Replica of the original 1885 trade samples catalog for maneuvering trains and train carriages. 28 pages, in new condition. Flex covers, cloth binding. Replica-Reprint published by Portable Trunk Publishers. (undated) Circa 2005. A delightful look at types of train track engineering, as well as the architectural elements of turning train cars around in the late 19th century. This catalog shows various options available, efficiency of the company designs, ans would be sold wholesale from equipment suppliers, general railway and station designers and jobbers. Ideal catalog for collectors, train enthusiasts, restorers, or antiques dealers of fine railway equipment. Paper / Soft cover reprint edition in very good condition, flex covers, cloth bound, a sturdy book. Overall good copy, informative resource. It would make a great gift for the fan in your life, even if that's you. Clean and Unmarked Text. Very Good condition. Text is in English. Reproduced in black and white as issued. -- Defects: None found. **Some of the text is small, so it's a little hard to read. Modern, undated replica. -- NEW facsimile edition
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Bullet point: A delightful look at types of train track engineering, as well as the architectural elements of turning train cars around in the late 19th century. This catalog shows various options available, efficiency of the company designs, ans would be sold wholesale from equipment suppliers, general railway and station designers and jobbers.
Product description: Replica of the original 1885 trade samples catalog for maneuvering trains and train carriages. 28 pages, in new condition. Flex covers, cloth binding. Replica-Reprint published by Portable Trunk Publishers. (undated) Circa 2005. A delightful look at types of train track engineering, as well as the architectural elements of turning train cars around in the late 19th century. This catalog shows various options available, efficiency of the company designs, ans would be sold wholesale from equipment suppliers, general railway and station designers and jobbers. Ideal catalog for collectors, train enthusiasts, restorers, or antiques dealers of fine railway equipment. Paper / Soft cover reprint edition in very good condition, flex covers, cloth bound, a sturdy book. Overall good copy, informative resource. It would make a great gift for the fan in your life, even if that's you. Clean and Unmarked Text. Very Good condition. Text is in English. Reproduced in black and white as issued. -- Defects: None found. **Some of the text is small, so it's a little hard to read. Modern, undated replica. -- NEW facsimile edition
Item name: SAMPLES CATALOGUE: 1885 Turn-Tables : A Treatise on Improved Turn-Tables for Railways and for General Service : Pivot Bridges, Transfer Tables 1885 Turn-Tables : A Treatise on Improved Turn-Tables for Railways and for General Service : Pivot Bridges, Transfer Tables BY William Sellers & Co. ; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (REPLICA catalog of railway / railroad maneuvering trains and train carriages. 28 pages, in new condition)