Up for sale is a high-quality collection of 11 authentic, mid-century vintage railroad photographs and convention ephemera from 1963–1964. These prints feature original processing stamps, dates, and extensive handwritten research notes on the reverse by prominent, well-known National Railway Historical Society (NRHS) rail historians Miln Gillespie and John P. Killoran.
This is a fantastic instant lot for “Trainiana” collectors, rail historians, or Pacific Northwest transportation buffs.
Featured Subjects & Notations Include:
White Pass & Yukon Route (WP&YR): Multiple vintage snapshots showcasing passenger cars, narrow-gauge tracks, and work trains along the historic route.
Portland Traction Company: Great action shot featuring a steam locomotive operating on the Portland Traction Co. line, clearly visible on the tender/cab.
Logging & Geared Locomotives: A fantastic, crisp shot of an antique geared steam locomotive (Shay/Climax style) billowing smoke near a timber mill.
Scenic Timber Trestles: A beautiful landscape shot of a steam train crossing a massive timber railroad trestle bridge deep in a Pacific Northwest forest.
Historian Attribution: Backs feature the original stamps and handwriting of Miln Gillespie, detailing locations such as Banks, Oregon, and the Mendenhall Trestle, as well as the signature/stamp of preservation leader John P. Killoran.
NRHS Souvenir Postcard: Includes an official “Souvenir of Baltimore, Md. Convention (1963)” printed postcard detailing a 1924 Baldwin engine, distributed by the Washington Chapter of the NRHS.
Condition:
Photos are in good vintage condition. Images are clear with great contrast. The reverses feature clear, highly legible ink stamps and pencil/pen historical notations, as pictured. Some light edge wear or curling is present, consistent with age.
Ships securely in a protective, rigid mailer to ensure safe arrival.