Category: Railroad Memorabilia

Reminder: Railroad Memories auction ends Friday »

Having just entered my bids in Railroad Memories’ auction no. 76, which I wrote about on June 7 (“Trainspotters: Railroad Memories auction leaves the station on Friday, June 18”), I thought I’d remind my fellow railroad enthusiasts that a specialized auction like this is the ideal way to build a collection or get a unique [...]

Trainspotters: Railroad Memories auction leaves the station on Fri., June 18! »

It’s here, and just in time for Father’s Day: Ol’ No. 76, billowing steam, boiler clanging and ticking, is waiting at the platform, doors open and waiting for railroad enthusiasts to climb aboard for one wild ride … Actually, it’s the NEW No. 76 – as in Railroad Memories’  (www.RailroadMemories.com) auction no. 76, featuring a [...]

All aboard! Railroad Memories auction ends Fri., Nov. 6 »

You gotta hand it to the great state of Colorado: It produces some REAL SERIOUS collectors of railroad memorabilia. It’s not surprising: Railroads played a huge role in the state’s history, especially during that iconic and conflicted era we call the Wild West. Sure, trains were essential to the development of other, arguably tamer parts [...]