Description: Once in a lifetime rare find; Set of 2 Train Order Books from the Illinois Central Depot at Minonk Illinois. They span the years 1883, 1884, 1885. Early railroad history. One book has over 300 pages and the other has over 250 pages. Well worn with tattering and tears. A handful of the pages are loose from the binding. Towns mentioned in the train orders include Kankakee IL, El Paso IL, Rutland IL, Woodford IL, Wenona IL, Clinton IL, Tonica IL, Amboy IL, La Salle IL, Hudson IL, Panola IL, Oglesby IL, Lostant IL, and others. A few nice pencil drawings where the operator appeared to be bored and doodled. Lots of names in the books, mostly last names only; train crews, operators. You will receive both books.
Price: 350 USD
Location: Kearney, Missouri
End Time: 2025-01-18T19:37:56.000Z
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Country/Region of Manufacture: United States