Original Railroad
Original Railroad
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 Locomotive Train Bell Brass Bronze Original Cradle Steam Engine Railroad 1845  US $3,250.00
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 ORIGINAL Full Size Rail Road Crossing sign US $2,500.00
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 PRR PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD TRUC TRAIN SIGN PORCELAIN ANTIQUE ORIGINAL RED WHITE US $1,399.00
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 Railroad Art Original Painting BNSF Railway US $1,200.00
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 Vintage 1930s porcelain railroad sign all original glass marbles intact US $1,000.00
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 Keystone 6400 railroad engine tender childs toy original unrestored condition US $777.00
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 RAILROAD CROSSING SIGN OLD 1900S PURPLE MARBLE CAT EYES LARGE 48X48 ORIGINAL US $775.00
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 Western Pacific RR Railroad Feather River Route ORIGINAL FRAMED TRAIN DECAL Mint US $750.00
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 1901 THOS FOGARTY ORIGINAL RAILROAD PEN INK DRAWING US $699.99
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 Original Boston Hingham Steamboat Nantasket Beach Railroad 1881 Timetables US $650.00
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 Original WW2 The Kid in the Convoy New Haven Railroad 285 x 42 poster linen US $650.00
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 Original NASHVILLE CHATTANOOGA STLOUIS Railroad Lantern Reliable US $495.00
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 Antique Old Railroad Mining Carts Train ESP14L Wood Tables Original Spoke Wheel US $425.00
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 Original SAL Seaboard Air Line 24 Heart of the South Round Railroad Sign US $400.00
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 Antique Collection Original Letters Railroad Leases Tycoon Melville E Ingalls US $350.00 |
 original DRESSEL Western Railroad switch or signal lamp lantern 4sided OLD RARE US $350.00
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 Original CENTRAL RAILROAD OF NEW JERSEY Short Globe Lantern Adlake 250 US $315.00
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 Original MISSOURI PACIFIC Tall Red Cast Globe Railroad Bell Bottom Lantern US $300.00
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 ORIGINAL TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD ANDREW J RUSSELL ALBUMEN PHOTO c1868 69 US $299.99
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 Antique CNR Piper 4 Sided Railroad Switch Lamp Lantern w Original Paint Burner US $291.76
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 Original glass Handlan St Louis SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD CABOOSE MAR US $249.00
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 Antique Metal Marble Reflectors Railroad Crossing Sign All Original US $227.50
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 Vintage Simplex 85A RR Railroad Barn House 5 ton Jack Chicago ILL USA Original US $225.00
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 Original WESTERN RAILWAY of ALABAMA Short Globe Railroad Lantern A W 250 US $225.00
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 Antique 1800s Railroad Lantern Original Green Red Glass Parts No Markings NICE US $199.99
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 ORIGINAL ANTIQUE VINTAGE ADLAKE RAILROAD WARNING SIGNAL LIGHT RED GLASS US $199.00
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Gettysburg And Our Heroes
Did you know that the fate of the United States once hinged on a package of cigars?
Even previous to the ultimate failure of the first attempted invasion of the U.S. by Confederate forces during the American Civil War, the Maryland Campaign, General Robert E. Lee planned for a second attempt. In September of 1862, General Lee drew up Special Order 191, detailing the campaign for an invasion of Pennsylvania. Copies were circulated to Lee's subordinates and one copy was placed in an envelope along with three cigars. The Confederate courier trusted to transport the parcel lost it during his journey, and it was later revealed by a corporal of the 27th Indiana Volunteers.
When General Lee's soldiers rode into Gettysburg in July of 1863, Union forces were ready for them. Although the Battle of Gettysburg was not considered decisive at the time, in retrospect it was a tipping point in American history. Afterwards, the Confederacy was forced to fight a defensive war, in which it was eventually defeated two blood soaked years later.
A location to honor the soldiers without glorifying the war itself, Gettysburg is one of the premier destinations for Civil War history gurus, featuring historic re-enactments, monuments and graveyards for folks on both sides who died for the causes in which they believed, and celebrations of area customs that have been part of this area of the Quaker State since it was initially settled in the 1770s. One of the prevalent cabin rentals that has been in business since that time is the Dobbin House Tavern. You can dine in their restaurant while experiencing life during the mid-19th Century including authentic period dishes and recipes.
Gettysburg also has its share of bed breakfasts as well as historic hotels. The Gettysburg Hotel has been in business steadily since 1797 and is within walking distance of the place of the battle.
As you should presume, Gettysburg has its fair share of ghosts and a lot of haunted houses including at least one B and B. Ghost tours are one of the most prevalent activities among tourists. And although rail service to Gettysburg stopped in 1942, the community railroad station continues to function as a rail museum. Train buffs won't want to miss it.
Civil War history is not all that Gettysburg has to submit, however, it is also residence to the Eisenhower National Historic Site, the cattle ranch where President Dwight D. Eisenhower went to flee the sizeable pressures of Cold War politics during his term of office.
The county in which Gettysburg is positioned is also right next door to Pennsylvania's famed Amish Country, home to a culture and society that has fruitfully resisted change for hundreds of years. These friendly folks welcome visits from the "English", as they dub the rest of us, so be certain to drop over and say hello. By the way, if an Amish says "You look plain," take it as a compliment as it is high praise.
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