#2263 • Farewell to Steam

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

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Bidding closes Nov 30, 2026 7:48 PM EST

"Farewell to Steam" is a photographic exploration of the decline of steam-powered transportation, featuring detailed images and text by Dayid Plowden. The book covers various aspects of steam-powered vessels, including steamboats, passenger steamers, overnight luxury steamers, excursion steamers, ferry steamers, cargo boats, and railroad-car ferries, with a focus on the Great Lakes and the Hudson River in New York City. DAVID PLOWDEN