Shows: Timonium '04

Here are some photos of the 2004 "Transpo" show held in Timonium, Maryland, generously provided by Rob Hoffer. Click on the thumbnails for larger images. Download time may be **slow** for a modem connection, but it's worth it to see closeups of some great stuff.

Above left to right. A Chessie (Chesapeake & Ohio Railway) beanpot; builders plates, picture & lanterns; builders plate from a Western Maryland Railway 2-8-2; a display of railroad china consisting of various patterns, especially the Baltimore & Ohios Railroad's "Centenary" pattern.
Above left to right. A Steam Gauge & Lantern bellbottom lantern with a red-cast globe from the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad; a display of railroad paper; a display of railroad pictures and other stuff; a service plate from the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway in the "George Washington" pattern.
Above left to right. A Pere Marquette plate used in marine (Great Lakes) service; a display of railroad silver; a display of railroad-marked tools; a stepbox from the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.

Left A display of hand stamps marked for a railroad or express agency; Right. Finally, *the* essential tool of the collector at railroadiana shows: an ATM machine.

Our special thanks to Rob Hoffer for these photos!