CHICAGO ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC RAILROAD ~ DON'T GET HURT ~ SHOP RIP TRACK TOWEL

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Welcome To the American Sportsman Your Hunting & Fishing Place Most of the things we have are listed here on E-bay are in our Retail store in Trenton Mo.  Were the biggest little store around. Most of the stuff we carry, we use it in the field, whether hunting or fishing We will get your item sent right out and if it is out of stock we will get it to you as fast as we can.
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Many people are fascinated by railroads. At one time, railroads were connected to most aspects of community and economic life, and almost everyone had the experience of taking the train to some distant destination. Today, railroads are still a vital part of the nation's commerce, but they have largely evolved into less publicly visible movers of freight. For the most part, the romance and glory of the great age of railroads has passed from the scene.
One way of remembering this bygone era is through collecting artifacts that have survived the years. Most railroad lines were, and still are large enterprises requiring vast amounts of material and equipment to operate. While much of this material and equipment like locomotives, cars, buildings, etc. are "collectible" for only a small number of people and organizations with the resources to maintain them, smaller items like lanterns, china, paper, and locks are well within the reach of individual collectors. Therefore, many people seek out such items -- often called "railroadiana" -- at auctions, garage sales, antique shows and "collector events".