#96 • SHIPS and NARROW GAUGE RAILS

Part of November 2026 Railroad Book and Slide Auction (timed auction by Rail & Road Auctions)

Starting at $5.00

Status: Available

Bidding closes Nov 30, 2026 5:23 PM EST

This auction features a detailed account of the Pacific Coast Company's railway and steamship operations, including its history, rolling stock, and locomotives, with a focus on narrow gauge railroads. Written by Gerald M. Best, the book offers a comprehensive overview of the company's development, expansion, and eventual abandonment, as well as the hazards of narrow gauge railroading and the liquidation of the Pacific Coast Company. Gerald M. Best