April Railroadiana, Day 2

April Railroadiana, Day 2

Sunday, April 7, 2013  |  10:00 AM Central
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April Railroadiana, Day 2

April Railroadiana, Day 2

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An exceptional one-owner collection of
19th and 20th century items.

Dirk Soulis Auctions


(816) 697-3830
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RAILROAD LIGHT TOWER

Lot # 237 (Sale Order: 1 of 305)      

Six light fixture on tower with cage top. Light fixture measures 42.25 x 29 inches, tower stands approximately 15 feet. Shows significant wear and age. One cracked lens....more

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WRRS RAILROAD WIG WAG, CROSSBUCK AND TOWER

Lot # 238 (Sale Order: 2 of 305)      

Tower measures approximately 13 feet high by 5 feet wide, wig wag and 48 inch arms crossbuck, having clear marbles. Shows significant wear and age....more

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C&NW RR TOWER AND ADLAKE SWITCH LIGHT

Lot # 239 (Sale Order: 3 of 305)      

Light marked Chicago & Northwestern RR 'C&NW RR', by Adlake, stands 14.5 inches. Steel tower stands 17.5 feet, has components including two semaphore hubs, one with red and green roundels, one semaphore repaired; plus an east and west ward track switch. Tower marked 'C.R.M. Co. Steel.'...more

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GRISWOLD 12' HIGH FLASHING LIGHT ROTATING BANNER SIGNAL

Lot # 240 (Sale Order: 4 of 305)      

An iconic 12' crossing signal with rotating 24-inch 'Federal Yellow' porcelain enamel stop sign set with clear glass marbles and trimmed in black enamel. Porcelain enamel cross bucks above are set with marbles as well. Tower stands approximately 12 feet. This model is very scarce and thought to be used in Minnesota only....more

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WRRS RAILROAD AUTOFLAG #5 WIG WAG 'HARP'

Lot # 241 (Sale Order: 5 of 305)      

Tower with repainted grey and raised letters on the crossbuck, arms measure 47 inches each. Embossed mark of 'WRRS CO'. Twin ring collar mounts to pole, peach basket frame and wig wag above, the motor at the top. Measures over 13 feet tall! Scarce model found only in the upper midwest....more

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GRISWOLD CROSSING SIGNAL AND ROTATING BANNER

Lot # 242 (Sale Order: 6 of 305)      

Full size signal tower with Griswold mechanism and stop signs (which measure 24 inches each). Signs show crazing and significant wear. Tower and mechanism box with some interior electronics. Stands well over 10 feet high....more

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RAILROAD CROSSING STOP LOOK AND LISTEN IRON SIGN

Lot # 243 (Sale Order: 7 of 305)      

Cast iron oval with raised lettering, 'Railroad Crossing, Stop, Look and Listen.' Old black and white paint. Measures 18.5 x 48 inches. Two holes near bottom and mounting bracket on the reverse. Average condition....more

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THREE-WHEELED R.I. RAILROAD HANDCAR VELOCIPEDE

Lot # 244 (Sale Order: 8 of 305)      

Ex Rock Island Railroad, this velocipede spent its entire working life at the Hayfield Iowa depot, 1/2 mile west of the M & StL crossing. It was used by the station agent to check the semaphore lantern there and was purchased from the son of that station agent....more

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VELOCIPEDE PHOTOGRAPH, CATALOGS, PAMPHLETS

Lot # 244A (Sale Order: 9 of 305)      

Lot includes catalog 106D by Fairbanks, Morse & Co., a couple of Mudge Adams RR motor cars, a small Southern Railway System book of regulations and instructions for using motor, hand, push and velocipede cars, dated 1925, a 'Casey-Jones Hand-Car Engine' pamplet....more

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WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH PORCELAIN ENAMEL SIGN

Lot # 245 (Sale Order: 10 of 305)      

Measures 4.25 x 9.5 inches. Some wear and minor chipping around edges....more

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KEEP OFF CUPOLA' UNION PACIFIC CABOOSE SIGN C. 1943

Lot # 246 (Sale Order: 11 of 305)      

According to the book on Union Pacific Cabooses, this circa 1943 plaque, "replaced cupola running boards on Union Pacific Class 3AC cabooses around 1943", (see page 136 of CABOOSES OF THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD by Don Strack and James L. Ehernberger. Measures 11.5 x 22.75 inches....more

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CB&Q RAILROAD MARKED BRASS FIVE CHIME WHISTLE

Lot # 247 (Sale Order: 12 of 305)      

A Chicago, Burlington & Quincy five chime brass whistle with embossed mark of 'CB&Q' vertically on each of the three baffles inside. Measures 25 inches high. Shows the expected effects of age and use, very good condition overall....more

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AT&SF RAILROAD SIX CHIME WHISTLE, LOCOMOTIVE 5020

Lot # 248 (Sale Order: 13 of 305)      

Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe whistle with embossed mark of 'AT&SF' in the casting on top and believed to be from Santa Fe locomotive number 5020, a 2-10-4 of the 5000 series. The 5020 tender plate was purchased with the whistle and represented as being from Santa Fe number 5020 locomotive. Good condition....more

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FIVE CHIME WHISTLE WITH CONNECTION TO THE CB & Q

Lot # 249 (Sale Order: 14 of 305)      

The style and type commonly used by the CB & Q and purchased from a close friend of the seller whose long-deceased uncle was a conductor on the CB&Q. Repainted black, measures 22 inches high. Raised 'C 11583' to top. Good condition....more

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BURLINGTON ROUTE RAILROAD IRON CUSPIDOR SPITTOON

Lot # 250 (Sale Order: 15 of 305)      

Two pieces, cast iron, large Burlington Route logo on the base. Measures 4 x 8.75 inches. Shows oxidation and wear....more

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FOUR RAILROAD CAR LIGHTS

Lot # 250A (Sale Order: 16 of 305)      

Each fixture measures approximately 4.5 x 2.75 inches, shades measure 5 x 5.75 inches. Display mounted to wood bases, with leads protruding from the reverse. Show some wear and age, some roughness to glass shade rims....more

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UNION PACIFIC BALDWIN LOCOMOTIVE WORKS BUILDER'S PHOTO

Lot # 251 (Sale Order: 17 of 305)      

All original framing and matting on a Builder's Photo of Union Pacific D.S. 1060, Road of the Challengers. Measures 13.5 x 25.5 inches....more

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ST. JOSEPH & GRAND ISLAND RAILROAD COAL SCOOP

Lot # 252 (Sale Order: 18 of 305)      

Cast iron with raised 'ST.J & G.I. RY 79M' along handle. Measures 21.75 x 4.25 inches. Average condition....more

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CIRCA 1890'S BURLINGTON ROUTE CB&Q RR ADVERTISEMENT

Lot # 253 (Sale Order: 19 of 305)      

Burlington Route, Chicago, Burlington & Quincy R.R. advertising chromolithograph, 'Shut the Door, Fast Owl Express via Burlington Route between Chicago & St. Louis,' 10.5 x 7.5 inch sight size, double sided. Printed by Rand McNally. This great piece is rare and early and in excellent condition with no tears, repairs or stain with the exception of minor foxing....more

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CM&StP RAILROAD DOUBLE MARKED BRASS TOP LANTERN

Lot # 254 (Sale Order: 20 of 305)      

Chicago, Minneapolis & St. Paul Railroad embossed CM&StP Ry on shade and on the clear tall globe, has bell foot and brass top. Measures 11.5 x 6.75 inches. Some oxidation and toning, small dents to brass top....more

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MISSOURI PACIFIC RR BRASS TOP LANTERN

Lot # 255 (Sale Order: 21 of 305)      

With unusual embossed mark, serial numbered, made by M.M. Buck, clear glass globe by Dietz, wire base, stands 10 inches. Patent dated 1886....more

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MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD HANDLAN LANTERN

Lot # 256 (Sale Order: 22 of 305)      

Bell foot with embossed 'Mo. Pac.' and embossed 'M.P.' and 'Safety First' on tall red globe. Embossed Handlan marks on top. Measures 10.5 x 6.5 inches, oxidized throughout....more

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NEW YORK CENTRAL SYSTEM HANDLAN RR LANTERN

Lot # 257 (Sale Order: 23 of 305)      

Acid etched NYCS on red globe, grey finished Handlan with wire frame. Some oxidation to wire....more

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ILLINOIS CENTRAL ADLAKE RR LANTERN

Lot # 258 (Sale Order: 24 of 305)      

Embossed ICRR on clear globe and shade, wire frame, measures 10.25 x 6 inches....more

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C&StP M&O ADLAKE RAILROAD LANTERN

Lot # 259 (Sale Order: 25 of 305)      

Embossed Chicago & St Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha CStPM&O on shade, acid etched on clear globe with additional 'The Northwestern Line.' Wire frame, measures 10.5 x 6.5 inches. Oxidized, but good condition overall....more

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