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Original Antique Prints of Railroads, Trains, Bridges, Canals, etc.

Original antiue prints from various publications such as
The Illustrated London News, Gleason's Magazine, Leslie's Magazine, etc., mainly from the 1850s to the early 1900s.

Please click on the thumbnails below for an enlarged view and to assess condition.
Some foxing or other age-related issues may be present.

The Marquis of Londonderry Commencing the Seaham and Sunderland Railway
The Marquis of Londonderry Commencing the Seaham and Sunderland Railway

Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s,
"tipped" at top edge only to black paper

Approximately 9.25 x 6.25 inches
on black paper measuring about 11 X 8.25 inches
REFERENCE NUMBER: R-1
$10
Reception of the Queen at Chester Station
Reception of the Queen at Chester Station
Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s,
"tipped" at top edge only to black paper
Approximately 9 x 6.125 inches
on black paper measuring about 11 X 8.25 inches
REFERENCE NUMBER: R-2
$10
Collation, at the Opening of the Norwegian Trunk Railway
Collation, at the Opening of the Norwegian Trunk Railway
Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s,
"tipped" at top edge only to black paper
Approximately 9.25 x 6.125 inches
on black paper measuring about 11 X 8.25 inches
REFERENCE NUMBER: R-3
$10
Commencement of the Lisbon Railway, by the Queen of Portugal
Commencement of the Lisbon Railway, by the Queen of Portugal
Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s,
"tipped" at top edge only to black paper
Approximately 9.25 x 6.125 inches
on black paper measuring about 11 X 8.25 inches
REFERENCE NUMBER: R-4
$10
Commencement of the Lisbon Railway, by the Queen of Portugal
Commencement of the St. Andrew's and Quebec Railway
Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s,
"tipped" at top edge only to black paper
Approximately 9.5 x 5.75 inches
on black paper measuring about 11 X 8.25 inches
REFERENCE NUMBER: R-5
$10
Opening of the South-Wales Railway —— The Narberth-Road Station, Haverfordwest
Opening of the South-Wales Railway —— The Narberth-Road Station, Haverfordwest
Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s,
"tipped" at top edge only to black paper
Approximately 9.5 x 5.75 inches
on black paper measuring about 11 X 8.25 inches
REFERENCE NUMBER: R-6
$10
An Indian Railway Station
An Indian Railway Station
Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s,
"tipped" at top edge only to black paper
Approximately 9.25 x 6.125 inches
on black paper measuring about 11 X 8.25 inches
REFERENCE NUMBER: R-7
$10
The Crumlin Viaduct, on the Western Valley Railway
The Crumlin Viaduct, on the Western Valley Railway
Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s,
"tipped" at top edge only to black paper
Approximately 9.25 x 6.125 inches
on black paper measuring about 11 X 8.25 inches
REFERENCE NUMBER: R-8
$10
Berne and Geneva Railway. Station at Verdun, on the Lake of Neuchatel
Berne and Geneva Railway. Station at Verdun, on the Lake of Neuchatel
Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s,
"tipped" at top edge only to black paper
Approximately 8.875 x 6.125 inches
on black paper measuring about 11 X 8.25 inches
REFERENCE NUMBER: R-9
$10
The Railway Works at Balaclava by Night
The Railway Works at Balaclava, by Night
Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s
Approximately 9.25 x 6 inches
REFERENCE NUMBER: R-10
$10
Railway at Balaclava. Stationary Engine beyond the Camp of General Verey
Railway at Balaclava. Stationary Engine beyond the Camp of General Verey
Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s
Approximately 9 x 6.375 inches
REFERENCE NUMBER: R-11
$10
Military Narrow-Gauge Railway, South Camp, Aldershott
Military Narrow-Gauge Railway, South Camp, Aldershott
Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s
Approximately 10.875 x 4.875 inches
REFERENCE NUMBER: R-12
$10
Ealing Station, Great Western Railway
Ealing Station, Great Western Railway
Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s,
"tipped" at top edge only to black paper
Approximately 4.375 x 4.25 inches
on black paper measuring about 8.5 X 5.5 inches
REFERENCE NUMBER: R-13
$10
Inspection Car on Pacific Railway approaching the Great Salt Lake
Inspection Car on Pacific Railway approaching the Great Salt Lake
Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s
Approximately 9 x 6.375 inches
REFERENCE NUMBER: R-14
$10
Scene of the Railway Accident at Kirtlebridge, Dumfries
Scene of the Railway Accident at Kirtlebridge, Dumfries
Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s
Approximately 10.875 x 5.875 inches
REFERENCE NUMBER: R-15
$10
Scene of the Fire at the Kentish-Town Station
Scene of the Fire at the Kentish-Town Station
Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s
Approximately 10.875 x 5.875 inches
REFERENCE NUMBER: R-16
$10
Reno Station, Nevada, on the Central Pacific Railway
Reno Station, Nevada, on the Central Pacific Railway
Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s
Approximately 10.875 x 5.875 inches
REFERENCE NUMBER: R-17
$20
Scene of the Fire at the Kentish-Town Station
Denver, Colorado (circa 1905) on one side
Robinson Log Raft on the other side
Original print from the early 20th century
Approximately 10.875 x 5.875 inches
Poor condition, with tears and spots
REFERENCE NUMBER: R-18
$5
Animas Cañon, Colorado (between Durango and Silverton, CO)
Animas Cañon, Colorado (between Durango and Silverton, CO)
Original print from the early 20th century
Approximately 10.375 x 8.375 inches
REFERENCE NUMBER: R-18
$20
Birds-Eye View, Lower Kicking-Horse Cañon, Rocky Mountains (Canadian Pacific Railway)
Birds-Eye View, Lower Kicking-Horse Cañon, Rocky Mountains (Canadian Pacific Railway)
Original photogravure print from the early 20th century
Approximately 6.875 x 9 inches
REFERENCE NUMBER: R-19
$20
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