (9), BAR wrench,
MCRR hatchet, BERy wrench, ERR chisels (4), NYCL chisel, P&MRR chisel, used,
GD
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/59.JPG
60 Locks (4), brass flat
bottom switch - CPR, steel flat bottom
switch - PC, VRR, plus mked NYNH&HRR steel figure 8 lock,
all w/chains, no keys, VC
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/60.JPG
61 Stage coach tickets/checks (12),
Worcester, No. Brookfield,
Boston, c/s, assorted colors, some b/m B&ARR - 1870, VC o/a GD
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62 Desk ornaments (2) KATY,
shape of cowboy hat, cooper, GO
KATY - SHIP KATY on cloth band, unused,
minor storage wear, o/a VG
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63 Station sign, CPR, FORT FAIRFIELD, painted aluminum,
72" x12", used,
VG
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/63.JPG
64 Dining car china,
B&ORR, Centenary pattern with blue line around top, pitcher,
4" tall, Scammell's, small
repair on side waist, o/w EXC
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/64.JPG
65 Dining car china,
B&ORR, Centenary pattern, demi tasse cup & saucer,
Scammell's, no chips or cracks, EXC
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/65.JPG
66 Dining car china,
B&ORR, Centenary pattern, 8.5" plate, Scammell's, very minor knife mks, no chips or
cracks, EXC
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/66.JPG
67 Dining car china,
B&ORR, Centenary pattern, 8 3/4" plate, Lamberton - Patent Applied For - shield back, very minor knife mks, no chips or
cracks, EXC
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/67.JPG
68 Dining car china, ACL,
Carolina pattern, gravy boat, b/m ATLANTIC COAST LINE RR - 1940 - BUFFALO, no chips or cracks, EXC
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/68.JPG
69 Holloware, Leigh Valley RR, s/m LVR in diamond, dbl handled bouillon cup, Barth & Co,
nickel silver, circa 1910, used, VG
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/69.JPG
70 Holloware, crumb scraper,
NYNH&HRR, 10.5" long, Gorham,
edge damage
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/70.JPG
71 RR Crossbuck, RAILROAD CROSSING,
wood, painted blk on wht, 2
pieces, 72" x 9" each, one board backside fire damaged from
removal, weathered, GD
http://www.geocities.com/jwauctionco/71.JPG
72 RAILROAD CROSSING signs (2) aluminum, painted blk on wht crossbuck - 9" x 48", painted yellow on blk - round 30"
dia., used, GD
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