2012 Hot August Auction

The American Railway Express, according to Encyclopedia Britannica, was established by the U.S. Government in 1918, during WWI when the government too

This lot is a fabulous assortment of lanterns for budding or veteran railroad collectors. Lot of 4: 1) Short-Globe lantern, 9” tall, without bail, emb

An impressive collection of 160 passes from railways all over the US and Canada. Includes passes from Southern Pacific; many from Rock Island Lines; C

Assorted Railroad items: 1) A metal locomotive model. 2) A pair of sheet metal padlocks (one with key) and a separate Union Pacific key. 3) A set of m

A small ivory-handled wax sealer for a steam rail road, possibly used in sealing envelopes for shipping on the rail line. The sealing end is brass and

Lot of 6 representing major western railroads. Included are Two Bills of Laden from The Union Pacific Railroad. One is dated 1898, the other 1900. Als

According to the Alaska Railroad website, the Alaska Central Railway was opened in 1903 and was reorganized and renamed the Alaska Northern Railway Co

28 railway passes from many California lines, dating back to 1900. - Jacobitz Collection -59889

Eight photographs, three post cards, one stereoview, a 1915 topographic map from Carlin to Deeth. Also a railroad tie hammerhead. - Jacobitz Collectio

The Central Pacific Railroad Company was founded in 1861 and federally funded in 1862 when Abraham Lincoln signed the Pacific Railroad Act and determi

A magnificent 19” by 16” ink line drawing of men building a railroad trestle along a mountainside. In the rear of the drawing is a “2” steam engine in

An 1865 PACIFIC RAILROAD BOND, number 242, for $1000. Signed by the board of supervisors president Conn, treasurer Paxson and Mr. Hale, the city and c

Telegraph insulators have existed for longer than most people realize, with some of the earliest dating to the late 18th century. By 1860, insulators

Beautiful 27" x33" framed and mounted preliminary topographical map of explorations and surveys in Nevada and Arizona, south of the Central

Clear glass tall-globe “S.P. Co” lantern with matching markings on lid and globe. Adlake “Reliable” model, circa 1912-25. “Adlake Kero” short-globe la

A 9.25” by 7.5” photograph of men standing “On the Line of the ‘Shasta Route’, Southern Pacific Railway Co.”. The photograph is affixed to a simple ba

The original Western Pacific Railroad Company was established in 1865 to build the westernmost portion of the Transcontinental Railroad, and was abso

Assortment of railroad photos, tickets, and postcards, including great images of locomotives, depots, and railway routes. Also includes 5 various Rail

This is a bond in the amount of $1000 issued by The Bodie and Benton Railway and Commercial Company. The issuing signatures are difficult to make out

This is a very rare bond issued by the Death Valley Railroad Company for 100 Pounds Sterling. The document is signed by Death Valley millionaire and p

This 17” tall, by 10.5” wide lantern was likely used at the head of a steam engine. The bottom bears four holes through which it could be mounted to t

The Mount Tamalpais and Muir Woods Railway was a scenic tourist railway that operated between Mill Valley and the peak of Mount Tamalpais. The railroa

This is a stock certificate issued by Sierra Iron and Quincy Rail Road Company for 10 shares at $100 per share. It is issued to William Mansfield and

Wells-Fargo & Company Express Reward Notice. "Look out For Train Robbers and Murderers." The notice is dated April 28, 1904, and boldly

Daguerreotype of San Francisco & San Jose locomotive, Atlantic. This engine was built at the Union Iron Works in San Francisco in 1865, one of thr

Presentation lanterns such as this nice example were given as gifts to commemorate retirements or to reward special service. This particular presentat

Lot of 2 certificates for The Nevada and Oregon Railroad Company. Both pieces are unissued and bear creasing and small tears. - Jacobitz Collection -6

Lot of 7 passes from the Nevada Copper Belt and Nevada Central and Nevada Northern Railroads. - Jacobitz Collection -59920

A rare, perhaps unique NCO bond specimen number 0000 for $1000. Beautiful condition with some fold creasing, but no tears or foxing visible. A very ni

Nevada Central Railroad Police badge. Six pointed star. - Jacobitz Collection -59792

Lot of 3 railway photos: Minden, Imlay and Searchlight. - Jacobitz Collection -60057

Lot of 11: these documents follow the route of the Central Pacific and Southern Pacific Railroads through Nevada. 1) Western Union telegraph from Wads

The Nevada Central Railroad was chartered 7 August 1879 and opened 24 February 1880 [Ref: Poor’s Manual of Railroads, 1899, p. 589]. The construction

The Nevada Central Railroad was chartered 7 August 1879 and opened 24 February 1880 [Ref: Poor’s Manual of Railroads, 1899, p. 589]. The construction

Lot of 7 from the Nevada Central Railroad Company, includes a telegram, a letter from the Glendale and Melrose Railway, an accident report brochure, a

1) 1908 BATTLE MOUNTAIN postcard of the tracks. Addressed to MRS.EDITH MILLER of Reno and postmarked 1910. 2) A 1953 postmarked card addressed to R. M

The globe and lantern frame do not match: UP stands for Union Pacific Railroad, while C&C RR indicates the “Carson & Colorado Railroad.” In 18

Carson & Colorado Railroad was incorporated 10 May 1880 and purchased by the Carson & Colorado Railway on 2 Aug 1892 [Ref: Poor’s Manual of Ra

Carson & Colorado Railroad was incorporated 10 May 1880 and purchased by the Carson & Colorado Railway on 2 Aug 1892 [Ref: Poor’s Manual of Ra

Eight postcards featuring Elko scenes: 1) U.S. POST OFFICE AND HOTEL MAYER, undated. 2) WESTERN PACIFIC ROUNDHOUSE depot, dated April 30, no year, add

Lot of 15 postcards: 1) A postcard of East Ely Train Depot addressed to a “MRS. S.D. HOOD” and signed by someone named Bert. The postmark is illegible

Tall-Globe lantern, 9” tall, without bail, machine embossed “Handlan/ St. Louis/ U.S.A.” on the ventilator top, hand embossed “N.N.R.Y.” on the lid, a

Lot of 2 padlocks: 1) Riveted Adlake manufactured switch lock. Spring loaded front key drop marked “Adlake”. Shackle rear marked “N” and “17” and the

Lot of 27 various ephemera and photos from Eureka & Palisade Railroad. There are 11 nice black and white photos showing steam engines, a station,

A first mortgage bond for 1000 Eureka & Palisade Railroad Company. Issued to D.O. Mills, founder of the Bank of California. Piece has been ink as

Lot of 2 luggage tags from the E & P. Round and square with leather fobs. Mint, undug. The railroad was built in 1875 to haul ore from Eureka. Ver

Brass key marked “E 4654 P” across round handle. No other markings. Round neck leads to blade with two teeth, designed to fit a padlock. EP is diffic

This unused Eureka Nevada Railway pass, number 267, is marked valid “UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 1912” and bears no markings or signs of use. The railroad oper

This is the 1879 annual report to the stockholders of the Ruby Hill Railroad Company. It shows that the total profit for the year was $117,149.45. The

Postcard addressed to Mr. Louis Hanson of Nebraska and postmarked 1908. The stamp has been removed. The front shows the train station in Fallon with a