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In the 1800s and the early 1900s, railroads dominated transportation in
the lives of most citizens. Still active in national commerce,
railroads have nevertheless declined. The romance of the railroad and
the opening of the North American west has strong associations for
hobbyists and collectors. The entire subject is permeated by the romance
of the traveling vagabond or hobo, who took his life in his hands when
he decided to hop into a boxcar and ride the rails across the nation. Many
vintage items, small and collectible,
still appear in local flea markets, garage sales and antique shows,
though perhaps shows dedicated to railroadiana may produce the
better quality items. There are no specific categories of collectibles,
but some general categories include, monogrammed China from passenger
travel, including ashtrays, flatware and hollowware such as water
pitchers and teapots. Other items include miniatures of the engine and
caboose, signal lights, such as lanterns and
lamps, many early ones still available that operated on kerosene or
other kinds of fuel. Included here are the support containers such as
the kerosene can for filling the lanterns. The value is greater for any
items which carry railroad monograms and maintain a high level of
condition.
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