By David_Chesanow on Jun 16, 2010 in Advice, Auctions, Railroad Memorabilia | 0 Comments
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 [...]
By David_Chesanow on Jun 7, 2010 in Auctions, Railroad Memorabilia | 0 Comments
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 [...]
By David_Chesanow on Oct 27, 2009 in Auctions, Railroad Memorabilia | 6 Comments
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 [...]