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  • May include: Black and white photograph of a steam locomotive, number 211, with a sign that reads "BE SURE ENGINE'S UNTIL CYLINDERS ARE FULL FRESH WATER". The locomotive is parked near a water tower.
  • May include: A collection of black and white photographs featuring steam locomotives. The images showcase various angles and details of the trains, including their wheels, cabs, and overall design. The photographs are arranged on a textured blue surface.
  • May include: A collection of six vintage black and white photographs featuring steam locomotives. The images showcase various angles and designs of the trains, capturing their presence on railroad tracks and near train stations. The photographs are a nostalgic look at rail travel.
  • May include: A collection of vintage postcards, each with handwritten notes and printed details. The cards feature the words "POST CARD" and include information about railroads, locations, and dates. Some cards have stamps and addresses.
  • May include: Four black and white photographs of steam locomotives. Each image shows a different locomotive, with details of the wheels, smokestacks, and cabs visible. The photographs are arranged in a square format.
  • May include: Four vintage postcards with handwritten notes and measurements. The postcards are white with the words "POST CARD" printed at the top. The cards have various handwritten details, including measurements in inches.
  • May include: Three black and white photographs of steam locomotives. The images show the trains from different angles, highlighting their intricate details. The locomotives are on tracks, with some smoke visible, suggesting they are in operation. The photographs are on white paper.
  • May include: Three vintage postcards with handwritten details and text. One postcard reads "Canadian National 8404" and "Saskatoon Sask. 3-1933." The other two have railroad information and are from Oak Park, Illinois.
  • May include: Black and white photograph of a steam locomotive, number 211, with a sign that reads "BE SURE ENGINE'S UNTIL CYLINDERS ARE FULL FRESH WATER". The locomotive is parked near a water tower.
  • May include: A collection of black and white photographs featuring steam locomotives. The images showcase various angles and details of the trains, including their wheels, cabs, and overall design. The photographs are arranged on a textured blue surface.
  • May include: A collection of six vintage black and white photographs featuring steam locomotives. The images showcase various angles and designs of the trains, capturing their presence on railroad tracks and near train stations. The photographs are a nostalgic look at rail travel.
  • May include: A collection of vintage postcards, each with handwritten notes and printed details. The cards feature the words "POST CARD" and include information about railroads, locations, and dates. Some cards have stamps and addresses.
  • May include: Four black and white photographs of steam locomotives. Each image shows a different locomotive, with details of the wheels, smokestacks, and cabs visible. The photographs are arranged in a square format.
  • May include: Four vintage postcards with handwritten notes and measurements. The postcards are white with the words "POST CARD" printed at the top. The cards have various handwritten details, including measurements in inches.
  • May include: Three black and white photographs of steam locomotives. The images show the trains from different angles, highlighting their intricate details. The locomotives are on tracks, with some smoke visible, suggesting they are in operation. The photographs are on white paper.
  • May include: Three vintage postcards with handwritten details and text. One postcard reads "Canadian National 8404" and "Saskatoon Sask. 3-1933." The other two have railroad information and are from Oak Park, Illinois.
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1930s Steam Locomotive RPPC Archive – Railroad Photographic Club (13)

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From the 1930s

📮 Vintage 1930s Train Real Photo Postcards – Lot of 13 – Railroad Photographic Club, Allston, MA
A rare and historically rich lot of 13 original real photo postcards (RPPCs) from the 1930s, issued by the Railroad Photographic Club of Allston, Massachusetts. Each black and white postcard features a unique steam locomotive or vintage train, captured with crisp detail. A must-have for any serious railroad memorabilia collector or vintage transportation enthusiast.

📸 Details:
• Lot of 13 original RPPCs (Real Photograph Post Cards)
• Dates: 1938 & 1939
• Publisher: Railroad Photographic Club, Allston, MA
• Subjects: Individual steam trains, locomotives, and rolling stock
• Railroads Mentioned: Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Northern Pacific, F.E.C., Toledo Peoria & Western, and more
• Backs: All unposted, with handwritten notes and/or ink stamps providing identification (e.g., railroad name, build info. See photos to see handwritten details.)
• Condition: Very good vintage condition with general age-related wear. No rips, tears. Please see photos for exact condition and all handwritten notes.

🚂 Highlights:
• Real photographic postcards, not modern reprints
• Authentic pre-WWII railroad ephemera
• Great for collectors of railway history, RPPCs, transportation photography, or 1930s Americana

📦 Shipping & Handling:
• Free Shipping. Securely packed and shipped with care
• Ships from the USA
• Tracking included

📷 View all photos to see each card front and back. All identifying details and condition notes are best seen in the images.

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