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PO BOX 1251, Wappingers Falls, N.Y. 12590 Credit Card Orders Welcome
American Model Builders ....Quality HO Laser Kits
G. R. Dill & Sons Salting Station
725 16 x 3-3/4 x 3"
725 The Pickle Works Kit HO ............129.98 110.45 Barn size 4-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 2-1/2"
Figures and Vehicles not included.
726 Corral size 6-1/2 x 6-1/2”
726 Implement Barn w/ Corral HO ......54.98 46.75 BarMills Models .... HO Laser Kits
0412
Diorama Size 4” x 8”
Figure not included. 0412 Cagney’s Tire & Lube HO ...........37.98 32.50
0402 Staton Marine
Diorama Size 4-1/2” x 7-1/2”
gether with her husband Bill, until he passed away in 2005. She owns and op- erates the Denver-based business Rail- road Memories, and this book is the re- sult of much practical experience, detailed observation and careful re- search. Railroadiana II is primarily an extensive, well-illustrated price guide with brief descriptions of thousands of collectible items relating to railroading. The railroads of North America left
behind a vast array of smaller items that have become very collectible with the passing of the years. There were lit- erally thousands of items directly used on the railroads in every imaginable way: dining car china, glassware, ash trays, switch locks and keys, special passes, lanterns, builder’s plates, gauges, spikes, spittoons, silverware, linens, calendars, playing cards, bag- gage tags, buttons, badges, hats and uniforms, menus, brochures, timeta- bles (public and employee), posters, enameled signs, paper signs and adver- tisements, watches, fobs, tickets, ticket holders, ticket punches, telephones, date and station stamps, and on and on. As well, you can add framed builder’s photos, large advertising pho- tos, broadsides and paintings, stereo cards, postcards, books and cabinet cards. All of these are covered to some extent in this extensive and fascinating catalog. The listings do not include larger items such as switchstands, track components and so on. Some items described and illustrated
Figures not
included.
0402 Staton Marine Kit HO .................47.98 40.80 Downtown Deco ..... fine Hydrocal Kits
3 x 5-1/2” 1049
are beautifully made and crafted, others feature evocative artwork from different periods, and many are purely function- al. All of them tell something about the history of railroads in times past. No one book can include all the vari-
ations, patterns and subtle differences that may exist in this vast realm, but this book is a fantastic summary, and a great starting point for anyone wanting to build a collection, or simply look for a few interesting pieces. A price guide such as this can also help determine values for insurance or estate purpos- es, although really unusual items will still likely need a careful appraisal based on the most recent sales and a close examination of condition. The values suggested in a book like this
are an informed guide, not firm figures, and sale prices of items can vary a great deal from one region to the next. Prices can also change with the state of the econ- omy, publicity, or the whims of collectors, and how much other people are prepared to spend. The book is not a grading guide, nor does it provide information on storage and display of collections. As the author points out, condition is
a key variable in pricing any antique or collectible and can have a dramatic im- pact on value. Fading, staining, rips, scratches, dents, rust, and old tape or glue can all reduce the value or desir- ability of an item. To elaborate a little, cleaning and restoration can also im- pact value and importance a great deal, usually in a negative direction. The simple approach to follow in consider- ing cleaning or refurbishing is “when in doubt, leave it alone.” Before doing any- thing to an item, find out more about it, what it is made of, and how it might be safely treated, consult with dealers or a skilled artifact or archives conservator and then decide what to do. Remember to store things carefully. Printed items and photos are best stored away from bright light, or with conservation glass to protect them. Avoid dampness and
Figure and Vehicle not included.
From The Bethlehem Car Works - HO Scale Norfolk & Western and Lehigh & Hudson River Class MS3 Mail Storage Car Kit
1049 Patterson’s Hardware Kit HO ..... 44.98 38.50 JL Innovative Design . Laser cut wood & plastic Laser-Cut Wood, Plastic
3 x 5-1/2” Built and photographed by Blake Tater
New HO SCALE Kits: N&W kit is #1432 and represent cars 1427-1430. L&HR kit is #1433 and represent car 3. Brass car sides with plastic and white metal parts.
Price $59.95 each less trucks and couplers,
Figures not included.
561 561 Koglin Gear Company Kit HO ..... 69.98 59.50
Add $8.95 S&H in 48 States • Others pay actual postage cost • N.Y. residents add 8.25% sales tax. (prices are subject to change w/o notice)
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NEW CATALOG: KitBits Catalog #109. Send $3.00 for catalog which will be deducted from your first order.
The Bethlehem Car Works, PO Box 325, Telford, PA 18969
www.bethlehemcarworks.com
Mississippi $5.00; West of the
Shipping per kit: East of the
Mississippi $8.00
PA res. add 6% sales tax.
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