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RAILROAD HISTORY NO. 149 — AUTUMN 1983 WITH SANTA FE TRAIN COLLECTOR CARD
An interesting two-piece lot for railroad enthusiasts, transportation historians and collectors of vintage railway publications.
The primary item is Railroad History No. 149, published in Autumn 1983 by The Railway & Locomotive Historical Society, Inc. This respected historical publication contains detailed articles, photographs, research, book reviews and society information covering American and international railroad history.
Also included is a colorful “Fast Mail” train card from the De Luxe Edition Vintage Train Series by Douglas Johnson. The card features a striking Santa Fe passenger train traveling through a desert landscape.
LOT INCLUDES:
• Railroad History No. 149
• Autumn 1983 issue
• Published by The Railway & Locomotive Historical Society, Inc.
• Edited by Robert C. Post
• Illustrated with historical railroad photographs
• Includes articles, historical research, book reviews and society information
• Softcover publication
ADDITIONAL TRAIN CARD:
• Title: “Fast Mail”
• De Luxe Edition Vintage Train Series
• Photographer/artist: Douglas Johnson
• Produced by Obsidian Mountain
• Card number: SFe-3
• Features a Santa Fe diesel passenger train
• Image created from digitally restored and color-enhanced Kodachrome negatives
• Original photographs were taken between 1961 and 1965
CONDITION:
Both pieces are pre-owned. The Railroad History publication shows light age and handling wear, including minor marks, edge wear and slight discoloration consistent with a publication from 1983. The pages appear clean and readable in the photographs.
The train card also shows light storage and handling wear. Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition of both pieces.
A distinctive railroad-history lot that would make a thoughtful addition to a railway library, transportation collection, model-train room or railroad-themed display.
