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Comments....  What a fun site, I love it. posted by Randy - randyhorner@gmail.com - on 2008-04-28
I have recently purchased an ADLAKE non-sweating marker lamp, complete, with the mounting band. I am attempting to locate the hanger bracket that would be a part of the caboose for holding the marker lamp. posted by Jim12060 - jim12060@budget.net - on 2008-04-23 This message is intended for Chip Greiner.
My name is Mary Ledwich and I hope that you still remember my late husband Michael and myself. I would dearly like to contact you in relation to selling his collection.
My email address is maryjobs2match@optusnet.com.au
posted by Mary Ledwich - maryjobs2match.com.au - on 2008-04-15 I have a adams and westlake copper old sink. cold,hot,drain pulls with small white porcalin. it mount to a corner.
Anyone have info on it?
Thank you
Bryan posted by Bryan - hotdays@hotmail.com - on 2008-04-15 I just won a BLH builders plate on ebay. It's number is 61199, and the build date is April 1953. Clearly it is way out of sequence, by this date the number should be in 75,800+ range for BLH Builders plates. After much research I found that Whitcomb, manufacture had moved to Baldwin's Eddystone Plant, with the last Whitcomb built in Rochelle being number 61189. I have Whitcomb plate 61194 whch is the 5 sided brass Whitcomb plate, but built at Eddystone. Then here is number 61199, 5 engines later having the Whitcomb build number BUT on a BLH plate. I know that some very late BLH plate number are Whitcomb designs in the BLH number sequence, no longer is the Whitcomb sequence. Does anyone have information on these transition plates. Was there a change point or was it hit and miss? Thanks Ivan posted by Ivan Love - nickdanger8@hotmail.com - on 2008-03-21 On the first page of "Featured Items" on this board (http://www.railroadiana.org/featured/pgFeaturedItems.php ), the seventh item down is a General Electric/Telechron clock, model no. 1B1415. See:
http://telechron.net/postwar/1b1415.htm
Looks like it has been installed into a very elegant cast metal frame which allows hanging it from the ceiling; the frame is not a GE/Telechron item but presumably was purpose built for this standard commercial wall clock.
The very best information on the web about Telechron clocks is www.telechron.net . General Electric owned a major interest in Telechron from the 1930s on. I'm interested in these clocks and I own two of them, one of which is a model no 1H1308, a smaller version of the 1B1415. I'm also interested in in railroads and traction. But I happened to see a link to railroadiana.org on another site I visit daily, devoted to old phonographs ( http://sonoraman.proboards107.com/ ). Funny how all of these interests come together in this instance!
I'm offering these links in case anybody here has a particular interest in either of these areas.
Henry Schmidt
Allentown, PA posted by Henry on 2008-03-15 I met Mr. Alexander Hamilton Handlan the 3rd in 1957. I attended my classmate Marianne McTague & Mr. Handlan's Wedding. They were married @ Immaculate Conception Church here in St. Louis, on Longfellow & Lafayette avenue.
They then took residence--3224 Longfellow Ave. They are no longer in St. Louis, but Mrs. Handlan's family reside here. posted by PD. George on 2008-03-11 As an old 'rail', I enjoyed your site very much. I started out hand firing coal burners on the Canadian praries (about 20 tons a trip)and finished off in the mountains of B.C. I have written several 'rail stories and one that ties in with your lantern article. In it, you will quickly see what a life saver one old red kerosene signal lamp could do - save three lives. [Clif, if you want to publish your article on our site, get in touch with us -- see Contact Page. - Web Editor] posted by Clif on 2008-02-15
I, too, discovered your site by accident and was glad to see the small collection of Union Pacific circus china. I have the Monkey 9" dinner plate with the ABC's embossed around the edge. I think it must be kind of rare because I no collector I've talked to has ever heard of it. VERY cute!
Keep up the good work! posted by Shirley - sfhutton2007@yahoo.com - on 2008-02-16 wonderful site thankyou for the experience well done.TASMANIA AUS posted by JC on 2008-02-13 Great site! I'm just beginning to collect RR dining car china, and it's great that there's a resource out there to help. Keep up the great work! posted by Joe on 2008-02-06 love the site, I am a daughter of two railroaders. My father was with the C&O for 30 years. He was a Fireman and a conductor.
Then my mother married another railroader he was with the B&O for 65 years. Starting with the steam engines. He was an engineer.
My uncle was with the N&W for 40 years. He retired as a yard master. So I have been around trains all my life. posted by RET - retackett@columbus.rr.com - on 2008-02-01 Wow! I feel like I hit the JACK-POT. This site was inside the book "Railroadiana" the official price guide for the year 200 and beyond. By Bill and Sue Knous.
I am new to railroad collecting and am excited about finding this site. I know where I will be spending alot of my time. Thank you for putting all this together. posted by DTG - tgood@winco.net - on 2008-01-15 Wonderful site!!Found it by luck and I am still in the process of reviewing everything that is available here. My wifes Grandfather was an agent for Burlington in Missouri. We are beginning to appreciate all the old paper (1900-1964)and Dining Car silverware that has been in the family for years. posted by Paul - paul2244@hotmail.com - on 2008-01-11 Great web site. The amount of information you have presented is very valuable. Thanks for doing so much on "fakes and repos". posted by Sou1401 - sou1401@aol.com - on 2008-01-03 Great Site Keep it up!!
I'm Always looking for old switch keys to buy sell and trade.
Michael posted by Michael - administrator@railroadkeys.com - on 2007-12-30 Discovered your site by accident (luck). Will be using fequently. Lots of good info on fakes and the real thing and it is just good reading. posted by fred - fswetnam@frontiernet.net - on 2007-12-15 First time viewing your site. EXCELLENT stuff, most intelligently presented (for once!) Very interesting tips on rust removal w/o patina damage. FAR too much info for a Friday night casual perusal. Nice too, recognizing some names from my dimming (dim period?) memory, Barret, Stranko, et. al.
Would you fellas like a shot for your photo section?(Aw come on, bragging rights!) That of a one-off 1938 tail sign? The NYO&W's "Mountaineer Limited" in ecthed stainless with maroon and orange paint? Unmolested too.
I'LL BE BACK! posted by P. Lubliner - paullubliner@Netzero.com - on 2007-12-15 I am wanting to buy one of the small conductors lanterns the last I bought I found new at a place in Mo. but cant find the adress as must of lost it they use 4 size c batt. and they were hard on bulbs also used to buy switchmans mitten the best I ever from a place in Chicago name of Koontz or something like that can any one help me.I work for U.P.R.R.Dalhart Tx. I started with the Rock Island in 64 as a snake at Cline Yard Wichita Ks. Thank you posted by J.T.K. - thomas96@xit.net - on 2007-12-09 Have been wondering if anyone else has come across the FAKE Santa Fe "BRAKEMAN" badges that have been showing up at antique shows, fleamarkets and even online auctions in the last year. I have seen 2 of them so far on Ebay... the last one just a week ago(Nov. 30th) which went to an unfortunate collector for the price of $47.00. The badges have what I would call a "brushed" or a dull, satin finish unlike the real ones which are bright nickel-steel. The logo is always black and the surface will show very tiny pitting all over which appear as tiny black specks and the mounting holes have sharp, burred edges as if they have been reamed out. But the real give-away is that, unlike the real ones which are stiff steel, these will bend quite easily if pressure is applied to the curvature of the badge. The metal is so soft, you can actually scratch the surface with your fingernail! I have had one in my hand already(at an antique show) and when I courteously suggested to the seller that it was a fake, his reply was: "so what?". This is typical of these individuals who prey on novice or unknowing collectors. Anyway, BEWARE and spread the word. I tried to put this info in FAKE section of this website but I was unable(I'm not a member). posted by RailRunner on 2007-12-06 Your "Railroad Name Database" search engine was a real help in verifying some RR/Rwy initials that are part of a railroad quiz our club developed as a group activity. It has been used once as a clinic at a NMRA Regional Meet. posted by Marty on Vancouver I on 2007-11-26 am trying to track down the vintage of a RAILROAD SIGNAL LAMP & LANTERN lamp It is a Bell bottom with teats to keep it from sliding The bottom comes off to service the wick ^ fill the GLASS fount The top is removable to clean the globe It is stamped for the C V RR (Central Vermont)
Any info U can provide will be greatly appreciated Our little museum (new england transportation institute & museum wrj vt was given this to auction off & we would like to know as much about this as possible Thanks for your help (in advance) John A Rogers museum mgr posted by john - rogerslocomotive@netzero.net - on 2007-11-13 Thank you, what an informative site. Its' great to find that someone is keeping these wonderful objects of our past alive and for all to study and enjoy. I am blessed because my wife of 18 years also likes "antiquing" and looking for, among other things, lanterns. We have about 12 now, mostly Deitz. We recently bought a Dietz inspector's lantern with a brass reflective plate. Can't wait to restore this one. A Google search for 'Deitz inspector lantern' brought me to your site. You were third in the list. Well, God bless and good luck in your collecting and enjoying of lanterns. Matthew Moore posted by Matt - mattmoore@cox.net - on 2007-10-16 Write to:Bryant "MR CONDUCTOR" Schmude
PENNSYLVANIA TROLLEY MUSEUM RAILWAY
1 Museum Road
Washington, PA/USA 15301
For more about the Train Theme/Birthday Trolley Operations at the PA TROLLEY RR...or w/your own railway interest and questions...(no e-mail)... posted by Schmude on 2007-08-25 "MR CONDUCTOR" BIRTHDAY TROLLEYS at the PA TROLLEY MUSEUM RAILWAY continue to roll after 13-years as of 2007...The first such Birthday Trolley that I created w/the hallmark name/age sign in the route sign box was in 1994. This past Sunday, August 19th, 2007...I ran another BD Trolley an 8-year old railfan named Freddie from Scott Township, PA...Hence the decorated trolley--Philly PCC #2711--was set up as the [8 FREDDIE] for the over thirty guest. Yours Truly prepared and ran the special trip. After "13" years, the MR CONDUCTOR BIRTHDAY TROLLEY keeps on delighting youthful guest... posted by "MR CONDUCTOR" (Schm on 2007-08-25 i love this page and will keep on visiting. posted by Asaba Owerri - homeboy@yahoo.com - on 2007-08-24 FYI to railroaders, I am putting a bunch of railroad train, switching yards, locomotive,etc. negatives (122) plus misc. ephemera with Kimballs Auction of North Amherst MA for their Sept. 19th 2007 auction. Negatives are 2 3/4" X 4 1/2 ". Original owner sold tickets so 1/2 are in Lehigh Valley RR ticket envelopes and rest in Pennsylvania RR New York World's Fair ticket envelopes. All negatives are ID'ed on the envelope, Ie: Linvill River RR 3/4 view, coach #4; or Erie 124 - 0-8-0 at Term. Some photos have RR workers as well. I just don't have a quality negative scanner to make prints and I'd rather see these in the hands of Railroaders than on the web. posted by Jim S. - j.strych1@comcast.net - on 2007-08-16 I came a family of RR'ers . My grandfather started on PRR in 1904 , My father in 1937, Uncles in 1938 and myself in engine service 1969. It is a life style that is very demanding on your entire family. Missing picnics , birthdays, school events, etc. We worked but had fun otherwise we couldn't have done. We took care each other. Today, the RR Carrier's have made it a job. My hat is off to all working on the RR. Good site.Very interesting. posted by shampoo - jjshampoo@hotmail.com - on 2007-08-05 Good morning. I was going crazy trying to get info on my Armspear "1925" with red globe. This seems to be the only site with comprehensive info on the company. Mine is equipped with an Aslake 400 burner. Having read your page this seems to be appropriate for the lantern.
Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Snake in Fla. posted by Snake - gronk4530@aol.com - on 2007-07-29 I would like to see photos of older switch & caboose keys from long gone railroads.Would welcome any pics from collectors at tpmpup@yahoo.com Wish this website would dedicate a page to switch key photos posted by dej on 2007-07-24 Great informational website!
U.S. Railways, Inc.
www.usrailwaysinc.com posted by M. Albert - usrailways@sbcglobal.net - on 2007-07-22 Have been using your website info for more than 3 years.
Great to have so much info readily available - especially for the B & O china. So much info at our finger tips thanx to your hard work! posted by Doug W on 2007-07-16 Enjoyed your site and plan to return to check out more of the information. I found it while looking for some garden RR sites. I do have a correction for you in the RR Names page. Arkansas is AR, not AK which is Alaska. Thanks again. posted by Bosco on 2007-07-11 Great site you have here! I have opened a Model Train Collecting Forum for people to discuus the hobby of model train collecting. If you are interested see link below.
http://www.spamfreeforums.net/Train-Collectors/ posted by Larry on 2007-05-29 Great stuff and greater site,,,Thanks Steve posted by Steve - stephup@amaonline.com - on 2007-05-21 I had a problem with a rust stain on china (actually rust transferred while a platter was in the dishwasher). After reading your site [page on restoration] (and with no dentures or peroxide) I tried toothpaste. Worked wonders where bleach and other household cleaners had failed. Thanks for the tips
posted by Phil on 2007-05-12 i love this page and i am back again. keep it up. posted by asaba owerri - homeboy@yahoo.com - on 2007-05-04 Hi, Great site! Just sorta found it by accident. I've been collecting RR locks and keys since 1970, but lost my "best friend" when RR locks and keys left eBay. Always looking for Yale cast logo locks, Corbin posted by Randy - reclinus@yahoo.com - on 2007-04-30 We purchased our "centenary" dishes at the B.O. Roundhouse in about 1973. Over the years we have broken several dishes and cups but saved the pieces. Is there a place that repairs dishware? If so, please E-mail me at jakmanju@yahoo.com. Thanks. posted by jak - jakmanju@yahoo.com - on 2007-04-26 hi I have a L&N railraod lantion made by armspear in new york in 1925 candil light. please email me at scg205@yahoo.com about some information on it thank you sarah c green in nashville tenn. posted by rr - 1925 candil lantan - on 2007-04-18 Thank you so much for making this information available. I am a model train hobbiest and even though you probably didn't intend it as such, this site has been very helpful. posted by Lydia Ortiz - lydia.ortiz@capstonemanagement.com - on 2007-04-14 I am looking for M class PRR keystone; Have J class keystone for trade, or will buy outright. Also looking for Lima-Hamilton blder plate off NKP berk, and Lima off SP 3800 series steamer. And ALCO off DRGW 3600 series and WM 4-8-4 builder plate. Have traders or will buy outright. Need 5 and 6 chime SFe steam whistles. posted by DB - dbrownprop5@wwnet.net - on 2007-04-04 Thanks so much for your informative information on the various manufacturers of railroad lanterns and the photos identifying such. I know a lot of time and effort was spent on this endeavor and I appreciate it greatly, Craig.... posted by Craig on 2007-03-17 Hi you are doing a great job here keep up the good work. posted by Asaba Owerri - chidi017tg@yahoo.com - on 2007-03-08 Hallo! Ich war schon mal hier. Ich wollte nur schnell einen bahnigen Gruß hinterlassen und wieder abtufften.
also ein bahniger Gruss
Lee von http://www.leeseisenbahnen.de posted by Lee - zugchef@leeseisenbahnen.de - on 2007-03-08 I have been in the search for a tall globe Southern Railroad Armspear lantern in good condition (with or without a globe) for quite a while. If you know of a collector who might have one for sale I would be extremely interested in purchasing it. All information greatly appreciated. posted by Joey - JMoore@CalNet-GA.Net - on 2007-03-05 can someone help me. i have a casey model lantern and i have been having the worse trouble with this bugger. i want to know how to get the fuel and the wick into the burner, please send comments to cobra426_2008@hotmail.com
thank you posted by Joe - cobra426_2008@hotmail.com - on 2007-03-02 i love this page. it looks really nice keep it up posted by asaba owerri - homeboy@yahoo.com - on 2007-03-01 I collect old kero lanterns. RR and others. Your on-line info is a tremendous help to me in identifying Adlake, Adams & Westlake, Dressel, Dietz, Handlan and other RR lanterns. Thanks for the help. posted by RichD - dreyer12@cox.net - on 2007-02-26 If you're interested in Railway Post Offices (RPOs), the Railway Mail Service Library may have information you can use. Please contact Frank Scheer at fscheer@railwaymailservicelibrary.org and put "RPO" in the subject line so I can distiguish your note from spam. posted by Frank Scheer - fscheer@railwaymailservicelibrary.org - on 2007-02-25 Came across your website while researching a RR police badge I recently purchased. Should have done this before bidding because I am now much more skeptical. It's very heavy brass (why would one carry this hunk of metal for daily use), no hallmark, highly polished front & burnished reverse with no patina. Original seller stated "can not guarantee authenticity", resold soon after with no such disclaimer. Seems like I got stuck with the "Old Maid", but I plan to end the card game here. Did not realize fakes were so pevasive. At least I found a great source of information for future reference. Will probably join. CONGRATULATIONS on a great website. posted by JHR on 2007-02-25 I'm looking for pictures of switchlocks from the T&NO, the H&TC, and the ML&TRR&SSCo. Can anyone help me out? posted by 02/20/2007 - esatpircsnart@mindspring.com - on 2007-02-20 I was given an old steam engine bell a number of years ago by the family of a dear departed friend. Unfortunatly his mind was not all there in his final years so I could not get any info about where it came from [ I do suspect it was from the SOUTHERN RR or the NORFOLK & WESTERN RR]. I have searched the web many times looking for pictures of this bell in order to identify not only the bell but maybe even the engine it was from when I found your web site and found a picture of a very similar bell and also hints for restoration. As the grandson of of a trainman [ an engineer for the Chicago NorthWestern ] I just want to thank you for your gret web site. posted by John Steiner - jsteiner4@cox.net - on 2007-02-15 There is currently a pitcher as you describe being sold on ebay. The item number is 140080485118. It is currently at $210.27 with a little over 2 hours to the sale endl The sale is private at this time due to the bid price of the item. Over 200 they seem to go private to protect the buyers identity. I tried to paste in a picture, but did not seem to be able to do so. Sorry. Sue posted by Sue on 2007-02-08 I have in possession, papers from the "Utah Central and Southern Railroad" that I would like to sell to a Collector of Railroadiana in the state of Utah. Is there any way that you could provide some steerage towards that direction? posted by Glenn Bloesch - gblsh@earthlink.net - on 2007-02-04 ALL LOVE FROM JANKAMUGU
THANKS
JANKAMUGU posted by JANKAMUGU - JANKAMUGU@YAHOO.COM - on 2007-01-31 Hi, I just started collecting the California Poppy Pattern after my second trip the California Railroad Museum. While there I spoke with a very knowledgeable docent who told me that it was this pattern which I vaguely remember from coming to California on the train from Chicago as a child of about 10 in the late 1950's. I am thrilled with your site even though I am more of a California history buff than a Railway buff. It has made me interested in collecting more of than just china. You have a wonderful which shows dedication and hard work. Thank you for your informative site! I have it in my favorites. posted by Jeanne on 2007-01-30 Hi, I have just found your railroadiana site and recently bought a dressel lantern at an Auction (I was really hoping that it was the ' genuine '. I am a middle aged lady and didn't have a clue about what I was bidding on but just had a good feeling about it, so have come here and am gratefull for your site - am wondering if there is anyone here interested in getting a photo and maybe helping in establishing if it is the real thing - I paid $399 AU dollars for it - thanks anyway posted by helen - graham.rodger@bigpond.com.au - on 2007-01-24 I've known about your site for some time now but never made a comment. Whoever "the board members" are you are doing a fantastic job. This site does more to promote the hobby than anything I've seen to date. Bravo.........Tom Walsh........My about me page is http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=fixedglobe posted by Tom Walsh - tomsrelics@aol.com - on 2007-01-23 I AM LOOKING AT YOUR SITE FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE POND AND I WOULD LIKE TO COMMEND YOU ON THE CONTENT,LAYOUT AND THE OBVIOUS HARD WORK THAT YOU PUT IN TO MAINTAIN IT.IT IS VERY PLEASING TO REALISE THAT OUR AMERICAN COUSINS HAVE SUCH A STRONG AND VARIED INTEREST IN RAILWAYS AND COLLECTING,HARDLY SURPRISING THOUGH BEARING IN MIND THE FANTASTIC HISTORY OF ENGINEERING IN THE STATES,AFTER ALL RAILWAYS WERE IN THE THICK OF IT.GAITHERSBURG LOOKS A TERRIFIC MEETING I MUST TRY TO GET ACROSS FOR IT.CONGRATULATIONS ONCE MORE. posted by BARRY - barryshayward@aol.com - on 2007-01-12 Just found the site and wanted to comment on it's uniqueness. I'm not a railroad collector per se, but have recently put together some neat artifacts from the C&NW that serviced my hometown via passenger and freight line in Oshkosh, WI. Currently I have a nice old C&NW Ry Police star, old C&NW passenger uniform buttons, an old oil cloth with C&NW logo, and a C&NW marked railroad shop made oil can. I'd be interested in hearing from anyone who may have other old C&NW items. posted by Mike - lapd744@webtv.net - on 2007-01-11 Looking for Jimmy Hutzler, anyone know of him? posted by bry - bjohnson@natlenergy.com - on 2007-01-06 I came across your great site and really enjoyed the contents. Railroading is a great industry, it's almost as much fun as retiring from there. ;) posted by blackcat - rr.perkins@sbcglobal.net - on 2007-01-05 I was surfing the search engines and found this
site guestbook,
I got to say, it is a nice site and it’s easy to navigate in.
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Environmental Directory posted by Sunny - sunny18007@gmail.com - on 2007-01-04 Truly enjoyed the sight,,,am looking to contact some of the "old boys" of the Canadian Pacific Railway. I am interested in what was known as the Golden Pass. I understand it was given to those who had completed 50 years of service and that the receipeant was intitled to board any train anywhere in north america. On another subject I require any info as to the trade of Steamfitter/Pipefitter. When I began my apprenticeship we were listed as above. Some how over those years steamfitter was dropped, so if you know of any of the trade please forward my e-mail, thank you. posted by Steven - mrssnoddon@hotmail.com - on 2006-12-10 Great Site!!! Just recently took an in depth look at your site. Being interested in - collecting fixed globe lanterns I realized how many Railroad lamps that I have. See Ouestion 939 in the Que & Answ. section. A wealth of info has been gained here, Thanks to all for the valuable information. Ron posted by Ron - steamtoys@yahoo.com - on 2006-12-06 I have an early Armspear RR lantern with Patent applied for on the bottom. the lid is marked W. J. STOCKTON in 3/8" embossed letters. it has a 3-1/4" clear K short globe and a font and screw in burner marked VORTEX. can anyone tell me anything about this lantern. Great web site. posted by Joe - jbrrman@citcom.net - on 2006-12-05 I have a Star Flasher Model 215-T "transistorized warning light". It's blue with a red lens coverning two light and powered by probably a 6V large battery. Can anyone tell something about it? posted by Jeff - jeff_connors@yahoo.com - on 2006-11-12 Hello,
Can anyone out there help me identify a lamp in our collection. It is an Adlake No1142 and I think it was used on a semaphore. Does anyone have pictures or a catalog depicting this lamp?
Thank you
Barry posted by Barry - gaugemuseum@hotmail.com - on 2006-11-03 I just purchased a small oval bowl approx 6'' by 4 1/2 inches and approx 1 1/2 deep. It is white with gold trim around the edge and a gold B&O "Capitol" emblem on the inside. ON the bottom it shows - 4-27
Shenango China
New Castle PA
Furnished by
The Stearnes Co.
Chicago
Any ideas on what it was used for and how old it is?? posted by John on 2006-10-30 nice web site!! I have a key its a NON brass railroad switch key with "-ES." on one side and "171" on the other, i have researched it extensively, maybe someone knows if so e-mail me agent270@yahoo.com posted by C on 2006-10-13 I AM TRYING TO IDENTIFY THE RR ASSOCIATED WITH VINTAGE BUTTONS I OWN. AS A BUTTON COLLECTOR, I REALLY WANT TO LEARN WHAT RR THEY REPRESENT. YOUR SITE GAVE ME MUCH HELP FINDING NEEDED MATERIAL. THE NAMES THAT CAME UP MADE GOLLOW UP EASY. THANKS. posted by MARILYN on 2006-09-23 A big site with very informative content and pictures.
Greetings from the site of number-plates in germany:
www.lokschilder.info
Hans posted by Hans - info@lokschilder.info - on 2006-09-19 Beautiful!!! Hi! I am choo-chooing through the net and am
giving a big wave to this beautiful website!
trainy greetings Lee from http://www.leeseisenbahnen.de posted by Lee - bahner@leeseisenbahnen.de - on 2006-09-14 I really have enjoyed your site. posted by Jennifer - Jenellen212@aol.com - on 2006-08-12 I continue to enjoy the site. So many young people continue to enjoy railways thanks in part to Thomas The Tank Engine. The BIRTHDAY TROLLEYS at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is a unique way that that children can have a railway theme birthday in a very personal way. The Birthday Trolley gets decorated with colorful balloons, banners and a special handmade age/name sign that when inserted into the car's main signbox, looks like a real route sign. The BD Trolley is the creation of BRYANT SCHMUDE whose as "MR.CONDUCTOR" both entertains and educates the children and guest. There are rides, songs and when it's over, "MR.CONDUCTOR" Schmude gives the birthday "mom" the name sign. It is a great time overall that makes youngsters fans of railways and parents supportive. I invite all to look into a MR CONDUCTOR Birthday Trolley run...1-877-PA-TROLLEY...
SCHMUDE, PA TROLLEY, #1 Museum Road, Washington, PA 15301/USA
posted by MR.CONDUCTOR (Schmud on 2006-08-01 I am choo-chooing through the net
and am giving a big wave to this
beautiful website!
I have also a HP and I'd be glad,
if you'd also gave me a visit.
:-) Lee
http://www.leeseisenbahnen.de posted by Lee - zugchef@leeseisenbahnen.de - on 2006-07-30 I am choo-chooing through the net
and am giving a big wave to this
beautiful website!
I have also a HP and I'd be glad,
if you'd give me a visit. :-) Lee
http://www.leeseisenbahnen.de
PS.: I have been here in the past,
and still like your site. :-)
posted by Lee - zugchef@leeseisenbahnen.de - on 2006-07-30 I have a pre-school age son and he led me to the power, genius and artistry of our railroading heritage. My family often visits railroad museums and train related events. I especially appreciate the character of the people who participate in and organize these activities. Railroad "people" always inspire me with their dedication to hard work, honesty and old-fashioned decency. They take such pride in their restorative efforts and share their passion willingly with the rest us less enlightened souls. Thanks for maintaining such a well designed and user-friendly website - and thanks for your willingness to share your passion.
posted by John on 2006-06-22 Regarding the comment below, the email link for the Q&A Board is working properly as far as we know. Send email to: railroadiana@comcast.net posted by Web Editor - railroadiana@comcast.net - on 2006-06-12 You have a wonderful, very helpful and professional web site. I attempted to send a question to the Q&A Board, but it would not permit the e-mail to go through. Do I need to "register" somewhere or what? posted by Bob on 2006-06-12 i hope you will publish items value and appraisals posted by cleorac on 2006-06-03 Railroadiana Online is very interesting. We have an old CNW depot in our local park. It is restored and serves as a depot for our one mile 24 ga. track around the park. Our train is a Chance Rides replica of an 1863 locomotive.
I would like to know if the drawer handles with the dog
head profile were common in CNW depots. posted by Ben - bgbenson@abe.midco.netMD5 - on 2006-05-14 A GREAT SITE ON THE WEST PENN RAILWAYS...The first ever railway book that I ever received from my mother Clara was the hardcover WEST PENN TRACTION...althrough I came along too late to have ridden the WP, I remain a fan. As "MR.CONDUCTOR" of the PA Trolley Museum, I pray that I'll live to run WP 832 all restored on our railway in Washington County, PA. At PTM, I operate the x-tra special BIRTHDAY TROLLEYS to the delight and education of countless youth. I dream of someday running WP 832 decorated as a Birthday Trolley at PTM.
BRYANT SCHMUDE (MR.CONDUCTOR) of PA TROLLEY 1 Museum Rd Washington PA 15301 posted by SCHMUDE - none - on 2006-05-09 Old,collectible,antique and vintage railroad information and stories. posted by Sarah on 2006-04-24 I happened to find you today while doing a google word word for some badges, locks and keys I just got.
Pretty cool site, which I plan to spend more time on.
posted by Glenn - glen.williams26@verizon.net - on 2006-04-10 It was nice to finally see where my railroad lantern came from. It just dawned on me to put P & L E RR up for a search. Suprisingly it was at the top of the list. I am so impressed by all the information the P&LE site offers. My Aunts and Uncles were from Pottsville PA and I still remember walking down the tracks to the roundhouse. Now it is all gone, but my memories aren't. So many children today will miss so much not growing up when the steam trains ran. I am so thankful to those who keep the memories alive either in print, display or up and running. R Tait, Paoli Pa posted by chuckEEtait@wmconnec - C RIDGE TAIT - on 2006-04-04 Hi!
A nice and interesting homepage you have got here. I am a 10
years old boy from Germany and I lOVE trains. That is why I
like your train website.
My parents want my English to be improved, so I excercise at
the web a bit. I hope you understand.
Come and visit me at my homepage: http://www.leeseisenbahnen.de.tt
It is full of trains!
Regards
Lee posted by Lee - leeseisenbahnen@yahoo.de - on 2006-04-03 I just read the comments by Ken Hojnacki about the A&A lanterns. This brought back some great memories! I was shop superintendent for Arcade & Attica from 1976 to 1979 and Ken is right we made a few special night runs to Java Center and used these lanterns to take care of our passengers. Good lanterns and Good times! posted by Paul Hallett - Paul@conwayscenic.com - on 2006-03-29 Great site for information and knowledge of railroad materials. I notice you have limited sites for value knowledge. My business of Railroad Relics (general RR artifacts sales)has been around for 25 years and I will answer general question to the best of my knowledge. I do so for C&O, C&NW and MILW rd historical society's. Larry Bunce-Railroad Relics--1-608-433-4233--rrrellmb@chorus.net--Keep up the good work. posted by Larry Bunce - rrrellmb@chorus.net - on 2006-03-22 Very interesting site. As for paper items, freight schedule publications, some of them produced in public timetable like formats and folders are becoming a popular item these days. Freight schedules are a type of timetable unto themselves, though meant for shipper and/or internal use. posted by rangerjim@bluefrog.c on 2006-03-12 nice site posted by bob evans - cheesypoofs.1@netzero.net - on 2006-03-03 Just ran accross this old magazine and found an add for some lamps for the home. What great replicas. I have had trains for about 50 years and am still enjoying them just as much as I did as a child. The magazine is from April 1980 and is a treasure. posted by Tom Platten on 2006-02-22 73old, 38 years in transportation, 10 with GNRy. Cleaning house and have box full of mostly GN stuff. Have a hodge-podge of maps, scratch pads, playing cards, pens - nothing exotic but many in "mint" condition. Am interested in seeing that someone who cares ends up with these, maybe for a price and maybe free. Downsizing and have no close relative or friend who is interested. Awunkee at cdlok@msn.com. posted by Awunkee - cdlok@msn.com - on 2006-02-09 Just purchased a railroad 15" monkey wrench with the letters: "GNO & TP RY" ..... Cannot identify the railroad to which they may represent. Thanks! I am happy to purchase similar RR Monkey Wrenches. Regards, RMW posted by RMW - whitehouse5@sbcglobal.net - on 2006-02-03 THIS IS AN INTRESTING SITE WITH ARTICLES TO READ.I WILL COME VISITE AGAIN. posted by JOHN OWERRI - OWERRIJ@MSN.COM - on 2006-02-03 Nice website. I am a 35 year badge collector. I have about 40 RR police badges that I have collected over the years. Most of the RR's are now defunct.
My website is www.homestead.com/slobadges/page1.html
I have not yet posted photos of my RR police badges, but have others displayed there. posted by Dennis - dennis7@direcway.com - on 2006-01-04 Your website is good.
I am in need of ticket dater machine for embossing of
time and date of travel on the railway ticket.
We need 400 machines kindly do advise the cost of the same
i am at chennai, india., posted by Ram - vaisakproject@yahoo.com - on 2005-12-29 Hello,
if you are interested in a buckle, look at www.kurtmoritz.de/tobias.
Tobias Binderberger posted by Tobias Binderberger - tobias.binderberger@gmx.net - on 2005-12-27 I recently picked up a nice brass PIPER Maker Toronto brass 3 sided nautical lantern. Red and green flat glass on the sides and a small clear peep hole in the back. It's complete and in excellent condition. I'm looking for info on what years Piper made these nautical lanterns,I understand it wasn't for very long.Any info let me know at djandthepk@aol.com. Nice to find a place like this where the answers could be a click of the mouse away. posted by DOUG - djandthepk@aol.com - on 2005-12-16 I am an 87 year old Ham for almost 50 years with an Advanced License. I would like to find that code that telegraphers used on the Railroad. Any help around. posted by Jess - meltonje@earthink.net - on 2005-12-09 Hi from Canada.
A question really.
I see the various signal lanterns and who manufactured them but what about the semaphores themselves? Do we know who manufactured them? I have to get hold of Canadian Northern equipment of about 1912 because I am restoring a station. It seems that CNoR used lanterns made by Hiram L Piper of Montreal, although CPR used Adlake. So any information about semaphore catalogs? Thx a lot if you can advise. posted by Charles - chasbaz@telusplanet.net - on 2005-12-08 I have a 1925 Armspear Mfg. short lantern with a red globe and the marking is C of GA (Central of Georgia) - a little different from the marking listed on the website - just wanted you to know. posted by Lisa - revportly@juno.com - on 2005-12-07 My Father first, then I worked for Southern Pacific. I worked on every Division at one time or another. I am now gathering up my collection of over 50 Switch, Caboose, and tool house keys, Brass locks, locks, one complete Switch lamp, lenses, Tool House Rules plackards, and some very old Track Rule books, and engineers book, rail grinding gauges, tool gauges (wear templates) and more like Officers passes. I also have a Common Standards book, and the Tucson Division Track chart.
I'd like to sell it all or in pieces. I'll put some photos together soon.
posted by Charles - jcnreno@sbcglobal.net - on 2005-12-03 Anyone out there collect Solari signs or canvas gate signs from Grand Central or Jersey City? posted by Charles Fiori - charlesfiori@yahoo.com - on 2005-11-28 HI
I have a railroad lantern, marked on top SS Rail Road (yes two words) its a tall globe, no globe however. What railroad is this?
Thasks posted by Jeff on 2005-11-25 need info. on Shenango china used in RR cars made by anchor hocking, new castle,Pa. The numbers start at af-46 posted by marg. on 2005-11-23 NICE WEB INFO.SURE I WILL VISIT AGAIN posted by AKU CHIYERE NWATA - OLUEGO@LA.COM - on 2005-11-10 Thank you for putting my unusual Handlan Buck switch lantern on your featured list this week. This is a wonderful site. I am wondering if there are any more of this type of lantern out there as I have not been able to find one in a museum or on the internet. posted by Don - lincoln.impressions@verizon.net - on 2005-11-06 Who has seen a piece of Santa Fe CALIFORNIA POPPY china, properly marked, with a date earlier than 1908? Advise, pls. posted by groak@mac.com on 2005-10-11 is a nice siteso keep it up... posted by gochez maga - gochez25@yahoo.com - on 2005-10-07 Wow!!!! what a great web site.J.V. Richeyville,Pa
posted by John on 2005-09-08 Hello from Beaufort, Vic, Australia. Great site. Do a little buying/selling on ebay & needed to find out who CH&DRR was. Good result. posted by John.W - pjchuckl@bigpond.net.au - on 2005-08-27 Wonderful website! I collect RR pocket watches and Lionel type trains. This led me, I guess, to buy a RR (Adlake Kero lantern). I didn't pay much, thinking it was a replica. However, after reading info on your great site, I believe it might be a real RR piece. Bottom says "3-51"; does that mean 3rd qtr, 1951?
Thanks for the entertainment and education!
posted by Bill - bbgreenville@hotmail.com - on 2005-08-11 Not much to say except on your home page, I enjoy seeing the Tunkhannock Viaduct postcard--I knew it as the Nicholson Bridge, for the community it is in. I spent most of my summers from 1967-1985 or so visiting nearby Lake Carey, and have seen that bridge many times. We know of an access road that gets you to the top, even though it is closed. There was an old station up there, but one year we came back to find it had burned--probably arson (the building was laced with graffiti and broken bottles and cans for years). I don't get up there much anymore, but when I do, I try to see that bridge. It is huge, and you don't expect to see it when you drive around the highway corner in this sleepy rural community. posted by Jim W. - mr_confuses@yahoo.com - on 2005-08-02 MY DAD WAS IN THE SIGNAL DEPT FOR 50 YEARS. HE WORKED EVERY SIDING FROM YUMA TO LORDSBURG. WHEN GRADUATING FROM TUCSON HIGH SCHOOL I WORKED IN THE TELEGRAPH OFFICE FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS BEFORE GETTING MARRIED. ONCE A RAILROAD CHILD ALWAYS A RAILROADER. IT IS IN YOUR BLOOD. I AM IN THE MIDDLE OF WRITING A BOOK NAMED " I LIVED IN A BOXCAR BUT I WASN'T POOR". HE WAS SIGNAL FOREMAN FOR THE TUCSON DIVISION FOR MOST OF THE YEARS DURING WW II AND LATER MOVEING TO PHOENIX WHERE HE RETIRED. posted by F. L. FIELDS - TIMM 279 @COX.NET - on 2005-07-26 Thanks for the information on your website concerning fakes. My husband and I purchased a brass PRR bell that is 7 1/2" in height and has the PRR keystone. We have had it for several years and enjoy it. I did not pay anywhere near $300.00 for it and the enjoyment our kids and grandkids get out of ringing it makes it worth the $75.00 I paid for it. I on the other hand was distressed to think that a local dealer in railroad materials should have known better. We collect unique railroad items and have spent thousands of dollars for lanterns and other items. Our collection is small compared to many other people, but most of what we have we can guarantee are authenic. I'm a 5th generation railroad engineer and my husband retired after 32 years of being a conductor, and most items have been passed through the generations. I have forwarded the link of your site to all of our friends and family members. Thanks for the information and the mystery behind the bell because none of us has ever seen one. Now it has a story.
posted by KP on 2005-07-02 Hello Again, The new SP pattern is called Blue Griffons. They were grill plates used by SP & the SP&S pattern is 1909 vintage Lamberton. Bothe are definate!!! Kurt. posted by Kurt DaCosta - rrcassius@netscape.net - on 2005-06-28 Hello,
I have a new SP Definate pattern & a topmarked piece of SP&S
china. Kurt. posted by phil dacosta - rrcassius@netscape.net - on 2005-06-28 This fascinating industry! The best job I ever had, bar none, were the two summers I spent as a student switchman and target operator on the B&O. It was my prestigious duty to "spot" the crack "Capitol Limited" among other trains when it made its stop in my hometown for a crew change.
Here was a veteran engineer whose expertese and knowledge of railroading was far above mine, watching the two dollar lantern I held in the air as a stopping mark. posted by Tom on 2005-06-24 My comment is a question! Does anyone out there know anything about the chinese railroad workers and their camps along the ATSF lines in the Mojave desert, Calif.? posted by rick - schrammrick@aol.com - on 2005-06-02 As a follow up to the gentleman that found railroad marbles along the tracks in California. My friend and I have found many of these marbles, but thought they were from a more recent perioid. Glad we read the article, now we know to keep them. Before, we just let them lie where we found them. posted by Rick on 2005-06-02 Moving out and up...I resigned NYCTA as a Car Inspector, took a cut in pay and NOW work RealRoad for Bombardier Transportation on LIRR M7 cars. Minutes drive from home.
No more lugging brake shoes or other B/S. Opportunities abound for skilled rail at Bombadier....
Check 'tracksionmotor' out on SubChat.com posted by CI peter - peterann1@juno.com - on 2005-05-25 Hello: Love this site. My Dad worked 55 yrs. on NYCRR, his father,43 0n the B&A.I was a Mohawk Div. Fireman on PC. My uncle was Chief Clerk- Signal for D&H and I had several (ancient) cousins on the Rutland.Have collected locks, keys, bldrs. plates, signs, TTs etc. for 40 yrs. Concentrate on NY and New England areas.Welcome contact with other collectors. posted by Ernie Mann - rensny@nycap.rr.com - on 2005-05-23 loved my 2 railroad jobs....
chicago & western indiana railroad
indiana harbor belt railroad
both jobs...active 1979 to 1982, on ihb roster til- 1985
best thing they did was furlough me and i went back to
school and became a cop in fla, where i will retire
in 2008 at age 48 with 25 yrs....the other guys who
always dodged the furloughs, i'll send them a post card.
i worked state line tower, quite a bit and and the entire
tower syste, for the ihb as well....
posted by schackdaddy - jeff44@schackdaddy.com - on 2005-05-22 Great Web sight, I have traveled this area many times. Your sight is keeping the history alive.With the fast pace of todays world, People lose sight of what it took to get us here to this point in our history. The hard ships endured and the sacrifices made. Thanks for the great information. Keep up the good work. posted by Clarence G. Brown - ebrown@cox-internet.com - on 2005-05-17 Just moved up and out of NYCTA. I'm on the big trainzzz now, working for Bombardier on LIRR passenger railcars and I love it. Anyone qualified rail out of work should contact Aerotek.com for contract work leading to permanance. posted by CI peter - peterann1@juno.com - on 2005-05-13 I have a railroad lamp with no markings with oil tank that slides in and two glass one is a round in the frount and flat in the back, it stands about 18in. tall and i can't find it on the web can some one help me? it is very old.
My name is Larry and you can call me at 586-778-3691 posted by Larry on 2005-04-01 I love the RealTrainzzz and am a Car Inspector for the MTA NYCT Division of Subways starting right after 911. The Redbirds LIVE forever. CI peter posted by tracksionmotor - peterann1@juno.com - on 2005-03-24 What has happened to Scott Arden and the Railroad dispatch. He has a large amount of my items since April 2004 with no payment and no response to phone, email and mailed letters. Please contact me if you can help. Ted Atkinson 614-837-1416 evenings posted by Ted - t20sl@yahoo.com - on 2005-03-04 Great Information. I have worked for a Railroad for the last 28 years. It is not just a job but a like style. Thanks. posted by DJW on 2005-02-21 GREAT WEBSITE!!! LOTS OF USEFUL INFORMATION..... i WILL VISIT AGAIN IN THE FUTURE.. posted by DAVID t. mCFARLAND - davmcfarla@aol.com or davmcfarla@sstelco.com - on 2005-01-15 YOUR WEBSITE IS GREAT. I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR A WAY TO DISPOSE OF A FIFTY YEAR OF SERVICE AWARD "GOLD PASS".
YOUR WEBSITE HAS GIVEN ME THE MUCH NEEDED ANSWER.
THANK YOU,THANK YOU AND THANK YOU AGAIN.
JOHNNY O posted by JOHNNY O - www.baasr@bellsouth.net - on 2005-01-06 This is a fantastic website. Not only is it visually appealing but its loaded with tons of great info. posted by Greg Deibler on 2004-12-28 I think your website is terrific and is a help for everyone in the hobby and especially the novice or beginner collector. Thanks for doing such a fine job. posted by TW on 2004-12-23 Your web site is outstanding. posted by WB on 2004-12-23 Top | 
