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Railway token excavated in Virginia.
Just slightly smaller than a quarter, this piece reflects
the Domino, Luck, Lucre lines on the front side and Evans
Consoles Chicago on the back.
Item RR9040 $28.00
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Antique Petersburg and Weldon Railroad tag.
This piece, recovered in Petersburg, Virginia, is of unknown usage.
The PB & W Railroad was incorporated in 1830 and was one of the earliest
railroads in the U.S. This heavy gauge copper specimen pre-dates the Civil War,
as the railroad had became the Weldon Railroad by that time. The upper right large
photo shows it enhanced with olive oil. A great item for the railroadiana collector!
Item RR9039 $400.00
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Beautiful, working railroad lock and key.
This 3" brass lock is marked "Oct. 14-51 T. Straight Patent
Newark NJ". With just two turns of the key, the bale easily releases and
the fly returns to cover the hole when the key is removed. With the
enactment of the Railways & Telegraph Act in January 31, 1862, President
Lincoln was authorized to take control of U.S. railroads in order
to expedite the war effort. Those lines which were seized in order
to enforce compliance were organized as the United States Military Railroad,
which was headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. Later on, captured
Southern lines became part of it as well.
Item RR9038 $350.00
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Civil War era RF&P Railroad spike.
This 6.125" spike, recovered near Dumfries, Virginia, is the
smaller of the 2 in the photos. It has been photographed next to a standard
spike for size comparison.
Item RR9037 $24.99
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Vintage Norfolk & Western Railway smudge pot.
This piece is in good condition, and,
though it has a few small dings, is intact and could
be used today. The bottom of this 9.5" tall pot indicates
it was made by Gem Manufacturing Co. of Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania for the Norfolk & Western. This sturdy
pot would display nicely in any railroad collection.
Item RR9036 $70.00
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Vintage C & O Railway tool chest.
This sturdy, metal chest is fully functional, and the hasp and handle have
full range of motion. Embossed with "C&O RY", and a top plate reading, "E T GARRISON/CLIFTON FORGE VA,"
the chest measurement 19.5" x 6.25" x 5". The paint is complete and intact, though
it shows the typical age discoloration. Add this chest to your collection at
a reasonable price.
Item RR9035 $75.00 SOLD
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Railroad pin circa 1900.
This pin was issued by theRailway
Accounting Officer's Association
and is in good dug condition. The
pin is missing from the back.
Item RR9034 $24.99
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Section of Richmond and Danville u-track.
The section of track was found on the south side of Richmond,
Virginia, south of the Midlothian Coal Mines. It was then cut into 5 inch
lengths, like the one in the photo. Notice the distinctive shape
that gave it its name. (All pieces are from the same track and your purchase
may not be the exact one in the photo.) Great purchase for the person who
"loves the rails" - perfect bookend or conversation piece.
Item RR9022 $49.99 SOLD
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Appomattox Telegraph Key.
The telegraph-sending key and the related items shown here
were recovered near Appomattox Court House, across the
road from Lee's Headquarters a few years ago by a digger who was detecting
on land then owned by his aunt. The device is of the "camelback" variety,
which saw use between 1848 and 1860. Given the location of discovery, immediately
adjacent to Lee's last ever headquarters, and the manufacturing characteristics;
this must surely be among the last of the telegraph keys used by the Army of Northern Virginia.
This artifact and article were published in North South Trader's Civil War magazine Vol. 32 No. 1/2006
and the details of this excavation can be found by clicking here.
(Please, this is a museum piece and any reasonable offer will be considered.)
Item MS9011 $7500.00 SOLD
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Vintage RF&P Railroad hammer/chisel from Virginia.
Measuring 9" long, this uncleaned hammer head (chisel)appears to have been used very little.
(We have been advised that this is a chisel that mounted on a handle and not a hammer).
It was found in an abandoned building along the railroad track. The spike shown for size comparison only.
Estimated age dates to the early 20th Century.
Item RR9033 $49.99 SOLD
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Civil War period Railroad Bar.Found in a
Confederate (North Carolina) camp near Doswell, Virginia, this is a great collector's piece
from Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railway (RF&P). Note the square bolt wrench and pry
bar on both ends. The 3 foot length and curve provided the worker with adequate leverage for
the job at hand. This is a period blacksmith-made piece (note the off-center characteristics
of the wrench). It has been cleaned by electrolysis and sprayed w/clear acrylic to maintain
its physical condition.
Item RR9001 $250.00
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Vintage Gold Union Railroad Pin. The
International Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen & Firemen of America
pin is in beautiful condition. It has a T-bar attachment pin attesting to
its antiquity (the Union was established in 1883) and although unmarked,
appears to be made of solid gold. (No brass showing anywhere.) Your purchase
comes complete with a Sgt. Riker Case.
Item RR2001 $125.00
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Brass, B&O Railroad Lock. This B&O lock is
in great condition with a moving fly. On the front B&O RR reads clearly and to
the right of the fly it reads - "TRAIM MFR" - I believe.
Item RR4002 $49.99
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Nice Confederate Egg Insulator Dug in Richmond Virginia. Green glass. As with most of these unthreaded
and dug Rebel insulators, there are nicks, dings, and chips. You will see
several from the photos. Notwithstanding those minor infractions, this is a
very good example of Confederate manufacturing and your opportunity to own a
very rare dug relic. This one was found several years ago in the "great haul"
in downtown Richmond, Virginia.
This is the last of these that I have.
SALE! Item TT104 $650.00 $550.00
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Confederate States Express collectible train set.
This set was originally sold by the Hawthorne Village Company, the well-known producer of
collectibles. There are 10 cars in all, including the engine, a lot of extra track, and a
transformer. This HO gauge set has been used very little. The box cars are detailed with
recognizable Confederate figures and each have working doors. Confederate battle flags are included
for each side of the engine. $700 retail value.
Item RR1003 $349.99
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