S

This page shows color versions of pictures that have appeared as monochrome pictures in current and past issues of "The Express".

lantern passes lock
From the Spring 2008 issue. Left to Right: Butte Anaconda & Pacific lantern from Dick Marrah; rare Nevada railroad passes from “A West Coast Collector"; NYO&W lock from Sam Reeder.
From the Winter 2007 Issue. Left to Right: Seven pieces of Burlington Aristocrat china from the "China Corner"; Santa Fe 1906 ad from Steve Martindell; Utah Northern lock from John Aguirre.
From the Fall 2007 Issue. Left to Right: NYC fire card from Dale Flansburg; AT&SF marker lamp from George Goeppner; Missouri Pacific service plate from Bob Flood.
From the Summer 2007 Issue. Left to Right: A collection of matchbooks from different railroads, photo by Craig Neros; a tape measure marked for the Texas & Pacific Railway, photo by Warren Taylor.

From the Spring 2007 Issue. Left to Right: A butter pat from Jane Silvernails in the Violet Spray pattern used by the CB&Q; Amtrak test plate from Dick Luckin; B&S lantern with SVRR globe from Tom Stranko; MKT china display from Chris Cruz.
From the Winter 2006 Issue. Left to Right: British Rail dining car setting -- Sue Mill; New Haven Children's Menu -- Marc Frattasio. Click on any image for a larger version.
From the Fall 2006 Issue. Left to Right: Butter pat collection -- Joe Wikar ; Penn Central hat and badges -- Gary Farmer; J.C. Deegan dining car chimes -- Charles ANderson; CB&Q service plates in two patterns -- Joe Wilkar. Click on any image for a larger version.
From the Summer 2006 Issue. Left to Right: Burgert's Patent Lantern; Delaware, Lackawanna & Western 9 x 13 inch platter; Lehigh Valley castback brass lock; Centenary dinner plate in the rare, experimental "red" color (normal production was blue). Click on any image for a larger version.
From the Spring 2006 Issue. Immediate Right: Postcard from the BB&K RR; Center Right: Inspector's Lantern; Far right: Lock & Key set from the Minnesota & Pacific Railroad. Click on any image for a larger version.
From the Winter 2005 Issue. Immediate Right: C&NW (Chicago & Northwestern) nut pick -- collection of Doug Sarvis; Far right: peanut butter jar sold on the New Zealand Railways - collection of Bob Hoenes. Click on any image for a larger version.
From the Autumn 2005 Issue. Immediate Right: Fred Harvey plate with the "FH" logo in the border design -- collection of Steve Campagnaro; Far right: Two chop plates by Syracuse and Bauscher in the Santa Fe "Griffon" pattern shown with two variations of double handle bullion cups and saucers. Also shown in the center is a Santa Fe Gorham flower vase. Collection of Chris Cruz. Click any image for a larger version.
From the Spring 2005 Issue. Immediate Right: Southern Railroad presentation bell - collection of Bo & Brynda Brown; Middle right: Matched brakeman’s lanterns - collection of Roger Deroche; Far right: Santa Fe lighters - collection of Steve Martindell. Click any image for a larger version

From the Winter 2004 Issue. Above: Soup cups in different RR patterns. Collection of Bob Chase. Left: "Frisco System" bellbottom lantern by M.M. Buck Company with a clear cast globe. Collection of Bill Kajdzik. Below Left: Railway Express Ageny Christmas card. Collection of Doug Gilliatt. Below Right: Adams Express Company wax sealer from Dehli, NY (image reversed for readability). Collection of Tom Stranko.
From the Summer 2004 Issue: Above: Santa Fe Shotgun with a Santa Fe "Cross Logo" medallion afixed to the butt stock. Photo by Jim Dobbins. Right: Central Railroad of New Jersey brass "castback" lock made by Fraim. Photo by and collection of Dan Allen. Lower Right: Oakland, California "Key Route" water pitcher, 6 3/4" in height and made by Limoges. Photo by and collection of Ray Verr
From the Spring 2004 Issue - Right: New York, New Haven & Hartford brass lock from Kidd's Toy and Train Museum, photo by Dan Richins. Far Right: A beautiful 3 1/4" tall toothpick holder made by Reed & Barton for the Southern Railway. Collection of Ray Verr.
From the Winter 2003 Issue - Left: Armstrong Dining Room Butter Pat - Collection of Craig Neros. Below Left: Hardware from a B&O EM-1 articulated steam locomotive, except that the center Capitol Dome casting is a reproduction - Collection of Mark Phillips. Below Center: A stoneware jug that held ink for the Michigan Central. Below Right: A 9 1/2" plate in the Hoboken pattern of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western - Collection of Ray Verr.
From the Fall 2003 Issue - Below Left: Flint & Pere Marquette Railroad "brass-top" lantern with cast globe - Collection of John Tolle. Below Center: Colorado & Southern 1898 brass lock from Kidd's Toy and Train Museum, photo by Dan Richins. Below Right: A 16 oz. coffee pot with a side mark similar to those on Florida East Coast china in "Breakers" pattern, collection of Raymond Verr. Right:Alaska Railroad bouillon cup, collection of Raymond Verr.
From the Summer 2003 Issue - Below Left and Center: New York, Ontario & Western Railway police badges - Photos by Tom Stranko. Below: Pre-1889 Chicago, Kansas & Nebraska Ry lantern manufactured by Adams & Westlake - Collection of John Tolle.
From the spring 2003 Issue - Above Left: Commemorative door plate, original water pitcher and original napkin from one of Southern Pacific's famed "Daylight" trains. The door plate is "commemorative" because it was only recently discovered to be a fantasy item made about 20 years ago. Photo by Rick Wright. Above Middle: Early C.T. Ham brass-top bell-bottom lantern marked "TC&STLRR" for the Toledo, Cincinnati & St. Louis Railroad. Photo by John Tolle. Above Right: Advertising card from the "Rock Island" railroad. Click on the photo for a larger version. Photo by Jim Findlay.
Above: Western Pacific Railway brass lock and the assorted keys. Photo by John & Norma Giudici.
Design Copyright 2007 Railroad Collectors Association Incorporated
All Copyrights Apply