#256 • Early Railways

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

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Bidding closes Nov 30, 2026 6:03 PM EST

This auction features a comprehensive book on the history of early railways, authored by Robert C. Bishop and titled "Pleasures and Treasures." Covering the origins, development, and significant networks of railways from 1850-1900, the book includes numerous photographs, maps, and illustrations from various railway companies such as the Baltimore and Ohio, Continental, Deutsche Bundesbahn, and Southern Railway. Readers will gain insight into the economic, technological, and social aspects of railway evolution during this era. J.B. Snell