Lionel Corporation Common Stock Certificates – 1 Blue 1962 & 1 Orange 1958 - They have the usual creases and staple holes but no tears or unsightly stains. The blue certificate is for 50 shares and is dated 1962 and the orange certificate is for 100 shares and dated 1958. Both certificates are colorful and have the young boy with a diesel locomotive and a steam engine vignette.
1914 Mexico Tramways Company capital stock certificate - raiilroad trolley - The Mexico Tramways Company operated a network of streetcars in the Mexico City area. Trains were operated both by electricity and horses. The first line was opened in 1858. The system was extensive but began to contract with the development of bus routes and the Mexico City subway system. The last tram ceased operations in 1984 and was replaced by a light-rail line. For sale is a rare common stock certificate in Mexico Tramways dated January 9, 1914. It is for 10 shares.
1911 Wabash Railroad - Netherlands Dutch preferred stock certificate - The Wabash Railway Company served the US mid-west, with its main line running from Buffalo through Detroit to Chicago and through Fort Wayne and St. Louis into Kansas City. After a series of bankruptcies, mergers and acquisitions in the mid-1900s, the Wabash became a part of the Norfolk & Western Railway; its surviving lines are now a part of Norfolk Southern. For auction is a rare and unusual item from the Netherlands, a Dutch-issued preferred stock certificate for the Wabash. It is for $1,000 and is dated December 20, 1911.
1936 Wabash Railroad - Netherlands Dutch stock certificate - The Wabash Railway Company served the US mid-west, with its main line running from Buffalo through Detroit to Chicago and through Fort Wayne and St. Louis into Kansas City. After a series of bankruptcies, mergers and acquisitions in the mid-1900s, the Wabash became a part of the Norfolk & Western Railway; its surviving lines are now a part of Norfolk Southern. For auction is a rare and unusual item from the Netherlands, a Dutch-issued stock certificate for the Wabash. It is for $1,000 and is dated February 11, 1936. Included with the stock are 15 interest payment coupons.
$100 Nacimiento Copper Company Gold bond signed 1881 lot c - Litho by Hamilton Bank Note-NY. Complete set of 20 coupons. Nacimiento Copper Co. Bernalillo County, NM. Inc. in NY, 1881. Located on the west side the Nacimiento Mountains, west of Santa Fe county.
1870s Fort Wayne, Muncie & Cincinnati Railroad stock certificate - Nickel Plate - The Fort Wayne, Muncie & Cincinnati Railroad Company (FWMC) traces its roots to 1868 and a predecessor railroad of the same name. It was chartered to build a line connecting the named cities. The New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad (nicknamed the Nickel Plate) acquired the FWMC in 1881. The Nickel Plate was acquired by the Norfolk & Western Railroad (N&W( in 1964 and is now part of Norfolk Southern. For sale is an unissued capital stock certificate from the FWMC circa 1870s.
Vintage Shares Certificate Rose Spring Mining Company 1912 1913 Stock Set Of 6 - This set of six vintage stock certificates from Rose Spring Mining Company in 1912-1913 is a rare find for collectors of railroadiana and trains. The certificates, each with a unique design and color scheme, represent a piece of American history from the early 20th century. They were manufactured in the United States and are sure to add value to any collection. The certificates are in excellent shape and have been well-preserved over the years. They are perfect for display or for gifting to a fellow collector. This is a unique opportunity to own a piece of American railroad history, so don't miss out on the chance to add these vintage stock certificates to your collection.
1862 New York Central Railroad Co. Stock Share Receipts - Lot of (10) - 1862 New York Central Railroad Co. Stock Share Receipts - Lot of (10) Dimensions (inches): 7-3/4 x 3-3/4 I always combine shipping on multiple purchases, please visit my ebay store "wiztekworld" where you will find over 1000 ephemera items and collectibles. Thank you!.
1890s Herkimer, Mohawk, Ilion & Frankfort Electric Railway - New York, stock - The Herkimer, Mohawk, Ilion & Frankfort Electric Railway (HMI&F) traces its roots to a horse railroad in 1871. Several trolley lines were combined in the 1890s to form the HMI&F, and services continued until 1933 when replaced by buses. For sale is an unissued capital stock certificate in the HMI&F from the 1890s.
1913 MKT Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad - Netherlands Dutch stock certificate - The former Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Company (MKT), usually called the "Katy", served the states of Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Its main line ran from Kansas City through Dallas and Austin to San Antonio. It also served St. Louis and Houston. Organized in 1870, the Katy was acquired by the Missouri Pacific Railroad in 1988 and merged several years later into the Union Pacific Railroad. For sale is a very unusual document, a Stock Certificate for the MKT issued in the Netherlands. It is for 10 shares and is dated September 8, 1913.
1869 CNW Chicago North Western Railway - Dutch issued stock certificate - The Chicago & North Western Railroad (CNW) was a mid-west US carrier, with routes extending from Chicago west to Nebraska and South Dakota. In 1934-1935, Formed in 1865, it provided freight, passenger and commuter rail services for many years. With the changing rail climate after World War II, the CNW began financial difficulties that led to its acquisition in 1995 by the Union Pacific Railroad (UP). Most of the surviving CNW trackage is now operated by the UP. . For sale is a unique and very rare item, a stock certificate in the CNW issued in the Netherlands; it is dated December 14, 1868 and is for $100 in preferred stock. Included with the certificate is a sheet containing 8 interest payment coupons.
1924 Chicago Milwaukee, St Paul & Pacific Railroad - Netherlands Dutch stock - The Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad (CM&StP) was a Class I railroad that operated in the Midwest and Northwest of the United States from 1847 until its merger into the Soo Line Railroad in 1986. It went through several name changes and was retitled the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad in 1928. It was later popularly known as the Milwaukee Railroad. The railroad provided freight and passenger services, as well as commuter services in the greater Chicago area. For sale is a very rare and unusual item, a stock certificate for the CM&StP issued in the Netherlands. It is dated February 7, 1924 and is for 10 "ordinary" (common) shares. Included is a sheet containing 20 interest payment coupons.
1938 Hudson & Manhattan Railroad - Netherlands Dutch $1,000 preferred stock - The Hudson and Manhattan Railroad, later as the H&M Hudson Tubes, was the first major railroad to link stations in New Jersey with New York City. It was first planned in 1873, but early construction was intermittent. The first trains ran in 1907. . Bridge development eroded the passenger base, and the H&M filed for bankruptcy in 1954. The Port Authority, a government-subsidized entity, began service in 1962. The H&M is today commonly referred to as the PATH train. For sale is an unusual and rare Preferred Stock in the H&M, issued in the Netherlands and dated February 22m 1938; it is for $1,000. Included with the stock is a Dutch registration slip for the stock, along with 9 divided payment coupons.
1934 Agawam tax bill - This is a vintage 1934 Agawam tax bill that would make a great addition to any collection. The document features unique details that provide insight into the tax laws and policies during that era. The item is perfect for collectors of historical documents or those interested in railroadiana and trains. The tax bill bears the year 1934 and is in excellent condition, with no stains or tears.
1918 St. Louis San Francisco Railway (Frisco)-Netherland Dutch stock certificate - The former St. Louis-San Francisco Railway Company, known as the "Frisco" railroad served nine states in the US Mid-west and South (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas) until it was acquired by the Burlington Northern Railroad in 1980; its surviving lines are now primarily operated today by the BNSF. For sale is a rare and unusual item, a stock certificate from the Frisco issued in the Netherlands. It is dated August 26, 1918 and is for $100.
1898 Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railway preferred stock-- 1 share - The Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railway Company (BOSW) was formed in 1893 by combining a number of smaller railroads, to include the Cincinnati, Portsmouth & Parkersburg Railway, the St. Louis, Springfield & Vincennes Railway, and the Cincinnati, Louisville & Vincennes Railway. It had about 935 miles of track in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky. It stretched from Cincinnati to St. Louis. The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B&O) controlled the BOSW throughs stock ownership. Surviving trackage is now controlled primarily by CSX Transportation. For sale is a preferred capital stock certificate from the BOSW for 1 share and dated June 30, 1898.
1898 Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railway preferred stock-- 10 shares - The Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railway Company (BOSW) was formed in 1893 by combining a number of smaller railroads, to include the Cincinnati, Portsmouth & Parkersburg Railway, the St. Louis, Springfield & Vincennes Railway, and the Cincinnati, Louisville & Vincennes Railway. It had about 935 miles of track in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky. It stretched from Cincinnati to St. Louis. The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B&O) controlled the BOSW throughs stock ownership. Surviving trackage is now controlled primarily by CSX Transportation. For sale is a preferred capital stock certificate from the BOSW for 10 shares and dated June 30, 1898.
1928 Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railway preferred capital stock certificate - The Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railway Company (BOSW) was formed in 1893 by combining a number of smaller railroads, to include the Cincinnati, Portsmouth & Parkersburg Railway, the St. Louis, Springfield & Vincennes Railway, and the Cincinnati, Louisville & Vincennes Railway. It had about 935 miles of track in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky. It stretched from Cincinnati to St. Louis. The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B&O) controlled the BOSW throughs stock ownership. Surviving trackage is now controlled primarily by CSX Transportation. For sale is a preferred capital stock certificate from the BOSW for 100 shares and dated June 30, 1898. There is also a 25-cent document stamp.
1944 Bamberger Railroad capital stock certificate - Utah electric/short line - The Bamberger Railroad Company, formerly known aa the Salt Lake & Ogden Railroad, had its roots in 1891 as the Great Salt Lake & Hot Springs Railroad. Owned primarily by financier and future Utah governor Simon Bamberger. Originally powered by steam locomotives, the railroad was electrified in 1910. For most of its existence, the Bamberger provided both passenger and freight service, but the passenger trains were discontinued in 1952. Due to financial issues, the freight trains were terminated in 1958. A small portion of the line is now used by the Union Pacific Railroad. For sale is a rare common stock certificate in the Bamberger; It is for 20 shares and is dated October 19, 1944.
1919 WP Western Pacific Railroad stock certificate - Netherlands Dutch issue - The Western Pacific Railroad (WP) was a Class 1 railroad serving the western United States. Its main line ran from Salt Lake City, Utah to the San Francisco, California area. Formed in 1903 to break up the monopoly of rail service to Northern California by the Southern Pacific Railroad, it remained independent until 1983, when it was acquired by the Union Pacific Railroad. For auction is a very rare and unusual WP stock certificate, issued in the Netherlands for $500 and dated October 1919. A second page contains 18 interest coupons. The impression in the upper right corner is the Dutch revenue tax stamp.
1912 D&RGW Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad - Dutch stock certificate - The Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad (D&RGW) was a western railroad that served Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico. Its primary route was between Denver and Salt Lake City. The D&RGW purchased the Southern Pacific Railroad (SP) in 1988, and the new railroad assumed the name of the SP. The SP was later acquired by the Union Pacific Railroad (UP), and most surviving DRGW lines are now a part of the UP. For sale is a very unusual and rare common stock certificate from the D&RGW, issued in the Netherlands on June 27, 1912, for $1,000. Attached are 18 interest payment coupons. The impression in the upper right corner is the Dutch revenue tax stamp.
Norfolk & Western Railroad Co Gold Bond Coupons Stamps lot 4. $25 Issued 1894 - For auction is a set of four Norfolk & Western Railroad Co Gold Bond coupons stamps, each with a face value of $25. These coupons were issued in 1894 and are a rare piece of railroad history. The coupons have been well-preserved and are in great shape, with no signs of damage or defects. The Norfolk & Western Railroad Co was a major railroad company in the United States, and these coupons are a testament to the company's long and storied history. They would make an excellent addition to any collection of railroad memorabilia. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of history!
1936 Utica, Clinton & Binghamton Railroad stock certificate - New York - The Utica, Clinton & Binghamton Railroad Company (UCB) was formed in 1868 to provide rail services between the named cities in New York State. It was leased by the New York & Oswego Midland as a branch line in connection with the Rome & Clinton Railroad. After a few years under the Delaware & Hudson Railroad, it was returned to the New York, Oswego & Western Railroad in 1886. It was abandoned in 1942. The UCB was affectionately known as the "Peanut". For sale is a very rare capital stock certificate in the UCB for 25 shares; it is dated October 27, 1936.
1881 Keokuk & Des Moines Railway Company capital stock certificate - The Keokuk & Des Moines Railway Company (K&DM) was a short-line railroad, entirely within the state of Iowa between the two named cities. Established in 1874, it operated until 1924, when it was purchased by the St. Paul & Kansas City Short Line Railroad (SPMC). The SPMC was acquired in 1948 by the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad (CRIP), which in turn was acquired by the Union Pacific Railroad. For auction is a rare capital stock certificate from the K&DM dated November 15, 1881, for 1 share.
1887 Florida Central & Western Railroad stock - Netherlands Dutch issue - SAL - The Florida Central & Western Railroad (FC&W) was chartered in 1837 to build a line from Jacksonville across the Florida Panhandle through Lake City and Tallahassee to Chattahoochee. It was acquired by the Seaboard Air Line (SAL) in 1900. Following the merger of the SAL and the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad in 1967, a portion of the FC&W trackage is still operated by successor CSX Transportation, while a portion was spun off to short-line operators. For auction is a very unusual and rare document, a Dutch-issued stock certificate in the FC&W. It is for $500 and is dated March 20, 1887, Attached are 24 dividend payment coupons.
1965 UP Union Pacific Railroad/Chicago Rock Island & Pacific - 100 shares common - The Union Pacific Railroad (UP) is the largest rail transportation company in the US. The UP in 1964 had an agreement to purchase the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad (CRIP). After years of court hearings, the CRIP had deteriorated to the point that the UP elected in 1974 not to complete the purchase. The CRIP ultimately was liquidated. During the 10 years between 1964-1974, the UP held in trust shares of the CRIP, and purchasers of CRIP stock received a trust certificate from the UP. For sale is a 1964 trust certificate for 25 shares of common stock, dated June 7, 1965.
1965 UP Union Pacific Railroad/Chicago Rock Island & Pacific - 25 shares common - The Union Pacific Railroad (UP) is the largest rail transportation company in the US. The UP in 1964 had an agreement to purchase the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad (CRIP). After years of court hearings, the CRIP had deteriorated to the point that the UP elected in 1974 not to complete the purchase. The CRIP ultimately was liquidated. During the 10 years between 1964-1974, the UP held in trust shares of the CRIP, and purchasers of CRIP stock received a trust certificate from the UP. For sale is a 1964 trust certificate for 25 shares of common stock, dated June 7, 1965.
1904 Wabash Railroad - common capital stock certificate, British tax stamp - The Wabash Railway Company served the US mid-west, with its main line running from Buffalo through Detroit to Chicago and through Fort Wayne and St. Louis into Kansas City. After a series of bankruptcies, mergers and acquisitions in the mid-1900s, the Wabash became a part of the Norfolk & Western Railway; its surviving lines are now a part of Norfolk Southern. For auction is a Wabash Railroad Common Capital Stock Certificate. It was issued November 4, 1902 and was for 10 shares. It bears an impression of the British tax stamp.
1897 Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad stock- Netherlands Dutch issued - The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad, also known as the "Rock Island" and "The Rock", was a major mid-western US railroad company from its early days in 1852 until the company was liquidated in bankruptcy in 1980. The UP ended up with the largest share of the Rock Island assets. For sale is a Dutch-issued common stock certificate for "The Rock Island Company" (Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad). It is for $1000 and is dated October 1, 1897. Attached are 20 dividend coupons.
1905 Wabash Railroad - common capital stock certificate - The Wabash Railway Company served the US mid-west, with its main line running from Buffalo through Detroit to Chicago and through Fort Wayne and St. Louis into Kansas City. After a series of bankruptcies, mergers and acquisitions in the mid-1900s, the Wabash became a part of the Norfolk & Western Railway; its surviving lines are now a part of Norfolk Southern. For auction is a Wabash Railroad Common Capital Stock Certificate. It was issued August 31, 1905 and was for 10 shares.
1852 B & O Railroad Stock Certificate issued to Israel Cohen - His father was BENJAMIN I. COHEN (1797-1845), One of the foremost bankers in Baltimore. Cohen was also a Director of the Pittsburg and Connellville Railway and was one of the original founders of the Maryland Academy of Art and the Academy of Music of which he was Secretary and Treasurer.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company 100 Shares Common Stock (JS Bache) - Stock certificate from The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, specifically 100 shares of common stock. The certificate was issued to J.S. Bache & Co. and is a great addition to any collection of transportation or railroadiana items. Dated February 8, 1905.
Pennsylvania Railroad Company 31 Shares Common Stock Dated Sep 15, 1958 - Stock certificate from The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, specifically 31 shares of common stock. The certificate was issued to Charles Dube dated September 15, 1958 and is a great addition to any collection of transportation or railroadiana items.
Reading Company 1 Share Stock Dated JAN 19, 1966 Issued to DE Coppet & Doremus - For sale is a stock certificate issued by the Reading Company on January 19, 1966. This certificate represents one share of the company and is dated more than 50 years ago. It was issued to DE Coppet & Doremus. The certificate is a unique collectible item and is perfect for those interested in transportation and railroadiana & trains.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company 100 Shares Common Stock (JS Bache) - Stock certificate from The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, specifically 100 shares of common stock. The certificate was issued to J.S. Bache & Co. and is a great addition to any collection of transportation or railroadiana items. Dated February 8, 1905., cancelled FEB 15, 1905.
Pennsylvania Railroad Company 100 Shares Common Stock Issued to Bache & Co. - Stock certificate from The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, specifically 100 shares of common stock. The certificate was issued to Bache & Co. and is a great addition to any collection of transportation or railroadiana items. Dated January 16, 1962. Issued and cancelled.
Reading Company 100 Shares Second Preferred Stock 1961 to Goodbody & Co. - It is a stock certificate from the Reading Company, specifically 100 shares of second preferred stock. The certificate was issued to Goodbody & Co. and is a great addition to any collection of transportation or railroadiana items. Dated OCT 31 1961. Issued and cancelled.
1852 B & O Railroad Stock Certificate issued to Robert Garrett & Sons - In 1825, the opening of the Erie Canal threatened this economic lifeline, and the State of Maryland felt an equally dramatic response was a necessity. Certificate is in very fine condition and is nearly 171 years old.
Michigan Central Railroad 1882 Stock Transfer Receipts Hand Written Lot Of 8 - In great condition for the age. Handwritten and signed in 1882 for the transfer of stock shares of the Michigan Central railroad. Different quantities on each one. Full lot of the eight pictured. I can comebine shipping on multiple items most of the time. And all items to your cart and select request total from seller option or message before paying and I can send an adjusted invoice with reduced shipping costs on items that can be combined into one package.
THE STERLING IRON AND RAILWAY COMPANY 1894 COMMON STOCK CERTIFICATE ~ #trl8 - frame size is 19.5 by 11.5 inches This vintage 1894 stock certificate from The Sterling Iron and Railway Company is a must-have for any collector of transportation memorabilia. With intricate designs and detailed engravings, this certificate is a true work of art that showcases the history and legacy of the railway industry. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting out, this piece is sure to impress and make a great addition to any collection. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own a piece of history!
1881 Gold Bond Railroad Coupon - $35 Atlantic Mississippi Ohio Railroad - Used - This 1881 Gold Bond Railroad Coupon from Atlantic Mississippi Ohio Railroad is a great piece of history for any collector. The bond has been redeemed. It is a perfect addition to any collection of railroadiana and trains, as well as a unique piece of paper stock certificates and bonds. Don't miss the opportunity to own this piece of history. It is #9541/20
1878 Gold Bond Railroad Coupon - $35 Atlantic Mississippi Ohio Railroad - Used - This 1878 gold bond railroad coupon from the Atlantic Mississippi Phio Railroad is a must-have for any collector of transportation memorabilia. Produced in the United States, this paper stock certificate embodies an important era in American history. It features a unique design and finely detailed artwork that is sure to impress any enthusiast. It is #9541/13. This particular coupon has been previously used, adding to its authenticity and historical value. It is a rare find and a great addition to any collection. Invest in a piece of American transportation history today with this 1878 gold bond railroad coupon from the Atlantic Mississippi Phio Railroad.
1874 Valley Railway Company of Ohio capital stock certificate - B&O Railroad - The Valley Railroad Company (of Ohio) was founded in 1871 to build a short line between the city of Cleveland and the town of Zoarville. The first portion of track opened in 1880, and the entire line was completed in 1884. The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B&O) obtained control of the Valley in 1890 and, after a bankruptcy, it was organized as the Cleveland Terminal and Valley Railroad, which again came under control of the B&O in 1915. Items from the Valley are seldom found, but I offer for sale a rare capital stock certificate for 4 shares dated 1874. Attached to the left side is the Valley's stock registration slip.
1897 Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad gold bond - New York Central - The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway (LS&MS) was established in 1833 and was one of the earliest railroads in the US. It is sometimes referred to as the "Lake Shore Railroad". The New York Central Railroad (NYC) gained control of the LS&MS in 1877, and it provided a logical expansion of the NYC line from Buffalo to Chicago. The line's trackage is still used as a major rail transportation corridor and hosts Amtrak passenger trains, with the ownership in 1998 split at Cleveland between CSX Transportation to the west and Norfolk Southern to the east. For auction is a "3 1/2% Gold Bond" issued by the LS&MS and dated June 1, 1897. It was for $1,000 and was due December 1, 1997.
Consolidated Railway Co. of Connecticut- New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad - The Consolidated Railway Company was formed in Connecticut in 1904 to take control of all electric street railways owned by the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad (New Haven). It was a shell company of the New Haven. It then acquired street railways throughout Connecticut, along with some lines in Massachusetts and New York. In 1907, Consolidated was merged into the New Haven. For sale is an unissued 3 1/2% Gold Bond, for $10,000, from Consolidated. It was dated 1905 and was to be due in 1930.
1894 Kansas City Northwestern Railroad bond certificate - Missouri Pacific - This item is in excellent condition. It has no spills or smears, and no writing or markings other than those associated with its issuance and processing. It has no rips or tears, but it does have punch holes from its cancellation upon redemption. Ownership transferred to the Missouri Pacific (MP), although it continued to operate separately. Its financial situation deteriorated, and the line ceased operations in 1919. A small segment of its trackage remained in operation in Kansas City, Kansas until the early 2000's; the rest was earlier abandoned. For auction is a "5% Mortgage Gold Bond" certificate from the KCNW. It is dated January 1, 1894 and was due January 1, 1933; coupon payments were to be made twice each year, on January 1st and July 1st. The bond was in the amount of $1,000/.
1955 Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Railroad -Big 4- mortgage gold bond - 4% Gold Bond, 1st Collateral Trust Mortgage certificate from the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway Company, commonly called the "Big Four" railroad. This certificate, which measures appx 14x9 inches, is for $10,000 and was issued June 7, 1955. It was due 1990. The bond was secured by a mortgage on the Sl. Louis Division of the railroad.
1973 Penn Central Company Stock Certificate - Always interested in unique collections/estates of models, built or kits. Ready for framing alone or in a larger display. In good/very good/excellent condition.
1972 Penn Central Company Stock Certificate - Always interested in unique collections/estates of models, built or kits. Ready for framing alone or in a larger display. In good/very good/excellent condition.
1946 GN Great Northern Railway general mortgage gold bond - The former Great Northern Railway (GN) served the area between Chicago and Seattle/Portland, passing through the states of Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho and Washington, and adjoining areas in Canada. Its surviving lines are now a part of the BNSF. For auction is a General Mortgage 2 3/4% Gold Bond, Series P, for $1,000. It is dated January 1, 1946 and was due January 1, 1982.
1926 GN Great Northern Railway general mortgage 4 1/2% bond, Series D - The former Great Northern Railway (GN) served the area between Chicago and Seattle/Portland, passing through the states of Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho and Washington, and adjoining areas in Canada. Its surviving lines are now a part of the BNSF. For auction is a General Mortgage 4 1/2% Gold Bond, Series D, for $1,000. It is dated July 1, 1926 and was due July 1, 1976.
1945 GN Great Northern Railway general mortgage gold bond with coupons - The former Great Northern Railway (GN) served the area between Chicago and Seattle/Portland, passing through the states of Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho and Washington, and adjoining areas in Canada. Its surviving lines are now a part of the BNSF. For auction is a General Mortgage 3 1/8% Gold Bond, Series N, for $1,000. It is dated July 1, 1945 and was due January 1, 1990. The bond measures appx 15x10 inches and is printed on heavy paper stock. Attached are 19 bond interest payment coupons.
1898 New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Bond-- Lake Shore collateral - The New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Company (NYC&HR) was the dominant railroad in the New York Central Railroad (NYC) family. The Michigan Central Railroad was a major regional carrier that served the states of Michigan, Illinois and Indiana and the province of Ontario. Control of the Michigan Central was gained by the New York Central Railroad. For sale is a NYC&HR 3 1/2% Gold Bond for $1,000, dated February 4, 1898 and due in 1998. It was secured by a mortgage on the Lake Shore Railroad.
1885 West Shore Railroad Company $1,000 bond - NYC New York Central Railroad - The West Shore Railroad Company, which operated from 1872-1875, was the final name of a railroad from Weehawken, New Jersey along the Hudson River to Albany, New York. It was organized as a competitor to the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad, a predecessor company of the New York Central Railroad, but it was soon taken over the New York Central. The West Shore continued as a corporate entity with assets until the bankruptcy of the New York Central in the 1960s. For auction is a 4% First Mortgage Guaranteed Bond certificate. It is for $1,000, was dated December 5, 1885 and was due January 1, 2361.
1969 Northern Central Railroad Company - capital stock certificate - The Northern Central Railway Company was a Class I railroad connecting Baltimore, Maryland with Sunbury, Pennsylvania. Completed in 1858, it quickly came under control of the Pennsylvania Railroad and was operated as a subsidiary for decades. In 1972 Hurricane Agnes washed away significant portions of its track and right-of-way, and the railroad was abandoned. Portions of the line are now a tourist railroad. For auction is a capital stock certificate from the Northern Central for 2 shares; it is dated April 1, 1969.
1978 Northern Central Railroad Company - capital stock certificate - The Northern Central Railway Company was a Class I railroad connecting Baltimore, Maryland with Sunbury, Pennsylvania. Completed in 1858, it quickly came under control of the Pennsylvania Railroad and was operated as a subsidiary for decades. In 1972 Hurricane Agnes washed away significant portions of its track and right-of-way, and the railroad was abandoned. Portions of the line are now a tourist railroad. For auction is a capital stock certificate from the Northern Central for 100 shares; it is dated January 1, 1978.
1952 Cleveland & Pittsburgh Railroad stock certificate- 100 shares capital stock - The Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad Company (C&P) was the fifth railroad chartered in the State of Ohio (1836). Its main line connected these two cities. The Pennsylvania Railroad leased the C&P in 1871, and the railroad operated under the control of the Pennsy until that railroad merged with the New York Central to form the Penn Central. Control later went to Conrail, and the surviving trackage today is owned by CSX and Norfolk Southern. For auction is a "Capital Stock Certificate" issued by the C&P dated July 3, 1952. It is for 100 shares and paid 7% per annum.
1880s West Shore & Ontario Terminal Co stock certificate- railroad, shipping - The West Shore & Ontario Terminal Company (WSOT) was incorporated in 1871 to build and operate terminals, railroad tracks, freight hours, piers and warehouses at Weehawken, New Jersey. It was operated jointly by the New York, Ontario & Western Railway and the New York, Ontario & Buffalo Railway. After 1885, it was operated by the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad, which ultimately gained ownership. For auction is an unissued capital stock certificate from the WSOR from the 1880s.
1935 New York, Ontario & Western Railway Company - common stock certificate - The New York, Ontario & Western Railroad Company (NO&W), with origins dated to 1868, operated on 541 miles of track in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York. It ran between Weehawken, New Jersey and Oswego, New York. It was never financially successful and entered bankruptcy in 1937. A complete abandonment and liquidation were ordered in 1957. While sections have been sold to other railroads, much of the line has been abandoned. The NO&W has the distinction of being the first US railroad to be liquidated..For auction is a common stock certificate from the NO&W dated June 26, 1935 for 100 shares.
1936 Harrisburg Railways stock certificate, Pennsylvania trolley & interurban - Harrisburg Railways Company was formed in 1913 from several other companies. It provided trolley service in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area until 1939, when competition from automobiles and the movement towards bus services saw the end of trolley service. For auction is a common stock certificate from Harrisburg Railways; it is dated August 10, 1936 and is for 1,300 shares of stock.
1800s Cincinnati Indianapolis St Louis & Chicago Railroad capital stock - The Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis and Chicago Railway (CISL&C) served the states of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. Formed from a 1880 restructuring of bankrupt lines, it operated from Cincinnati via Indianapolis to Lafayette. In 1889, the CISL&C merged with the Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Indianapolis Railway and the Indianapolis and St Louis Railway to form the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway, also known collectively as the Big Four (CCC&StL). The New York Central Railroad (NYC) leased the Big Four in 1930 and operated it as a part of the NYC system. Surviving trackage is now primarily owned by CSX and Norfolk Southern. For auction is an unissued capital stock certificate from the CISL&C from the 1800s, for 100 shares.
1879 Cincinnati Indianapolis St Louis & Chicago Railroad capital stock - The Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis and Chicago Railway (CISL&C) served the states of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. Formed from a 1880 restructuring of bankrupt lines, it operated from Cincinnati via Indianapolis to Lafayette. In 1889, the CISL&C merged with the Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Indianapolis Railway and the Indianapolis and St Louis Railway to form the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway, also known collectively as the Big Four (CCC&StL). The New York Central Railroad (NYC) leased the Big Four in 1930 and operated it as a part of the NYC system. Surviving trackage is now primarily owned by CSX and Norfolk Southern. For auction is a capital stock certificate from the CISL&C dated February 16, 1879 for 7 shares.
1857 Michigan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad 100 Shares Stock MI IN RR - Two lines, The Michigan Southern Railroad and the Northern Indian Railroad, merged on April 25, 1855 to become the Michigan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad. In 1856 passenger trains began using the “Air Line,” a straighter and much faster route between Toledo and Elkhart, Indiana. The Railroad’s train crew went on strike in September 1859 for back wages of five months. The two week strike ended when railroad President George Bliss agreed to pay the men cash for all five months by October 10. In 1869 this railroad consolidated with Lake Shotr Railway to become the Lake Shote and Michigan Southern Co. Later that year the Buffalo and Erie Railroad were added to the company. Please see pictures for condition and thanks for looking.
1904 New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad-4% Registered Gold Bond for $10,000 - The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, better known as the New Haven (NYNH), was a regional railroad that served Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New York, with its end points at Boston and New York City. It provided freight, passenger and commuter services. Formed in 1872, it operated independently until 1968, when as a result of financial difficulties, the Interstate Commerce Commission forced it to merge with the Penn Central, which later became a part of Conrail. Surviving lines of the NH are now primarily owned by CSX Transportation, and some portions are used for commuter rail services. For auction is a 4% Registered Gold Debenture for $10,000, dated May 2, 1904. It was due May 1951,.
1973 UP Union Pacific Railroad common stock certificate- 100 shares - The Union Pacific Railroad (UP) is the largest rail transportation company in the US. Established in 1862, it has grown both by construction and by acquisition; its system now includes such railroads as the Western Pacific, Missouri Pacific, Rio Grande, Chicago & North Western, and the Missouri-Kansas-Texas. Its system stretches from Chicago and New Orleans in the east to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle in the west. For auction is a common stock certificate from the UP, dated December 13, 1973. It is for 100 shares of stock.
1979 UP Union Pacific Railroad - common stock certificate - 11 shares - The Union Pacific Railroad (UP) is the largest rail transportation company in the US. Established in 1862, it has grown both by construction and by acquisition; its system now includes such railroads as the Southern Pacific, Western Pacific, Missouri Pacific, Rio Grande, Chicago & North Western, and the Missouri-Kansas-Texas. Its system stretches from Chicago and New Orleans in the east to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle in the west. For auction is a Common Stock Certificate from the UP, dated January 23, 1979. It is for 11 shares of stock.
1977 UP Union Pacific Railroad - common stock certificate - 100 shares - The Union Pacific Railroad (UP) is the largest rail transportation company in the US. Established in 1862, it has grown both by construction and by acquisition; its system now includes such railroads as the Southern Pacific, Western Pacific, Missouri Pacific, Rio Grande, Chicago & North Western, and the Missouri-Kansas-Texas. Its system stretches from Chicago and New Orleans in the east to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle in the west. For auction is a Common Stock Certificate from the UP, dated January 27, 1977. It is for 100 shares of stock.
1950 NEW YORK ORIGINAL STOCK CERTIFICATE Erie Railroad Company Vintage #CM68 - Up for auction is a vintage stock certificate from the Erie Railroad Company, issued in New York in 1950. This unique piece of history is a great addition to any collection of transportation or railroadiana memorabilia. Made in the United States and featuring the distinctive design of the Erie Railroad Company, this stock certificate is a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of American railroading history.
1972 PENNSYLVANIA ORIGINAL STOCK CERTIFICATE Atlantic Richfield Co Vintage #CM59 - Made in the United States in 1972, it's a perfect addition to your collection of paper collectibles. The certificate features beautiful design work and printing, and is a genuine piece of history. Don't miss out on the opportunity to add this gem to your collection.
State of California "Commercial Exchange Building" 1923 Gold Bond Certificate - S howing only minor signs of wear and handling consistent with its age. Slight fold creases. No tears, creases or other major issues to note. All text are legible. Eye-catching bold type faces / font and illustrated eagle vignette.
Troy & Greenbush Railroad Association NY 1864 Stock Certificate w/ Rev Stamp - Large triangular cut cancel. Revenue stamp is clean and firmly affixed. All text are legible. Overall, in good to very good co ndition. Will display well in your collection. You will receive the exact certificate as shown in the photos.
1936 Mohawk & Malone Railway Co $1,000 gold mortgage bond - The Mohawk & Malone Railroad (M&M) was a New York State railroad, operating from Herkimer northward to Tupper Lake Junction, where it connected with an affiliate to access Montreal, Quebec. It operated from 1892 to 1913; it came under control of the New York Central in 1893 and was merged into that line in 1913, although the M&M remained a separate corporate entity. For sale is a $1,000 Gold Mortgage Bond from the M&M dated December 10, 1936; it paid 3 1/2 % interest and was due in 2002.
1944 West Shore Railroad Company $10,000 bond - NYC New York Central Railroad - The West Shore Railroad Company, which operated from 1872-1875, was the final name of a railroad from Weehawken, New Jersey along the Hudson River to Albany, New York. It was organized as a competitor to the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad, a predecessor company of the New York Central Railroad, but it was soon taken over the New York Central. The West Shore continued as a corporate entity with assets until the bankruptcy of the New York Central in the 1960s. For auction is a 4% First Mortgage Registered Bond certificate. It is for $10,000, was dated May 12, 1944 and was due January 1, 2361.
1935 --- 13th & 15th Streets Passenger Railway Co - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - The 13th & 15th Streets Passenger Railway Company (13th) was incorporated in 1859 to build a horse-drawn trolley system north and south from Columbia Avenue and Carpenter Street on 13th and 15th Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It operated independently until 1892, when it was leased to the Philadelphia Traction Company which was later combined with other lines as a consolidation of smaller lines occurred. For sale is a capital stock certificate for the 13th dated May 23, 1935 and for 1 share,.
1952 Westinghouse Air Brake Co capital stock certificate - railroad - The Westinghouse Air Brake Company (WABCO) was founded in 1869 by George Westinghouse, the inventor of the air brake for railroads. Though a series of mergers and acquisitions have occurred, the successor companies still manufacture air brake products for the rail industry. For auction is a capital stock certificate from WABCO dated September 16, 1952. It is for 10 shares. The vignette features a steaming locomotive.
1930 GM&N Gulf Mobile & Northern Railroad stock certificate- IC Illinois Central - The Gulf, Mobile & Northern Railroad (GM&N) had trackage in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee. It operated from 1917 to 1940, when it merged with the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio (GM&O) Railroad. The GM&O later was merged into the Illinois Central to form the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad (ICG). For auction is a common stock certificate from the GM&N dated February 19, 1930 for 35 shares.
1929 GM&N Gulf Mobile & Northern Railroad stock certificate- IC Illinois Central - The Gulf, Mobile & Northern Railroad (GM&N) had trackage in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee. It operated from 1917 to 1940, when it merged with the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio (GM&O) Railroad. The GM&O later was merged into the Illinois Central to form the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad (ICG). For auction is a preferred stock certificate from the GM&N dated November 12, 1929 for 100 shares.
1936 GM&N Gulf Mobile & Northern Railroad common stock - IC Illinois Central - The Gulf, Mobile & Northern Railroad (GM&N) had trackage in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee. It operated from 1917 to 1940, when it merged with the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio (GM&O) Railroad. The GM&O later was merged into the Illinois Central to form the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad (ICG). For auction is a common stock certificate from the GM&N dated October 7, 1936 for 100 shares.
1937 GM&N Gulf Mobile & Northern Railroad stock certificate- IC Illinois Central - The Gulf, Mobile & Northern Railroad (GM&N) had trackage in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee. It operated from 1917 to 1940, when it merged with the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio (GM&O) Railroad. The GM&O later was merged into the Illinois Central to form the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad (ICG). For auction is a preferred stock certificate from the GM&N dated Decembe 30, 1937 for 50 shares.
1918 West End Street Railway Company stock certificate- Boston, Massachusetts - The West End Street Railway Company was a streetcar company operating in Boston, Massachusetts and adjacent suburbs. It was one of the largest such systems in the world, with several hundred miles of track. It operated between 1887 until 1922, when it was merged into the Boston Elevated Railway. For auction is a rare, preferred stock certificate from the West End dated December 20, 1918, and for 20 shares. It has 2 revenue stamps attached.
1917 Columbus & Xenia Railroad capital stock certificate - The Columbus & Xenia Railroad Company (C&X) was chartered in 1847 and opened in 1850, connecting the two named cities in Ohio. Through its connection with the Little Miami Railroad, it provided the first rail service between Columbus and Cincinnati. The Little Miami acquired the C&X in 1943, which in turn was acquired by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1976. For sale is a rare capital stock certificate from the C&X dated April 11, 1917 for 4,000 shares.
1902 Boston & Providence Railroad capital stock certificate with revenue stamps - The Boston and Providence Railroad (B&P) was an early US railroad in New England connecting Boston, Massachusetts with Providence, Rhode Island. Operations began in 1834. In 1888, the Old Colony Railroad leased the B&P for 99 years. The New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad leased the Old Colony in 1893. With the formation of Amtrak, the former B&P line became a part of Amtrak's Northeast Corridor line between New York City and Boston. For sale is a very old and rare capital stock certificate from the B&P dated June 16, 1902. It is for 3 shares. The certificate has two vignettes: (a) a city view of Boston at the top, and (b) a train passing over a bridge on the side. the certificate measures appx 9 x 7 1/2 and is printed on medium-weight paperstock.
1904 Monroe Railroad Co. 1st Mortgage $1,000 Gold Bond - Georgia, CSX - The Monroe Railroad Company was formed in 1904 to build a line connecting the town of Monroe, in northeast Georgia, to Atlanta. It was a predecessor line to the Georgia Railroad, which acquired the line in 1975. It is now part of CSX Transportation. For sale is a scarce gold bond certificate for $1,000 from the Monroe dated October 1, 1904. It was secured by a 1st mortgage paying 4% and had a term of 75 years.
1870 Augusta & Summerville Rail Road capital stock certificate- Georgia - The Augusta & Summerville Railroad Company (AUS) was chartered in 1866 to provide horse-drawn railroad passenger cars along a 7-mile-long route between the two named cities. The horses were eventually retired and replaced with steam engines which provided switching services along a 3-mile route. The company was later sold to predecessors of Norfolk Southern and CSX Transporation, and it operates today as a switching line between these railroads. Items from the AUS are seldom found. I offer for sale a capital stock certificate dated September 28m 1870 for 14 shares of capital stock.
De Coppet & Doremus 20 Shares Stock Transfer Receipt May 15, 1931 - This is a vintage De Coppet & Doremus 20 Shares Stock Transfer Receipt from May 15, 1931. It was made in the United States and is a great addition to any collection of collectibles, transportation, railroadiana & trains, or paper. The receipt is in good condition and is a rare find for any collector or enthusiast. The year of manufacture is 1931 and the stock certificate is a piece of American history.
vintage Columbus and Ninth Avenue Railroad Company gold bond certificate NY City - This vintage gold bond certificate from the Columbus and Ninth Avenue Railroad Company is a unique piece of history for collectors of transportation memorabilia. The certificate features intricate designs and typography, printed on high-quality paper that has stood the test of time. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting out, this certificate is sure to be a valuable addition to your collection.With its origins in New York City, the Columbus and Ninth Avenue Railroad Company played an important role in the city's transportation history. This certificate represents a piece of that legacy and is a tangible reminder of a bygone era. Add it to your collection today and own a piece of history.
Boston elevated railway company 1904 stock certificate. 20 Shares. - Own a piece of history with this 1904 stock certificate from the Boston Elevated Railway Company. This collectible item represents a bygone era of transportation and features 20 shares. The certificate is in excellent condition and would make a great addition to any collection.The certificate showcases the intricate design and typography of the time, and is perfect for any railroadiana and train enthusiast. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of history and add this unique item to your collection.
Frankfort,Tacony & Holmesbury Street railway company. stock certificate. 100 - This stock certificate from the Frankfort, Tacony & Holmesbury Street Railway Company is a rare collectible from the early 20th century. It features intricate designs and printing, with the company's name and location prominently displayed. The certificate signifies ownership in the company and its transportation operations. The certificate was manufactured in the United States, specifically for the company and its investors. It falls under the category of paper collectibles and is a must-have for collectors of transportation and railroadiana items. Don't miss the opportunity to add this piece of history to your collection.
Sling's Seatrain Lines, Inc Stock Certificate 100 Shares Capital Stock 1971 - This stock certificate represents 100 shares of Seatrain Lines, Inc. capital stock dated May 1971. Produced in the United States, this piece of paper is a collectible item for those interested in railroadiana and trains. The certificate features the company's name and logo, along with intricate designs and security features. It is a valuable addition to any collection of paper stock certificates and bonds. Own a piece of history with this Seatrain Lines, Inc. stock certificate.
1952 Raritan River Railroad Company - capital stock certificate - New Jersey - The Raritan River Railroad Company was a 12-mile short line in Middlesex County, New Jersey. Founded in 1888, Ownership passed to the Central Railroad of New Jersey and to the Pennsylvania Railroad before Conrail absorbed the line in 1980. For auction is a rare capital stock certificate from the Raritan, dated May 28, 1952. It was for 100 shares. The certificate measures appx 11x8 inches and is printed on light paper stock. It is in very good condition for its age. There is no writing or markings, no rips or tears, only the customary cancellation punch holes. Attached to the left edge is the railroad's stock registration slip.
1952 Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Railroad - "Big Four" Railroad - Common Stock certificate from the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway Company, commonly called the "Big Four" railroad. This line, which served four states in the US mid-west, was later acquired by the New York Central Railroad, and its track went into the merged Penn Central company in the 1960s and Conrail in the 1970s. With the sale of Conrail, the remaining tracks of the Big Four are owned now primarily by either Norfolk Southern or CSX.
Civil War Era 1862 Johns Hopkins signed B&O Railroad Stock Certificate - Johns Hopkins founded The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins University located in Baltimore. Johns Hopkins, philanthropist, born in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, May 19, 1795; died in Baltimore, December 24, 1873.
Kanawha Traction and Electric Company Certificate Owned By Walling W. Winkle - This vintage certificate from the Kanawha Traction and Electric Company is a must-have addition to any serious collector's inventory. Produced in the United States in 1915, this piece of railroadiana and transportation history is a fascinating artifact of the past. The certificate, which was previously owned by Walling W. Winkle, is a beautiful example of paper stock certificates and bonds from the era. It features intricate designs and printing, as well as signatures and seals that attest to its authenticity. This item is perfect for anyone interested in the history of transportation or vintage collectibles.
Terre-Haute,Indianapolis and Eastern Traction stock certificate. 1910 - This stock certificate represents a piece of history from the Terre-Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern Traction company, dated back to 1910. With a focus on transportation and railroadiana, this collectible paper is a unique addition to any collection of stock certificates and bonds. The certificate has been carefully preserved and is in excellent shape, with no signs of wear or tear. It is a valuable asset for any collector or historian interested in the history of transportation and industry.
1948-49 Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway Co employee pass - The Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway Company (WCF&N) was an electric interurban railway organized in 1895 and opened in 1897. It connected the two named cities first, later expanding its lines to Waverly, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City; passenger operations ending in 1958. The WCF&N was purchased by the Illinois Central and Rock Island Railroads for freight operations, but the line was gradually abandoned in the 1970s.Items from the WCF&N are rerely found, but I offer for auction an employee pass for 1948-1949 (and extended to 1951). It was issued to an attorney with a Chicago law firm. The pass measures appx 4 x 2 1/2 inches and is printed on mid-weight cardstock. It is in good condition, with no rips or tears; all writing/markings are from its issuance and processing.
1952-53 Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway Co employee pass - The Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway Company (WCF&N) was an electric interurban railway organized in 1895 and opened in 1897. It connected the two named cities first, later expanding its lines to Waverly, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City; passenger operations ending in 1958. The WCF&N was purchased by the Illinois Central and Rock Island Railroads for freight operations, but the line was gradually abandoned in the 1970s. Items from the WCF&N are rarely found, but I offer for auction an employee pass for 1952-1953 (and extended to 1956). It was issued to an attorney with a Chicago law firm. The pass measures appx 4 x 2 1/2 inches and is printed on mid-weight cardstock. It is in good condition, with no rips or tears; all writing/markings are from its issuance and processing.
AMERICAN BANK NOTE Co. ENGRAVING: MOTOR CARS - ENGRAVING: MOTOR CARS. Steinway Railway Co. of Long Island City, Coupon Bond, 1892. Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Co., Coupon Bond, 1986. with advance notice Society of Paper Money Collectors. None US residents can ask about a bank details in Australia, Canada, England, New Zealand, Singapore, and Vietnam.
AMERICAN BANK NOTE Co. ENGRAVING: STREETCARS - With advance notice Society of Paper Money Collectors. None US residents can ask about a bank details in Australia, Canada, England, New Zealand, Singapore, and Vietnam. RESALE CERTIFICATES. (Permission freely given!).
AMERICAN BANK NOTE Co. ENGRAVING: TROLLEY CAR - ENGRAVING: TROLLEY CAR. with advance notice Society of Paper Money Collectors. None US residents can ask about a bank details in Australia, Canada, England, New Zealand, Singapore, and Vietnam. RESALE CERTIFICATES.
AMERICAN BANK NOTE Co. ENGRAVING: TROLLEY CAR 55 - ENGRAVING: TROLLEY CAR 55. Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Co., Coupon Bond, 1986. Steinway Railway Co. of Long Island City, Coupon Bond, 1892. with advance notice Society of Paper Money Collectors.
THE NEW YORK, CHICAGO AND STLOUIS RAILROAD COMPANY Stock Certificate 1960 Fresh - In 1982, the profitable N&W was itself combined with theSouthern Railway, another profitable carrier, to formNorfolk Southern Corporation (NS). That year it reported 9.758 billion net ton-miles of revenue freight and 41 million passenger-miles.
1953 WP Western Pacific Railroad - common stock certificate - The Western Pacific Railroad (WP) was a Class 1 railroad serving the western United States. Its main line ran from Salt Lake City, Utah to the San Francisco, California area. Formed in 1903 to break up the monopoly of rail service to Northern California by the Southern Pacific Railroad, it remained independent until 1983, when it was acquired by the Union Pacific Railroad. For auction is a Common Stock Certificate from the WP for 50 shares. It is dated August 21,1953. The certificate has an ornate, beautiful vignette of diesel locomotives pulling a train.
1952 WP Western Pacific Railroad - common stock certificate - The Western Pacific Railroad (WP) was a Class 1 railroad serving the western United States. Its main line ran from Salt Lake City, Utah to the San Francisco, California area. Formed in 1903 to break up the monopoly of rail service to Northern California by the Southern Pacific Railroad, it remained independent until 1983, when it was acquired by the Union Pacific Railroad. For auction is a Common Stock Certificate from the WP for 100 shares. It is dated April 4, 1952. The certificate has an ornate, beautiful vignette of diesel locomotives pulling a train.
1945 WP Western Pacific Railroad - common stock certificate - The Western Pacific Railroad (WP) was a Class 1 railroad serving the western United States. Its main line ran from Salt Lake City, Utah to the San Francisco, California area. Formed in 1903 to break up the monopoly of rail service to Northern California by the Southern Pacific Railroad, it remained independent until 1983, when it was acquired by the Union Pacific Railroad. For auction is a Common Stock Certificate from the WP for 100 shares. It is dated May 11, 1945. The certificate has an ornate, beautiful vignette of diesel locomotives pulling a train.
Kansas Missouri Texas Railway 100 Shares-10-John H. Bloodgood-1909-Antique - Kansas Missouri Texas Railway 100 Shares-10-John H. Bloodgood-1909-Antique. It is signed, but I cannot decipher the letters.Holes are punched where you can see my table beneath the certificate. Few pinholes.More certificates are listed.Stock/Certificate.More railroad items are listed.7 3/8” x 11”.Measurements are approximate.Good used condition. Looks like old folds that are flattened. See photos.Photographs were taken with or without flash.View my other listings for more collectible items. If you are buying more than one item, please wait for a combined revised invoice. All can be shipped in one package if feasible.
Kansas Missouri Texas Railway 100 Shares Air Kilborne&Co. 1908, Antique - Kansas Missouri Texas Railway 100 Shares Air Kilborne&Co. 1908, Antique. It is signed, but I cannot decipher the letters.More certificates are listed.Stock/Certificate.More railroad items are listed.7 3/8” x 11”.Measurements are approximate.Good used condition. Looks like old folds that are flattened. See photos.Photographs were taken with or without flash.View my other listings for more collectible items. If you are buying more than one item, please wait for a combined revised invoice. All can be shipped in one package if feasible.
Kansas Missouri Texas Railway 15 Common Shares 1937- Herrick Berg & Co. Antique - Kansas Missouri Texas Railway 15 Common Shares 1937- Herrick Berg & Co. Antique. It is signed, but I cannot decipher the letters.Holes are punched where you can see my table beneath the certificate. Few pinholes.More certificates are listed.Stock/Certificate.More railroad items are listed.8” x 11 3/4”.Measurements are approximate.Good used condition. Turned corners, old crease/fold.See photos.Photographs were taken with or without flash.View my other listings for more collectible items. If you are buying more than one item, please wait for a combined revised invoice. All can be shipped in one package if feasible.
Kansas Missouri Texas Railway 50 Common Shares 1945-Montgomery Scott & Co Antiqu - Kansas Missouri Texas Railway 50 Common Shares 1945-Montgomery Scott & Co antique It is signed, but I cannot decipher the letters.Holes are punched where you can see my table beneath the certificate. Few pinholes.More certificates are listed.Stock/Certificate.More railroad items are listed.8” x 11 3/4”.Measurements are approximate.Good used condition. Turned corners, old crease/fold.See photos.Photographs were taken with or without flash.View my other listings for more collectible items. If you are buying more than one item, please wait for a combined revised invoice. All can be shipped in one package if feasible.
1907-Missouri Kansas Texas Railway Company $100 Shares Stocks Kraus Bros. - I am not anywhere near an expert on stocks/shares. I write what I see.More old shares are listed.1907-Missouri Kansas Texas Railway Company $100 Shares Stocks Common Kraus Bros. Railroad.Stamped-Sternberger, Sinn & Co. Signed also in the presence of D. Or LO. LeRoy.11 3/8” x 7 3/8”.Measurements are approximate.Good used condition. Has a turned corner. You can see the tan color of my table thru the holes in the paper.Photographs were taken with or without flash.View my other listings for more collectible items. If you are buying more than one item, please wait for a combined revised invoice. All can be shipped in one package if feasible.
1908-Missouri Kansas Texas Railway Company $100 Shares Stocks Wm.R.Rushmore - I am not anywhere near an expert on stocks/shares. I write what I see.More old shares are listed.1908-Missouri Kansas Texas Railway Company $100 Shares Stocks Wm.R.Rushmore. Stamped-JOHN E. CORBY.Stamped-Veit, Lyon & Co.11 3/8” x 7 3/8”.Measurements are approximate.Good used condition. Paper has aged. You can see the tan color of my table thru the holes in the paper.Photographs were taken with or without flash.View my other listings for more collectible items. If you are buying more than one item, please wait for a combined revised invoice. All can be shipped in one package if feasible.
1908-Missouri Kansas Texas Railway Company $100 Shares Stocks Wilson & Co. - I am not anywhere near an expert on stocks/shares. I write what I see.More old shares are listed.1908-Missouri Kansas Texas Railway Company $100 Shares Stocks Wilson & Co.Stamped-JOHN E. CORBY.11 3/8” x 7 3/8”.Measurements are approximate.Good used condition. Paper has aged. You can see the tan color of my table thru the holes in the paper.Photographs were taken with or without flash.View my other listings for more collectible items. If you are buying more than one item, please wait for a combined revised invoice. All can be shipped in one package if feasible.
Kansas Missouri Texas Railway 100 Shares RH Fiero & Co. John E. CORBY, Antique - Kansas Missouri Texas Railway 100 Shares RH Fiero & Co. John E. CORBY, Antique. It is signed, but I cannot decipher the letters.Holes are punched where you can see my table beneath the certificate. Few pinholes.More certificates are listed.Stock/Certificate.More railroad items are listed.7 3/8” x 11”.Measurements are approximate.Good used condition. Looks like old folds that are flattened. See photos.Photographs were taken with or without flash.View my other listings for more collectible items. If you are buying more than one item, please wait for a combined revised invoice. All can be shipped in one package if feasible.
Kansas Missouri Texas Railway 5 Shares 1920-Carlisle Mellick & Co.-Antique - Kansas Missouri Texas Railway 10 Shares Common- J.E. Corby-1910-Antique. It is signed, but I cannot decipher the letters.Holes are punched where you can see my table beneath the certificate. Few pinholes.More certificates are listed.Stock/Certificate.More railroad items are listed.7 3/8” x 11”.Measurements are approximate.Good used condition. Looks like old folds that are flattened.See photos.Photographs were taken with or without flash.View my other listings for more collectible items. If you are buying more than one item, please wait for a combined revised invoice. All can be shipped in one package if feasible.
Kansas Missouri Texas Railway 100 Shares F.W. Droge, #20, John E. CORBY, Antique - Kansas Missouri Texas Railway 100 Shares F.W. Droge, #20, John E. CORBY, Antique. It is signed, but I cannot decipher the letters.Holes are punched where you can see my table beneath the certificate. Few pinholes.More certificates are listed.Stock/Certificate.More railroad items are listed.7 3/8” x 11”.Measurements are approximate.Good used condition. Looks like old folds that are flattened. See photos.Photographs were taken with or without flash.View my other listings for more collectible items. If you are buying more than one item, please wait for a combined revised invoice. All can be shipped in one package if feasible.
Kansas Missouri Texas Railway 10 Common Shares 1923-Nederlandsche - Antique - Kansas Missouri Texas Railway 10 Common Shares 1923-Nederlandsche - Antique. It is signed, but I cannot decipher the letters.Holes are punched where you can see my table beneath the certificate. Few pinholes.More certificates are listed.Stock/Certificate.More railroad items are listed.8” x 11 3/4”.Measurements are approximate.Good used condition. Turned corner.See photos.Photographs were taken with or without flash.View my other listings for more collectible items. If you are buying more than one item, please wait for a combined revised invoice. All can be shipped in one package if feasible.
1943 New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Bond-- Michigan Central collateral - The New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Company (NYC&HR) was the dominant railroad in the New York Central Railroad (NYC) family. The Michigan Central Railroad was a major regional carrier that served the states of Michigan, Illinois and Indiana and the province of Ontario. Control of the Michigan Central was gained by the New York Central Railroad. For auction is a "NYC&HR gold bond for $1,000, secured by a mortgage on the Michigan Central". It is dated November 12, 1943 was due in 1998, and paid 3 1/2 % interest. The bond measures appx 14x10 inches and is printed on mid-weight paper. It is in excellent condition, with no rips or tears. All writing/markings are from its preparation and processing. It has the customary cancellation punch holes.
1948 New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Bond-- Michigan Central collateral - The New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Company (NYC&HR) was the dominant railroad in the New York Central Railroad (NYC) family. The Michigan Central Railroad was a major regional carrier that served the states of Michigan, Illinois and Indiana and the province of Ontario. Control of the Michigan Central was gained by the New York Central Railroad. For auction is a "NYC&HR gold bond for $1,000, secured by a mortgage on the Michigan Central". It is dated October 28, 1948 and was due in 1998, and paid 3 1/2 % interest. The bond measures appx 14x10 inches and is printed on mid-weight paper. It is in excellent condition, with no rips or tears. All writing/markings are from its preparation and processing. It has the customary cancellation punch holes.
1946 New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Bond-- Michigan Central collateral - The New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Company (NYC&HR) was the dominant railroad in the New York Central Railroad (NYC) family. The Michigan Central Railroad was a major regional carrier that served the states of Michigan, Illinois and Indiana and the province of Ontario. Control of the Michigan Central was gained by the New York Central Railroad. For auction is a "NYC&HR gold bond for $1,000, secured by a mortgage on the Michigan Central". It is dated December 23, 1946, was due in 1998, and paid 3 1/2 % interest. The bond measures appx 14x10 inches and is printed on mid-weight paper. It is in excellent condition, with no rips or tears. All writing/markings are from its preparation and processing. It has the customary cancellation punch holes.
1895 Philadelphia & West Chester Traction Co stock certificate railroad trolley - The Philadelphia and West Chester Traction Company (P&WC) was a transportation company which operated steam dummy trains and later streetcars between Philadelphia and West Chester, Pennsylvania. The company was incorporated in 1895, combining several other companies. The line was electrified in 1896. In 1899 the line from Philadelphia to West Chester was completed. The P&WC controlled several other street railways and operated until 1936, when it was merged into the Philadelphia Suburban Transportation Company. For auction is capital stock certificate form the P&WC dated April 29, 1895 for 50 shares. The certificate measures appx 10 1/2 x 7 inches and is printed on typical stock/bond security paper. The vignette shows an electrified train in motion.
1955 WM Western Maryland Railroad - common stock certificate - CSX - he Western Maryland Railway (WM) served portions of Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. While primarily a coal and freight line, it had limited passenger operations. It was merged into Chessie System in 1973, which later merged with the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad to form CSX Transportation. For auction is a common stock certificate dated August 5, 1955. It is for 100 shares. The vignette is a diesel freight train.
1951 WM Western Maryland Railroad - common stock certificate - CSX - he Western Maryland Railway (WM) served portions of Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. While primarily a coal and freight line, it had limited passenger operations. It was merged into Chessie System in 1973, which later merged with the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad to form CSX Transportation. For auction is a common stock certificate dated March 13, 1951. It is for 100 shares. The vignette is a diesel freight train.
1952 WM Western Maryland Railroad - common stock certificate - CSX - he Western Maryland Railway (WM) served portions of Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. While primarily a coal and freight line, it had limited passenger operations. It was merged into Chessie System in 1973, which later merged with the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad to form CSX Transportation. For auction is a common stock certificate dated December 2, 1952. It is for 100 shares. The vignette is a diesel freight train.
1954 WM Western Maryland Railroad - common stock certificate - CSX - he Western Maryland Railway (WM) served portions of Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. While primarily a coal and freight line, it had limited passenger operations. It was merged into Chessie System in 1973, which later merged with the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad to form CSX Transportation. For auction is a common stock certificate dated February 1, 1954. It is for 100 shares. The vignette is a diesel freight train.
1950 WM Western Maryland Railroad - common stock certificate - CSX - he Western Maryland Railway (WM) served portions of Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. While primarily a coal and freight line, it had limited passenger operations. It was merged into Chessie System in 1973, which later merged with the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad to form CSX Transportation. For auction is a common stock certificate dated March 15, 1950. It is for 100 shares. The vignette is a diesel freight train.
1948 WM Western Maryland Railroad - common stock certificate - CSX - he Western Maryland Railway (WM) served portions of Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. While primarily a coal and freight line, it had limited passenger operations. It was merged into Chessie System in 1973, which later merged with the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad to form CSX Transportation. For auction is a common stock certificate dated April 29, 1948. It is for 100 shares. The vignette is a diesel freight train.
1949 WM Western Maryland Railroad - common stock certificate - CSX - he Western Maryland Railway (WM) served portions of Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. While primarily a coal and freight line, it had limited passenger operations. It was merged into Chessie System in 1973, which later merged with the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad to form CSX Transportation. For auction is a common stock certificate dated December 8, 1949. It is for 100 shares. The vignette is a diesel freight train.
1906 Chartiers Railway Company stock certificate - Pennsylvania Railroad - The Chartiers Railway Company was formed in 1867 in the area southwest of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was primarily a coal railroad serving the Pittsburgh steel mills. It was acquired in 1907 by the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad (the Pan Handle Route), which in turn was incorporated into the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1957, Surviving lines are now part of Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation. For sale is a capital stock certificate from the Chartiers dated October 9, 1906 for 20 shares.
1857 Michigan Southern & Northern Indiana Railroad stock cerfificate - The Michigan Southern & Northern Indiana Railroad Company (MS&NI) was created in 1855 through a merger of other lines. It ran from Detroit to the Indiana line near Toledo. Originally planned as an interurban short line, it merged in 1869 with the Lake Shore Railway to form the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway, which was subsequently acquired by the New York Central. Most of the original right-of-way has been abandoned. For sale is a rare capital stock certificate from the MS&NI dated June 18, 1857 for 20 shares.
1889 MKT Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad - 10 shares common stock certificate - The former Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Company (MKT), usually called the "Katy", served the states of Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Its main line ran from Kansas City through Dallas and Austin to San Antonio. It also served St. Louis and Houston. Organized in 1870, the Katy was acquired by the Missouri Pacific Railroad in 1988 and merged several years later into the Union Pacific Railroad. For auction is common stock certificate from the MKT for 10 shares; it is dated December 12, 1889. The vignette is an agricultural scene.
1886 MKT Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad stock certificate - 10 shares - The former Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Company (MKT), usually called the "Katy", served the states of Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Its main line ran from Kansas City through Dallas and Austin to San Antonio. It also served St. Louis and Houston. Organized in 1870, the Katy was acquired by the Missouri Pacific Railroad in 1988 and merged several years later into the Union Pacific Railroad.For auction is common stock certificate from the MKT for 10 shares; it is dated January 7, 1896. The vignette is a railroad roundhouse.
RARE Chattanooga Rome & Southern Railroad Co. Stock Certificate Issued 1897 - RARE Chattanooga Rome & Southern Railroad Co. Stock Certificate Issued 1897. Listing is for a single stock certificate from Chattanooga Rome and Southern Railroad company, issued in 1897 and cancelled in 1901. I have a total of 10 certificates available, numbered consecutively from A209 to A218. Ships promptly via USPS ground advantage, thanks for looking!
Vintage American Tobacco Company Stock Certificate, 1951 Used 7 Green & 1 Orange - This vintage stock certificate from the American Tobacco Company is a rare find for any collector of historical documents. Dated 1951, it features 7 green and 1 orange 100 shares stamps, making it a unique addition to any collection. The certificate was manufactured in the United States and is a true piece of American history. The certificate is a stock certificate, representing ownership in the American Tobacco Company, a once-prominent tobacco company. This collectible is perfect for those interested in transportation, railroadiana, trains, and paper memorabilia. The certificate is in good condition and has been well-preserved for its age.
Antique Ephemera 1863 New York Central Railroad Company Stock Share Receipt - This antique ephemera from 1863 features a stock share receipt from the New York Central Railroad Company. The piece showcases a glimpse into the past of transportation and finance, making it a valuable addition to any collection. The intricate details and design on the paper highlight the historical significance of this item. Whether you're an avid collector of railroadiana and trains or simply looking to own a piece of history, this stock share receipt is a must-have.
Antique Ephemera 1863 New York Central Railroad Company Stock Share Receipt - This antique ephemera from 1863 features a stock share receipt from the New York Central Railroad Company. The piece showcases a glimpse into the past of transportation and finance, making it a valuable addition to any collection. The intricate details and design on the paper highlight the historical significance of this item. Whether you're an avid collector of railroadiana and trains or simply looking to own a piece of history, this stock share receipt is a must-have.
Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis Railway Co 1884 gold bond certificate - Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Indianapolis Railway. Beautiful certificate with attractive vignettes. Is the certificate pictured the exact one I will receive?. Usually, yes. No, these certificates are sold as collectibles only; although they are authentic, they no longer hold financial value.
Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis Railway Co 1884 gold bond certificate - Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Indianapolis Railway. Beautiful certificate with attractive vignettes. Is the certificate pictured the exact one I will receive?. Usually, yes. No, these certificates are sold as collectibles only; although they are authentic, they no longer hold financial value.
Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis Railway Co 1884 gold bond certificate - Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Indianapolis Railway. Beautiful certificate with attractive vignettes. Is the certificate pictured the exact one I will receive?. Usually, yes. No, these certificates are sold as collectibles only; although they are authentic, they no longer hold financial value.
Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis Railway Co 1884 gold bond certificate - Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Indianapolis Railway. Beautiful certificate with attractive vignettes. Is the certificate pictured the exact one I will receive?. Usually, yes. No, these certificates are sold as collectibles only; although they are authentic, they no longer hold financial value.
Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis Railway Co 1884 gold bond certificate - Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Indianapolis Railway. Beautiful certificate with attractive vignettes. Is the certificate pictured the exact one I will receive?. Usually, yes. No, these certificates are sold as collectibles only; although they are authentic, they no longer hold financial value.
Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis Railway Co 1884 gold bond certificate - Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Indianapolis Railway. Beautiful certificate with attractive vignettes. Is the certificate pictured the exact one I will receive?. Usually, yes. No, these certificates are sold as collectibles only; although they are authentic, they no longer hold financial value.
Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis Railway Co 1884 gold bond certificate - Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Indianapolis Railway. Beautiful certificate with attractive vignettes. Is the certificate pictured the exact one I will receive?. Usually, yes. No, these certificates are sold as collectibles only; although they are authentic, they no longer hold financial value.
1929 United New Jersey Rail Road & Canal Co - general mortgage gold bond - The United New Jersey Railroad & Canal Company (UNJ) was part of the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) system in New Jersey, including the main line to New York City (now Amtrak's Northeast Corridor). Prior to 1872, its main lines were the Camden & Amboy Rail Road & Transportation Company (C&A) the first railroad in New Jersey and one of the first in the United States. The C&A first purchased and operated the oldest surviving operable steam locomotive in the world today, the John Bull. UNJ also included the Delaware & Raritan Canal, an early foe and then friend of the C&A. Surviving UNJ trackage is now operated by Amtrak. For auction is a General Mortgage Gold Bond from the UNJ dated September 1, 1929. It is for $1,000, paid 4 1/2 %, and was due in 1979.
1866 Johns Hopkins signed B&O Railroad Stock Certificate - Johns Hopkins founded The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins University located in Baltimore. Johns Hopkins, philanthropist, born in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, May 19, 1795; died in Baltimore, December 24, 1873.
1944 Ware River Railroad Company capital stock certificate - Massachusetts - The Ware River Railroad Company, built in 1868, ran from Palmer to Gilbertville. At various times, the Boston & Maine Railroad, Boston & Albany Railroad, Penn Central and Conrail. While most of the route has been abandoned, a small segment is still in operation. For sale is a capital stock certificate for the Ware River, date May 4, 1944. It is for 10 shares.
1950 Delaware Lackawanna & Western Railroad - capital stock certificate - The Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Company (DL&W or Lackawanna Railroad) was a U.S. Class 1 railroad that connected Buffalo, New York with Hoboken, New Jersey, a distance of about 400 miles. Incorporated in 1853, the DL&W was profitable during the first two decades of the twentieth century, but its margins were gradually hurt by declining traffic in coal, competition from trucks, and high New Jersey taxes. In 1960, the DL&W merged with rival Erie Railroad to form the Erie Lackawanna Railroad. For auction is a capital stock certificate from the DL&W dated June 12, 1950 for 1 share.
1871 Oil Creek & Allegheny River Railway Company - capital stock certificate - The Oil Creek & Allegheny River Railway Company (OCAR) was incorporated in 1861 as the Warren & Tidioute Railroad and had trackage in western Pennsylvania. It was sold in foreclosure in 1875 to the Pittsburgh, Titusville & Buffalo Railroad, which was acquired by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1903. Items from the Oil Creek are seldom found, but I offer for sale a capital stock certificate dated February 14, 1871; it is for 6 shares. It bears 2 revenue stamps.
1869 Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati & Indianapolis Railroad capital stock - The Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati & Indianapolis Railway Company (CCC&I) was formed in 1868 by the merger of two smaller railroads. In 1889, the CCC&I merged with other lines to form the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St Louis Railroad (CCC&StL; also known as the Big Four Railroad), which became part of the New York Central Railroad in 1930. For auction is a rare capital stock certificate from the CCC&I dated March 6, 1869 for 1 share. The stock bears a US Internal Revenue stamp.
1889 Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad bond certificate - Ransom R. Cable - For auction is a "1st Mortgage Extension & Collateral Bond" from the Rock Island, dated November 14, 1889. It is for $5,000 and paid 5% interest. The proceeds were to be used to construct an extension to the railroad. The bond is especially interesting in that it was signed by Ranson R. Cable, President; Cable was the first President of the Rock Island and oversaw its growth and development. He is considered to be one of the nation's railroad pioneers, and his home in the Chicago area has been designated a "Chicago Landmark".
1959 Delaware Lackawanna & Western Railroad - capital stock certificate - The Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Company (DL&W or Lackawanna Railroad) was a U.S. Class 1 railroad that connected Buffalo, New York with Hoboken, New Jersey, a distance of about 400 miles. Incorporated in 1853, the DL&W was profitable during the first two decades of the twentieth century, but its margins were gradually hurt by declining traffic in coal, competition from trucks, and high New Jersey taxes. In 1960, the DL&W merged with rival Erie Railroad to form the Erie Lackawanna Railroad. For auction is a capital stock certificate from the DL&W dated September 21, 1959 for 100 shares.
1966 Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad equipment trust certificate bond - The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad (CBQ) was a major US railroad, serving 12 states in the Mid-west and Southwest (Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin, Wyoming). In 1970 it merged with the Northern Pacific, the Great Northern, and the Spokane, Portland, & Seattle railroads to form Burlington Northern (BN). After subsequent mergers/acquisitions, to include the Santa Fe, the original Burlington Route trackage is now operated primarily as the BNSF Railroad. For auction is an equipment trust certificate from the CBQ dated March 15, 1966, for $1,000. It paid 4 7/8 % and was due in 1980.lroad. It is on Quinn's letterhead and is signed by him. The letter is dated December 26, 1967.
1938 GM&N Gulf Mobile & Northern Railroad stock certificate- IC Illinois Central - The Gulf, Mobile & Northern Railroad (GM&N) had trackage in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee. It operated from 1917 to 1940, when it merged with the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio (GM&O) Railroad. The GM&O later was merged into the Illinois Central to form the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad (ICG). For auction is a common stock certificate from the GM&N dated September 24, 1938 for 10 shares.
1965 -Reading Railroad - 2nd preferred stock certificate - The Reading Railroad was a mid-sized carrier in the Mid-Atlantic/Eastern states, serving Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland. Formed in 1833, it operated independently until 1976 when it, with other financially troubled carriers, were merged into the government-owned Conrail system. Surviving lines of the Reading are now operated primarily by Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation. For auction is a 2nd Preferred Stock Certificate from the Reading Company, dated December 20, 1965. It is for 3 shares.
1965 Reading Railroad - common stock certificate - The Reading Railroad was a mid-sized carrier in the Mid-Atlantic/Eastern states, serving Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland. Formed in 1833, it operated independently until 1976 when it, with other financially troubled carriers, were merged into the government-owned Conrail system. Surviving lines of the Reading are now operated primarily by Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation. For auction is a Common Stock Certificate from the Reading Company, dated August 31, 1965. It is for 100 shares.
1966 -Reading Railroad - 1st preferred stock certificate - The Reading Railroad was a mid-sized carrier in the Mid-Atlantic/Eastern states, serving Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland. Formed in 1833, it operated independently until 1976 when it, with other financially troubled carriers, were merged into the government-owned Conrail system. Surviving lines of the Reading are now operated primarily by Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation. For auction is a 1st Preferred Stock Certificate from the Reading Company, dated August 31, 1966. It is for 100 shares.
1966 -Reading Railroad - 2nd preferred stock certificate - The Reading Railroad was a mid-sized carrier in the Mid-Atlantic/Eastern states, serving Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland. Formed in 1833, it operated independently until 1976 when it, with other financially troubled carriers, were merged into the government-owned Conrail system. Surviving lines of the Reading are now operated primarily by Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation. For auction is a 2nd Preferred Stock Certificate from the Reading Company, dated September 15, 1966. It is for 100 shares.
1928 N&W Norfolk & Western Railway - Consolidated Mortgage Gold Bond - The Norfolk & Western Railway Company (N&W) was a major regional railroad serving the Mid-Atlantic and Mid-western areas of the US. Formed in 1838, it was the product of several hundred railroad mergers, to include such lines as the Nickel Plate, Virginian and Wabash railroads. For auction is a First Consolidated Mortgage Gold Bond for $1,000. It is dated March 23, 1928 and paid 4%.
1887 N&W Norfolk & Western Railway - preferred stock certificate railroad - The Norfolk & Western Railway Company (N&W) was a major regional railroad serving the Mid-Atlantic and Mid-western areas of the US. Formed in 1838, it was the product of several hundred railroad mergers, to include such lines as the Nickel Plate, Virginian and Wabash railroads. For auction is a preferred stock certificate from the N&W dated June 30, 1887; it is for 10 shares. It is hand-signed by Frederick J. Kimball, the first N&W President and the man most responsible for the early development of the Pocahontas Coal Fields in Virginia and West Virginia. It is also sealed.
1952 WP Western Pacific Railroad - Preferred Series A Stock Certificate - The Western Pacific Railroad (WP) was a Class 1 railroad serving the western United States. Its main line ran from Salt Lake City, Utah to the San Francisco, California area. Formed in 1903 to break up the monopoly of rail service to Northern California by the Southern Pacific Railroad, it remained independent until 1983, when it was acquired by the Union Pacific Railroad. For auction is a Preferred Series A stock certificate from the WP for 40 shares. It is dated April 18, 1952.
1956 Northern Pacific Railroad -- capital stock certificate - The Northern Pacific Railroad (NP) was a major US railroad that served the north-central and north-western portions of the country, with a small amount of trackage into Canada. It had lines in Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin in the US, plus Manitoba and British Columbia in Canada. For auction is a capital stock certificate from the NP dated May11, 1956 and for 100 shares of capital stock. The vignette shows a Conestoga wagon. The certificate measures appx 12x8 inches and is printed on typical stock bond paper. It is in excellent condition, with no rips or tears. All writing/markings are from its issuance and processing. It has the customary cancellation punch holes.
1936 GM&N Gulf Mobile & Northern Railroad stock certificate- IC Illinois Central - The Gulf, Mobile & Northern Railroad (GM&N) had trackage in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee. It operated from 1917 to 1940, when it merged with the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio (GM&O) Railroad. The GM&O later was merged into the Illinois Central to form the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad (ICG). For auction is a preferred stock certificate from the GM&N dated September 11, 1935 for 25 shares.
1935 GM&N Gulf Mobile & Northern Railroad stock certificate- IC Illinois Central - The Gulf, Mobile & Northern Railroad (GM&N) had trackage in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee. It operated from 1917 to 1940, when it merged with the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio (GM&O) Railroad. The GM&O later was merged into the Illinois Central to form the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad (ICG). For auction is a common stock certificate from the GM&N dated April 26, 1935 for 100 shares.
1925 GM&N Gulf Mobile & Northern Railroad stock certificate- IC Illinois Central - The Gulf, Mobile & Northern Railroad (GM&N) had trackage in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee. It operated from 1917 to 1940, when it merged with the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio (GM&O) Railroad. The GM&O later was merged into the Illinois Central to form the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad (ICG). For auction is a common stock certificate from the GM&N dated September 1, 1925 for 100 shares.
1944 GM&O Gulf Mobile & Ohio Railroad - preferred stock certificate - The Gulf, Mobile, & Ohio Railroad (GM&O) was a Class I railroad whose primary routes extended from Mobile, Alabama and New Orleans, Louisiana to St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri and Chicago, Illinois in the mid-west. It was created in 1938 to combine the Mobile & Ohio Railroad and the Gulf, Mobile & Northern Railroad. It later acquired certain properties of the Alton Railroad. The GM&O merged in 1972 with the Illinois Central Railroad to form the Illinois Central Gulf (ICG) Railroad. In the 1990s, the ICG sold off various properties, and the remaining railroad was acquired and is operated by the Canadian National Railroad. For auction is a preferred stock certificate from the GM&O dated March 14, 1944. It is for 4 shares of stock.
1891 Great Falls Street Railway Company, New Jersey - capital stock certificate - The Great Falls Street Railway Company was formed in 1890 to provide streetcar services in the Great Falls, New Jersey area. By 1910, the company had 10 miles of track and operated 20 cars. With the rise of automobile travel, traffic declined, and the system was shut down in 1931. For auction is a rare capital stock certificate in the company dated May 27, 1891. It is for 200 shares. The certificate measures appx 11 x 6 1/2 inches and is printed on mid-weight paper. It is in excellent condition, with no rips or tears. All writing/markings are from its issuance and processing. I has no punch holes.
1952 C&O Chesapeake & Ohio Railway 3rd Equipment Trust Certificate bond - The former Chesapeake & Ohio Railway (C&O) served the area from Newport News, VA and Washington, DC west to Chicago, IL and Louisville, KY and north into much of Michigan; it also served Ontario, Canada from Detroit, MI to Buffalo, NY. The C&O also operated a car ferry across Lake Michigan from Ludington, MI to points in Wisconsin. The C&O merged with the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad and the Western Maryland Railroad in the 1960s to form the Chessie System, which in turn merged with the Seaboard Coast Line in 1980 to create CSX Transportation. Surviving C&O trackage is now operated by CSX. For auction is a "Third Equipment Trust of 1952 Serial Equipment Trust Certificate for $1,000". It is dated June 1, 1952 and was due in 1966. It paid 2 7/8% interest.
1904 Gulf & Chicago Railway Company stock certificate -Illinois Central Railroad - The Gulf & Chicago Railway Company (G&C) was a short line in northeastern Mississippi and southeastern Tennessee. Formed in 1889 from two other railroads, it was merged in 1903 to form the New Orleans, Chicago & Mobile Railroad and in 1909 to create the Gulf, Mobile & Northern Railroad. Surviving trackage is now part of the Illinois Central Railroad. Items from the G&C are seldom found, but i offer for auction a capital stock certificate dated October 11, 1904, for 100 shares. The stock measures appx 11 x 7 1/2 inches and is printed on mid-weight paper. It is in excellent condition, with no rips or tears. All writing/markings are from its issuance and processing. It has the customary cancellation punch holes.
1897 Boston Terminal Company - bond certificate - Massachusetts Railroad - For auction is a bond certificate issued by the Boston Terminal Company (BTC) in 1897. The BTC was an entity formed to provide a single terminal facility for all railroads entering Boston from the south. Each of the five railroads (Old Colony; New York, New Haven & Hartford; Boston & Albany; New England; Boston & Providence) were equal owners in this terminal. Renovated several times, the station is still in use, with Amtrak and Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) having daily departures; it is also a terminus for bus lines. The certificate, which measures appx 13 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches and is printed on typical security bond paper, is dated January 1, 1897, with principal due in 1947.
Boston Railroad Holding Company stock - Boston & Maine, New Haven Railroad - The Boston Railroad Holding Company (BRH) was formed in 1909 to hold stock in dispute of the Boston & Maine Railroad (B&M). The New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad (NYH&H) had, in 1907, purchased stock in the B&M and intended to merge that railroad in the NYNH&H. While the stock purchase was in dispute, the BRH controlled the disputed stock. The purchase was ultimately denied by the courts, and the B&M continued as an independent railroad. For auction is an unissued capital stock certificate in the BRH, It measures appx 12x8 inches and is printed on mid-weight paper. The stock is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears, writing, markings or cancellation punch holes.
1929 Southern Railway - Mobile & Ohio Railroad trust certificate - Southern Railway Company (SRC) was a leading railroad carrier in the Southeastern United States, serving 12 states and the District of Columbia with lines running far south to Jacksonville and New Orleans; its tracks extended west to Memphis, Tennessee and St. Louis, Missouri and north to Cincinnati and Louisville. The Mobile & Ohio Railroad (M&O) ran from Mobile north to Cairo. SRC attempted to acquire the M&O in 1901 through a stock exchange, but the transaction was never approved. SRC sold its bonds in 1940 to the Gulf, Mobile & Northern Railroad, which incorporated the M&O into its system to form the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad. During this period, SRC held the M&O stock in trust. For auction is a rare SRC-M&O Trust Certificate. It is for 10 shares and is dated January 15, 1929,.
1936 Southern Railway - Mobile & Ohio Railroad trust certificate - Southern Railway Company (SRC) was a leading railroad carrier in the Southeastern United States, serving 12 states and the District of Columbia with lines running far south to Jacksonville and New Orleans; its tracks extended west to Memphis, Tennessee and St. Louis, Missouri and north to Cincinnati and Louisville. The Mobile & Ohio Railroad (M&O) ran from Mobile north to Cairo. SRC attempted to acquire the M&O in 1901 through a stock exchange, but the transaction was never approved. SRC sold its bonds in 1940 to the Gulf, Mobile & Northern Railroad, which incorporated the M&O into its system to form the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad. During this period, SRC held the M&O stock in trust. For auction is a rare SRC-M&O Trust Certificate. It is for 5 shares and is dated April 30, 1936,.
1945 West Shore Railroad Company $10,000 bond - NYC New York Central Railroad - The West Shore Railroad Company, which operated from 1872-1875, was the final name of a railroad from Weehawken, New Jersey along the Hudson River to Albany, New York. It was organized as a competitor to the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad, a predecessor company of the New York Central Railroad, but it was soon taken over the New York Central. The West Shore continued as a corporate entity with assets until the bankruptcy of the New York Central in the 1960s. For auction is a 4% First Mortgage Registered Bond certificate. It is for $10,000, was dated June 6, 1945 and was due January 1, 2361.
1890 ATSF Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad general mortgage gold bond script - The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad (ATSF), later known simply as the Santa Fe, was one of the railroads of US transportation lore. Founded in 1859, it stretched from Chicago to Los Angeles. Competition caused the ATSF to merge with the Southern Pacific in 1983. The Santa Fe-Southern Pacific later merged with the Burlington Northern. For auction is a General Mortgage Gold Bond Script from the ATSF, dated March 31, 1890, for $31.98 and paying 4% interest. The document measures appx 10x7 inches and is printed on light-weight paper. It is in excellent condition, with no rips or tears. All writing/markings are from its issuance and processing. It has the customary cancellation punch holes.
1980 UP Union Pacific Railroad common stock certificate - The Union Pacific Railroad (UP) is the largest rail transportation company in the US. Established in 1862, it has grown both by construction and by acquisition; its system now includes such railroads as the Western Pacific, Missouri Pacific, Rio Grande, Chicago & North Western, and the Missouri-Kansas-Texas. Its system stretches from Chicago and New Orleans in the east to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle in the west. For auction is a common stock certificate from the UP, dated May 22, 1980. It is for 100 shares of stock. The vignette shows three railroad workers in various jobs.
1889 MKT Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad stock certificate - 10 shares - The former Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Company (MKT), usually called the "Katy", served the states of Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Its main line ran from Kansas City through Dallas and Austin to San Antonio. It also served St. Louis and Houston. Organized in 1870, the Katy was acquired by the Missouri Pacific Railroad in 1988 and merged several years later into the Union Pacific Railroad. For auction is common stock certificate from the MKT for 10 shares; it is dated December 12, 1889. The vignette is an agricultural scene.
1879 Northern Pacific Railroad common stock certificate - The Northern Pacific Railroad (NP) was a major US railroad that served the north-central and north-western portions of the country, with a small amount of trackage into Canada. It had lines in Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin in the US, plus Manitoba and British Columbia in Canada. The NP operated several famous "named" trains, to include the North Coast Limited and the Mainstreeter. The NP merged with three other railroads in 1970 to form the Burlington Northern and ceased to exist as a corporate entity. Surviving trackage is now a part of BNSF. For auction is a seldom-found common stock certificate from the NP dated June 5, 1879. It is for 10 shares at $100 each.
1913 Louisiana & Arkansas Railway employee pass - Kansas City & Memphis Railroad - The Louisiana & Arkansas Railway Company (L&A) was a 332-mile railroad that served parts of Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas. It went through a number of organizational changes over the years and ultimately was owned by the Kansas City Southern Railway, which continues to operate portions of its lines. For auction is an employee pass from the L&A for 1913, issued to an officer of the Kansas City & Memphis Railroad.
1933 New York, Ontario & Western Railway Company - common stock certificate - The New York, Ontario & Western Railroad Company (NO&W), with origins dated to 1868, operated on 541 miles of track in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York. It ran between Weehawken, New Jersey and Oswego, New York. It was never financially successful and entered bankruptcy in 1937. A complete abandonment and liquidation were ordered in 1957. While sections have been sold to other railroads, much of the line has been abandoned. The NO&W has the distinction of being the first US railroad to be liquidated. For auction is a common stock certificate from the NO&W dated May 25, 1933 for 5 shares.
1925 New York, Ontario & Western Railway Company - common stock certificate - The New York, Ontario & Western Railroad Company (NO&W), with origins dated to 1868, operated on 541 miles of track in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York. It ran between Weehawken, New Jersey and Oswego, New York. It was never financially successful and entered bankruptcy in 1937. A complete abandonment and liquidation were ordered in 1957. While sections have been sold to other railroads, much of the line has been abandoned. The NO&W has the distinction of being the first US railroad to be liquidated. For auction is a common stock certificate from the NO&W dated August 18, 1925 for 10 shares.
1920 Algoma Central & Hudson River Railroad trust certificate - The Algoma Central & Hudson Bay Railroad Company (Algoma) is a Canadian Railroad that traces its roots to 1899. It was formed to build a rail line from Sault Ste. Marie to a connection with the Canadian Pacific Railroad (CP) for the transport of iron ore and timber. It became a subsidiary of the CP but is now owned by Watco, a transportation and logistics company. The original Algoma is now a major shipping firm on the Great Lakes. For auction is a Trust Certificate from Algoma dated August 31, 1920. It is for C$800.00.
1929 Georgia & Florida Railroad preferred stock trust certificate - The Georgia & Florida Railroad (G&F) was a short-line railway from Madison, Florida through Valdosta, Swainsboro and Augusta, Georgia to Greenwood, South Carolina. Formed in 1906, it grew primarily by acquiring smaller lines. Abandonment of various segments began in the 1930s, and in 1963 the G&F was acquired by Southern Railway. Southern continued with abandonments and, in 1971, merged the G&F into its Central of Georgia Railway subsidiary. Remaining trackage of the G&F is now primarily operated by Norfolk Southern. For auction is a G&F "Stock Trust Certificate for Preferred Stock" dated October 25, 1929 for 50 shares.
1965 GN Great Northern Railway equipment trust certificate - The former Great Northern Railway (GN) served the area between Chicago and Seattle/Portland, passing through the states of Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho and Washington, and adjoining areas in Canada. Its surviving lines are now a part of the BNSF. For auction is a "Third Equpment Trust of 1965 Serial Equipment Trust Certificate" for $1,000; it is dated June 15, 1965, paid 4 1/2%, and was due June 15, 1974.
1883 Keokuk & Des Moines Railway Company capital stock certificate - The Keokuk & Des Moines Railway Company (K&DM) was a short-line railroad, entirely within the state of Iowa between the two named cities. Established in 1874, it operated until 1924, when it was purchased by the St. Paul & Kansas City Short Line Railroad (SPMC). The SPMC was acquired in 1948 by the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad (CRIP), which in turn was acquired by the Union Pacific Railroad. For auction is a rare capital stock certificate from the K&DM dated December 18, 1883, for 9 shares.
1943 GM&O Gulf Mobile & Ohio Railroad Company - stock certificate - The Gulf, Mobile, & Ohio Railroad (GM&O) was a Class I railroad in the central United States whose primary routes extended from Mobile, Alabama and New Orleans, Louisiana in the south to St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri and Chicago, Illinois in the mid-west. From its two parallel lines through eastern Mississippi, the GM&O also served Montgomery and Birmingham, Alabama, as well as Memphis, Tennessee. It was created in 1938 to combine the Mobile & Ohio Railroad and the Gulf, Mobile & Northern Railroad. It later acquired certain properties of the Alton Railroad. The GM&O merged in 1972 with the Illinois Central Railroad to form the Illinois Central Gulf (ICG) Railroad. In the 1990s, the ICG sold off various properties, and the remaining railroad was acquired and is operated by the Canadian National Railroad.
1957 West Shore Railroad Company $1,000 bond - NYC New York Central Railroad - The West Shore Railroad Company, which operated from 1872-1875, was the final name of a railroad from Weehawken, New Jersey along the Hudson River to Albany, New York. It was organized as a competitor to the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad, a predecessor company of the New York Central Railroad, but it was soon taken over the New York Central. The West Shore continued as a corporate entity with assets until the bankruptcy of the New York Central in the 1960s. For auction is a 4% First Mortgage Registered Bond certificate. It is for $1,000, was dated January 17, 1957, and was due January 1, 2361,.
1950 West Shore Railroad Company $10,000 bond - NYC New York Central Railroad - The West Shore Railroad Company, which operated from 1872-1875, was the final name of a railroad from Weehawken, New Jersey along the Hudson River to Albany, New York. It was organized as a competitor to the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad, a predecessor company of the New York Central Railroad, but it was soon taken over the New York Central. The West Shore continued as a corporate entity with assets until the bankruptcy of the New York Central in the 1960s. For auction is a 4% First Mortgage Registered Bond certificate. It is for $10,000, was dated November 24, 1950, and was due January 1, 2361.
1949 MP Missouri Pacific Railroad preferred stock certificate - The Missouri Pacific Railroad, also known as the MoPac and the MP, was a major US carrier in the mid-western states. The product of many mergers, the MoPac traces its roots to 1851. The MoPac operated independently until it was acquired by the Union Pacific (UP) in 1997, and most surviving MoPac trackage is now a part of the UP. At its peak, the MoPac served ten states (Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas). For auction is a preferred stock certificate from the MP, dated September 8, 1949. It is for 100 shares.
1976 Cleveland & Pittsburgh Railroad capital stock certificate - The Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad Company (C&P) was the fifth railroad chartered in the State of Ohio (1836). Its main line connected these two cities. The Pennsylvania Railroad leased the C&P in 1871, and the railroad operated under the control of the Pennsy until that railroad merged with the New York Central to form the Penn Central. Control later went to Conrail, and the surviving trackage today is owned by CSX and Norfolk Southern. For auction is a Capital Stock Certificate issued by the C&P on September 2, 1976. It is for 20 shares.
1912 Union Passenger Railway Company of Philadelphia capital stock certificate - The Union Passenger Railway Company of Philadelphia (UPR) was formed in 1864 and was one of many street railway companies that operated in Philadelphia in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. In 1864, the Philadelphia Traction Company (PTC) leased the UPR and continued to operate it under its original name. The PTC ceased operations in 1940. For auction is a capital stock certificate from the UPR dated July 15, 1912, for 10 shares.
1955-Reading Railroad - 1st preferred stock certificate - The Reading Railroad was a mid-sized carrier in the Mid-Atlantic/Eastern states, serving Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland. Formed in 1833, it operated independently until 1976 when it, with other financially troubled carriers, were merged into the government-owned Conrail system. Surviving lines of the Reading are now operated primarily by Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation. For auction is a 1st Preferred Stock Certificate from the Reading Company, dated February 11, 1955. It is for 20 shares.
1894 Nassau Electric Railroad Co - capital stock certificate, Brooklyn, New York - The Nassau Electric Railroad Company (NER) was an electric street railway company that served the New York borough of Brooklyn, with service extending into Manhattan over the Brooklyn and Williamsburg bridges. It traces its roots to 1890. The NER absorbed several other street railways. The last services were ended in 1951. For auction is a capital stock certificate from the NER dated 1894, It is for100 shares. The stock measures appx 11 x 7 1/2 inches and is printed on mid-weight paperstock. It is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears or folds. All writing/markings are from its issuance and processing. It has the customary cancellation punch holes, and attached to the left margin is the NER's stock registration form.
1879 M&O Mobile & Ohio Railroad - capital stock certificate - The Mobile and Ohio Railroad (M&O) served the Southeastern states of Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee. Chartered in 1848, it was planned to extend northward to Cairo, Illinois, but finances precluded this additional expansion. In 1940 the M&O merged with the Gulf, Mobile & Northern Railroad to form the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad (GM&O). The GM&O merged with the Illinois Central Railroad in 1972 to form the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad (ICG). The ICG later dropped the "Gulf" from its name and returned to the name Illinois Central. The IC was purchased by the Canadian National Railway in 1998 (CN). Surviving M&O trackage is now owned and operated by the CN. For auction is a very old capital stock certificate from the M&O dated March 14, 1879, and for 1 share.
1931 Worcester Consolidated Street Railway - $1,000 bond certificate of deposit - The Worcester Consolidated Street Railway Company (WCSR) was an trolley and urban railroad system serving Worcester, Massachusetts and its environs. Service began in 1907, when a number of smaller systems were combined into the WCSR. The WCSR was acquired by the Worcester Street Railway Company in 1932, and the last trains operated in 1945. For auction is a "Certificate of Deposit for First & Refunding Mortgage Gold Bonds & Debenture Bonds" from the WCSR; it is dated March 6, 1931 and is for $1,000.
1930 Worcester Consolidated Street Railway - $1,000 bond certificate of deposit - The Worcester Consolidated Street Railway Company (WCSR) was an trolley and urban railroad system serving Worcester, Massachusetts and its environs. Service began in 1907, when a number of smaller systems were combined into the WCSR. The WCSR was acquired by the Worcester Street Railway Company in 1932, and the last trains operated in 1945. For auction is a "Certificate of Deposit for First & Refunding Mortgage Gold Bonds & Debenture Bonds" from the WCSR; it is dated August 12, 1930 and is for $1,000.
1917 ACL Atlantic Coast Line Railroad - $10,000 Gold Bond - The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad (ACL) served the US Atlantic Coast and Southeast from Virginia to Florida, including the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. It connected at Richmond with the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad (RF&P), which pulled ACL passenger trains to/from Washington, DC; at Washington the trains connected with northeastern lines, where its primary connection was the Pennsylvania Railroad into New York and New England. The ACL is now part of CSX Transportation. For auction is a rare First Consolidated Mortgage 50-Year Gold Bond from the ACL, dated February 9, 1917, It is for $10,000 and paid 4% interest. The bond was due in 1952.
1918 ACL Atlantic Coast Line Railroad - $10,000 Gold Bond - The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad (ACL) served the US Atlantic Coast and Southeast from Virginia to Florida, including the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. It connected at Richmond with the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad (RF&P), which pulled ACL passenger trains to/from Washington, DC; at Washington the trains connected with northeastern lines, where its primary connection was the Pennsylvania Railroad into New York and New England. The ACL is now part of CSX Transportation. For auction is a rare First Consolidated Mortgage 50-Year Gold Bond from the ACL, dated April 22, 1918, It is for $10,000 and paid 4% interest. The bond was due in 1952.
Antique 1902 Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company Common Stock Certificate - Subject: Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Common Stock Certificate Date: October 01, 1902 Size: 11" x 7 3/8 ". Good antique condition except one edge has some damage and paper yellowed due the age. Pay attention to my pictures and if you have any questions please feel free to ask about it.
1890 MKT Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad stock certificate - 10 shares - The former Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Company (MKT), usually called the "Katy", served the states of Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Its main line ran from Kansas City through Dallas and Austin to San Antonio. It also served St. Louis and Houston. Organized in 1870, the Katy was acquired by the Missouri Pacific Railroad in 1988 and merged several years later into the Union Pacific Railroad. For auction is common stock certificate from the MKT for 10 shares; it is dated January 30, 1890. The vignette is an agricultural scene.
1887 Baltimore And Ohio Cancelled Trust Bonds Series G. B&O Signed President - Two great old canceled railroad bombs signed by the treasurer and the president of the Baltimore and Ohio railway car company in 1886. They're both stamped and punched canceled. And great condition especially for the age.. I can combine shipping on multiple items. Had all the items to your cart, then select request total from seller option or send me a message. I can then send an adjusted invoice for reduced shipping and items that can be combined into one package
New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad Co. 1928 Common Stock 15 Shares Antique - New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad Co. 1928 Common Stock 15 Shares Antique. Good condition, American Bank Note Company, dated 1923. The shareholder was named Jessie M. Guild. It's for 15 Shares of $100 each. Please see all pictures and message me with any questions. I'm happy to combine shipping if you're interested in other items, just add the items to your cart and request total. Thank you!
1906 Dubuque & Sioux City Railroad stock certificate - Illinois Central - The Dubuque & Sioux City Railroad Company (D&SC) was organized in 1860 and served portions of Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota. Its main line ran from Dubuque to Sioux City, Iowa. Branch lines served Council Bluffs, Iowa and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The Illinois Central Railroad (IC) leased the D&SC in 1869 and gradually began buying shares in the company. The IC acquired control of the D&SC in 1946 and incorporated it into the IC system. For auction is a capital stock certificate in the D&SC dated October 18, 1906. The certificate is in favor of the IC, which purchased 100 shares.
Dunkirk, Warren & Pittsburgh Railroad - capital stock certificate - The Dunkirk, Warren & Pittsburgh Railroad Company (DW&P) was formed in 1870 to construct a railroad along the Conewango River from Warren to Dunkirk, New York and Lake Erie. The first train ran in 1871. The Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley & Pittsburgh Railway was incorporated in 1872 with the assets of several smaller lines, and the railroad was leased to the New York Central Railroad for 501 years. Surviving trackage is now part of Norfolk Southern. For auction is an unissued stock certificate from the DW&P, circa 1870.
2 Antique 1918, 1921 McConnellsburg & Ft Loudon Railroad Gold Bond Coupons - Up for sale are two antique gold bond coupons from the McConnellsburg & Ft Loudon Railroad, dated 1918 and 1921 respectively. These coupons are a testament to the rich history of American transportation, harking back to a time when railroads were the primary means of long-distance travel and commerce. The coupons are in good condition and feature intricate designs and engravings that reflect the artistry of the time. They are a perfect addition to any collection of railroad memorabilia or historical artifacts. Don't miss out on the chance to own a piece of American history!
1923 Market Street Railway Co stock certificate - San Francisco California - The Market Street Railway Company (MSR) was a commercial streetcar and bus operator in San Francisco, California. The company was named after the famous Market Street of that city, which formed the core of its transportation network. Over the years, the company was also known as the Market Street Railroad Company, The Market Street Railway Company (MSR) was a commercial streetcar and bus operator in San Francisco, California. The company was named after the famous Market Street of that city, which formed the core of its transportation network. Over the years, the company was also known as the Market Street Railroad Company.
1914 Moscow - Kiev - Veronege railroad - Czarist Russia bond certificate - For auction is a bond certificate for the Moscow-Kiev-Voronege Railroad, being built in Czarist Russia. The bond is dated 1914 and is for 187.5 Russian Rubles. The total offering amount was 1,330,000 Russian Rubles. The bond carried an interest rate of 4 1/2%. Kiev, now in the Ukraine, is about 550 miles southwest of Moscow. Voronege is about 440 miles east of Kiev and 320 miles south of Moscow. Construction began on the lines, but the Russian revolution forestalled the completion until the 1920s. The bond defaulted when the Communists took control of Russia and dismantled the Czarist regime. These lines were substantially destroyed during World Wars I and II and subsequently were rebuilt.
1902 Tranvia o Ferrocarril Economico de Manresa a Berga - Spain railroad bond - For action is a bond certificate from the "Tranvia O Ferrocarril Economico de Manresa a Berga" ("Tram and Railroad from Manresa to Berga"). It is dated August 1, 1902, and is in the amount of 500 Pesetas. The total offering was 15,000,000 Pesetas. Manresa and Berga are cities in Catalonia, in the east of Spain near the French border. Manresa is an industrial center, and Berga serves surrounding agricultural areas as a commercial and trading center. The cities are approximately 30 miles apart. The railroad was built in the early 1900s and ultimately connected to other segments of the Spanish rail system.
Compagnie Francaise des Chemins de Fer de Montagne bond certificate- France rail - For auction is a bearer bond for "Compagne Francaise des Chemins de Fer de Montagne", or French Mountain Railways Company. The proceeds were used to construct railroads in the mountainous sections of France. The bond, dated October 28, 1921, is for 100 French Francs. The total offering was 1,750,000 Franch Francs. It is printed on medium-weight paperstock and measures appx 16x13 inches. The bottom half contains 28 bond payment coupons. On the back are printed the bond terms.
The Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad Company Stock Certificate, September 1936 - Own a piece of history with this vintage stock certificate from The Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad Company, dated September 1936. This certificate, made in the United States, is a rare find for collectors of transportation and railroadiana memorabilia. The certificate features beautiful artwork and typography, and is a great addition to any collection. The year of issuance, 1936, makes this a highly sought-after item for enthusiasts of vintage memorabilia. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a piece of the past! Similar to the one pictured.
1931 Pennsylvania Railroad Great Depression Era $1000 50 Year Gold Coin Bond VG+ - The bonds are crisp and clean, with a strongly embossed corporate seal, and boldly hand signed by corporate officers. Pinhole punch canceled. Many have coupons attached. 10"x15" their vignette is an engraving of the now long gone Pennsylvania Station in Manhattan, circa 1925.
Steubenville and Indiana Rail Road Co. Stock Cert. Signed by Thomas L. Jewett - Initially very successful, all of his fortune was subsequently lost through economic reverses. Following this, Jewett pursued the study of law and was admitted to practice in Kentucky. He continued to serve with that line until 1871, when a paralytic stroke forced his resignation.
1858 Johns Hopkins signed B&O RR Stock Certificates -Univ & Hosp Founder - Johns Hopkins was Chairman of the powerful Finance Committee of B&O and signed on the front of the certificate as President Pro Tem of B&O. He also endowed the world renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital and The Johns Hopkins University.
ATCHISON,TOPEKA & SANTA FE company, General Mortgage Gold Bond Jan 1, 1890 - This antique gold bond from the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe company dates back to January 1, 1890. It is a unique piece of history that would make a great addition to any collection. The bond features intricate designs and text, including the company name and amount of the bond. With its circulated condition and country of manufacture being the United States, this bond is a must-have for any collector of coins and paper money, stocks and bonds, or other scripophily items. Don't miss your chance to own this piece of history today! coupons still attached! Please see photos of the exact certificate you will receive!
1880 Ferro Carriles Andaluces bond - Andalusia, Spain railroad bond - For auction is a bond from "Ferro Carriles Andaluces", Andalusia (Spain) railroads. This firm built the basic railroad structure in the community of Andalusia, located in southern Spain, The bond, from 1880, is in both Spanish and French. It was for 15 Spanish Francos or 15 French Francs. Attached is an abstract of bond terms, and the back side has an amortization table. This bond measures appx 12x8 inches, 12x12 with the attachment. It is printed on medium-weight paper. It is in fair condition. All writing/markings are from its processing and issuance. It has a centerline fold and several small margin tears, but no major rips or tears.
Mississippi & Missouri Railroad Company capital stock certificate - The Mississippi & MIssouri Railroad (M&M) was the first railroad in Iowa, chartered in 1853 to build a line from Council Bluffs on the Missouri River to Davenport on the Mississippi River. The Rock Island Railroad bought the M&M in 1886 renaming the railroad the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific, which existed until dissolved in liquidation in the 1970s. For auction is an unissued common stock certificate from the M&M, It measures appx 10 1/2 x 6 inches and is printed on thin onion-skin-type paper. It is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears, punch holes, writing or markings.
1880s Cincinnati, Hamilton & Indianapolis Railroad Company - preferred stock - The Cincinnati, Hamilton & Indianapolis Railroad Company (CH&I) was established in 1872 to construct a railroad between the two named cities and westward. The Cincinnati, Indianapolis & Western Railroad (CI&W) was formed in 1902 to include the assets of the CH&I and other railroads. The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B&O) acquired the CI&W in 1927. The B&O eventually ended up as a railroad of CSX Transportaion, which operates most surviving CH&I routes. For auction is an unissued preferred stock certificate from the CH&I, circa 1880s. It measures appx 11x8 inches and is printed on thin onion-skin-type paper. It is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears, punch holes, writing or markings.
1865 Chestnut Hill Rail Road Company - capital stock certificate - Philadelphia - The Chestnut Hill Rail Road Company (CHRR) was an early railroad serving the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Begun originally as a horse-drawn rail line, it evolved to electric and diesel over the years. Formed in 1848, it was sold to the Reading Railroad in 1948. The Reading, in turn, was sold to Conrail in 1976. The CHRR route was conveyed to the Southeast Pennsylvania Transit Authority, which has operated trains on the CHRR route since. For auction is a very rare and collectible capital stock certificate from the CHRR dated February 8m 1865, It is for 65 shares. The stock, which measures appx 9 1/2 x 7 inches, is printed on very thin onion-skin-type paper. It is in good condition, for something now over 150 years old. It has no rips or tears, just two cancellation punch marks.
1915 Savannah & Northwestern Railway Co stock - Central Georgia, Southern, NSC - The Savannah & Northwestern Railway Company (S&NW) was a Georgia railroad that operated between 1914-1917; it was the successor to the Brinson Railroad, which ran between 1906-1914 and served the area from Savannah to Newington. The S&NW was sold in 1917 to the Savannah & Atlanta Railway, which operated the route until being sold to the Central of Georgia Railway (CofGa) in 1971. The CofGa was subsequently sold to Southern Railway, and the original route of the S&NW is now the main line of the Norfolk Southern north from Savannah. For auction is an unissued capital stock certificate from the S&NW, circa 1914. It measures appx 12x8 inches and is printed on medium weight paper. The stock is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears, writing, markings or punch holes.
1936 Sierra Railroad Company (California) - $1,000 Sinking Fund Income Bond - The Sierra Railroad Company was founded in 1897 to connect the California Central Valley to the Gold Country foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. After several sales, the Sierra Railroad was sold to the Sierra Pacific Coast Railway, which in turn sold to the Yolo Shortline Railroad, which operates the Sierra Railroad's surviving trackage today. For auction is a $1,000 40-Year Sinking Fund Income Bond from the Sierra, dated July 1, 1936. The bond measures appx 17x12 inches and is printed on thick paper. The bond is in very good condition, with no rips or tears. It has the customary cancellation punch holes and staple holes in the upper right corner from other documents once attached by the railroad. All writing/markings are from its issuance and processing.
1935 Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad bond certificate - New York Central - The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway (LS&MS) was established in 1833 and was one of the earliest railroads in the US. It is sometimes referred to as the "Lake Shore Railroad". The New York Central Railroad (NYC) gained control of the LS&MS in 1877, and it provided a logical expansion of the NYC line from Buffalo to Chicago. The line's trackage is still used as a major rail transportation corridor and hosts Amtrak passenger trains, with the ownership in 1998 split at Cleveland between CSX Transportation to the west and Norfolk Southern to the east. For auction is a "3 1/2% Gold Bond" issued by the LS&MS and dated August 5, 1935. It was for $1,000 and was due December 1, 1997.
1960 Central of Georgia Railway Company - common stock certificate - For auction is a stock certificate from the former Central of Georgia Railway Company (CGA). The CGA served much of Georgia, to include the major cities of Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Macon and Columbus. It also served southern Tennessee to Chattanooga and eastern Alabama to Birmingham and Montgomery. It was acquired by Southern Railway in the 1960s. Remaining CGA trackage is now owned and operated by Norfolk Southern. This certificate, for 100 shares of common stock, was issued February.8, 1960/.
1940 GM&N Gulf Mobile & Northern Railroad stock certificate- IC Illinois Central - The Gulf, Mobile & Northern Railroad (GM&N) had trackage in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee. It operated from 1917 to 1940, when it merged with the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio (GM&O) Railroad. The GM&O later was merged into the Illinois Central to form the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad (ICG). For auction is a common stock certificate from the GM&N dated November 1, 1940 for 31 shares.
1910s Kansas City Rock Island Railway Company unissued capital stock certificate - The Kansas City Rock Island Railroad Company (KCRI) was a short-lived railroad between 1905-1908. Little exists as to its existence, except it built between Leeds, Missouri and Haskell, Kansas, serving as the Kansas City terminal line of the St. Louis, Kansas City & Colorado Railroad. The KCRI abandoned its operations in 1908. For auction is an unissued capital stock certificate from the KCRI, circa 1905. The stock measures appx 10x8 inches and is printed on medium-weight paper. It is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears, punch holes, writing, or markings.
1916 Kansas City Railways Company preferred stock certificate- streetcar trolley - The Kansas City Railways Company (KCRC) was an operator of streetcars in the Kansas City, Missouri area. Formed in 1911 from the former Metropolitan Street Railway Company, the KCRC existed until 1925, when assets were sold into the Kansas City Public Service Company, a quasi-governmental entity. For auction is a Preferred Stock from the KCRC dated November 20, 1916 and for 148 shares. The stock measures appx 12x8 inches and is printed on medium-weight paper. It is in excellent condition, with no rips or tears. All writing/markings are from its issuance and processing. It has the customary cancellation punch holes.
1908 Cairo & Norfolk Railroad Company - $100 1st Mortgage 5% Gold Bond - The Cairo & Norfolk Railroad Company (C&N) was chartered in 1908 in Kentucky to build a railroad from Cairo,Illinois to Norfolk, Virginia across the states of Kentucky and Virginia, a distance of about 800 miles. The C&N constructed a line of about 11 miles from Wickliffe to Winford, Kentucky before encountering financial issues. It entered receivership in 1911, and the railroad was abandoned in 1920. Items from the C&N are rarely found, but I offer for auction a 1st Mortgage, 5%, 20-year Sinking Fund Gold Bond for $100.00. It is dated March 17, 1908 and was due in 1928. Attached to the bond are 33 bond interest payment coupons.
1862 Marietta & Cincinnati Rail Road Company - script stock certificate - The Marietta & Cincinnati Rail Road Company (M&C) was one of the important east-west railroad routes through southern Ohio. Formed in 1851 from the renamed Belpre & Cincinnati Railroad, the M&C became the Cincinnati, Washington & Baltimore Railroad in 1883, which, in turn, became the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railroad in 1889, Surviving trackage is now part of CSX Transportation. For auction is a rare First Class Preference Script certificate from the M&C, dated February 12, 1862. It is for a fractional share valued at $1.50. Attached to the certificate is the M&C's registration slip. This document measures appx 10x6 inches, appx 13x6 inches including the registration slip. The discoloration at the left edge is from the adhesive used by the M&C to attach the registration slip.
1924 New York Ontario & Western Railroad capital mortgage Gold Bond - The New York, Ontario & Western Railroad (NO&W) was a regional carrier with origins dating to 1884. It served portions of New Jersey, upstate New York and northeastern Pennsylvania. The NO&W in 1957, when it went into bankruptcy and was liquidated. Items from the NO&W are seldom found, but I offer for auction a Refunding Mortgage 100-Year 4% Gold Bond. It is for $5,000 and is dated November 7, 1924. T.
1911 Anglo-Argentine Tramways Company bond - Buenos Aires, Argentina - The Anglo-Argentine Tramways Company (AAT) was founded in 1876 by British and Argentine investors to develop a tramway system in the capital city of Buenos Aires. It operated some 875 miles of track and was one of the largest systems in the world. The AAT's assets were transferred to the nation of Argentine in 1952. Years of litigation followed, but the nationalization of the system was upheld in the courts. For auction is an unissued 1st debenture stock certificate in the AAT. It is undated but is likely from 1911.
1924 Lehigh Valley Harbor Terminal Railway - 5% 1st Mortgage Gold Bond - The Lehigh Valley Harbor Terminal Railway Company (LVHT), a subsidiary of the Lehigh Valley Railroad (LV), was an operating company of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company (LVH) that served port areas in New Jersey. Formed in 1911, it was merged into the LV in 1931. Items from the LVHT are not often found, but I offer for auction a $1,000, 1st Mortgage 5% Gold Bond dated February 1, 1924. The bond measures appx 14x10 inches and is printed on medium-weight paper. It is in good condition, with no rips or tears. It has a center-line fold and no punch holes. All writing/markings are from is issuance and processing.
1930s Hudson & Manhattan Railroad $1,000 5% Adjustment Income Bond - The Hudson and Manhattan Railroad, later as the H&M Hudson Tubes, was the first major railroad to link stations in New Jersey with New York City. It was first planned in 1873, but early construction was intermittent. The first trains ran in 1907. . Bridge development eroded the passenger base, and the H&M filed for bankruptcy in 1954. The Port Authority, a government-subsidized entity, began service in 1962. The H&M is today commonly referred to as the PATH train. For auction is an unissued $1,000 5% Adjustment Income Bond, circa 1930s.
1941-42 Louisiana & Arkansas Railway employee pass - Illinois Central - The Louisiana & Arkansas Railway Company (L&A) was a 332-mile railroad that served parts of Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas. It went through a number of organizational changes over the years and ultimately was owned by the Kansas City Southern Railway, which continues to operate portions of its lines. For auction is an employee pass from the L&A for 1941-42, issued to an officer of the Illinois Central Railroad.
1938-39 Louisiana & Arkansas Railway employee pass - Illinois Central - The Louisiana & Arkansas Railway Company (L&A) was a 332-mile railroad that served parts of Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas. It went through a number of organizational changes over the years and ultimatey was owned by the Kansas City Southern Railway, which continues to operate portions of its lines. For auction is an employee pass from the L&A for 1938-1939, issued to an officer of the Illinois Central Railroad. It measures appx 4 x 2 1/2 inches and is printed on light-weight cardstock. The pass is in fair condition. It has 3 punch holes on the left side where it once was kept in a binder, and there is paper residue on the back from being pasted in an album. It has no rips or tears, and all writing/markings are from its issuance and use.
1942 Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway Co employee pass- Illinois Central - The Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway Company (WCF&N) was an electric interurban railway organized in 1895 and opened in 1897. It connected the two named cities first, later expanding its lines to Waverly, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City; passenger operations ending in 1958. The WCF&N was purchased by the Illinois Central and Rock Island Railroads for freight operations, but the line was gradually abandoned in the 1970s. Items from the WCF&N are rarely found, but I offer for auction and employee pass dated 1942. It was issued to an officer of the Illinois Central. The pass measures appx 4 x 2 1/2 inches and is printed on mid-weight cardstock.
Stock Certificate For the Maine Central Railroad Company 1934 Prior Preference - This stock certificate is a piece of history from the Maine Central Railroad Company, dated 1934. The certificate was printed in the United States and has not been modified. It is a great addition to any collection of railroadiana and trains memorabilia. The certificate is for prior preference and belongs to the paper and stock certificates & bonds categories on ebay.
1890s Cedar Falls & Minnesota Railroad capital stock certificate - Iowa - The Cedar Falls & Minnesota Rail Road Company (CF&M) was organized in 1858 to build a railroad from the Dubuque & Sioux City Railroad (D&SC) to the Minnesota border where it would connect with Cedar Valley & Minneapolis Railroad (CV&M). Work on the route began in 1865 and was completed in 1870. It ultimately came under control of the Illinois Central Railroad (IC). For auction is a very rare unissued stock certificate from the CF&M from the 1890s.
Pittsburgh, Lisbon & Western Railroad Co. -- capital stock certificate - The Pittsburgh, Lisbon & Western Railroad Company (PL&W) was a 27-milte short line that extended from Lisbon, Ohio to New Galilee, Ohio. with a branch line to coal mines. It was built in 1902 and was primary a coal hauler. The Youngstown & Southern Railroad (Y&S) acquired the PL&W in 1945. For auction is an unissued capital stock certificate from the PL&W, circa 1910s. The stock measures appx 10x7 inches and is printed on mid-weight paper. It is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears or punch holes. All writing/markings are from its preparation. .
1870s Chicago & South Western Railway Company - capital stock certificate - The Chicago & South Western Railway Company (C&SW) was formed in 1869 to consolidate smaller railroads in the States of Iowa and Missouri. It was acquired by the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad (CRI&P) in 1880. Surviving trackage is primarily operated by the Union Pacific, For auction is an unissued capital stock certificate from the C&SW, circa 1870s. It measures appx 10x7 inches and is printed on mid-weight paper. The stock is in excellent condition, with no rips or tears; it has the customary cancellation punch holes. All writing/markings are from its issuance and processing.
1955 Western Maryland Railroad 1st preferred stock certificate - CSX - The Western Maryland Railway (WMD) served portions of Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. While primarily a coal and freight line, it had limited passenger operations. It was merged into Chessie System in 1973, which later merged with the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad to form CSX Transportation. For auction is a 1st preferred stock certificate from the WMD for 10 shares. It is dated December 28, 1955. The vignette shows a diesel freight train.
1876 Northern Pacific Railroad preferred stock certificate - The Northern Pacific Railroad (NP) was a major US railroad that served the north-central and north-western portions of the country, with a small amount of trackage into Canada. The NP merged with three other railroads in 1970 to form the Burlington Northern and ceased to exist as a corporate entity. Surviving trackage is now a part of BNSF. For auction is a very old preferred stock certificate from the NP, dated February 1, 1876. It is for 5 shares valued at $100 each.
1894 Northern Pacific Railroad common stock certificate - The Northern Pacific Railroad (NP) was a major US railroad that served the north-central and north-western portions of the country, with a small amount of trackage into Canada. The NP merged with three other railroads in 1970 to form the Burlington Northern and ceased to exist as a corporate entity. Surviving trackage is now a part of BNSF. For auction is a very old common stock certificate from the NP, dated January 10, 1894. It is for 100 shares.
1911 Cleveland Short Line Railway Company - $1,000 1st Mortgage Gold Bond - The Cleveland Short Line Railway Company (CSL) was a 22-mile-long freight railroad bypass around the southern side of Cleveland Ohio funded by shareholders of the Lake Shore & Michigan Central Railroad (LSMC). Built in 1910, it was absorbed by the New York Central Railroad (NYC) in 1915 when the NYC acquired the LSMC. It is now a part of CSX Transportation. For auction is a $1,000 50-year 1st Mortgage Gold Bond dated April 1, 1911. It paid 4 1/2% and was due in 1961. The bond measures appx 14x10 inches and is printed on medium-weight paper. It is in excellent condition, with no rips or tears. All writing/markings are from its issuance and processing. It has the customary cancellation punch holes and a center-line fold.
1929 New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad-4% Registered Gold Bond for $10,000 - The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, better known as the New Haven (NYNH), was a regional railroad that served Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New York, with its end points at Boston and New York City. It provided freight, passenger and commuter services. Formed in 1872, it operated independently until 1968, when as a result of financial difficulties, the Interstate Commerce Commission forced it to merge with the Penn Central, which later became a part of Conrail. Surviving lines of the NH are now primarily owned by CSX Transportation, and some portions are used for commuter rail services. For auction is a 4% Registered Gold Debenture for $10,000, dated January 23, 1929. It was due May 1957, Attached to the bond is the NYNH corporate registration slip.
1887 New York Central Sleeping Car Company - capital stock certificate - The New York Central Sleeping Car Company (NYCSC) was founded in 1858 by Webster Wagner and Cornelius Vanderbilt. After an 1869 merger with the Gates Sleeping Car Company, the NYCSC was renamed the Wagner Palace Sleeping Car Company (Wagner), but the NYCSC entity continued to exist to lease cars used on the New York Central. After many years of legal battles, Wagner was sold to competitor Pullman in 1900. Very few documents related to the NYCSC are in existence, but I offer for auction a rare common stock certificate date April 5, 1887. It is for 14 shares of stock.
1891 Lehigh Valley Terminal Railway Co - 1st Mortgage 5% Gold Bond - The Lehigh Valley Terminal Railway Company (LVT), a subsidiary of the Lehigh Valley Railroad (LV), was an 1891 consolidation of the LV's New Jersey lines from South Plainfield through Newark to Jersey City. In 1903, all of the LV's lines in New Jersey were consolidated into the Lehigh Valley Railway Company of New Jersey, and the LVT ceased to exist. Items from the LVT are not often found, but I offer for auction a $1,000, 1st Mortgage 5% Gold Bond dated October 1, 1891. The bond measures appx 14x10 inches and is printed on medium-weight paper. It is in good condition, with no rips or tears. It has the customary cancellation punch holes and a center-line fold. All writing/markings are from is issuance and processing.
1890s Toledo & Ohio Central Railway Company - preferred stock certificate - The Toledo & Ohio Central Railway Company (T&OC) was a railroad that served Toledo, Columbus and central Ohio between 1885-1952. The New York Central Railroad (NYC) leased the T&OC in 1928 and purchased it in 1938, incorporating the T&OC into the NYC system. Surviving trackage is now operated primarily by Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation. For auction is a signed but unissued preferred stock certificate from the T&OC, circa 1890s.
1942 GM&O Gulf Mobile & Ohio Railroad - stock certificate - The Gulf, Mobile, & Ohio Railroad (GM&O) was a Class I railroad in the central United States whose primary routes extended from Mobile, Alabama and New Orleans, Louisiana in the south to St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri and Chicago, Illinois in the mid-west. From its two parallel lines through eastern Mississippi, the GM&O also served Montgomery and Birmingham, Alabama, as well as Memphis, Tennessee. It was created in 1938 to combine the Mobile & Ohio Railroad and the Gulf, Mobile & Northern Railroad. It later acquired certain properties of the Alton Railroad. The GM&O merged in 1972 with the Illinois Central Railroad to form the Illinois Central Gulf (ICG) Railroad. In the 1990s, the ICG sold off various properties, and the remaining railroad was acquired and is operated by the Canadian National Railroad.
1971 GM&O Gulf Mobile & Ohio Railroad - stock certificate - The Gulf, Mobile, & Ohio Railroad (GM&O) was a Class I railroad in the central United States whose primary routes extended from Mobile, Alabama and New Orleans, Louisiana in the south to St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri and Chicago, Illinois in the mid-west. From its two parallel lines through eastern Mississippi, the GM&O also served Montgomery and Birmingham, Alabama, as well as Memphis, Tennessee. It was created in 1938 to combine the Mobile & Ohio Railroad and the Gulf, Mobile & Northern Railroad. It later acquired certain properties of the Alton Railroad. The GM&O merged in 1972 with the Illinois Central Railroad to form the Illinois Central Gulf (ICG) Railroad. In the 1990s, the ICG sold off various properties, and the remaining railroad was acquired and is operated by the Canadian National Railroad.
1961 Western Maryland Railroad common stock certificate - CSX - The Western Maryland Railway (WMD) served portions of Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. While primarily a coal and freight line, it had limited passenger operations. It was merged into Chessie System in 1973, which later merged with the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad to form CSX Transportation. For auction is a common stock certificate from the WMD for 100 shares. It is dated May 5. 1961. The vignette shows a diesel freight train.
1957 Western Maryland Railroad common stock certificate - CSX - The Western Maryland Railway (WMD) served portions of Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. While primarily a coal and freight line, it had limited passenger operations. It was merged into Chessie System in 1973, which later merged with the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad to form CSX Transportation. For auction is a common stock certificate from the WMD for 5 shares. It is dated July 8, 1957. The vignette shows a diesel freight train.
1851 Old Colony Railroad stock certificate - Massachusetts, Rhode Island - The Old Colony & Newport Railroad Company was an early railroad serving Massachusetts and Rhode Island; it operated from 1845 to 1893. Its focus was on Boston, Massachusetts. For auction is a very rare and old stock certificate from the Old Colony dated July 1, 1851 and for 24 shares of capital stock. The certificate measures appx 8x6 inches and is printed on thin paperstock. It is in excellent condition, even though it is now over 160 years old. It has no rips or tears, and all writing/markings are from its issuance and processing.
1923 New York, Ontario & Western Railway Company - common stock certificate - The New York, Ontario & Western Railroad Company (NO&W), with origins dated to 1868, operated on 541 miles of track in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York. It ran between Weehawken, New Jersey and Oswego, New York. It was never financially successful and entered bankruptcy in 1937. A complete abandonment and liquidation were ordered in 1957. While sections have been sold to other railroads, much of the line has been abandoned. The NO&W has the distinction of being the first US railroad to be liquidated. For auction is a common stock certificate from the NO&W dated March 23, 1923 for 10 shares.
1944 New York, Ontario & Western Railway Company - common stock certificate - The New York, Ontario & Western Railroad Company (NO&W), with origins dated to 1868, operated on 541 miles of track in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York. It ran between Weehawken, New Jersey and Oswego, New York. It was never financially successful and entered bankruptcy in 1937. A complete abandonment and liquidation were ordered in 1957. While sections have been sold to other railroads, much of the line has been abandoned. The NO&W has the distinction of being the first US railroad to be liquidated. For auction is a common stock certificate from the NO&W dated August 29, 1944 for 100 shares.
1947 New York, Ontario & Western Railway Company - common stock certificate - The New York, Ontario & Western Railroad Company (NO&W), with origins dated to 1868, operated on 541 miles of track in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York. It ran between Weehawken, New Jersey and Oswego, New York. It was never financially successful and entered bankruptcy in 1937. A complete abandonment and liquidation were ordered in 1957. While sections have been sold to other railroads, much of the line has been abandoned. The NO&W has the distinction of being the first US railroad to be liquidated. For auction is a common stock certificate from the NO&W dated January 7, 1947 for 40 shares.
1898 Cincinnati, Sandusky & Cleveland Railroad Company- 1st mortgage bond - The Cincinnati, Sandusky & Cleveland Railroad Company (CS&C) was incorporated in 1866. It operated a railroad from Dayton north to Sandusky, Ohio. In 1938, the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St Louis Railway, known as the Big Four Railroad, acquired the CS&C; the Big Four was controlled by the New York Central Railroad (NYC). Ownership of the NYC passed through the Pennsylvania New York Railroad to Conrail; Norfolk Southern Railroad (NS) and CSX Transportation. Surviving CS&C trackage is now primary controlled by the NS. Items from the CS&C are rarely found, but I offer for auction a Consolidated 1st Mortgage Bond, for $1,000; dated January 1, 1898; it paid 5% and was due in 1928.
1905 C&O Chesapeake & Ohio Railway -1st Mortgage 4% Gold Bond for $1,000 - The former Chesapeake & Ohio Railway (C&O) served the area from Newport News, VA and Washington, DC west to Chicago, IL and Louisville, KY and north into much of Michigan; it also served Ontario, Canada from Detroit, MI to Buffalo, NY. The C&O also operated a car ferry across Lake Michigan from Ludington, MI to points in Wisconsin. The C&O merged with the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad and the Western Maryland Railroad in the 1960s to form the Chessie System, which in turn merged with the Seaboard Coast Line in 1980 to create CSX Transportation. Surviving C&O trackage is now operated by CSX. For auction is a rare First Mortgage 4% Gold Bond for $1,000. It is dated February 1, 1905 and was due 1945. It has affixed US documentary stamp.
1932 GM&N Gulf Mobile & Northern Railroad stock certificate- IC Illinois Central - The Gulf, Mobile & Northern Railroad (GM&N) had trackage in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee. It operated from 1917 to 1940, when it merged with the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio (GM&O) Railroad. The GM&O later was merged into the Illinois Central to form the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad (ICG). For auction is a common stock certificate from the GM&N dated April 6, 1932 for 100 shares.
1939 GM&N Gulf Mobile & Northern Railroad stock certificate- IC Illinois Central - The Gulf, Mobile & Northern Railroad (GM&N) had trackage in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee. It operated from 1917 to 1940, when it merged with the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio (GM&O) Railroad. The GM&O later was merged into the Illinois Central to form the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad (ICG). For auction is a common stock certificate from the GM&N dated December 12, 1939 for 100 shares.
1971 Pullman Incorporated - railroad stock certificate - Pullman, Incorporated, a builder of freight and passenger railroad cars during the last half of the 19th century and first half of the 20th century, had a virtual monopoly on the manufacturer of sleeping cars, operating them for most of the nation's railroads. It also built streetcars and buses. As business declined, the company ultimately declined, and its assets were purchased by Bombardier in 1987. For auction is a common stock certificate from Pullman for 100 shares, dated August 10, 1971.
1977 Pullman Incorporated - railroad stock certificate - Pullman, Incorporated, a builder of freight and passenger railroad cars during the last half of the 19th century and first half of the 20th century, had a virtual monopoly on the manufacturer of sleeping cars, operating them for most of the nation's railroads. It also built streetcars and buses. As business declined, the company ultimately declined, and its assets were purchased by Bombardier in 1987. For auction is a common stock certificate from Pullman for 100 shares, dated September 2. 1977.
1890s Pittsburgh Marion & Chicago Railroad stock certificate - The Pittsburgh, Marion & Chicago Railway Company (PM&C) was formed in 1886. It was acquired by the Pittsburgh, Lisbon & Western Railroad in 1896, which in turn was acquired first by the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad and then the Pennsylvania Railroad. Following the formation and subsequent dissolution of Conrail, surviving PM&C trackage is controlled by Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation. For auction is an unissued capital stock certificate from the PM&C circa 1890s. It measures appx 11 x 6 1/2 inches and is printed on mid-weight paper. The stock is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears, punch holes, writing or markings.
1880s Cincinnati, Sandusky & Cleveland Railroad Company- stock certificate - The Cincinnati, Sandusky & Cleveland Railroad Company (CS&C) was incorporated in 1866. It operated a railroad from Dayton north to Sandusky, Ohio. In 1938, the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St Louis Railway, known as the Big Four Railroad, acquired the CS&C; the Big Four was controlled by the New York Central Railroad (NYC). Ownership of the NYC passed through the Pennsylvania New York Railroad to Conrail; Norfolk Southern Railroad (NS) and CSX Transportation. Surviving CS&C trackage is now primary controlled by the NS. Items from the CS&C are rarely found, but I offer for auction an unissued capital stock certificate from the 1880s. It measures appx 9x6 inches and is printed on thin paper stock. This item is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears, folds, punch holes, writing or markings.
1904 City Railway Company, Dayton, Ohio capital stock certificate - The City Railway Company, Dayton, Ohio was formed in 1894 through the merger of four smaller street railway companies. The system grew in the early 1900s to served many adjacent areas. With the evolution of buses, trolley lines began to disappear, and the last run was made in 1947. For auction is a rare common stock certificate from the City Railway, date May 21, 1904 and for 1 share. The stock measures appx 11x8 inches, is printed on medium weight paper, and has affixed to the left side the company's registration slip. This stock is in very good condition, with no rips, tears or folds. All writing/markings aref from its issuance and processing. The has the customary cancellation punch holes.
1919 York Railways Company common stock certificate - Pennsylvania interurban - The York Railways Company (YRC) is a former interurban railroad and streetcar company operating in the York, Pennsylvania area. The system operated from 1887 to 1939. For auction is a common stock certificate from the YRC dated June 6, 1919 for 40 shares. The stock measures appx 10x8 inches and is printed on medium-weight paper. The YRC's stock register sheet is affixed to the left side. The stock is in excellent condition, with no rips or tears. All writing/markings are from its issuance and processing. It has the customary cancellation punch holes.
1930s Louisville Railway Company - unissued preferred stock certiticate - The Louisville Railway Company (LRC) was a streetcar and interurban railway company serving the Louisville, Kentucky area. Formed in 1859 as a horsecar operator, Services were gradually ended in the late 1940s and 1950s. For auction is an unissued preferred stock certificate from the LRC, circa 1930s. It measures appx 10x8 inches and is printed on medium weight paper. The stock is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears, folds, writing, markings or punch holes.
1933 New Orleans Great Northern Railroad common stock certificate - GM&O, ICG - The New Orleans Great Northern Railroad (NOGN) was incorporated in Louisiana and Mississippi in 1905 by the owners of the Great Southern Lumber Co. NOGN bought the East Louisiana Railway in 1905. The NOGN was completed from Slidell, La. to Jackson, MS in 1909 and had about 285 miles of track. The Gulf, Mobile & Northern Railroad acquired control of the NOGN in 1929. The NOGN was thereafter operated as a part of the GM&N. It merged with the Mobile & Ohio Railroad to form the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad (GM&O). The GM&O merged with the Illinois Central Railroad in 1972 to form the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad (ICG). The ICG is now controlled by the Canadian National Railway. For auction is a very rare capital stock certificate from the NOGN dated September 19, 1933, for 20 shares.
1860s St Louis, Jacksonville & Chicago Railroad stock certificate - The St, Louis, Jacksonville & Chicago Railroad (SJ&C) was formed in 1862 to build a railroad line from St. Louis, Missouri to Chicago, Illinois; it became a part of the Chicago & Alton Railroad (C&A) in 1899, The C&A went through several name and organizational changes in the subsequent years, ultimately becoming part of the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad (GM&O) in 1947. The GM&O merged with the Illinois Central in 1972 to form the Illinois Central Gulf (ICG). The Canadian National Railway (CN) acquired the ICG in 1999. Surviving trackage of the SJ&C is now part of CN. Items from he SJ&C are seldom found, but I offer for auction an uncirculated common stock certificate from the 1860s. It is printed on thin paper stock and measures appx 11x8 inches.
1877 M&O Mobile & Ohio Railroad - capital stock certificate - The Mobile and Ohio Railroad (M&O) served the Southeastern states of Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee. In 1940 the M&O merged with the Gulf, Mobile & Northern Railroad to form the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad, which stretched north to St. Louis and Chicago. For auction is a rare capital stock certificate from the M&O dated March 14, 1877; it is for 2 shares.
1911 West End Street Railway Company stock certificate- Boston, Massachusetts - The West End Street Railway Company was a streetcar company operating in Boston, Massachusetts and adjacent suburbs. It was one of the largest such systems in the world, with several hundred mile of track. It operated between 1887 until 1922, when it was merged into the Boston Elevated Railway. For auction is a rare, preferred stock certificate from the West End dated March 15, 1911, and for 3 shares. The stock measures appx 11x8 inches and is printed on medium-weight paper. It is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears or folds. It does have the customary cancellation punch holes. All writing/markings are from its issuance and processing.
1929 Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad -- stock certificate - The Chicago, South Shore & South Bend Railroad (CSSSB) was formed in 1925 and is a freight railroad linking Chicago with northern Indiana and South Bend. It once provided passenger services, but that function is now with the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District. For auction is a common stock certificate for the CSSSB, dated August 10, 1929 and for 2 shares. The stock measures appx 11 x 8 1/2 inches and is printed on medium-weight paper. It is in excellent condition, with no rips or tears. It does have the customary cancellation punch holes. All writing/markings are from its issuance and processing.
1870s Delhi & Hudson River Road, Delhi Branch, New York Ontario & Western NYOW - The Delhi & Hudson River Railroad (D&HR) was a 17-mile-long line, from Delhi to Walton, New York, where it connected with the New York, Ontario & Western Railroad (NYOW). In the 1930s, The NYOW went into bankruptcy, from which it operated for years, until, in 1957, the line was abandoned and liquidated. The D&HR had no more main line connection, and it, too, was abandoned. Items from the D&HR are seldom found, but I offer for auction an unissued capital stock certificate; it is from the 1870s. The stock measures appx 11x7 inches and is printed on medium-weight paper. It is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears, writing or markings.
1880s Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Western Railroad stock certificate - The Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Western Railroad Company (MLS&W) connected Milwaukee, the Upper Peninsula and northwestern Wisconsin to Chicago via the Chicago & North Western Railroad (C&NW). It traced its beginnings to 1853, The C&NW acquired the MLS&W in 1893. With the acquisition of the C&NW by the Union Pacific Railroad (UP), surviving MLS&W trackage is now part of the UP. Items from the MLS&W are rare, but I offer for auction an unissued stock certificate from the 1880s. It measures appx 10x8 inches and is printed on thin onionskin paper. The stock is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears, writing or markings.
1870s Green Bay & Minnesota Rail Road Company- unissued stock certificate - The Greey Bay & Minnesota Rail Road Company (GB&M) was chartered in 1851 but was never built. The charter succeeded to the Green Bay & Lake Pippin Railroad (GB&LP) in 1866 and to the Green Bay & Western Railroad (GB&W) in 1873, After further corporate transfers, the GB&W was acquired by the Fox Valley & Western Railroad (FV&W) in 1993. The FVW was acquired by the Wisconsin Central Railroad and then the Soo Line. Items from the GB&M are seldom found, but I offer for auction an unissued stock certificate from the 1870s. It measures appx 10x8 inches and is printed on thin onionskin paper. The stock is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears, writing or markings.
1931 CGW Chicago Great Western Railroad preferred capital stock certificate - The Chicago Great Western Railroad (CGW) was a Class I railroad that linked Chicago, Minneapolis, Omaha and Kansas City. Through mergers and new construction, the railroad quickly became a multi-state carrier. One of the last Class I railroads to be built, it competed against several other more well-established railroads in the same territory, In 1968 it merged with the Chicago & North Western Railway, which abandoned most of CGW's trackage. Most surviving trackage is now part of the Union Pacific. Items from the CGW are not readily found, but I offer for auction a preferred capital stock certificate dated January 6, 1931. It is for 10 shares at $100 each.
1899 Capital Traction Company stock certificate- Washington, DC streetcar line - Tha Capital Traction Company was one of two major street railway companies in Washington, DC in the early 20th century. It served the neighborhoods of Georgetown, the Armory, Capitol Hill and Mount Pleasant in DC, and the suburb of Chevy Chase, Maryland. In 1933, it merged with its major competitor, the Washington Railway & Electric Company, to form the Capital Transit Company. For auction is a rare common stock certificate in the Capital Traction Company for 10 shares, dated November 1899. It measures appx 10x8 inches and is printed on medium-weight paper. The stock is in excellent condition, with no rips or tears; it has the customary cancellation punch holes. All writing/markings are from its issuance and processing.
1900s Gulf & Ship Island Railroad Company stock certificate - Mississippi - The Gulf & Ship Island Railroad Company (G&SI) was a short line in the State of Mississippi, operating between 1882 and 1925 when it was acquired by the Illinois Central Railroad. The line extended from Gulfport through Hattiesburg to Jackson, with branches to Laurel and Columbia. It facilitated the development of the Port of Gulfport. Materials from the G&SI are not often found, but I offer for sale an uncirculated capital stock certificate, circa 1900s. The stock measures appx 11 x 8 1/2 inches and is printed on heavy duty paper. It is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears, writing, markings or punch holes.
1860's South Carolina Stock / Bond Certificate with Civil War General Signature! - He served in Tennessee, where he commanded the advance of Major General John A. Logan's division on the march into Mississippi. He was engaged at Port Gibson, Raymond, and Champion Hill. There are conflicting claims about how he gained freedom.
Vintage 1948 Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company Common Stock Certificate - Vintage 1948 Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company Common Stock Certificate. Very nice vintage stock certificate, has punch/cancelation marks front and back, and shows minor age related wear as shown. Be sure to check out my other vintage pop culture toy's and collectibles.
Vintage Erie-Lackawanna Railroad Co Stock Certificate 100 Common Shares - Its on a pink background for framing. Its suck to the pink paper. Being sold as is. We only buy and use new boxes when we have no other choice. We believe the little things will help preserve our world for future generations.
1944 Railroad Bond stock certificate Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis RR - bond certificate dated 1944 for The Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago, and St. Louis Railroad Company. It measures - 10" by 14 7/8". It has been folded and will be folded for shipping. Please have a look at the other paper lots I have listed. These are in good overall condition-they are old and used and may have light smudges, discoloration, wear/small tears, creases, etc. Please let me know if you have any questions! We do combine shipping-discount is calculated automatically when you put items into your shopping cart.. We ship as soon as we can - usually within a day or two.
Railroad Bond Certificates Lehigh Valley Railway & Baltimore Ohio Railroad 1940 - 2 Lehigh Valley Railway bond certificates (8" by 9 3/4") - dated 1940 and The Baltimore Ohio Railroad Company (7 1/4" by 11 1/4") dated 1939. Please have a look at the other paper lots I have listed. These are in good overall condition-they are old and used and may have light smudges, discoloration, wear/small tears, creases, etc. Please let me know if you have any questions! We do combine shipping-discount is calculated automatically when you put items into your shopping cart.. We ship as soon as we can - usually within a day or two.
1949 Lehigh Valley Railway Railroad Bond stock certificate extension lot of 2 - 2 Lehigh Valley Railway bond certificates - both are dated 1949 and both are extensions. One is THE LEHIGH VALLEY RAILWAY and the other reads LEHIGH VALLEY HARBOR TERMINAL. They measure - 10" by 11 3/4". These have both been folded and will be folded for shipping. Please have a look at the other paper lots I have listed. These are in good overall condition-they are old and used and may have light smudges, discoloration, wear/small tears, creases, etc. Please let me know if you have any questions! We do combine shipping-discount is calculated automatically when you put items into your shopping cart.. We ship as soon as we can - usually within a day or two.
1948 Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Railway Common Stock 10 Shares - 1948 Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Railway Common Stock 15 Shares. - Shipped with the utmost care to insure no damage during shipping - USPS First Class Check out our other collectables in our store We combine shipping
1939 East Pennsylvania Railroad stock certificate - The East Pennsylvania Railroad was organized in 1859 and operated a line between Allentown and Reading, Pennsylvania, The Philadelphia & Reading Railroad, a predecessor of the Reading Railroad, leased the line in 1869 and operated it as the East Philadelphia Branch. With the formation of Conrail in 1976, the railroad went into Conrail. It is now part of Norfolk Southern. Items from the East Pennsylvania are not often found, but I offer for sale a capital stock certificate date December 13, 1938; it is for 10 shares. The stock measures appx 11 1/2 x 8 inches and is printed on heavy paper stock. It is in very good condition -- all writing/markings are from its issuance and processing, and it has no rips or tears. It does have the customary cancellation punch holes.
1890s Pittsburgh & Moon Run Railroad stock certificate - The Pittsburgh & Moon Run Railroad (P&MR) was organized in 1891 to serve coal mines in Moon Run and Clever Gas, Pennsylvania. It merged with the Montour Railroad in 1912. When the mines were depleted, the P&MR was abandoned in 1939. Items from the P&MR are seldom found, but I offer for auction an unissued capital stock certificate from the 1890s. Attached to the left side is the P&MR's stock registration slip. The certificate measures apps 11 x 6 1/2 inches without the registration slip, 15 x 6 1/2 inches with the slip. It is printed on a medium-weight paper. This stock is in excellent condition. It has no rips, tears, writing, markings or punch holes.
1880s Arnot & Pine Creek Railroad stock certificate - Pennsylvania - The Arnot & Pine Creek Railroad (A&PC) was organized in 1881 to build a line between Arnot & Hoytville, Pennsylvania. It was first operated by the Tioga Railroad. The Erie Railroad controlled all of the A&PC stock and was incorporated into the Erie in 1918. For auction is a rare unissued capital stock certificate in the A&PC, circa 1880s. It measures appx 10 x 8 1/2 inches and is printed on mid-weight paper. The stock is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears, writing, markings or punch holes.
1880s Sioux City & Pacific Rail Road Company capital stock certificate - Iowa - The Sioux City & Pacific Rail Road Company (SC&P) was organized in 1864 to build a line from Sioux City, Iowa to Fremont, Nebraska, where it would connect to the Union Pacific Railroad (UP). It was acquired by the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad in the 1880s, which in turn was acquired by the UP in 1995. Items from the SC&P are rare to find, but I offer for sale an unissued SC&P capital stock certificate, circa 1880s. It measures appx 12x8 inches and is printed on thin paperstock. The stock is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears, writing, markings or punch holes.
1860s Cedar Falls & Minnesota Railroad capital stock certificate - Iowa - The Cedar Falls & Minnesota Rail Road Company (CF&M) was organized in 1858 to build a railroad from the Dubuque & Sioux City Railroad (D&SC) to the Minnesota border where it would connect with Cedar Valley & Minneapolis Railroad (CV&M). Work on the route began in 1865 and was completed in 1870. It ultimately came under control of the Illinois Central Railroad (IC). For auction is a very rare unissued stock certificate from the CF&M from the 1860s. It measures appx 11x9 inches and is printed on an onion-skin-type thin paper. The stock is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears, writing, markings or punch holes.
1890s Cincinnati Portsmouth & Virginia Railroad capital stock certificate - N&W - The Cincinnati, Portsmouth & Virginia Railroad (CP&V) was incorporated in Ohio in 1891. It was the former Ohio & Northwestern Railroad with a line from Idlewild to Sciotoville, Ohio, a distance of approximately 108 miles. It was acquired by the Norfolk & Western Railroad (N&W) in 1902, and surviving trackage is now part of Norfolk Southern. For auction is an unissued capitals stock certificate from the CP&V; it is from the 1890s decade. The stock measures appx 11x9 inches and is printed on thin-weight paper. It is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears, writing or markings.
1900s Cincinnati Portsmouth & Virginia Railroad capital stock certificate - N&W - The Cincinnati, Portsmouth & Virginia Railroad (CP&V) was incorporated in Ohio in 1891. It was the former Ohio & Northwestern Railroad with a line from Idlewild to Sciotoville, Ohio, a distance of approximately 108 miles. It was acquired by the Norfolk & Western Railroad (N&W) in 1902, and surviving trackage is now part of Norfolk Southern. For auction is an unissued capitals stock certificate from the CP&V; it is from the 1900s decade. The stock measures appx 12x8 inches and is printed on medium-weight paper. It is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears, writing or markings.
1941 Old Colony Railroad stock certificate - Massachusetts, Rhode Island - The Old Colony & Newport Railroad Company was an early railroad serving Massachusetts and Rhode Island; it operated from 1845 to 1893. Its focus was on Boston, Massachusetts. For auction is a very rare and old stock certificate from the Old Colony dated December 22, 1941 and for 75 shares of capital stock. The certificate measures appx 11x7 inches and is printed on typical stock bond paper. It is in excellent condition, It has no rips or tears, and all writing/markings are from its issuance and processing.
(4) Vintage "Bond Certificate's / Beautiful Graphics - (4) Vintage "Bond Certificate's / Beautiful Graphics. These are all found so please see pictures for better description and feel free to ask questions, Thanks.
Boston Hartford & Erie Railroad Company 1,000 Bond w/Attached Coupons Circa 1866 - You can see pictured 35 coupons attached to the bond which reflect a start date of January 1883 and running semi-annually through January 1900. Looking at the last three pictures I’ve provided you will see what appears to be the bottom corner and side margin of the folded portion of the coupon sheet.
1887 Rare Dubuque Sioux City Railroad Company Bond. - Black Ornate Border. Number 886. Only 3 coupons were cashed in. Vignette BEAUTIFUL SCENE WITH STEAM TRAIN AND LAKE IN BACKGROUND. Has A green 50-cent and A 5 cent stamp on it.
9 DIFFERENT RAILROAD COMPANIES STOCK Certificates 1 BOND CERTIFICATE - 9 DIFFERENT RAILROAD COMPANIES STOCK Certificates 1 BOND CERTIFICATE...COOL HISTORY..WEST SHORE..LITTLE MIAMI.. ERIE..ERIE LACKAWANNA..PITTSBURGH LAKE..PENNSYLVANIA..NEW YORK CENTRAL...BALTIMORE OHIO..NY CHICAGO ST LOUIS..SEE PICS
Vintage 1963 St. Louis San Francisco Railway Co. Gold Bond Certificate - The Frisco operated in that part of the country, and supplied construction help to the park, along with the rails and ties, back when this line was being built in 1962. As per Wiki other famous lines in songs and movies from this amazing bond are.
Rare Antique Vintage 1955 New York Central Railroad Co. Gold Bond Certificate - I believe these are the last of the blue 1955s available for sale at least at an amazing price. Plus, this one has coupons which is always very neat. Grab one while you can! I have never done this as I can barely read my own signature let alone one from over 100 years ago.
1918 Boston & Providence Railroad - 6% gold bond debenture bond - The Boston and Providence Railroad (B&P) was an early US railroad in New England connecting Boston, Massachusetts with Providence, Rhode Island. Operations began in 1834. In 1888, the Old Colony Railroad leased the B&P for 99 years. The New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad leased the Old Colony in 1893. With the formation of Amtrak, the former B&P line became a part of Amtrak's Northeast Corridor line between New York City and Boston. For auction is a very old and rare "5-Year, 6% Gold Debenture Bond" dated July 1, 1918. It is for $1,000.
1900s Atlantic & Suburban Railway stock certificate - New Jersey urban railroad - The Atlantic & Suburban Railway (A&S) was an interurban street railroad that began operations in 1908 on a 15-mile stretch of track connecting Atlantic City, Pleasantville, Absecon and Somers Point, New Jersey. It was created by the reorganization of the Atlantic City & Suburban Traction Company, which had been formed in 1897. After a series of mergers, the A&S became part of the Atlantic City & Shore Railroad, which subsequently was incorporated into the present-day New Jersey Transit. Items from the A&S are not frequently found, but I offer for auction an unissued capital stock certificate. It is from the decade 1900-1909 and is over 100 years old. Shares cost $50 each, and the total offering amount was $650,000.
1929 Philadelphia & Gray's Ferry Railway capital stock certificate - railroad - The Philadelphia & Gray's Ferry Railway Company (P&GF) was organized in 1858 to provide passenger intra-urban railway service in the southern part of Philadelphia between the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers. Its cars were initially pulled by horses and mules, but the routes were later electrified. Over the years, urban rail lines in Philadelphia were consolidated, and surviving tracks and bus routes are now operated by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). Items from the P&GF are not often found, but I offer for auction a capital stock certificate dated February 5, 1929. It was for 6 shares at $50.00 each.
Antique 1893 Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago St Louis Railroad Bond Certificate - This famous vignette was engraved by G.F.C.Smillie at the age of 17 in 1872. This was the largest one of the 3 "Reapers" series he did and is titled "The Reapers No.2". Amazing looking bond! I have never done this as I can barely read my own signature let alone one from over 100 years ago.
Antique Vintage 1929 Michigan Central Railroad Gold Bond Certificate - Having a huge impact on passenger and freight service through that area of the country and reported 4,304,000 net ton-miles of revenue freight and 600 million passenger-miles. I have never done this as I can barely read my own signature let alone one from over 100 years ago.
1889 ATSF Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad - general mortgage gold bond - The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad (ATSF), later known simply as the Santa Fe, was one of the railroads of US transportation lore. Founded in 1859, it stretched from Chicago to Los Angeles. Competition caused the ATSF to merge with the Southern Pacific in 1983. The Santa Fe-Southern Pacific later merged with the Burlington Northern. For auction is a General Mortgage Gold Bond dated July 1, 1889 for $200 and paying 4% interest. Attached are 10 bond interest coupons. The bond measures appx 10 1/2 x 7 inches, plus the bond coupons. It is printed on mid-weight paper stock. This bond is in excellent condition, with no rips or tears. All writing/markings are from its issuance and processing. It has the customary cancellation punch holes. One bond coupon was previously removed.
Columbus Southern Railway Company (Georgia) - common stock certificate - The Columbus Southern Railway Company (CS) began service in 1890 and had 88 miles of trackage between Columbus and Albany, Georgia. Beset with financial problems, it was sold in 1896 to the Georgia & Alabama Railroad. Its ownership evolved to the Southwestern Railroad, the Central of Georgia Railway, and Southern Railway. Surviving trackage is now part of Norfolk Southern. For auction is a rare unissued common stock certificate in the CS, circa 1890s. It measures appx 12 x 8 1/2 inches and is printed on mid-weight paper. The stock is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears, writing, markings or punch holes.
1916 Mobile & Birmingham Railroad Company- preferred stock certificate - The Mobile & Birmingham Railroad Company (MBR) was formed in 1895 from the reorganization of other lines and was leased to the Southern Railway Company for 99 years. Its main line ran from Mobile to Marion Junction, Alabama, with several branch lines. It became part of Norfolk Southern with Southern's merger with the Norfolk & Western Railway in 1982. The MBR remains a corporate identify and is a non-operating company. For auction is a rare, preferred stock certificate from the M&B, dated July 3, 1916 and for 10 shares. The stock measures appx 12x8 inches and is printed on mid-weight paper. The stock is in good condition, with no rips or tears; all writing/markings are from its issuance and processing. It shows minor wear, has the customary cancellation punch holes and has fold lines.
1899 Mobile & Birmingham Railroad Company- preferred stock certificate - The Mobile & Birmingham Railroad Company (MBR) was formed in 1895 from the reorganization of other lines and was leased to the Southern Railway Company for 99 years. Its main line ran from Mobile to Marion Junction, Alabama, with several branch lines. It became part of Norfolk Southern with Southern's merger with the Norfolk & Western Railway in 1982. The MBR remains a corporate identify and is a non-operating company, For auction is a rare, preferred stock certificate from the M&B, dated December 29, 1899 and for 9 shares. The stock measures appx 12x8 inches and is printed on mid-weight paper. The stock is in good condition, with no rips or tears; all writing/markings are from its issuance and processing. It shows minor wear, has the customary cancellation punch holes and has fold lines.
1969 Virginian Railway Company - 1st Lien & Refunding Mortgage Bond Certificate - The Virginian Railway Company was a Class I railroad with trackage in Virginia and West Virginia. It had approximately 500 miles of track from Deepwater, West Virginia to Norfolk Virginia and was a menacing competitor with the Norfolk & Western Railroad (N&W) for the lucrative coal transportation business. Several railroads, to include the N&W, attempted to acquire the Virginian after World War II, but the N&W ultimately prevailed and merged with the Virginian in 1959, with the resulting company named the N&W. The Virginian remained on the corporate books as a legal entity for several decades. For auction is a rare "First Lien & Refunding Mortgage Bond" certificate from the Virginian, dated May 1, 1969. It was for $10,000, and the holder was the W. E. Hutton & Company The bond paid 3%.
1950 West Jersey & Seashore Railroad Company - capital stock certificate - The West Jersey & Seashore Railroad Company (WJS) was a Pennsylvania Railroad subsidiary in New Jersey with connections to Philadelphia. It was formed through the merger of several smaller lines in 1896. It was absorbed into the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines in 1933. For auction is a common capital stock certificate from the WJS for 30 shares and dated March 20, 1950. Attached to the back are two State of Pennsylvania revenue stamps. The stock measures appx 10 1/2 x 7 inches and is printed on medium-weight paper. This stock is in excellent condition, with no rips or tears; all writing/markings are from its issuance and processing. It has the customary cancellation punch holes and several staple holes from items the WJS attached to it.
Fordyce and Princeton RR Co Stock Certificate (Arkansas) - Fordyce and Princeton R. R. Co. Collectible/Negotiable: All of our certificates are sold only as collectible pieces, as they are either canceled or obsolete. Date Issued: August 16, 1948.
1890s Wat-Chung Railway Co. capital stock certificate - New Jersey - The Wat-Chung Railway Company was formed in 1870 and operated between Newark and Bloomfield, New Jersey. It was acquired in 1893 by the New York & Greenwood Lake Railroad, which was acquired by the Erie Railroad in 1943. The Erie provided service on this line throughout its existence. For auction is an unissued capital stock certificate in the Wat-Chung, circa 1880s, The stock measures appx 11x7 inches and is printed on thin paper. It is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears, writing, markings or punch holes.
1890s Philadelphia Traction Company capital stock certificate - The Philadelphia Traction Company began as a cable passenger operation in 1884. Along with several other lines, it consolidated to form Union Traction Company in 1895. In 1902, Union Traction was acquired by Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company, a predecessor of today's municipal transit system in Greater Philadelphia. For auction is an unissued capital stock certificate in Philadelphia Traction, circa 1890s, It measures appx 11x7 inches and is printed on medium-weight paper. The stock is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears, writing, markings, or punch holes.
1877 Burlington Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway Company railroad stock - The Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway (BCR&N) operated from 1876 to 1903, having been formed to take over the operations of the bankrupt Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Minnesota Railway, which was, in turn, the result of merging several predecessor lines. It had operations in Iowa and in Minnesota. It was succeeded by the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway. Surviving BCR&N lines are now primary owned and operated by the Union Pacific Railroad. For auction is a very rare capital stock certificate dated December 18, 1877. It was for 70 shares priced $100 each/n. The stock is interesting, in that it has two vignettes; attached is the remnants of a recordation sheet.
1900s Denver & Salt Lake Railway Tunnel Company capital stock certificate - The Denver, Rio Grande & Westen Railroad (DRG&W) was a major US railroad extending from Denver to Salt Lake City. Today it is owned and a part of the Union Pacific Railroad. The company intended to build a 2.6-mile tunnel under Rollins Pass, Colorado but instead first built over Rollins Pass, which was subject to major snowfalls. The railroad attempted to raise money to build the tunnel, but it never came to fruition. Attached is an unissued stock certificate in the Denver & Salt Lake Railway Tunnel Company, circa early 1900s. This was the entity that would own and lease the tunnel to the DRG&W. The stock measures appx 11x8 inches and is printed on medium-weight paper. It is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears, writing, markings or punch holes.
1908 Portland & Rumford Falls Railway capital stock certificate - Maine railroad - The Portland & Rumford Falls Railway (PRF) was formed in 1890 by the reorganization of several lines. It connected with the Maine Central, which formally acquired the line in 1914. Portions have been abandoned, and remaining trackage is now part of Pan Am Railways. For auction is a capital stock certificate from the PRF dated December 23, 1908, for 100 shares. he back has a $5 US Documentary Stamp. It measures appx 11x7 inches and is printed on mid-weight paper. The stock is in very good condition, It has no rips or tears, and all writing/markings are from its issuance and procession. Remnants of the railroad's stock registration slip are attached to the left side, It has the customary cancellation punch holes and two centerline folds.
1880s New York & Greenwood Lake Railway Company - capital stock certificate - The New York & Greenwood Lake Railway Company (NYGL) was a short line railroad between Croxton, New Jersey and Greenwood Lake, New York. Formed in 1867, this line was primarily a service railroad for a number of customers; the Erie Railroad operated on the line for much of its existence. Service ceased in 2010 when the last customer closed, and the line was formally abandoned in 2020. For auction is an unissued capital stock certificate in the NYGL, circa 1880s, The stock measures appx 11x8 inches and is printed on onion-skin-type paper. It is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears, writing, markings or punch holes.
1914 Pullman Company railroad capital stock certificate - The Pullman Company designed, manufactured and operated sleeping cars on most railroads throughout the United States during the last half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. Organized in 1867, it ceased passenger operations in 1968. For auction is "Capital Stock Certificate" from Pullman dated July 6, 1914 for two shares. The stock measures appx 11 1/2 by 8 inches and is printed on medium-weight paper. It is in very good condition, especially since it is over 100 years old. It has no rips or tears. All writing/markings are from its issuance and processing. It has the customary cancellation punch holes.
1891 Federal Street & Pleasant Valley Passenger Railway stock - Pittsburgh, PA - The Federal Street & Pleasant Valley Passenger Railway Company (PSPV) was first a horse-drawn and then electric railway serving sections of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It dates from the 1890s, Surviving routes are now part of Pittsburgh Railways. For auction is a capital stock certificate for the PSPV dated April 3, 1891. It was for 15 shares. The stock measures appx 12x8 inches and is printed on medium-weight paperstock. It is in good condition, considering it is now over 130 years old. There are no rips or tears. All writing/markings are from its issuance and procession. Attached to the left side is a portion of the company's stock registration slip. It has the customary cancellation punch holes.
1932 Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad bond certificate - New York Central - The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway (LS&MS) was established in 1833 and was one of the earliest railroads in the US. It is sometimes referred to as the "Lake Shore Railroad". The New York Central Railroad (NYC) gained control of the LS&MS in 1877, and it provided a logical expansion of the NYC line from Buffalo to Chicago. The line's trackage is still used as a major rail transportation corridor and hosts Amtrak passenger trains, with the ownership in 1998 split at Cleveland between CSX Transportation to the west and Norfolk Southern to the east..For auction is a "3 1/2% Gold Bond" issued by the LS&MS and dated July 23, 1932. It was for $1,000 and was due December 1, 1997.
1870s Elmira State Line Railroad Company- capital stock certificate - The Elmira State Line Railroad Company (ESL) was incorporated in 1872 to operate a rail line 6.5 miles from State Line Junction near Elmira, New York to the New York-Pennsylvania line. It was operated by several different railroads until it came under control of the Erie Railroad in 1917. The track was abandoned in 1942. For auction is a rare, unissued capital stock certificate from the ESL, circa 1870s. The total value of the stock issuance was $100,000. It measures appx 10 x 7 1/2 inches and is printed on medium-weight paper. It is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears, writing, markings or punch holes.
1890s Scioto Valley & New England Railroad - capital stock certificate - The Scioto Valley & New England Railroad (SVNE) was organized in 1890 to incorporate the former Scioto Valley Railroad (SVR). Its lines ran between Columbus and Chillicothe, Ohio. By virtue of stock ownership, the Norfolk & Western Railroad owned the SVNE. With the formation of Norfolk Southern, surviving trackage of the SVNE is now owned and operated by the Norfolk Southern. For auction is a rare, unissued capital stock certificate from the SVNE, circa 1890s. Shares were to cost $100 each. The stock measures appx 11 1/2 x 7 inches and is printed on medium-weight paperstock. It is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears, writing, markings or punch holes.
Vintage 1966 The New York Central Railroad Company Stock Certificate - Always interested in unique collections/estates of models, built or kits. Certificate number N150774 issued for 100 shares to Walston & Co. Ready for framing alone or in a larger display. In very good/excellent condition.
1955 MEC Maine Central Railroad 1st mortgage & collateral bond - with coupons - The Maine Central Railroad (MEC) was a regional carrier that served southern Maine. Lines extended into New Hampshire and Vermont into Quebec, Canada and also into New Brunswick, Canada. It began operations in 1862 but was acquired by Guilford Transportation Industries in 1981; Guilford was later renamed Pan Am Systems, which today operates most of the former MEC trackage and continues to carry the MEC name. For auction is a Maine Central Railroad "1st Mortgage & Collateral Bond" for $1,000. Attached are 5 bond payment coupons. The Bond is dated April 1, 1955, was due April 1, 1980, and paid 5% twice annually. This document measures appx 16x10 inches and is printed on heavy paper. This item is in excellent condition.
1960 Northern Pacific Railroad- $1,000 Equipment Trust Certificate - The Northern Pacific Railroad (NP) was a major US railroad that served the north-central and north-western portions of the country, with a small amount of trackage into Canada. For auction is a "Serial Equipment Trust Certificate" from the NP for $1,000. It is dated April 28, 1960 and paid 4 1/4%. The total offering amount was $6,496,000.
1900s Choctaw Oklahoma & Gulf Railroad common stock certificate - Rock Island - For auction is a stock certificate from the Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf Railroad, informally known as the Choctaw Route. Operations for this railroad began in 1900, and it served portions of Arkansas and Oklahoma. It quickly came under the control of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad. Its surviving trackage is now operated primarily by the Union Pacific Railroad and several short lines. This certificate, which is for common stock, is unused and is circa 1900s. It bears two beautiful vignettes, a steam locomotive on the left, and workers loading bales of cotton on the right. It measures appx 12x7 inches and is printed on typical stock security bond paper. t is in excellent condition, with no writing or markings, no spills or smears. There are cancellation punch holes.
1890 Pittsburgh, Allegheny & Manchester Traction Co - capital stock certificate - The Pittsburgh, Allegheny & Manchester Traction Company (PA&M) was a street railway serving the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. It was formed in 1859 and was operated by United Traction Company after 1896. It became part of Pittsburgh Railways in 1901. For auction is a rare capital stock certificate in the PA&M dated October 1890. It was for 300 shares. Attached to the back of the stock is registration slip..This item measures appx 11x7 inches and is printed on a medium-weight paper. It is in very good condition. All writing/markings are from its issuance and processing. There is one small tear, on the left edge.
1880s Republican Valley Railroad Co capital stock certificate - Nebraska - The Republican Valley Railroad Company was formed in 1878 with plans to construct a line from western Nebraska to Denver. Ownership, however, passed to the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad in 1888, Surviving trackage is now part of BNSF. For auction is a rare unissued stock certificate from the Republican Valley, circa 1880s. Shares were to cost $100 each. Attached to the left side of the stock is the registration slip. The stock measures appx 14x8 inches with the slip, appx 11x8 inches without. It is printed on a thin onion-skin-type paper. This item is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears, writing or markings.
1870s Nodaway Valley Railroad Company capital stock certificate - Missouri Iowa - The Nodaway Valley Railroad Company began operations in Northwestern Missouri in 1879. Ownership passed to the Kansas City, St. Joseph & Council Bluffs Railroad in 1900 and to the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad in 1901. Surviving trackage is now part of BNSF. For auction is a rare unissued capital stock certificate from the Nodaway, circa 1870s, It was for 100 shares. The certificate measures appx 11x8 inches; it is printed on an onion-skin-type paper. This item is in very good condition. There are no rips, tears, writing or markings.
1890s Detroit Suburban Railway Company - capital stock certificate - The Detroit Suburban Railway Company was an electric street line formed in 1892 to consolidate six other smaller street railways. It evolved to the Detroit Citizen Railway in 1896 and the Detroit United Railway in 1900. In 1922, ownership was transferred to the City of Detroit. For auction is a rare unissued capital stock certificate for the Detroit Suburban Railway. Shares were priced at $100 each. The certificate has attached to the left side the stock registration slip. With the registration slip, the stock measures appx 14x8 inches; without the slip, it is 10x8 inches. The stock is printed on a heavy paperstock. It is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears, writing or markings.
1940 Mill Creek & Mine Hill Navigation & Railroad Co. common stock certificate - The Mill Creek & Mine Hill Navigation & Railroad Company (MCMH) was organized in 1828 and was the 3rd railroad built in the US, the 2nd in Pennsylvania. It ran 4 miles from Port Carbon, Pennsylvania along the Mill River to coal mines. It was acquired by the Reading Railroad in 1950. For auction is a rare Common Stock Certificate from the MCMH dated 1940, for 5 shares. It measures appx 11x7 inches and is printed in medium-weight paper. The stock is in very good condition. All writing/markings are from its issuance and procession. It has no rips or tears, just the customary cancellation punch holes.
1880s Erie & Black Rock Railroad stock certificate - New York - The Erie & Black Rock Railroad was a 1.5-mile single track line from Black Rock to Black Rock Junction in New York. Incorporated in 1882, it was always controlled by the Erie Railroad through stock ownership. For auction is a rare capital stock certificate in the Erie & Black Rock, circa 1880s. The certificate measures appx 10x7 inches and is printed on thin paper. It is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears, writing, markings or cancellation punch holes.
1860s Paterson & Newark Railroad Company capital stock certificate - Erie RR - The Paterson & Newark Railroad Company was founded in 1864 to connect these two cities; it had about 11 miles of track. Ownership evolved to the Paterson, Newark & New York Railroad in 1872 and to the Erie Railroad in 1942. The Erie had always controlled the railroad through the other companies. For auction is an unissued Capital Stock Certificate from the Paterson & Newark, circa 1860s. The offering was for 10,000 shares at $50 each. The certificate measures appx 10x5 inches and is printed on thin paperstock. It is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears, writing or markings.
1890s Cincinnati Portsmouth & Virginia Railroad capital stock certificate - N&W - The Cincinnati, Portsmouth & Virginia Railroad (CP&V) was incorporated in Ohio in 1891. It was the former Ohio & Northwestern Railroad with a line from Idlewild to Sciotoville, Ohio, a distance of approximately 108 miles. It was acquired by the Norfolk & Western Railroad (N&W) in 1902, and surviving trackage is now part of Norfolk Southern. For auction is a rare Common Capital Stock Certificate from the CP&V, circa 1890s. The issue was for 21,600 shares at $100 each. The certificate measures appx 11x9 inches is is printed on medium-weight paper. It is in very good condition, with no writing or markings, no rips or tears, no cancellation punch holes.
1887 Belleville & Southern Illinois Railroad preferred capital stock certificate - The Belleville & Southern Illinois Railroad Company was formed in 1857. Ownership went to the St. Louis, Alton & Terre Haute Railroad in 1897, which was acquired by the Illinois Central Railroad in 1904. Surviving trackage remains part of the Illinois Central. For auction is a rare Preferred Capital Stock Certificate from the Belleville & Southern Illinois. It is dated 1887 and is for 100 shares. The certificate measures appx 11x7 inches and is printed in thin paperstock. It is in very good condition for its age. All writing/markings are from its issuance and processing. It has no rips or tears but does have the customary cancellation punch holes. Two edges are slightly rough from when the railroad cut the stock from a larger page.
1860s CH&D Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton Railway stock script certificate - The Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railroad (CH&D) was originally chartered to build from Cincinnati to Hamilton, Ohio and then to Dayton, Ohio, a distance of 59 miles. It operated between 1846-1917, when it was acquired by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. CH&D trackage today is owned by CSX Transportation. For auction is an unissued stock script certificate from the CH&D. It is from the 1860s. It was used to indicate the ownership of a fraction of a share of CH&D Capital Stock. The certificate measures appx 8x5 inches and is printed in very thin paper. It is unused and in mint condition, with no writing, markings, rips or tears.
Buffalo Bradford & Pittsburgh Railway Company unissued capital stock certificate - The Buffalo, Bradford & Pittsburgh Railroad Company was formed in 1859; It owned about 30 miles of track in New York and Pennsylvania. This line was leased to the Erie Railroad in 1866 for 499 years. With its merger with the Lackawanna Railroad to form the Erie Lackawanna, the original Erie lease transferred to the Erie Lackawanna. Conrail acquired the Erie Lackawanna in 1976. CSX Corporation now controls this railroad. For auction is an unissued capital stock certificate from the Buffalo, Bradford & Pittsburgh Railroad Company circa 1860s. It measures appx 10X8 inches and is printed on an thin paper. This item is unused and in mint condition, with no rips, tears, writing or markings.
Chattanooga (Tennessee) Union Railway Company unissued capital stock certificate - The Chattanooga Union Railway Company was formed in 1888 and operated trackage in and around the Chattanooga, Tennessee area. It merged with the Union Railway Company in 1895 to form the Belt Railway of Chattanooga. The resulting company was controlled by the Alabama Great Southern Railway, which was controlled by the Southern Railway Company. Surviving trackage is now owned by Norfolk Southern. For auction is an unissued capital stock certificate from the Chattanooga Union Railway, circa 1888. It measures appx 11X7 inches and is printed on an onion-skin-type paper. This item is unused and in mint condition, with no rips, tears, writing or markings.
1947 New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad common stock interest certificate - The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, better known as the New Haven (NYNH), was a regional railroad that served Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New York, with its end points at Boston and New York City. It provided freight, passenger and commuter services. Formed in 1872, it operated independently until 1968, when as a result of financial difficulties, the Interstate Commerce Commission forced it to merge with the Penn Central, which later became a part of Conrail. Surviving lines of the NH are now primarily owned by CSX Transportation, and some portions are used for commuter rail services. For auction is a "Certificate of Interest in the Undistributed Common Stock of The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company." It is dated July 1,1947 and is for $1,000.
1949 Lehigh Valley Railroad - 4% General Consolidated Mortgage Bond, Series D - The Lehigh Valley Railroad was a northeastern railroad ( New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York) built primarily to transport coal. It was nicknamed the "Route of the Black Diamond" after the anthracite coal that it carried from Pennsylvania mining locales. The Lehigh disappeared in 1976 into Conrail with other lines, and its remaining trackage is now operated by both CSX and Norfolk Southern. For auction is a "4% Contingent Interest General Consolidated Mortgage Bond, Series D" from the Lehigh, dated August 1, 1949. It was for $1,000 and was due May 1, 2003.
1893 Wagner Palace Car Company stock certificate - New York Central Railroad - The Wagner Palace Car Company was one of the largest employers in Buffalo in 1890. The battles between the Pullman and Wagner companies continued until, at the end of 1899, following Commodore Vanderbilt’s death, the directors of the Wagner Palace Car Company sold to Pullman in 1900. The New York Central Sleeping Car Company began business in 1858, formed by Webster Wagner and Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt; Vanderbilt's New York Central Railroad (NYC) was the primary user of the four original coaches. Wagner learned the wagon-making trade from his elder brother, with whom he formed a partnership. When that business failed, he become a station agent for the NYC in his home town of Palatine Bridge, New York, where he came to the attention of Commodore Vanderbilt.
1880s New York Pittsburgh & Chicago Construction Co stock- Pennsylvania Railroad - The New York, Pittsburgh & Chicago Construction Company was a subsidiary of the Pennsylvania Railroad, formed to build rail lines between those named cities. For auction is an unissued certificate from the New York, Pittsburgh & Chicago Construction Company, entitling the holder to redeem for Second Mortgage Income Bonds. It is from the 1880s. The certificate measures appx 11x7 inches and is printed on thin paperstock. This certificate is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears, writing or markings,.
1863 Lackawanna & Bloomsburg Rail-Road Company -stock transfer certificate - The Lackawanna & Bloomsburg Rail-Road Company (L&B) was an 80-mile line between Scranton and Northumberland, Pennsylvania. It began operations in 1856 and was acquired by the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad in 1873. Much of the line was abandoned by successor company Conrail in 1984. For auction is a rare stock transfer certificate from the L&B, selling 14 shares of Preferred Capital Stock; it is dated November 12, 1863, the certificate measures appx 7 1/2 x 4 inches and is printed on medium weight paperstock. It is in excellent condition; all writing/markings are from its preparation and processing, and it has no rips or tears.
1860s Ridge Avenue Connecting Railway stock certificate - Pennsylvania Railroad - The Ridge Avenue Connecting Railway was a subsidiary of the Pennsylvania Railroad, formed to build a railroad connection in Philadelphia between the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Philadelphia & Trenton Railroad, which the Pennsylvania controlled. This was necessary because the Pennsylvania Railroad was unable to secure right-of-way for a direct line into Philadelphia. For auction is an unissued capital stock certificate for the Ridge Avene line; while undated, it is from the 1860s, The certificate measures appx 11 1/2 x 9 inches and is printed on medium-weight paper. It is in very good condition for something of this age, with no writing or markings, no rips or tears.
1970 Pullman Transport Leasing Company stock certificate - railroad - Pullman Transport Leasing Company, a builder of freight and passenger railroad cars for many decades, also operated its own fleet of leased railroad freight cars, primarily hoppers and box cars. For auction is an Equipment Trust Certificate from Pullman dated July 24, 1970 and for $5,000. It paid 10% interest and was due June 15, 1985.
1928 New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Gold Bond $1,000 -Michigan Central - The New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company (NYC&HR) was the dominant railroad in the New York Central Railroad (NYC) family. One of the largest American railroads operating in the northeast, the NYC had extensive routes in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Massachusetts, plus additional routes in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Québec. The origins of the NYC can be traced back to 1826. The NYC&HR was formed in 1867, with the merger of the Hudson River Railroad with the NYC. Its surviving lines are now owned by both Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation. For auction is a "3 1/2% Registered Gold Bond" issued by the NYC&HR and dated December 31, 1928. It was for $1,000 and was due February 1, 1998.
1947 New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Gold Bond $5,000 -Michigan Central - The New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company (NYC&HR) was the dominant railroad in the New York Central Railroad (NYC) family. One of the largest American railroads operating in the northeast, the NYC had extensive routes in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Massachusetts, plus additional routes in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Québec. The origins of the NYC can be traced back to 1826. The NYC&HR was formed in 1867, with the merger of the Hudson River Railroad with the NYC. Its surviving lines are now owned by both Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation. For auction is a "3 1/2% Registered Gold Bond" issued by the NYC&HR and dated February 25, 1947. It was for $5,000 and was due February 1, 1998.
1924 New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Gold Bond $10,000-Michigan Central - The New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company (NYC&HR) was the dominant railroad in the New York Central Railroad (NYC) family. One of the largest American railroads operating in the northeast, the NYC had extensive routes in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Massachusetts, plus additional routes in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Québec. The origins of the NYC can be traced back to 1826. The NYC&HR was formed in 1867, with the merger of the Hudson River Railroad with the NYC. Its surviving lines are now owned by both Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation. For auction is a "3 1/2% Registered Gold Bond" issued by the NYC&HR and dated December 15, 1924. It was for $10,000 and was due February 1, 1997.
1925 Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad bond certificate - New York Central - The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway (LS&MS) was established in 1833 and was one of the earliest railroads in the US. It is sometimes referred to as the "Lake Shore Railroad". The New York Central Railroad (NYC) gained control of the LS&MS in 1877, and it provided a logical expansion of the NYC line from Buffalo to Chicago. It became a major part of the NYC's "Water Level Route". The line's trackage is still used as a major rail transportation corridor and hosts Amtrak passenger trains, with the ownership in 1998 split at Cleveland between CSX Transportation to the west and Norfolk Southern to the east. For auction is a "3 1/2% Gold Bond" issued by the LS&MS and dated December 26, 1925. It was for $5,000 and was due December 1, 1997.
1962 Northern Pacific Railroad- $1,000 Equipment Trust Certificate - The Northern Pacific Railroad (NP) was a major US railroad that served the north-central and north-western portions of the country, with a small amount of trackage into Canada. For auction is a "Serial Equipment Trust Certificate" from the NP for $1,000. It is dated June 14, 1962,and paid 4 1/4%. The total offering amount was $4,035,000.
1950 Hudson & Manhattan Railroad common stock certificate - The Hudson and Manhattan Railroad, later as the H&M Hudson Tubes, was the first major railroad to link stations in New Jersey with New York City. It was first planned in 1873, but early construction was intermittent. The first trains ran in 1907. . Bridge development eroded the passenger base, and the H&M filed for bankruptcy in 1954. The Port Authority, a government-subsidized entity, began service in 1962. The H&M is today commonly referred to as the PATH train. For auction is common stock certificate from the H&M dated April 27, 1950 for 100 shares.
1956 Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad - common stock certificate - For auction is a common stock certificate from the Rock Island, dated September 12, 1956. It is for 100 shares. The vignette features a steam engine and a diesel engine. The certificate measures appx 12 x 8 1/2 inches and is printed on typical stock/bond security paper. It is in very good condition, with no rips or tears; all writing/markings are from its issuance and cancellation. It has the customary cancellation punch holes and staple holes from documents earlier attached by the railroad. It has slight fold lines.
1982 MP Missouri Pacific Railroad - common stock certificate - The Missouri Pacific Railroad, also known as the MoPac and the MP, was a major US carrier in the mid-western states. The product of many mergers, the MoPac traces its roots to 1851. The MoPac operated independently until it was acquired by the Union Pacific (UP) in 1997, and most surviving MoPac trackage is now a part of the UP. At its peak, the MoPac served ten states (Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas). For auction is a common stock certificate from the MP, dated November 12, 1982. It is for 44 shares. The vignette shows the various industries in which the MP was involved.
1860-1880s Cincinnati, Sandusky & Cleveland Railroad, unissued stock certificate - The Cincinnati, Sandusky & Cleveland Railroad Company (CS&C) was incorporated in 1866 to acquire assets of two bankrupt railroads. Its trackage, approximately 169 miles, extended from Sandusky to Dayton, Ohio, with a branch to Findley, Ohio. The CS&S came ultimately under control of the New York Central Railroad. Items from the CS&C are seldom found, but I offer for auction an unissued stock certificate from the period 1860-1880. The certificate, on a thin onion-skin-type paper, measures appx 9 1/2 x 7 inches. It is in remarkably good condition for its age. There are no marks or writing. There are two small margin tears along the bottom and right sides.
1890s Cincinnati Northern Railroad unissued common stock certificate - The Cincinnati Northern Railroad (CNOR) was organized in 1884 to construct a railroad north of Cincinnati, Ohio. Its line reached from Franklin, Ohio (north of Cincinnati) to Jackson, Michigan, a distance of some 186 miles. It was acquired by the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad in 1901 and later became a part of the New York Central system. For auction is an unissued common stock certificate for 100 shares, circa 1890s. The stock measures appx 11 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches and is printed on typical stock/bond security paper.
1980 Union Tank Car Co equipment trust certificate - railroad stock bond - Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) is a railway equipment leasing company and also performs car maintenance and manufacturing. It specializes in tank cars and covered hoppers. Founded in 1866 in response to the economic activities of Standard Oil, it later merged with Standard Oil. For auction is a "7 3/4% Equipment Trust Certificate" from UTLX dated June 18, 19801. It is for $25,000 and was due October 1, 1990. The vignette shows a railroad tank car.
1984 UP Union Pacific Railroad - common stock certificate - 800 shares - The Union Pacific Railroad (UP) is the largest rail transportation company in the US. Established in 1862, it has grown both by construction and by acquisition; its system now includes such railroads as the Southern Pacific, Western Pacific, Missouri Pacific, Rio Grande, Chicago & North Western, and the Missouri-Kansas-Texas. Its system stretches from Chicago and New Orleans in the east to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle in the west. For auction is a Common Stock Certificate from the UP, dated July 25, 1984. It is for 800 shares of stock.
1977 UP Union Pacific Railroad - common stock certificate - 100 shares - The Union Pacific Railroad (UP) is the largest rail transportation company in the US. Established in 1862, it has grown both by construction and by acquisition; its system now includes such railroads as the Southern Pacific, Western Pacific, Missouri Pacific, Rio Grande, Chicago & North Western, and the Missouri-Kansas-Texas. Its system stretches from Chicago and New Orleans in the east to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle in the west. For auction is a Common Stock Certificate from the UP, dated September 9, 1977. It is for 100 shares of stock.
1983 UP Union Pacific Railroad - convertible preferred stock certificate - The Union Pacific Railroad (UP) is the largest rail transportation company in the US. Established in 1862, it has grown both by construction and by acquisition; its system now includes such railroads as the Southern Pacific, Western Pacific, Missouri Pacific, Rio Grande, Chicago & North Western, and the Missouri-Kansas-Texas. Its system stretches from Chicago and New Orleans in the east to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle in the west. For auction is a Convertible Preferred Stock Certificate from the UP, dated April 15, 1983. It is for 100 shares of stock.
1977 UP Union Pacific Railroad - common stock certificate - 65 shares - The Union Pacific Railroad (UP) is the largest rail transportation company in the US. Established in 1862, it has grown both by construction and by acquisition; its system now includes such railroads as the Southern Pacific, Western Pacific, Missouri Pacific, Rio Grande, Chicago & North Western, and the Missouri-Kansas-Texas. Its system stretches from Chicago and New Orleans in the east to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle in the west. For auction is a Common Stock Certificate from the UP, dated March 17, 1977. It is for 65 shares of stock.
1964 Western Maryland Railroad common stock certificate - CSX - The Western Maryland Railway (WMD) served portions of Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. While primarily a coal and freight line, it had limited passenger operations. It was merged into Chessie System in 1973, which later merged with the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad to form CSX Transportation. For auction is a common stock certificate from the WMD for 100 shares. It is dated March 10, 1964. The vignette shows a diesel freight train.
1887 Chicago St Louis & Pittsburgh Railroad - preferred stock certificate - The Chicago, St. Louis & Pittsburgh Railroad Company (CStL&P) served portions of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. Formed in 1883, it was incorporated into the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad (PCC&StL), also called the "Pan Handle Route" in 1890. It came under control of, and was incorporated into, the Pennsylvania Railroad. Surviving CStl&P trackage is now owned primarily by Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation. or auction is a very rare stock certificate from the CStL&P dated March 26, 1887; it is for 100 shares of preferred capital stock.
1870s Burlington Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway railroad stock ---- railroad - The Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway (BCR&N) operated from 1876 to 1903, having been formed to take over the operations of the bankrupt Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Minnesota Railway, which was, in turn, the result of merging several predecessor lines. It had operations in Iowa and in Minnesota. It was succeeded by the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway. Surviving BCR&N lines are now primary owned and operated by the Union Pacific Railroad. For auction is a very rare unissued capital stock certificate, circa 1870s. Shares were $100 each, and the total capital to be raised was $10 million. The stock is interesting, in that it has two vignettes (see 2nd and 3rd images above); attached is a recordation sheet which was never removed.
Boston Elevated Railway Company Stock Certificate 1931 Subway Train Trolley MA - Thank you for looking at this listing for this Boston Elevated Railway Company Stock Certificate countersigned by the Old Colony Trust Company, Boston, Mass. Issued in 1931, this certificate is for six shares of preferred stock. Very handsome graphics and design. The certificate is a nice size, measuring 11-3/8" long x 7-3/8" wide. The transfer document on the certificate reverse is completed but undated. Nice condition, the photos are of the exact certificate that you will receive.Please let me know if you would like any additional information. Thank you.
1970 Pittsburgh Fort Wayne Chicago Railway preferred capital stock certificate - The Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway (PFW&C) was a major part of the Pennsylvania Railroad system (PRR), extending the PRR west from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania through Fort Wayne, Indiana to Chicago, Illinois. It was formed as a consolidation of other railroads in 1856. CSX leased its entire portion in 2004 to the Chicago, Fort Wayne and Eastern Railroad. The remaining portion of the line from Tolleston into Chicago is now part of the Norfolk Southern's Chicago District, with a small portion of the original PFW&C trackage abandoned in favor of the parallel lines of former competitors which are now part of the modern NS system. For auction is a preferred capital stock certificate from the PFW&C dated June 10, 1970. It is for 20 shares.
1969 Pittsburgh Fort Wayne Chicago Railway preferred capital stock certificate - The Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway (PFW&C) was a major part of the Pennsylvania Railroad system (PRR), extending the PRR west from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania through Fort Wayne, Indiana to Chicago, Illinois. It was formed as a consolidation of other railroads in 1856. CSX leased its entire portion in 2004 to the Chicago, Fort Wayne and Eastern Railroad. The remaining portion of the line from Tolleston into Chicago is now part of the Norfolk Southern's Chicago District, with a small portion of the original PFW&C trackage abandoned in favor of the parallel lines of former competitors which are now part of the modern NS system. For auction is a preferred capital stock certificate from the PFW&C dated August 19, 1969. It is for 20 shares.
1968 Pittsburgh Fort Wayne Chicago Railway preferred capital stock certificate - The Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway (PFW&C) was a major part of the Pennsylvania Railroad system (PRR), extending the PRR west from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania through Fort Wayne, Indiana to Chicago, Illinois. It was formed as a consolidation of other railroads in 1856. CSX leased its entire portion in 2004 to the Chicago, Fort Wayne and Eastern Railroad. The remaining portion of the line from Tolleston into Chicago is now part of the Norfolk Southern's Chicago District, with a small portion of the original PFW&C trackage abandoned in favor of the parallel lines of former competitors which are now part of the modern NS system. For auction is a preferred capital stock certificate from the PFW&C dated December 10, 1968. It is for 10 shares.
1966 Pittsburgh Fort Wayne Chicago Railway preferred capital stock certificate - The Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway (PFW&C) was a major part of the Pennsylvania Railroad system (PRR), extending the PRR west from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania through Fort Wayne, Indiana to Chicago, Illinois. It was formed as a consolidation of other railroads in 1856. CSX leased its entire portion in 2004 to the Chicago, Fort Wayne and Eastern Railroad. The remaining portion of the line from Tolleston into Chicago is now part of the Norfolk Southern's Chicago District, with a small portion of the original PFW&C trackage abandoned in favor of the parallel lines of former competitors which are now part of the modern NS system. For auction is a preferred capital stock certificate from the PFW&C dated August 22, 1966. It is for 10 shares.
1963 Pittsburgh Fort Wayne Chicago Railway preferred capital stock certificate - The Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway (PFW&C) was a major part of the Pennsylvania Railroad system (PRR), extending the PRR west from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania through Fort Wayne, Indiana to Chicago, Illinois. It was formed as a consolidation of other railroads in 1856. CSX leased its entire portion in 2004 to the Chicago, Fort Wayne and Eastern Railroad. The remaining portion of the line from Tolleston into Chicago is now part of the Norfolk Southern's Chicago District, with a small portion of the original PFW&C trackage abandoned in favor of the parallel lines of former competitors which are now part of the modern NS system. For auction is a preferred capital stock certificate from the PFW&C dated November 27, 1963. It is for 30 shares.
1951Pittsburgh Fort Wayne Chicago Railway preferred capital stock certificate - The Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway (PFW&C) was a major part of the Pennsylvania Railroad system (PRR), extending the PRR west from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania through Fort Wayne, Indiana to Chicago, Illinois. It was formed as a consolidation of other railroads in 1856. CSX leased its entire portion in 2004 to the Chicago, Fort Wayne and Eastern Railroad. The remaining portion of the line from Tolleston into Chicago is now part of the Norfolk Southern's Chicago District, with a small portion of the original PFW&C trackage abandoned in favor of the parallel lines of former competitors which are now part of the modern NS system. For auction is a preferred capital stock certificate from the PFW&C dated May 15, 1951. It is for 50 shares.
1958 Cleveland & Pittsburgh Railroad stock certificate- Ohio railway - The Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad Company (C&P) was the fifth railroad chartered in the State of Ohio (1836). Its main line connected these two cities. The Pennsylvania Railroad leased the C&P in 1871, and the railroad operated under the control of the Pennsy until that railroad merged with the New York Central to form the Penn Central. Control later went to Conrail, and the surviving trackage today is owned by CSX and Norfolk Southern.For auction is a "Special Guaranteed Betterment Stock" issued by the C&P on November 20, 1958. It is for 100 shares.
1952 Cleveland & Pittsburgh Railroad stock certificate- Ohio railway - The Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad Company (C&P) was the fifth railroad chartered in the State of Ohio (1836). Its main line connected these two cities. The Pennsylvania Railroad leased the C&P in 1871, and the railroad operated under the control of the Pennsy until that railroad merged with the New York Central to form the Penn Central. Control later went to Conrail, and the surviving trackage today is owned by CSX and Norfolk Southern. For auction is a "Special Guaranteed Betterment Stock" issued by the C&P on January 11, 1952. It is for 70 shares.
1939 Cleveland & Pittsburgh Railroad stock certificate- Ohio railway - The Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad Company (C&P) was the fifth railroad chartered in the State of Ohio (1836). Its main line connected these two cities. The Pennsylvania Railroad leased the C&P in 1871, and the railroad operated under the control of the Pennsy until that railroad merged with the New York Central to form the Penn Central. Control later went to Conrail, and the surviving trackage today is owned by CSX and Norfolk Southern. For auction is a "Special Guaranteed Betterment Stock" issued by the C&P on July 22, 1939. It is for 50 shares.
1957 Cleveland & Pittsburgh Railroad stock certificate- Ohio railway - The Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad Company (C&P) was the fifth railroad chartered in the State of Ohio (1836). Its main line connected these two cities. The Pennsylvania Railroad leased the C&P in 1871, and the railroad operated under the control of the Pennsy until that railroad merged with the New York Central to form the Penn Central. Control later went to Conrail, and the surviving trackage today is owned by CSX and Norfolk Southern. For auction is a "Special Guaranteed Betterment Stock" issued by the C&P on July 11,1957. It is for 10 shares.
1976 Cleveland & Pittsburgh Railroad stock certificate- Ohio railway - The Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad Company (C&P) was the fifth railroad chartered in the State of Ohio (1836). Its main line connected these two cities. The Pennsylvania Railroad leased the C&P in 1871, and the railroad operated under the control of the Pennsy until that railroad merged with the New York Central to form the Penn Central. Control later went to Conrail, and the surviving trackage today is owned by CSX and Norfolk Southern. For auction is a "Special Guaranteed Betterment Stock" issued by the C&P on October 18, 1976. It is for 100 shares.
1951 Cleveland & Pittsburgh Railroad stock certificate- Ohio railway - The Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad Company (C&P) was the fifth railroad chartered in the State of Ohio (1836). Its main line connected these two cities. The Pennsylvania Railroad leased the C&P in 1871, and the railroad operated under the control of the Pennsy until that railroad merged with the New York Central to form the Penn Central. Control later went to Conrail, and the surviving trackage today is owned by CSX and Norfolk Southern. For auction is a "Special Guaranteed Betterment Stock" issued by the C&P on January 16, 1951. It is for 50 shares.
Vintage 1950s Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad Stock Certificate - This provided a low-grade cutoff in northwestern New Jersey. The cutoff included the Delaware River Viaduct and the Paulinskill Viaduct, as well as three concrete towers at Port Morris and Greendell in New Jersey and Slateford Junction in Pennsylvania.
1897 bond, Tramways D'Iekaterinoslaw, Ukraine - now known as Dnipropetrovsk - Dnipropetrovsk (Ukrainian) or Dnepropetrovsk (Russian), formerly known as D'iekaterinoslaw, is the Ukraine's fourth largest city. It was occupied by the Germans for two years during World War II and suffered significant damage. Dnipropetrovsk began construction of a tramway (trolley or urban railroad) system in the late 1890s; this too, suffered considerable damage during World War II. For auction is a bond certificate issued to fund the tramway system; it is dated 1897. The bond is for 100 French Francs, and the total amount of the bond offering was 2 million French Francs. With the collapse of the Russian Empire and the takeover of the government by the Communists, the bond became a worthless investment.
1907 Toledo Canada Southern and Detroit Railway Bond Stock Certificate Railroad - Morgan often rejected such solutions, but finally, around 4 a.m., Morgan's lawyer presented him with a satisfactory plan to put more money in the banks. When Morgan approved of the plan, he had every person who pledged money to the bailout sign.
1936 Train STOCK CERTIFICATE BOSTON ALBANY RAILROAD COMPANY, DORTHY CHAMBERLAIN - Conrail and DSX Transportation. The line is currently used by CSX for freight. Passenger service is provided on the line by Amtrak, as part of the Lake Shore Limited service and by the MBTA Commuter Rail system, which owns the section east of Worcester and operates it as its Framingham Worcester Line.
Vintage 1911 Toledo, Peoria, and Western Railway Co. $20 Mortgage Bond - I've never seen a mortgage bond this small. Neat look. When I photograph a paper item, the first two photos are usually the front and back covers next to a ruler. I also try to shoot a photo of the last numbered page in the item so you can know how many pages there are.
Ca 1849 Rare Never Issued Central Transportation Company Stock Certificate Pa - PHILADELPHIA, PA. Including a major book and catalog collection. We have an incredible selection of steam models and full size, stationary, marine engines, a prominent university physics lab collection of philosophical, scientific and demonstration artifacts from 1830-1900.
1102. 3 Railroad Stock Certificates+A&P Tea Co.+Allied Chem.+freebee RR - 1102. Three Railroad Stock Certificates + A&P Tea Co. Certificate: 2 Erie RR Co., 1955; New York, Chicago & St. Louis RR Co.,1958; Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co.,1968, Allied Chemical Corp. ++PLUS++a freebee RR Certificate!! All in fine cond., 2 had been folded, each measures approx. 12 x 8 in. Shipping weight is 8 oz.. What you see is what you get! BUY 5, GET 6! Buy IT Now: $40.00 OBO
1953 New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad unissued mortgage bond certificate - The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, better known as the New Haven (NYNH), was a regional railroad that served Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New York, with its end points at Boston and New York City. It provided freight, passenger and commuter services. Formed in 1872, it operated independently until 1968, when as a result of financial difficulties, the Interstate Commerce Commission forced it to merge with the Penn Central, which later became a part of Conrail. Surviving lines of the NH are now primarily owned by CSX Transportation, and some portions are used for commuter rail services. For auction is a unissued "Harlem River Division 1st Mortgage Bond, 4 1/4%, Series A". It is dated January 1, 1953 and was for $1,000. The due date was January 1, 1973.
1942 Atlanta & Charlotte Air Line Railway stock certificate - Southern Railroad - For auction is a common stock certificate from the former Atlanta & Charlotte Air Line Railway Company (A&CAL). The A&CAL resulted from an 1877 reorganization of the Atlanta and Richmond Air-Line Railway. In 1881 the A&CAL was leased to the Richmond & Danville Railroad, and, in 1894, along with the R&D itself, the A&CAL became a part of the Southern Railway. Southern retained the legal entity as a legal entity for many decades. Surviving trackage of the A&CAL is now part of Norfolk Southern. This certificate, for 25 shares of common stock, was issued on June 26, 1942. The vignette features an old steam locomotive.
1883 Carolina, Cumberland Gap & Chicago Railway Company STOCK #3-NC,SC,TN & KY - An original 1883 stock certificate serial #3 from the Carolina, Cumberland Gap & Chicago Railway Company. States of South Carolina SC, North Carolina NC, Tennessee TN, and Kentucky KY. Signed by president Hagood.Please purchase with confidence as I have been a professional Numismatic dealer for 28 years.
1894 Erie Western Transportation Co Railroad Stock Certificate Pennsylvania - STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA. Inquire for further information. Including a major book and catalog collection. We have an incredible selection of steam models and full size, stationary, marine engines, a prominent university physics lab collection of philosophical, scientific and demonstration artifacts from 1830-1900.
1958 SRS Southern Railway Company - common stock certificate - Southern Railway was a leading regional railroad, serving the Southeastern US from the District of Columbia to Louisiana and from Missouri and Ohio to Florida. Formed in 1894 from a combination of many smaller lines, it existed until it merged in 1982 with the Norfolk & Western Railway to form Norfolk Southern, For auction is a common stock certificate from Southern. It is dated December 12, 1958 and is for 19 shares. It measures appx 12x8 inches and is printed on typical stock security bond paper. The vignette includes the Southern motto and emblem.
1860s Indianapolis & Cincinnati Railroad - unissued stock certificate - The Indianapolis & Cincinnati Railroad Company (I&C) was formed in 1866. It became known as the Indianapolis, Cincinnati & Lafayette Railroad in 1867 after a merger. Following other mergers, the New York Central Railroad acquired the route in 1880 amd forming the Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis and Chicago Railroad, controlled by the New York Central. For auction is an unissued capital stock certificate from the I&C, circa 1860s. The vignette shows a steamer pulling passenger coaches. The stock measures appx 10x8 inches and is printed on thin onionskin paperstock. For something well over 150 years old, it is in very good condition. All writing/markings are from its preparation and processing. Thee are no rips or tears.
1957 Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad - common stock certificate - For auction is a common stock certificate from the Rock Island, dated December 30, 1957. It is for 100 shares. The vignette features a steam engine and a diesel engine. The certificate measures appx 12 x 8 1/2 inches and is printed on typical stock/bond security paper. It is in very good condition, with no rips or tears; all writing/markings are from its issuance and cancellation. It has the customary cancellation punch holes and staple holes from documents earlier attached by the railroad. It has slight fold lines.
1945 Lackawanna Railroad Company of New Jersey capital stock certificate - The Lackawanna Railroad Company of New Jersey (LRNJ) was a subsidiary of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Company (DL&W). The DLNJ owned certain trackage and right-of-way in New Jersey that was leased to the DL&W for operations. The DL&W traces its roots to 1851 and served the states of Pennsylvania and New York, as well as New Jersey. The DL&W merged in 1960 with its rival, the Erie Railroad, to form the Erie Lackawanna (EL). The EL was merged into Conrail in 1976 and its surviving trackage is now operated primarily by Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation. For auction is a capital stock certificate from the LRNJ dated February 13, 1945. It is for 10 shares.
1963 St. Louis San Francisco Railway (Frisco Railroad)- 2nd mortgage income bond - The former St. Louis-San Francisco Railway Company, known as the "Frisco" railroad, served nine states in the US Mid-American region. Its two main lines were between Kansas City-Memphis-Birmingham and between St. Louis-Tulsa-Oklahoma City. It operated between 1876-1980, when it was acquired by the Burlington Northern. Its surviving lines are now operated primarily by the BNSF. For auction is a "Second Mortgage Income Bond, Series A, 4 1/2%". It is in the amount of $1,000 and was issued April 10, 1963. It measures appx 15x10 inches and is printed on typical stock/bond security paper. The bond is too large to cover in one scan, so the first two scans are of the front, and the last two are of the back.
1881 Tramways of Odessa, Ukraine, Russia stock certificate - railroad trolley - Odessa is the third largest city in the Ukraine and a warm-water port on the Black Sea. First settled over 1,000 years ago, its population now exceeds 1 million. Major components of the economy include ship building, port activities and refining. Odessa is served by an extensive tramways network that was opened in 1880. The system was originally financed by foreign investors, but it was nationalized when the Communists came to power in 1916. For auction is a stock certificate from "Tramways d'Odessa" dated 1881. It was issued in Belgium, and all language is in French. The certificate was in the amount of 100 francs. The certificate measures appx 13 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches and is printed on mid-grade paperstock.
1911 bond certificate - Romania tram railroad "Gyulafehervar-Zalainaer Localbahn - For auction is an extremely rare bond certificate for the "Gyulafehervar-Zalainaer Localbahn" in Romania. This was for the construction of a railway tram system between the two named cities in the central part of the country. The bond, which is in both Hungarian and Romanian, is dated July 1, 1911 and paid 5% interest, is hand-signed. It measures appx 14 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches and is printed on a heavy paperstock.
1914 Chicago & Alton Equipment Association bond certiticate- Illinois railroad - For auction a bond certificate from the Chicago & Alton Equipment Association; it is for 3 shares of Series D bonds, costing $1,000 each. It is dated January 30, 1914, with the principal amount payable with interest on December 1, 1914. The Equipment Association was a mechanism through which the C&A posted its rolling stock as collateral without encumbering the railroad physical plant (similar to today's railroad equipment trusts).
Chicago & Erie Railroad - unissued capital stock certificate - The Chicago & Erie Railroad (C&E), earlier known as the Chicago & Atlantic Railroad, began operations in 1871 and connected Chicago through Indiana to Columbus, Ohio. It was purchased by the Erie Railroad in 1895 and retained its name until consolidated into the Erie in 1941, For auction is an unissued capital stock certificate from the C&E, circa late 1800s. Shares were priced at $100 each.
1954 Erie Railroad - common stock certificate - The Erie Railroad was a major northeast US carrier. From its founding in 1833, it operated independently until 1960 and was a very highly profitable line for many years. Like other eastern carriers, however, the Erie began a downturn after World War II, and in 1960 it merged with the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad (which served New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey) to form the Erie Lackawanna (EL). The Erie Lackawanna continued to have difficulties and became a part of Conrail in 1976. Surviving lines are now operated primarily by CSX and Norfolk Southern. For auction is a common stock certificate from the Erie. It is dated May 21, 1954 and is for 2 shares. It has a very ornate vignette. The certificate is printed on stock security bond paper.
Morris & Essex Railroad Co, - New Jersey - unissued mortgage gold bond - The Morris & Essex Railroad Company (M&E) was organized in 1835 to build a line from Newark in Essex County to Morristown in Morris County, New Jersey. The Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad (DL&W) leased the M&E in 1868 and operated on the line. The DL&W formally merged the M&E into its fold in 1945. For auction is an unissued "Registered Construction Mortgage 4 1/2% Gold Bond, Series C". It would have been due on November 1, 1976.
1933 Union Traction Company of Philadelphia - capital stock certificate - For auction is a capital stock certificate for the Union Traction Company of Philadelphia; it is for 75 shares and is dated April 5, 1933. Union Traction, founded in 1894, was a trolley line that originally ran from Hackensack through Carlstadt to Rutherford, New Jersey, Over time, it expanded by both construction, merger and purchase of other trolley systems and at one time controlled most street railroads in Philadelphia.
1900 Cincinnati Indianapolis St Louis & Chicago Railroad $10,000 gold bond - The Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis and Chicago Railway (CISL&C) served the states of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. Formed from a 1880 restructuring of the bankrupt Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Lafayette Railroad (IC&L), it operated from Cincinnati via Indianapolis to Lafayette. In 1889, the CISL&C merged with the Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Indianapolis Railway and the Indianapolis and St Louis Railway to form the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway, also known collectively as the Big Four (CCC&StL). The New York Central Railroad (NYC) leased the Big Four in 1930 and operated it as a part of the NYC system. For auction is a "$10,000 50-year General First Mortgage Gold Bond". It is dated November 9, 1900 and is hand-signed.
1931 Joliet & Chicago Railroad Company unissued stock certificate - For auction is an unissued capital stock certificate from the Joliet & Chicago Railroad (J&C); it is dated 1931. The J&C opened in 1886, running northeast from Joliet to Chicago. After a number of ownership changes, the J&C became part of the Chicago & Alton Railroad. which in turn became part of the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad and later the Illinois Central Railroad.
1920s Northeastern Street Railway Co of Reading, Pennsylvania stock certificate - For auction is an unissued capital stock certificate from the "Northeastern Street Railway of Reading, Pennsylvania". It is circa 1920s. This line was incorporated in 1924. The line operated for about 20 years before falling victim to financial issues.
1900s Saint Joseph Switch & Transfer Railway Co - unissued stock certificate - For auction is an unissued stock certificate from the Saint Joseph Switch and Transfer Railway Company, circa 1900s. This railroad was organized to provide switching services to the various main-line carriers which served Saint Joseph, Missouri, but it appears to have never been constructed. Shares cost $100 each, and my research determined that few shares were actually sold. It is, nonetheless, and interesting stock and vignette.
1900s Pickering Valley Railroad Company, Pennsylvania-unissued stock certificate - For auction is an unissued stock certificate from the Pickering Valley Railroad Company, circa 1900. The Pickering was a short-line railroad, in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It ran from Phoenixville to Byers and was operated as a unit of the Reading Railroad. The line was abandoned in 1948.
1900s Seacoast Railroad Company of New Jersey, unissued prior lien bond script - For auction is a "Prior Lien 5% Bond Script certificate" from the former Seacoast Railroad Company of New Jersey. Seacoast was a predecessor of the Atlantic City Railroad, operating from Winslow Junction to Tuckahoe, Sea Isle City and Cape May.
1910s Minneapolis & St Louis Railroad stock script certificate - The Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway (M&StL) was an American Class 1 railroad that built and operated lines radiating south and west from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The railway's most important route was between Minneapolis and Peoria, Illinois, with a second major route from Minneapolis into eastern South Dakota. The M&StL was acquired by the Chicago & North Western Railway in 1960, and much of its former trackage was later abandoned. .For auction is an unissued "Script Certificate for Stock", circa 1910s. It measures appx11 x 7 1/2 inches and is printed on mid-weight paperstock.
1880s Docks Connecting Railway Company of New Jersey - stock certificate - For auction is an unissued capital stock certificate from the "Docks Connecting Railway Company" of New Jersey, circa 1880s (Docks). Docks was formed in 1886 to provide inter-railroad switching services in Jersey City, New Jersey, where all its trackage was located. Docks owned less than one mile or main-line track. It was acquired by the Erie Railroad in 1942.
1870s Evansville & Terre Haute Railroad unissued capital stock certificate - The Evansville & Crawfordsville Railroad (E&C), chartered in 1853 and the merger of smaller railroads, was the first railroad to service Evansville, Indiana. It helped the town be connected to the rest of the world and fostered its growth. The E&C was renamed the Evansville & Terre Haute Railroad (E&TH) following other mergers in 1877. In 1911, the E&TH consolidated into Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad (C&EI). The C&EI was divided between the Missouri Pacific Railroad and the Louisville & Nashville Railroad in 1976. For auction is an unissued capital stock certificate from the E&C, circa 1870s, Shares cost $50 each.
1976 Cleveland & Pittsburgh Railroad - Ohio railway stock certificate - The Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad Company (C&P) was the fifth railroad chartered in the State of Ohio (1836). Its main line connected these two cities. The Pennsylvania Railroad leased the C&P in 1871, and the railroad operated under the control of the Pennsy until that railroad merged with the New York Central to form the Penn Central. Control later went to Conrail, and the surviving trackage today is owned by CSX and Norfolk Southern. For auction is a beautiful stock certificate from the C&P. It is a Special Guaranteed Dividend Stock, paying 7% per annum; the certificate is for 100 shares and was issued September 4, 1973.
1964 -Reading Railroad - 1st preferred stock certiticate - The Reading Railroad was a mid-sized carrier in the Mid-Atlantic/Eastern states, serving Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland. Formed in 1833, it operated independently until 1976 when it, with other financially troubled carriers, were merged into the government-owned Conrail system. Surviving lines of the Reading are now operated primarily by Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation. For auction is a 1st Preferred Stock Certificate from the Reading Company, dated November 16, 1964. It is for 100 shares.
1930s Virginia-Carolina Railway Company unissued capital stock certificate - For auction is an unissued capital stock certificate from the Virginia-Carolina Railway Company, circa 1930s. This line ran from southwestern Virginia into northwestern North Carolina The Norfolk & Western Railway absorbed the Virginia-Carolina in 1919 and operated it until 1977, when the line was abandoned. Coal and lumber were its primary commodities.
1956 Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company - Pennsylvania railroad stock certificate - For auction is a stock certificate from the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company, dated May 9, 1956. The Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company is an anthracite coal mining company in Coaldale, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The company was officially formed in 1820 with the merger of "The Lehigh Coal Company" and the "Lehigh Navigation Company" which both operated in the Lehigh Valley, PA. It formerly operated two canals, the Lehigh Canal and the Delaware Division of the Pennsylvania Canal, and owned a railroad, the Lehigh and Susquehanna Railroad (later leased to the Central Railroad of New Jersey). The firm also built the Mauch Chunk and Summit Hill Switchback Railroad to move coal. It is for 100 shares.
1908 Wabash-Pittsburgh Terminal Railway Co - certificate of deposit - For auction is an unissued Certificate of Deposit, 2nd Mortgage Gold Bond, from the Wabash-Pittsburgh Terminal Railway Company (WPTRC), issued by Guaranty Trust Company of New York. It is dated December 22, 1908 and is for $1,000. The WPTRC was a railroad passenger terminal and offices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, opened in 1904. It existed as a station for only 4 years, as the WPTRC entered bankruptcy in 1908. It served various railroad uses until 1953, when it was demolished for Pittsburgh's Gateway Center.
1887 C&EI Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad Company stock certificate - The Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad (C&EI) was a Class I railroad that linked Chicago to southern Illinois; St. Louis, Missouri; and Evansville, Indiana. For auction is an extremely rare and old capital stock certificate from the C&EI for 50 shares; it is dated February 2, 1887. The certificate measures appx 12x7 inches and is printed on typical stock/bond security paper. It is in fair-good condition, in spite of being over 130 years old.
Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis Railway Co - stock certificate - For auction is an unissued preferred stock certificate from the Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis Railroad (KCFS); it is circa 1900s. The KCFS was incorporated in 1886 and began operations in 1888 with the goal of connecting Kansas City with the Gulf of Mexico at either Mobile, Alabama or New Orleans, Louisiana. The St. Louis San Franisco Railroad (Firsco) began purchasing shares of of KCFS in 1902, and by 1920 the Frisco had control of the railroad, incorporating it into its system.
1800s French Railroad Bond Certificate Caisse Generale des Chemin des Fer - 1800s French Railroad Bond Certificate Caisse Generale des Chemin des Fer. Exact year of issue is a little unclear because of ink stamp smudge. It appears to be 1876. See photos Certificate is 10”x 8”, Frame is 14” x10”
1850s ERIE AND NORTHEAST RAILROAD STOCK CERTIFICATE/ signed but unissued - 8 " x 6 1/2", unissued but SIGNED BY THE COMAPNY PRESIDENT John A. Tracy. In excellent condition (small corner clip). The original Erie and Northeast had its charter revoked in April, 1855. It would be reorganized in the 1860s though later certificates are considerably different.
1948 Belgian Congo, Africa - railroad stock certificate - Railroad development in the Congo was organized by Belgium, which raised private capital to fund the construction of the system. For auction is a stock certificate for the Belgian Congo's railroad, "Compagnue des Chemins de Fer du Congo Superieur Grands Lats Africains". The certificate, issued in 1948, was for 250 Belgian francs; the total offering was for 124-million francs.
1921 Otavi Minen und Eisenbahn Gesellschaft - Namibia, Africa Mine & Railroad Co - For auction is a bond certificate from the "Otavi Minen und Eisenbahn Gesellschaft" (Otavi Mining & Railroad Company) dated 1921. Otavi is a town of 4,000 inhabitants in the Otjozondjupa Region of central Namibia. Otavi Mining developed copper mines and built a railroad to serve those mines but no longer operates.
1890s Chicago & Texas Railroad Company- capital stock certificate - The Chicago & Texas Railroad Company (CTRR) was formed in 1893 and was merged into the Illinois Central Railroad (IC) in 1902. Originally envisioned as a line stretching from Chicago to the Gulf Coast, the IC acquired the CTRR to complete its trackage route through Illinois. Items from the CTRR are seldom found, but I offer for sale an unissued capital stock certificate, circa late 1890s. Attached to the stock is the railroad's stock accounting slip. The stock measures appx 11 1/2 x 7 1/2, 16 x 7 1/2 when the accounting slip is included. The vignette shows a steam engine.
1964 Bangor & Aroostook Railroad - capital stock certificate - State of Maine - The Bangor & Aroostook Railroad (B&A) was formed in 1891 and served northern Maine. In 1995 it was sold to Iron Road Railways which operated the company until bankruptcy in 2002. Portions of the B&A were sold to various other short-line companies, and some of the trackage is now owned and operated by the Canadian Pacific Railroad. Items from the B&A are not often found, but I offer for sale a common stock certificate dated February 28, 1964; it is for 25 shares.
1964 Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad - common stock certificate - For auction is a common stock certificate from the Rock Island, dated July 27, 1964. It is for 100 shares. The vignette features a steam engine and a diesel engine. The certificate measures appx 12 x 8 1/2 inches and is printed on typical stock/bond security paper.
1941 Northern Railroad Company of New Jersey - capital stock certificate - The Northern Railroad Company of New Jersey (NRNJ) was chartered in 1854 and opened in 1859. It ran from Piermont, New York to Croxton, New Jersey. It was predominantly a commuter railroad and was leased for decades to the Erie Railroad. The Erie purchased the NRNJ in 1942, and the NRNJ was thereafter known as the Northern Branch..Documents from the NRNJ are not often found, but I offer for auction a stock certificate dated May 19, 1941. It is for 1 share of capital stock.
1966 Northern Central Railroad Company - capital stock certificate - The Northern Central Railway Company was a Class I railroad connecting Baltimore, Maryland with Sunbury, Pennsylvania. Completed in 1858, it quickly came under control of the Pennsylvania Railroad and was operated as a subsidiary for decades. In 1972 Hurricane Agnes washed away significant portions of its track and right-of-way, and the railroad was abandoned. Portions of the line are now a tourist railroad. For auction is a capital stock certificate from the Northern Central for 5 shares; it is dated December 13, 1966.
1963 St. Louis San Francisco Railway Co-Frisco Railroad 2nd mortgage income bond - The former St. Louis-San Francisco Railway Company, known as the "Frisco" railroad, served nine states in the US Mid-American region. Its two main lines were between Kansas City-Memphis-Birmingham and between St. Louis-Tulsa-Oklahoma City. It operated between 1876-1980, when it was acquired by the Burlington Northern. Its surviving lines are now operated primarily by the BNSF. For auction is a "Second Mortgage Income Bond, Series A, 4 1/2%". It is in the amount of $1,000 and was issued April 10, 1963. It measures appx 15x10 inches and is printed on typical stock/bond security paper. The bond is too large to cover in one scan, so the first two scans are of the front, and the last two are of the back.
1964 Northern Pacific Railroad- $1,000 Equipment Trust Certificate - The Northern Pacific Railroad (NP) was a major US railroad that served the north-central and north-western portions of the country, with a small amount of trackage into Canada. It had lines in Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin in the US, plus Manitoba and British Columbia in Canada. The NP operated several famous "named" trains, to include the North Coast Limited and the Mainstreeter. The NP merged with three other railroads in 1970 to form the Burlington Northern and ceased to exist as a corporate entity. Surviving trackage is now a part of BNSF. For auction is a "Serial Equipment Trust Certificate" from the NP for $1,000. It is dated June 11,, 1964 and paid 4 1/4%. The total offering amount was $6,435,000.
1941 Northern Central Railroad Company - capital stock certificate - The Northern Central Railway Company was a Class I railroad connecting Baltimore, Maryland with Sunbury, Pennsylvania. Completed in 1858, it quickly came under control of the Pennsylvania Railroad and was operated as a subsidiary for decades. In 1972 Hurricane Agnes washed away significant portions of its track and right-of-way, and the railroad was abandoned. Portions of the line are now a tourist railroad. For auction is a capital stock certificate from the Northern Central for 11 shares; it is dated April 1, 1941. The stock measures appx 12x8 inches and is printed on typical stock bond paper. It is in very good condition, with no rips or tears; all writing/markings are from its issuance and processing. It has the usual cancellation punch holes.
1942 Northern Railroad Company of New Jersey - capital stock certificate - The Northern Railroad Company of New Jersey (NRNJ) was chartered in 1854 and opened in 1859. It ran from Piermont, New York to Croxton, New Jersey. It was predominantly a commuter railroad and was leased for decades to the Erie Railroad. The Erie purchased the NRNJ in 1942, and the NRNJ was thereafter known as the Northern Branch. Documents from the NRNJ are not often found, but I offer for auction a stock certificate dated January 12, 1942. It is for 52 shares of capial stock. The certitifate measures appx 10 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches and is printed on typical stock security paper. It is in very good condition, with no rips or tears; all writing/markings are from its issuance and processing. It has the customary cancellation punch holes.
1924 Philadelphia Baltimore & Washington $1,000 General Mortgage 5% gold bond - The Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad (PB&W) was a railroad that operated in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and the District of Columbia. It was a key component of the Pennsylvania Railroad system, with a 131-mile main line that ran from Philadelphia to Washington; the railroad was founded in 1902. The PB&W main line is now part of the Northeast Corridor and is owned by Amtrak. For auction is a "General Mortgage Gold Bond, Series B" dated February 1, 1924. It is for $1,000, amd paid 5% interest,.
1958 Anglo-Argentine Tramways Company bond - Buenos Aires, Argentina - The Anglo-Argentine Tramways Company (AAT) was founded in 1876 by British and Argentine investors to develop a tramway system in the capital city of Buenos Aires. It operated some 875 miles of track and was one of the largest systems in the world. The AAT's assets were transferred to the nation of Argentine in 1952. Years of litigation followed, but the nationalization of the system was upheld in the courts. For auction is an unissued 1st debenture stock certificate in the AAT. It is undated, but the date December 24, 1958 is written on the front. Preferred shares were priced at 5-pounds British, and ordinary shares at 4-pounds British. Interest was to be paid at 4%.
1937 Ottoman Public Debt Incumbent upon Transjordan - bond bearer certificate - The Ottoman Public Debt Administration (ODPA) was a government entity in the old Ottoman Empire, It collected taxes within the Ottoman Empire with which it made payments to European creditors. It ceased to exist as the Ottoman Empire was dissolved. For auction is an interesting and very rare document, a "Share of the Ottoman Public Debt Incumbent upon the Transjordan". It was in the amount of 1-pound English sterling. It is dated June 1, 1937. The debt covered was owed by Transjordan, which was the east-bank area bordering Israel to the west and Saudi Arabia to the east. The area is Syria today.
1890 Grand River Street Railway bond certificate, Detroit, Michigan - For aucion is a very rare bond certificate from the Grand River Street Railway (GRR), Detroit, Michigan dated January 1890. It is unissued. Bonds were priced at $1,000 each, due in 10 years, and paid interest of 5%. The GRR was a major streetcar and later bus line in Detroit, The certificate measures appx 10x7 inches; with the registration slip which is on the left margin, it measures appx 12x7 inches. This document is in excellent condition, with no writing or markings; other than the torn top of the registration slip, there are no rips or tears.
1895 KCS Kansas City Southern Railroad Spoorweg Maatschappij - Dutch stock - The Kansas City Southern Railway (KCS) is the smallest Class I railroad still operating in the US. Founded in 1887, it is also the only US railroad to own and operate trackage in Mexico. It is currently being acquired by the Canadian Pacific Railroad (CP). For auction is a rare specimen preferred stock certificate in the KCS dated 1905. It was issued in the Netherlands, and the "Spoorweg Maatschappij" translates as "railway company". Shares were priced at $1,000 (US). The certificate measures appx 9 1/2 x 7 inches and is printed on mid-weight paperstock. It is in excellent condition. There is no writing or markings, no rips or tears. It does have an unusual feature -- a line of small cancellation punch holes runs from near-top to near-bottom.
1900 Cincinnati Northern Railroad unissued common stock certificate - The Cincinnati Northern Railroad (CNOR) was organized in 1884 to construct a railroad north of Cincinnati, Ohio. Its line reached from Franklin, Ohio (north of Cincinnati) to Jackson, Michigan, a distance of some 186 miles. It was acquired by the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad in 1901 and later became a part of the New York Central system. For auction is an unissued common stock certificate for 100 shares, circa 1900. The stock measures appx 11 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches and is printed on typical stock/bond security paper.
1867 Post Civil War *Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & Chicago Rr Co* Stock Certificate! - It included the currentNorfolk Southern -ownedFort Wayne Line east ofCrestline, Ohio, to Pittsburgh, and theFort Wayne Secondary, owned byCSX, from Crestline west to Tolleston inGary, Indiana. Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway.
1867 Post Civil War *Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & Chicago Rr Co* Stock Certificate! - It included the currentNorfolk Southern -ownedFort Wayne Line east ofCrestline, Ohio, to Pittsburgh, and theFort Wayne Secondary, owned byCSX, from Crestline west to Tolleston inGary, Indiana. Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway.
1867 Post Civil War *Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & Chicago Rr Co* Stock Certificate! - It included the currentNorfolk Southern -ownedFort Wayne Line east ofCrestline, Ohio, to Pittsburgh, and theFort Wayne Secondary, owned byCSX, from Crestline west to Tolleston inGary, Indiana. Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway.
1926 Pennsylvania Railroad - 5% General Mortgage Gold Bond, Series B - $10,000 - The Pennsylvania Railroad (PARR) was one of the dominant railroad carriers in the US for over a century. Founded in 1837, it served the area between New York and Washington in the east to Chicago and St. Louis in the west, with most of its trackage concentrated in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana. It joined with other troubled railroads to form Conrail. Conrail was sold to Norfolk Southern and CSX in 1999, and the surviving PARR trackage is now operated primarily by these two railroads. For auction is a "General Mortgage 5% Gold Bond, Series B" dated September 22, 1926. It was for $10,000 and was due December 1, 1968.
1921 Virginia Railway & Power Co - Norfolk, Virginia streetcar operator - The Virginia Railway & Power Company (VR&P) was the operator fo streetcar lines in the Norfolk, Virginia area from 1911 to 1925 when it was acquired by Virginia Electric & Power Company (VEPCO), Prior to the purchase by VEPCO, the VR&P purchased streetcar lines in the Richmond, Virginia area, which were included in the VEPCO acquisition. For auctions ia a rare stock certificate from the VR&P dated September 19, 1921. It is for 100 shares of Capital Stock at a price of $100 per share.
1901 **Toledo, Peoria & Western Railway** N.y. $20 Bond Coupon+Vignette! Scarce! - Toledo, Peoria and Western's earliest ancestors was the Peoria and Oquawka. the eastern extension began construction three year after its charter (1855). The Toledo, Peoria and Warsaw Railway was chartered in 1863, and opened in 1868 from the state line at Indiana across Illinois to the Mississippi River at Warsaw.
1901 **Toledo, Peoria & Western Railway** N.y. $20 Bond Coupon+Vignette! Scarce! - Toledo, Peoria and Western's earliest ancestors was the Peoria and Oquawka. the eastern extension began construction three year after its charter (1855). The Toledo, Peoria and Warsaw Railway was chartered in 1863, and opened in 1868 from the state line at Indiana across Illinois to the Mississippi River at Warsaw.
1901 **Toledo, Peoria & Western Railway** N.y. $20 Bond Coupon+Vignette! Scarce! - Toledo, Peoria and Western's earliest ancestors was the Peoria and Oquawka. the eastern extension began construction three year after its charter (1855). The Toledo, Peoria and Warsaw Railway was chartered in 1863, and opened in 1868 from the state line at Indiana across Illinois to the Mississippi River at Warsaw.
1930 Nice, France Tramway stock certificate - railroad trolley - Nice is the 5th most populous city in France and the capital of the Alpes Maritimes Département. It is located on the southeast coast of France on the Mediterranean Sea. Its economy is centered around commerce, tourism and the Sea. Nice traces its first population to the year 350 BC, and it has been the site of settlements ever since. For auction is a stock certificate for the "Compagnie Des Tramways De Nice et du Littoral", loosely translated as the Tramways of Nice and coastal areas. It is dated 1930 and is for 1,000 French francs.
1948 Belgian Congo, Africa - railroad stock certificate - The Peoria, Decatur & Evansville Railway Company (PD&E) was a short-line that served east-central Illinois and southwestern Indiana. Organized in 1879, it operated until 1900, when it was acquired by the Illinois Central Railroad. For auction is a very rare common stock certificate from the PD&E dated August 19, 1897. It is for 100 shares of capital stock.
1911 Tramways of Koursk (Kursk) Russia bond certificate - trolley tram - For auction is a bond sold to finance the Kursk Tramway. It is for 100 Belgian or French Francs and is dated January 7, 1911. Koursk, also spelled Kursk, is a city and the administrative center of Kursk Oblast, Russia. It is located in west-central Russia at the confluence of the Kur, Tuskar and Seym Rivers. The area around Kursk was the site of a turning point in the Soviet–German struggle during World War II and the site of the largest tank battle in history.
1928 Tramways de Carthagene (Tramways of Cartagena) bond certificate - railroad - Cartagena is a Spanish city located along the Mediterranean Sea in the autonomous community of Murcia and is the 24th largest city in Spain. For auction is a uncirculated bond certificate for the "Tramways de Carthagene", or "Tramways of Cartagena". It was issued in Belgium and is dated May 1928. The total amount of the offering was 5 million Belgian francs; the certificate was for approximately 53 Belgian francs. All language on the bond is in French. Attached to the front of the certificate are 30 bond payment coupons; no coupons have been removed.
1922 Barcelona, Spain railroad stock certificate - Ferrocarriles Catalanes - The "Compania General de Ferrocarriles Catalanes" (CGFC) or "General Railroad Company of Catalanes", was a early Spanish urban railroad. Formed in 1919, this narrow-gauge railroad, which was later electrified, had its routes concentrated in the Barcelona area. It also connected with lines of other companies. Its successor now operates a fleet of trains and trams in the Barcelona, Girona, Tarragona and Lleida provinces, which includes the Costa Brava and Costa Dorada regions. For auction is a very rare stock certificate from the CGFC dated September 1, 1922. It is for 500 pesetas and paid an interest rate of 6%.
1911 Tramways of Koursk (Kursk) Russia bond certificate - trolley tram - For auction is a bond sold to finance the Kursk Tramway. It is for 100 Belgian or French Francs and is dated January 7, 1911. Koursk, also spelled Kursk, is a city and the administrative center of Kursk Oblast, Russia. It is located in west-central Russia at the confluence of the Kur, Tuskar and Seym Rivers. The area around Kursk was the site of a turning point in the Soviet–German struggle during World War II and the site of the largest tank battle in history.
1908 Tramways of Odessa, Ukraine, Russia stock certificate - railroad trolley - Odessa is the third largest city in the Ukraine and a warm-water port on the Black Sea. First settled over 1,000 years ago, its population now exceeds 1 million. Major components of the economy include ship building, port activities and refining. Odessa is served by an extensive tramways network that was opened in 1880. The system was originally financed by foreign investors, but it was nationalized when the Communists came to power in 1916. For auction is a stock certificate from "Tramways d'Odessa" dated 1908. It was issued in Belgium, and all language is in French. The certificate was in the amount of 100 francs.
1920 Dutch East Indies Railroad stock certificate - Nederlandsch Spoorweg - Nederlandsch-Indische Spoorweg-Maatschappij (NISM)was the first railroad in the Dutch East Indies, now known as Indonesia. For auction are three very rare documents: (a) a bond certificate in the amount of 500 Guilders (Dutch currency) dated March 9, 1920; (b) a receipt for the purchase of the bond; and (c) 6 bond payment coupons. The railroad was known in English as the Dutch East Indies Railway Company. Construction began in 1864, with the first service in 1867.
Bangor and Aroostook Railroad Company - Stock Certificate 1960 - First-generation diesel locomotives operated on BAR until they were museum pieces. It was succeeded by the Montreal, Maine and Atlantic Railway. It was based in Bangor and lines extended from there to Oakfield and Houlton in 1894.
1950 Pittsburgh Fort Wayne Chicago Railway preferred capital stock certificate - The Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway (PFW&C) was a major part of the Pennsylvania Railroad system (PRR), extending the PRR west from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania through Fort Wayne, Indiana to Chicago, Illinois. It was formed as a consolidation of other railroads in 1856. CSX leased its entire portion in 2004 to the Chicago, Fort Wayne and Eastern Railroad. The remaining portion of the line from Tolleston into Chicago is now part of the Norfolk Southern's Chicago District, with a small portion of the original PFW&C trackage abandoned in favor of the parallel lines of former competitors which are now part of the modern NS system. For auction is a preferred capital stock certificate from the PFW&C dated March 8, 1950. It is for 60 shares.
1972 Pittsburgh Fort Wayne Chicago Railway preferred capital stock certificate - The Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway (PFW&C) was a major part of the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR), extending the PRR west from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania through Fort Wayne, Indiana to Chicago, Illinois. CSX leased its entire portion in 2004 to the Chicago, Fort Wayne and Eastern Railroad. The remaining portion of the line from Tolleston into Chicago is now part of the Norfolk Southern's Chicago District, with a small portion of the original PFW&C trackage abandoned in favor of the parallel lines of former competitors which are now part of the modern NS system. For auction is a preferred capital stock certificate from the PFW&C dated June 29, 1968. It is for 100 shares.
1890s Pennington Ave Street Railway-New Jersey street railway stock certificate - The Pennington Avenue Passenger Railway Company (also called the Pennington Avenue Street Railway) was a street railroad in the Trenton, New Jersey area; it was formed in 1897. The Pennington Avenue Passenger Railway Company was incorporated in 1898 into the Trenton Street Railway when that entity was formed, along with the Trenton Passenger Railway, the Ewing Street Railway, and the Mulberry Street Railway. The Trenton Street Railway was succeeded in 1929 by Trenton Transit Company and in 1959 by Capital Transit Company. Streetcars were discontinued in 1934. In 1969, Capital Transit Company was acquired by the publicly owned Mercer County Metro, which continued to operate buses until 1984, at which time New Jersey Transit assumed operations.
The Grand Union Company Less Than 100 Shares Common 1962 Stock Certificate - This item is in good to very good condition. We do our best to describe an item's condition in our own opinion but it may not match your standards. We will do our best to make it right. We strive to give you a positive experience.
The Grand Union Company 100 Shares Common 1969 Stock Certificate - This item is in good to very good condition. We do our best to describe an item's condition in our own opinion but it may not match your standards. We will do our best to make it right. We strive to give you a positive experience.
Pennsylvania railroad Gold Bond Series $1000 bond - Pennsylvania railroad $1000 bond. 15 x10See photos item has part of the stamps still on the backVery good condition will be shipped flatSold as shown.
Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad Company bond certificate - Original bond certificate. Beautiful certificate with attractive vignettes. Is the certificate pictured the exact one I will receive?. Usually, yes. No, these certificates are sold as collectibles only; although they are authentic, they no longer hold financial value.
1916 Illinois Traction Company stock certificate - Illinois Terminal Railroad - The Illinois Traction Company (ITC) was an interurban electric railroad system in the State of Illinois. It had considerable passenger and freight traffic. Routes centered on Decatur, Champaign, Springfield, Bloomington and Peoria, Illinois, with service as far southwest as East St. Louis. The name was changed to Illinois Terminal Railroad (ITR) in 1937 to reflect better its role as an interchange railroad with other railroads, primarily at Peoria, Decatur and St. Louis. Passenger service was ended in 1956. In 1986 it was absorbed primarily by the Norfolk & Western Railroad. Remaining ITC and ITR trackage today is operated by Norfolk Southern. For auction is a stock certificate from the ITC dated November 6, 1916. It is for 10 shares of preferred capital stock.
1923 Illinois Traction Company stock certificate - Illinois Terminal Railroad - The Illinois Traction Company (ITC) was an interurban electric railroad system in the State of Illinois. It had considerable passenger and freight traffic. Routes centered on Decatur, Champaign, Springfield, Bloomington and Peoria, Illinois, with service as far southwest as East St. Louis. The name was changed to Illinois Terminal Railroad (ITR) in 1937 to reflect better its role as an interchange railroad with other railroads, primarily at Peoria, Decatur and St. Louis. Passenger service was ended in 1956. In 1986 it was absorbed primarily by the Norfolk & Western Railroad. Remaining ITC and ITR trackage today is operated by Norfolk Southern. For auction is a stock certificate from the ITC dated January 30, 1923. It is for 2 shares of preferred capital stock.
NOS? 1994 Conrail employee Timetable #8 Philadelphia Division ephemera 97 pages - Don't know much about this piece. Overall size is 9" x 4 1/2" with the holes spaced 3 1/4" from center of hole to center of next hole. I'm guessing it would have been used in a binder or booklet. It is 97 pages and appears to be in very nice condition.
1955 NYC New York Central Railroad - Collateral Trust 6% Bond - $1,000 - The New York Central Railroad (NYC) was one of the dominant transportation companies in American railroad lore. It served most of the Northeast and large portions of the Mid-west, with tracks also into Canada. States in the NYC system include New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, West Virginia, Michigan, Missouri, and Massachusetts; it also ran into the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. Its primary routes were to connect New York City with Boston in the east and with Chicago and St. Louis in the west, but it also had trackage to other major cities including Detroit, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Buffalo, Pittsburgh and Indianapolis. For auction is a "Collateral Trust 6% Bond" from the NYC dated April 1, 1955. It is for $1,000, paid 6% interest, and was due April 1, 1980.
vintage The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company common stock 100 Shares 📈 - vintage The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company common stock. Issued to Blake Bros and Co. 100 shared number C18499. The ink is faded, I am unable to see a date. The stock was once framed in glass but the glass broke years ago and it was stored in my closet. The colors are various shades browns. Shipping US only, I combine orders. Very vintage, in pretty good condition for age.
1956 United New Jersey Rail Road & Canal Co - railroad capital stock certificate - The United New Jersey Railroad & Canal Company (UNJ) was part of the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) system in New Jersey, including the main line to New York City (now Amtrak's Northeast Corridor). Prior to 1872, its main lines were the Camden & Amboy Rail Road & Transportation Company (C&A) the first railroad in New Jersey and one of the first in the United States. The C&A first purchased and operated the oldest surviving operable steam locomotive in the world today, the John Bull. UNJ also included the Delaware & Raritan Canal, an early foe and then friend of the C&A. Surviving UNJ trackage is now operated by Amtrak. For auction is a capital stock certificate from the UNJ dated April 20, 1956. It is for 3 shares.
Usa -1883 -Coupon Railroad Company $35 --Fine - NVPH (Netherlands), APHV (Germany), PTS (London), ASDA (New York), BBKPH (Belgium). WE ARE PROFESSIONAL STAMP DEALERS SINCE 1976. -- MY ADRES:MONDIAL (THEO C BAKKER)---SCHOLTENSWEG 37--8124 AG WESEPE--NETHERLANDS.
Dec 4 1950 The New York Central Railroad Company 100 shares Stocks! Framed - Dec 4 1950 The New York Central Railroad Company 100 shares Stocks! Framed. Beautiful an dark color stock shares framed with map of central railroad company this would make a beautiful piece in the train room it’s awesome This is a beautiful piece…. Wow
1940s Port Wentworth Terminal Co - Savannah & Atlanta Railroad, Central Georgia - The Port Wentworth Terminal Corporation (PWTC) was an entity that owned land and ocean terminal facilities at Port Wentworth, Georgia, north of Savannah on the Savannah River. Its holdings exceeded 3,000 acres and were the site of several manufacturing concerns. The PWTC was owned by the Savannah & Atlanta Railway, which was acquired in 1951 by the Central of Georgia Railway (CofGa). The CofGa sold the port facility to the State of Georgia in 1958. The CofGa was acquired by Southern Railway in the 1960s, and Southern is now part of Norfolk Southern Corporation. For auction is a rare copy of a Preferred Temporary Stock Certificate for the PWTC, circa 1940s. It is unissued. If issued, it would have been redeemable for 100 shares of PWTC Preferred Stock, with a par value of $100 each.
1864 New York Vermont Massachusetts Troy & Bennington Railroad Stock Dividend--- - 3 3/4" wide by 2 1/4" tall ornate stock dividend interest payment certificate from the 1864 Civil War Era Troy and Bennington Railroad Line (New York, Vermont & Massachusetts). The very ornate & official looking small sized item reads (In part): "Extended First Mortgage. The Troy and Bennington Rail Road Company. will pay the bearer, at the Manufacturer's Bank, in the City of Troy, on the first day of January, 1864, Seventeen Dollars and Fifty Cents, interest due on that day, on their Bond No. (written in ink) $ 17.50 Treasurer" with a hand written signature in ink signed by the Treasurer on front-light wear. How many of these survived?In lightly used condition with expected light wear consistent with use and age.ORIGINAL Civil War Era item...Not a reproduction item!$4.95 postage required.
1971 Peoria & Eastern Railway stock certificate- Illinois railroad - The Peoria & Eastern Railway Company (P&E) was incorporated in 1890 for the purpose of building a railroad between Pekin, Illinois and Indianapolis, Indiana. It also acquired another railroad in bankruptcy that ran this route and quickly surrendered control of the company to the Big Four Railroad (Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad). The Big Four was later acquired by the New York Central Railroad, and control later went to the Penn Central and then Conrail. The P&E surviving trackage is now operated by both Norfolk Southern and CSX. For auction is a capital stock certificate from the P&E. It is for 47 shares and is dated May 7, 1971.
1934 Peoria & Eastern Railway capital stock certificate - Illinois railroad - The Peoria & Eastern Railway Company (P&E) was incorporated in 1890 for the purpose of building a railroad between Pekin, Illinois and Indianapolis, Indiana. It also acquired another railroad in bankruptcy that ran this route and quickly surrendered control of the company to the Big Four Railroad (Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad). The Big Four was later acquired by the New York Central Railroad, and control later went to the Penn Central and then Conrail. The P&E surviving trackage is now operated by both Norfolk Southern and CSX. For auction is a stock certificate from the P&E. It is for 100 shares and is dated March 22, 1934.
Penn Central Transportation Company. 10 Shares Bond Stock Certificate 1969 - TheNortheast United States is the most densely populated region of the U.S. In 1956, theU.S. Congress passed theFederal-Aid Highway Act of 1956. This law authorized construction of theInterstate Highway System, which provided an economic boost to the trucking industry.
Penn Central Transportation Company. 100 Shares Bond Stock Certificate 1969 - TheNortheast United States is the most densely populated region of the U.S. In 1956, theU.S. Congress passed theFederal-Aid Highway Act of 1956. This law authorized construction of theInterstate Highway System, which provided an economic boost to the trucking industry.
Framed West Philadelphia Passenger Railway Company. Stock issued April 6, 1935 - The West Philadelphia Passenger Railway was an early commuter rail that opened on July 2, 1858. Passengers were transported by "horse-drawn omnibuses". at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Incorporated in 1857 in the State of Pennsylvania.
1962 Peoria & Eastern Railway stock certificate - Illinois railroad - The Peoria & Eastern Railway Company (P&E) was incorporated in 1890 for the purpose of building a railroad between Pekin, Illinois and Indianapolis, Indiana. It also acquired another railroad in bankruptcy that ran this route and quickly surrendered control of the company to the Big Four Railroad (Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad). The Big Four was later acquired by the New York Central Railroad, and control later went to the Penn Central and then Conrail. The P&E surviving trackage is now operated by both Norfolk Southern and CSX. For auction is a stock certificate from the P&E. It is for 20 shares and is dated May 4, 1962. The certificate is printed on typical stock security bond paper and measures appx 11x7 inches.
1880s Cincinnati Indianapolis St Louis & Chicago Railroad stock script - The Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis and Chicago Railway (CISL&C) served the states of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. Formed from a 1880 restructuring of the bankrupt Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Lafayette Railroad (IC&L), it operated from Cincinnati via Indianapolis to Lafayette. In 1889, the CISL&C merged with two other lines to form the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway, known as the Big Four (CCC&StL). The New York Central Railroad (NYC) leased the Big Four in 1930 and operated it as a part of the NYC. Surviving trackage is now primarily owned by CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern. For auction is an unused "Capitol Stock Script Certificate" from the 1880's. The certificate measures appx 9x5 inches and is printed on mid-weight paperstock.
1935 Michigan Central Railroad 4% Registered $5,000 Bond - New York Central - The Michigan Central Railroad (MC) was originally incorporated in 1846 to establish rail service between Detroit, Michigan and St. Joseph, Missouri. The railroad later operated in the states of Michigan, Indiana and Illinois in the United States and in the province of Ontario in Canada. After 1867 the MC was controlled by the New York Central Railroad, which later became part of Penn Central and then Conrail. After the 1998 Conrail breakup, Norfolk Southern now owns much of the former Michigan Central trackage. For auction is a "4% Registered Bond" from the MC dated July 27, 1935. It is for $5,000 and was due in 1940. The vignette features two steam engines. The certificate is stamped and hand signed. This item measures appx 12x8 inches and is printed on typical stock/bond security paper.
1940 Mahoning Coal Railroad Company Stock Certificate Shaw & Co - 1940 Mahoning Coal Railroad Company Stock Certificate Shaw & Co. Condition is Used. It will be shipped folded.Hello. I took many closeups so you can see the condition. I highlight all issue areas when present. Please use the pictures as your guide for condition.I will combine shipping wherever possible and usually will ship any other similar items for free after paying for the first shipping rate unless the weight and/or size drastically changes the shipping price.Please wait for an invoice on combined shipping for a reduction.I will be using tracking so you can always see where your item is during transit. I pack quickly and securely. Please use the pictures to judge the condition for yourself. Thanks for looking.
1884 Cincinnati Union Stock Yard Company Co 10 Shares Receipt Certificate - 1884 Cincinnati Union Stock Yard Company Co 10 Shares Receipt Certificate. Condition is "Used". Shipped with Economy Shipping.Hello. I took many closeups so you can see the condition. I highlight all issue areas when present. Please use the pictures as your guide for condition.I will combine shipping wherever possible and usually will ship any other similar items for free after paying for the first shipping rate unless the weight and/or size drastically changes the shipping price. Please wait for an invoice on combined shipping for a reduction.I will be using tracking so you can always see where your item is during transit. I pack quickly and securely. Please use the pictures to judge the condition for yourself. Thanks for looking.
Rare Washington Branch of B & O Railroad Company Stock Certificate -1885 - In 1835, the B&O’s Washington Branch was the first major rail link to the United States' capitol. The B&O was chartered in 1827, and construction on the main line began the next year. The B&O sent its first engineers and financiers across the Atlantic to inspect and learn from these pioneer railways to learn the latest technology.
Erie Railroad Voided Stock Certificate Rare Erie 100 Shares - Beautifully printed! Cancellation includes hole punches through the certificate (See pics). Let us send you an invoice. WE NEVER compromise on the safety or cleanliness of your item, so rest assured we WILL get it to you in the shape it left us.
1800s BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD COMPANY $100 VIGNETTE UNUSED STOCK CERTIFICATE! - At first the B&O was located entirely in the state ofMaryland, its original line extending from the port of Baltimore west toSandy Hook. Because of competition with the C&O canal for trade with coal fields in western Maryland, it could not use the C&O right of way.
1853c *BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD CO.* {UNISSUED} INSCRIBED COUPON BOND! SCARCE! - 1853 circa. At first the B&O was located entirely in the state ofMaryland, its original line extending from the port of Baltimore west toSandy Hook. Because of competition with the C&O canal for trade with coal fields in western Maryland, it could not use the C&O right of way.
1853c *BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD CO.* {UNISSUED} INSCRIBED COUPON BOND! SCARCE! - 1853 circa. At first the B&O was located entirely in the state ofMaryland, its original line extending from the port of Baltimore west toSandy Hook. Because of competition with the C&O canal for trade with coal fields in western Maryland, it could not use the C&O right of way.
1800s BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD COMPANY $100 VIGNETTE UNUSED STOCK CERTIFICATE! - At first the B&O was located entirely in the state ofMaryland, its original line extending from the port of Baltimore west toSandy Hook. Because of competition with the C&O canal for trade with coal fields in western Maryland, it could not use the C&O right of way.
1853c *BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD CO.* {UNISSUED} INSCRIBED COUPON BOND! SCARCE! - 1853 circa. At first the B&O was located entirely in the state ofMaryland, its original line extending from the port of Baltimore west toSandy Hook. Because of competition with the C&O canal for trade with coal fields in western Maryland, it could not use the C&O right of way.
1853c *BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD CO.* {UNISSUED} INSCRIBED COUPON BOND! SCARCE! - 1853 circa. At first the B&O was located entirely in the state ofMaryland, its original line extending from the port of Baltimore west toSandy Hook. Because of competition with the C&O canal for trade with coal fields in western Maryland, it could not use the C&O right of way.
1853c *BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD CO.* {UNISSUED} INSCRIBED COUPON BOND! SCARCE! - 1853 circa. At first the B&O was located entirely in the state ofMaryland, its original line extending from the port of Baltimore west toSandy Hook. Because of competition with the C&O canal for trade with coal fields in western Maryland, it could not use the C&O right of way.
The Elkins Park National Bank Stock Certificate // 2 Shares // Blue // 1946 - However, with the rise of the internet and online brokerage firms in the 1990s, the need for physical certificates disappeared. A certificate of authenticity will be included with each item. They may be stamped and/or punched cancelled and are no longer negotiable.
New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio Railroad Company Bond // $500/$100 // Gray // 1880 - However, with the rise of the internet and online brokerage firms in the 1990s, the need for physical certificates disappeared. A certificate of authenticity will be included with each item. They may be stamped and/or punched cancelled and are no longer negotiable.
New York, Susquehanna & Western Rail Road Company Bond // Bond #00000 // $500 - However, with the rise of the internet and online brokerage firms in the 1990s, the need for physical certificates disappeared. A certificate of authenticity will be included with each item. They may be stamped and/or punched cancelled and are no longer negotiable.
1978 UP Union Pacific Railroad - common stock certificate - The Union Pacific Railroad (UP) is the largest rail transportation company in the US. Established in 1862, it has grown both by construction and by acquisition; its system now includes such railroads as the Southern Pacific, Western Pacific, Missouri Pacific, Rio Grande, Chicago & North Western, and the Missouri-Kansas-Texas. Its system stretches from Chicago and New Orleans in the east to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle in the west. For auction is a Common Stock Certificate from the UP, dated September 26, 1978. It is for 500 shares of stock.
1976 Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad -New York Central- bond certificate - The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway (LS&MS) was established in 1833 and was one of the earliest railroads in the US. It is sometimes referred to as the "Lake Shore Railroad". The New York Central Railroad (NYC) gained control of the LS&MS in 1877, and it provided a logical expansion of the NYC line from Buffalo to Chicago. It became a major part of the NYC's "Water Level Route". The line's trackage is still used as a major rail transportation corridor and hosts Amtrak passenger trains, with the ownership in 1998 split at Cleveland between CSX Transportation to the west and Norfolk Southern to the east. For auction is a "3 1/2% Gold Bond" issued by the LS&MS and dated January 28, 1976. It was for $5,000 and was due December 1, 1997.
1939 Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad bond certificate - New York Central - The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway (LS&MS) was established in 1833 and was one of the earliest railroads in the US. It is sometimes referred to as the "Lake Shore Railroad". The New York Central Railroad (NYC) gained control of the LS&MS in 1877, and it provided a logical expansion of the NYC line from Buffalo to Chicago. The line's trackage is still used as a major rail transportation corridor and hosts Amtrak passenger trains, with the ownership in 1998 split at Cleveland between CSX Transportation to the west and Norfolk Southern to the east. For auction is a "3 1/2% Gold Bond" issued by the LS&MS and dated June 8, 1939. It was for $1,000 and was due December 1, 1997.
1917 Utah - Apez Mining Company Stock Certificate - What is on offer is a cancelled stock certificate from the Utah - Apex Mining Company. Stock certificate was issued in 1917 and cancelled in 1921.
1956 Erie Railroad - common stock certificate - The Erie Railroad was a major northeast US carrier, serving the states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. From its founding in 1833, it operated independently until 1960 and was a very highly profitable line for many years. Like other eastern carriers, however, the Erie began a downturn after World War II, and in 1960 it merged with the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad (which served New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey) to form the Erie Lackawanna (EL). The Erie Lackawanna continued to have difficulties and became a part of Conrail in 1976. Surviving lines are now operated primarily by CSX and Norfolk Southern. For auction is a common stock certificate from the Erie. It is dated February 10, 1956 and is for 15 shares. It has a very ornate vignette.
1850s Kennebec & Portland Railroad Unused Stock Dividend Payment Receipt Scrip-- - 7" wide by 4 1/2" tall ornate unused / blank generic stock "scrip" certificate from the 1850s Era Kennebec and Portland Railroad Line that ran from 1836 to 1874. The very ornate & official looking item reads (In part): "Kennebec and Portland Railroad Company. No. ________ Treasurer's Office Augusta _______ 185_. I certify that there is due to__________ of order, _______ Dollars, for interest on payments for Stock in said Road, from date of payments to opening of the Road January 1, 1852, and that the same will be allowed and paid to him or order, on presentation of this receipt, in Original Stock of said Company at par, provided the bearer has enough to take one or more shares. __________ Secretary $____________" on front-ORIGINAL item...Not a reproduction item! $ 4.95 postage required.
Erie-Lackawanna Railroad Co. Stock // 1-99 Shares // Blue // 1960s-70s - However, with the rise of the internet and online brokerage firms in the 1990s, the need for physical certificates disappeared. A certificate of authenticity will be included with each item. They may be stamped and/or punched cancelled and are no longer negotiable.
Erie-Lackawanna Railroad Co. Stock // 1-99 Shares // Brown // 1960s-70s - However, with the rise of the internet and online brokerage firms in the 1990s, the need for physical certificates disappeared. A certificate of authenticity will be included with each item. They may be stamped and/or punched cancelled and are no longer negotiable.
American General Insurance Stock // 100 Shares // Blue // 1960s-70s - However, with the rise of the internet and online brokerage firms in the 1990s, the need for physical certificates disappeared. A certificate of authenticity will be included with each item. They may be stamped and/or punched cancelled and are no longer negotiable.
American General Insurance Stock // 1-99 Shares // Orange // 1960s-70s - However, with the rise of the internet and online brokerage firms in the 1990s, the need for physical certificates disappeared. A certificate of authenticity will be included with each item. They may be stamped and/or punched cancelled and are no longer negotiable.
American General Insurance Stock // 1-99 Shares // Orange // 1960s-70s - However, with the rise of the internet and online brokerage firms in the 1990s, the need for physical certificates disappeared. A certificate of authenticity will be included with each item. They may be stamped and/or punched cancelled and are no longer negotiable.
Air Products & Chemicals Inc. Stock // 1-99 Shares // Green // 1970s - Air Products & Chemicals Inc. However, with the rise of the internet and online brokerage firms in the 1990s, the need for physical certificates disappeared. A certificate of authenticity will be included with each item.
1900s Burlington Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway - railroad stock certificate - The Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway (BCR&N) operated from 1876 to 1903, having been formed to take over the operations of the bankrupt Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Minnesota Railway, which was, in turn, the result of merging several predecessor lines. It had operations in Iowa and in Minnesota. It was succeeded by the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway. Surviving BCR&N lines are now primary owned and operated by the Union Pacific Railroad. For auction is a very rare unissued 100-share capital stock certificate, circa early 1900s. Shares were $100 each, and the total capital to be raised was $10 million.
1800s Era Generic Railroad Company Unused Stock Certificate Very ornate & COOL! - Check it out...Here's a classic 10 1/2" wide by 7" tall ornate unused / blank generic stock certificate from an 1800s era Railroad (I'm guessing 1870-80s by the look of it). The item features a great, finely detailed image of a train at the top & reads (In part): "__________ Incorporated under the Laws. Shares $ 100 Each. No. 12 (Stamped on in red ink) ___ Shares. This is to certify that __________ is proprietor of _______ shares of the Capital Stock of ____________ Transferable only on Books of the said Company, in person or by attorney duly authorized, on surrender of this certificate. Witness the Seal of the Corporation, and the signatures of the President and _______ the ____ day of ______ A.D. 18____" on front with the unused receipt info on the back too- Has only light wear and would frame up so nicely.
1880s N&W Norfolk & Western Railway - script certificate for common stock - The Norfolk & Western Railway Company (N&W) was a major regional railroad serving the Mid-Atlantic and Mid-western areas of the US. For auction is a unissued vintage script certificate for common stock from the 1880s. It measures appx 8 x 5 1/2 inches and is printed on high-grade paperstock.
1927 Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago & St Louis Railway $1,000 4 1/2% mortgage bond - The Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway (CCC&StL), also known as the Big Four Railroad, operated in the US mid-west, with Its primary routes in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. The New York Central Railroad (NYC) ultimately acquired control of the Big 4 and incorporated it into its system. With the merger of the NYC and Pennsylvania railroads, Big 4 trackage first went to the Penn Central and later to Conrail. Most suriving trackage is now owned by CSX and Norfolk Southern. For auction is a 4 1/2 % Refunding & Improvement Mortgage Bond ($1,000) from the CCC&StL; it is dated July 1, 1927 and was due July 1, 1977.
1880 Cincinnati Indianapolis St Louis Chicago Railroad Unused Stock Certificate- - Check it out...Here's a classic 9 1/4" wide by 5 1/4" tall ornate unused / blank generic stock "scrip" certificate from the 1880s Era C.I.S.L & C. Railroad Line (Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis & Chicago Railway) that ran from 1880 to 1889. The very ornate & official looking item reads (In part): "Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis & Chicago Railway Company. Cincinnati, Ohio, _______ 188_. This is to certify that there is due to__________ or order, _______ Dollars, payable in the Capital Stock of the Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis & Chicago Railway Company, on the presentation and surrender of this Certificate, with others of like character, amounting in the aggregate to One Hundred Dollars. This Certificate does not entitle the holder to dividends.
1957 Erie Railroad - common stock certificate - The Erie Lackawanna continued to have difficulties and. very highly profitable line for many years. Like other eastern carriers, however, the Erie. dated October 11, 1957 and is for. 36 shares. It has a very ornate vignette.
Peoria Terminal Railway Company Stock Certificate - We do this when multiple quantities are being offfered. You will receive a certificate in similar condition; however dating, denomination, certificate number and issuance details may vary. Can this certificate be cashed in?.
Volkswagen Volkswagenwerk Collectible Stock Certificate 1000 Deutschmark - Vw Volkswagenwerk Stock Certificate BondThis are in mint condition perfect to be framed I have to available almost consecutive numbers Please review pictures for details and condition **price is for each I have multiple availableOnly difference is secuencial number all look the same
Boyce Virginia VA Norfolk & Western Railway N&W Ry foundation member certificate - It has Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3) non-profit status. The Town of Boyce and its railway depot have enjoyed a long history together. one clerk, and the building-funds donors. The building was sold again and passed through several owners between then and 2003.
New York Central Railroad Company Collateral Trust 6% Bond - Due April 1, 1980 - Verictal Format Bond which has been lightly folded. The Bond Is Hand Signed By The Corporate Vice President & Assistant Secretary. The Bond Has An Ornate Maroon Border And A Vignette Featuring A W oman Seated Next To The NYC Corporate Logo.
Vintage 1940s-50s Texas Stock Certificates - In the 1940's and 50's. It was an association of the owners and operators of many of the cotton gins in that part of Texas in the mid-century. My grandfather had the largest cotton gin in that region.
Stock certificate for 100 shares of Mobile & Ohio RR Co - 1886 - Stock certificate number 2501 for 100 shares of the Mobile & Ohio Railroad Company at $100/share signed October 15, 1886 by William H Gibson. Certificate has green decorative accents and a green border, and under the company's name there is an illustration of a train. 7 's' shaped holes have been cut out along the left side. On the back is another agreement, similar to the one on the front, which was signed on October 16, 1886 transfering ownership of the stock from Gibson to another party. 7 3/4" x 11".
Clyde Co-Operative Association 1954 Medford Oklahoma stock certificate - Clyde Co-Operative Association. Beautiful certificate with attractive vignette. Is the certificate pictured the exact one I will receive?. Usually, yes. No, these certificates are sold as collectibles only; although they are authentic, they no longer hold financial value.
Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago St Louis Railway Big 4 railroad stock certificate - The "Big Four". Beautiful certificate with attractive vignette. Is the certificate pictured the exact one I will receive?. Usually, yes. No, these certificates are sold as collectibles only; although they are authentic, they no longer hold financial value.
1903 Michigan Central Railroad - $1,000 Gold Bond, 3 1/2%, General Mortgage - For auction is a "3 1/2% Gold Mortgage Bond". It is for $10,000 and is dated April 6, 1903. The bond was due May 1, 1952. The Michigan Central Railroad, headquartered in Detroit, was a major regional carrier that served the states of Michigan, Illinois and Indiana and the province of Ontario in Canada. Construction began in 1836. Control of the Michigan Central was later gained by the New York Central Railroad. Its surviving trackage is now mostly operated by Norfolk Southern.
1908 Imperial Russia - Railroads of the South East - bond loan certificate - For auction is a very rare bond loan certificate, dated 1908, from the Imperial Russia South East Railroads (Des Chemins de Fer du Sud-Est - in French; Sud-Ost Eisenbahn-Gesellschaft - in German). The bond is in the amount of 187.5 Russian Roubles, or 500 French Francs, or 404 German Marks, or 19.156 Pounds British Sterling, or 239 Dutch Guilders. It paid 4 1/2 % interest. The proceeds were used to finance railroad construction, operation and maintenance in the Voronezh, Belgorod, Kursk, Ryazan, Tambov, Lipetsk and Penza regions of Russia and the Ukraine.
1913 United Temes & Somogy Country Local Railways Co - Hungary railroad - For auction is an extremely rare and highly collectible 1st mortgage bond certificate from the United Temes & Somogy County Local Railways Company. Temes was an administrative county of the Kingdom of Hungary, Austria-Hungary. Somogy is an administrative county in present Hungary and was also in the Kingdom of Hungary, Austria-Hungary. This certificate was issued to raise funds for the construction of the two separate railway systems. The total offering amount was 7,365,000 Kronen; this certificate was for 4000 Kronen and paid 3 1/2% interest. The issue date was December 31, 1913, and it was issued in Budapest, Hungary.
1911 St Petersburger Waggonbau-Gesellschaft bond certificate - Russia railroad - For auction is a bond certificate from St. Petersburger Waggonbau-Gesellschaft (St. Petersburg wagon building company), a Russian firm that manufactured railroad cars for that nation's then-burgeoning railroad system. The bond is dated 1911, although the company was formed in 1893. The bond is for 100 Russian Rubles. A dividend, which was not fixed, was paid twice annually. With the fall of the Czarist regime in Russia and the takeover of the government and business by the Communists, this bond defaulted, and no further interest nor was the principal amount were paid. This firm continued operations until 1940s, when it was completely destroyed by the German Army during its attacks on St. Petersburg.
1900s Raab-Oedenburg-Ebenfurter Eisenbahn, Austria - bond certificate railroad - For auction is an unissued bond certificate for the Raab-Oedenburg-Ebenfurter Railway. While undated, it is from the period 1900-1910. The certificate is sealed and signed. Issued in Belgium, and all language is French. Raab is a market town in the district of Schärding in Upper Austria in Austria. Oedenburg is a commercial and tourist city in Northwestern near the Austrian border. Ebenfurter is a municipality in the district of Wiener Neustadt-Land in the Austrian state of Lower Austria.
1939 Compania de los Ferrocarriles La Robla, Spain - railroad bond certificate - La Robla is a municipality located in the province of Leon, Castile and Leon, Spain. The area around La Robla was once an important mining community. A rail line was built in the early 1890s to transport coal mined in the area. The train route from La Robla to Bilbao was essential to the development of trade in the region, but coal is no longer mined here. There is now a luxury passenger train service that travels along the narrow-gauge railway visiting tourist spots along the way. For auction is a Capital Bond Certificate for "Compania de los Ferrocarriles de La Robla" (Railroad Company of La Robla). It is dated December 15, 1939 at Bilbao, Spain and is in the amount of 500 pesetas. The total offering was for 40,625,000 pesetas. Attached to this document are 23 interest payment coupons.
1913 Troitzk Railway Company 4 1/2% Bond Certificate, Ukraine, Russia - Troitzk (Troitsk) is a town in Chelyabinsk Oblast, Ukraine on the Uy River east of the Ural Mountains and near the border with Kazakhstan.. Troitzk serves as a railway center for the region. For auction is a bond certificate from the Troitzk Railway Company, dated 1913. It is for 189 Russian Rubles (equivalency of 20 British Sterling) and carried an interest rate of 4 1/2%. The total amount of the issue was 29.295 Russian Rubles (equivalency of 3.01 million British Sterling). Interest was to be paid twice annually, with the principal repayment due within 80 years of issuance. The Troitzk Railway served the mining area around the region and connected north towards Moscow and eastern Russian.
1905 Consolidated Railway Lighting & Refrigeration Company - bond certificate - For auction is a bond certificate from the "Consolidated Railway Lighting and Refrigerating Company". It is for $1000 and is dated September 25, 1905. Consolidated was one of the pioneers at adapting electrification to both railroad passenger and railroad refrigerated cars. The company went through several mergers and reorganizations but did not survive. This bond is a Dutch certificate issued in exchange for an original US security; it was printed and sold in Amsterdam, Attached to the bond are the original 20 bond interest payment coupons; none were ever clipped.
1912 Franco-Javanaise bond certificate - Java Indonesia - For auction is a bond issued by the "Societe de Culture, Franco-Javanaise". It is dated March 12, 1912 and is in the amount of 800 Dutch Guilders. This was a general purpose bond, the proceeds of which were to be used for infrastructure development in Java, Indonesia. Attached to the bond are 40 bond interest payment coupons.
1901 Belgian Brazilian Mining Co bond certificate - Miniere Belge-Bresilienne - The "Miniere Belge-Bresilienne de Tres Cruzes" was a Belgian-owned mining company that operated in Brazil near the town of Tres Cruzes, north of Sao Paolo. This area was rich in iron ore, an export item to various European nations. For auction is an uncirculated bond certificate from this firm dated February 18, 1901. It was for 250 Belgian Francs. The total offering amount was 2.3 million Belgian Francs.
1929 Russo-Asiatic Consolidated capital stock certificate - Russia USSR - For auction is a stock certificate issued by "Russo-Asiatic Consolidated Limited", a British company which developed mining interests in the USSR. It is for 120 capital shares. The total amount of the offering was 2,800,000 British pounds, divided into 22,400,000 shares. Each share was valued at 2 shillings/6 pence. Russo-Asiatic developed copper mines and at one time was one of the largest mining companies in the world; it controlled over 2,500,000 acres in Russia and Siberia. It also mined lead, zinc, silver and coal. Organized in 1908, its assets were seized during the Communist takeover of the Russian Empire in 1918, but operations were resumed in 1926 under agreement with the Soviet government for a period of time before another Soviet confiscation of foreign assets.
1934 Stadium de Paris bond certificate - Paris France Olympics - Paris, France had hoped to host the 1940 Summer Olympic Games but lost out in a bid to Tokyo, Japan. Due to World War II, the 1940 games were never held, nor were games scheduled in 1944 for London. The Summer Olympics resumed in 1948 in London. French officials planned to build a magnificent new stadium if awarded the 1940 games, the "Stadium de Paris", and were to issue bonds to finance this venture. For auction is an original bond certificate for the stadium. The bonds were never sold, and the stadium was never built.
1951 WP Western Pacific Railroad - Common Stock Certificate - The Western Pacific Railroad (WP) was a Class 1 railroad serving the western United States. Its main line ran from Salt Lake City, Utah to the San Francisco, California area. Formed in 1903 to break up the monopoly of rail service to Northern California by the Southern Pacific Railroad, it remained independent until 1983, when it was acquired by the Union Pacific Railroad. For auction is a common stock certificate from the WP for 100 shares. It is dated May 1, 1951. The certificate has an ornate, beautiful vignette (second scan) of diesel locomotives pulling a train.
1957 West Shore Railroad Company $1,000 bond certificate - New York Central - The West Shore Railroad Company, which operated from 1872-1875, was the final name of a railroad from Weehawken, New Jersey along the Hudson River to Albany, New York. It was organized as a competitor to the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad, a predecessor company of the New York Central Railroad, but it was soon taken over the New York Central. The West Shore continued as a corporate entity with assets until the bankruptcy of the New York Central in the 1960s. For auction is a 4% First Mortgage Registered Bond certificate. It is for $1,000, was dated July 8, 1957, and was due January 1, 2361.
1972 West Shore Railroad $10,000 1st Mortgage 4% Bond Certificate -Penn Central - The West Shore Railroad (WSR) was a railroad that ran from Weehawken, New Jersey, across from New York City, north along the west shore of the Hudson River to Albany, New York and then west to Buffalo. It was organized in 1872 as a competitor to the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad but was taken over by that company in 1885. The WSR remained a corporate entity until the merger of the New York Central and the Pennsylvania railroad in 1968. Most surviving WSR trackage is now owned and operated by CSX Transportation. For auction is a "1st Mortgage Guaranteed Bond" from the WSR dated December 7, 1972. It paid 4% is for $10,000, with a due date of January 1, 2361.
1978 West Shore Railroad $10,000 first mortgage -- 4% guaranteed bond - The West Shore Railroad (WSR) was a railroad that ran from Weehawken, New Jersey, across from New York City, north along the west shore of the Hudson River to Albany, New York and then west to Buffalo. It was organized in 1872 as a competitor to the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad but was taken over by that company in 1885. The WSR remained a corporate entity until the merger of the New York Central and the Pennsylvania railroad in 1968. Most surviving WSR trackage is now owned and operated by CSX Transportation. For auction is a "First Mortgage Guaranteed Bond" fro the WSR in the amount of $10,000. It was issued by the Penn Central on August 9, 1978 and was due January 1, 2361.
1962 WM Western Maryland Railroad - common stock certificate - CSX - he Western Maryland Railway (WM) served portions of Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. While primarily a coal and freight line, it had limited passenger operations. It was merged into Chessie System in 1973, which later merged with the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad to form CSX Transportation. For auction is a common stock certificate dated April 3, 1962; it is for 10 shares. The vignette is a diesel freight train.
1965 WMd Western Maryland Railroad common stock certificate - CSX - The Western Maryland Railway (WM) served portions of Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. While primarily a coal and freight line, it had limited passenger operations. It was merged into Chessie System in 1973, which later merged with the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad to form CSX Transportation.For auction is a common stock certificate from the WM, dated November 19, 1965. It is for 50 shares of common stock.
1982 UP Union Pacific Railroad common stock certificate - The Union Pacific Railroad (UP) is the largest rail transportation company in the US. Established in 1862, it has grown both by construction and by acquisition; its system now includes such railroads as the Western Pacific, Missouri Pacific, Rio Grande, Chicago & North Western, and the Missouri-Kansas-Texas. Its system stretches from Chicago and New Orleans in the east to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle in the west. For auction is a common stock certificate from the UP, dated April 20, 1982. It is for 100 shares of stock. The vignette shows three railroad workers in various jobs.
1980 UP Union Pacific Railroad - common stock certificate - The Union Pacific Railroad (UP) is the largest rail transportation company in the US. Established in 1862, it has grown both by construction and by acquisition; its system now includes such railroads as the Southern Pacific, Western Pacific, Missouri Pacific, Rio Grande, Chicago & North Western, and the Missouri-Kansas-Texas. Its system stretches from Chicago and New Orleans in the east to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle in the west. For auction is a Common Stock Certificate from the UP, dated July 14, 1980. It is for 100 shares of stock.
1963 United New Jersey Rail Road & Canal Co - capital stock certificate railroad - The United New Jersey Rail Road and Canal Company (UNJ) was part of the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) system in New Jersey, including the main line to New York City (now Amtrak's Northeast Corridor). Prior to 1872, its main lines were the Camden and Amboy Rail Road and Transportation Company, the first railroad in New Jersey and one of the first in the US, and the New Jersey Rail Road and Transportation Company, the first railroad across the New Jersey Palisades. The C&A first purchased and operated the oldest surviving operable steam locomotive in the world today, the John Bull. UNJ also included the Delaware & Raritan Canal, an early foe and then friend of the C&A.For action a capital stock certificate dated November 12, 1963. It is for 10 shares.
1968 SRS Southern Railway equipment trust certificate - railroad bond - Southern Railway was a leading regional railroad, serving the Southeastern US from the District of Columbia to Louisiana and from Missouri and Ohio to Florida. Formed in 1894 from a combination of many smaller lines, it existed until it merged in 1982 with the Norfolk & Western Railway to form Norfolk Southern, For auction is an equipment trust certificate from Southern dated March 1, 1968. It is for $1,000 at a rate of 6% and was due March 1, 1977.
TAG Tennessee Alabama & Georgia Railway Co - unissued railroad stock certificate - The Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia Railroad (TAG) was created through a reorganization of the Chattanooga Southern Railway in 1911. In 1922, the line's name was changed to the Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia Railway. The TAG ran from Chattanooga, Tennessee through northwest Georgia into Gadsden, Alabama, a distance of 91.7 miles. I offer for auction an unissued TAG capital stock certificate. The issue was for $750,000, divided into 150,000 shares with a par value of $5.00. T.
1956 SRS Southern Railway Company - preferred stock certificate - Southern Railway was a leading regional railroad, serving the Southeastern US from the District of Columbia to Louisiana and from Missouri and Ohio to Florida. Formed in 1894 from a combination of many smaller lines, it existed until it merged in 1982 with the Norfolk & Western Railway to form Norfolk Southern, For auction is a preferred stock certificate from Southern. It is dated June 19, 1956 and is for 25 shares. It measures appx 12x8 inches and is printed on typical stock security bond paper. The vignette includes the Southern motto.
1967 SRS Southern Railway Company - common stock certificate - Southern Railway was a leading regional railroad, serving the Southeastern US from the District of Columbia to Louisiana and from Missouri and Ohio to Florida. Formed in 1894 from a combination of many smaller lines, it existed until it merged in 1982 with the Norfolk & Western Railway to form Norfolk Southern, For auction is a common stock certificate from Southern. It is dated February 28, 1967 and is for 3 shares. It measures appx 12x8 inches and is printed on typical stock security bond paper. The vignette includes the Southern motto.
1968 SRS Southern Railway Company preferred stock certificate - railroad - Southern Railway was a leading regional railroad, serving the Southeastern US from the District of Columbia to Louisiana and from Missouri and Ohio to Florida. Formed in 1894 from a combination of many smaller lines, it existed until it merged in 1982 with the Norfolk & Western Railway to form Norfolk Southern, For auction is a preferred stock certificate from Southern. It is dated November 4, 1968 and is for 100 shares. It measures appx 12x8 inches and is printed on typical stock security bond paper. The vignette features the Southern motto.
1926 Sharon Railway capital stock certificate - Pennsylvania railroad - For auction is an capital stock certificate from the former Sharon Railway Company dated November 9, 1926. The Sharon was a coal railroad in the State of Pennsylvania; it operated approximately 34 miles of main-line trackage, its principal route between between Pymatuning and Sharon, Pennsylvania. It was later leased to the Erie Railroad. With the decline of the coal and steel industry in southwestern Pennsylvania, the Sharon was abandoned. The back side has 5 stock transfer stamps, one from the US, 2 from New York, and 1 from Pennsylvania.
1940 Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad - railway stock certificate - For auction is a stock certificate from the former Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad (P&LE). The P&LE was a short-line serving Pittsburgh, Youngstown and adjacent portions of Pennsylvania and Ohio. It was known as the "Little Giant", for the large amount of freight tonnage that it carried associated with steel mills. With the closing of the steel industry, traffic declined, and the P&LE was taken over by CSX Transportation. This certificate is for 10 shares of capital stock and was issued January 20, 1940.
1958 Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad - railway stock certificate - For auction is a stock certificate from the former Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad (P&LE). The P&LE was a short-line serving Pittsburgh, Youngstown and adjacent portions of Pennsylvania and Ohio. It was known as the "Little Giant", for the large amount of freight tonnage that it carried associated with steel mills. With the closing of the steel industry, traffic declined, and the P&LE was taken over by CSX Transportation. This certificate is for 10 shares of capital stock and was issued July 8, 1958.
1965 Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad - railway stock certificate - For auction is a stock certificate from the former Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad (P&LE). The P&LE was a short-line serving Pittsburgh, Youngstown and adjacent portions of Pennsylvania and Ohio. It was known as the "Little Giant", for the large amount of freight tonnage that it carried associated with steel mills. With the closing of the steel industry, traffic declined, and the P&LE was taken over by CSX Transportation. This certificate is for 50 shares of capital stock and was issued JMarch 4, 1965.
1953 Pittsburgh Fort Wayne Chicago Railway preferred capital stock certificate - The Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway (PFW&C) was a major part of the Pennsylvania Railroad system (PRR), extending the PRR west from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania through Fort Wayne, Indiana to Chicago, Illinois. It was formed as a consolidation of other railroads in 1856..CSX leased its entire portion in 2004 to the Chicago, Fort Wayne and Eastern Railroad. The remaining portion of the line from Tolleston into Chicago is now part of the Norfolk Southern's Chicago District, with a small portion of the original PFW&C trackage abandoned in favor of the parallel lines of former competitors which are now part of the modern NS system. For auction is a preferred capital stock certificate from the PFW&C dated April 21, 1953. It is for 1 share.
1973 Philadelphia Baltimore & Washington $1,000 General Mortgage 5% gold bond - The Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad (PB&W) was a railroad that operated in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and the District of Columbia. It was a key component of the Pennsylvania Railroad system, with a 131-mile main line that ran from Philadelphia to Washington; the railroad was founded in 1902. The PB&W main line is now part of the Northeast Corridor and is owned by Amtrak. For auction is a "General Mortgage Gold Bond, Series B" dated July 11, 1973. It is for $1,000, paid 5% interest, and was due February 1, 1974.
1976 Philadelphia Baltimore & Washington $1,000 General Mortgage 5% gold bond - The Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad (PB&W) was a railroad that operated in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and the District of Columbia. It was a key component of the Pennsylvania Railroad system, with a 131-mile main line that ran from Philadelphia to Washington; the railroad was founded in 1902. The PB&W main line is now part of the Northeast Corridor and is owned by Amtrak. For auction is a "General Mortgage Gold Bond, Series B" dated December 22, 1976. It is for $1,000, paid 5% interest, and was due February 1, 1974.
1969 Philadelphia Baltimore & Washington Railroad mortgage bond certificate - The Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad (PB&W) was a railroad that operated in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and the District of Columbia. It was a key component of the Pennsylvania Railroad system, with a 131-mile main line that ran from Philadelphia to Washington; the railroad was founded in 1902. The PB&W main line is now part of the Northeast Corridor and is owned by Amtrak. For auction is a "General Mortgage Gold Bond, Series B" dated August 7, 1969. It is for $1,000, paid 5% interest, and was due February 1, 1974.
1940 Peoria & Eastern Railway capital stock certificate - Illinois railroad - The Peoria & Eastern Railway Company (P&E) was incorporated in 1890 for the purpose of building a railroad between Pekin, Illinois and Indianapolis, Indiana. It also acquired another railroad in bankruptcy that ran this route and quickly surrendered control of the company to the Big Four Railroad (Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad). The Big Four was later acquired by the New York Central Railroad, and control later went to the Penn Central and then Conrail. The P&E surviving trackage is now operated by both Norfolk Southern and CSX. For auction is a stock certificate from the P&E. It is for 100 shares and is dated March 30, 1940.
1897 Peoria Decatur & Evansville Railway - railroad capital stock certificate - The Peoria, Decatur & Evansville Railway Company (PD&E) was a short-line that served east-central Illinois and southwestern Indiana. Organized in 1879, it operated until 1900, when it was acquired by the Illinois Central Railroad. For auction is a very rare common stock certificate from the PD&E dated August 19, 1897. It is for 100 shares of capital stock.
1893 Peoria Decatur & Evansville Railway - railroad capital stock certificate - The Peoria, Decatur & Evansville Railway Company (PD&E) was a short-line that served east-central Illinois and southwestern Indiana. Organized in 1879, it operated until 1900, when it was acquired by the Illinois Central Railroad. For auction is a very rare common stock certificate from the PD&E dated March 27, 1893. It is for 50 shares of capital stock.
1958 common stock certificate - Pennsylvania Railroad Company - The Pennsylvania Railroad (PARR) was one of the dominant railroad carriers in the US for over a century. It served the area between New York and Washington in the east to Chicago and St. Louis in the west. The PARR competed head-to-head with the New York Central (NYC) in many markets and began having difficult financial times. In a survival move, the PARR and NYC merged to form the Penn Central in 1968; this move was not successful, and in 1976 the US government took over this line, and other eastern regional railroads, to form Conrail. Conrail was sold to Norfolk Southern and CSX in 1999, and the surviving PARR trackage is now operated primarily by these two railroads. For auction is a common stock certificate from the PARR dated April 2, 1958. It is for 100 shares of common stock.
1922 Pennsylvania Railroad - 5% General Mortgage Gold Bond, Series B - $10,000 - he Pennsylvania Railroad was one of the dominant railroad carriers in the US for over a century. Founded in 1837, it served the area between New York and Washington in the east to Chicago and St. Louis in the west, Ohio and Indiana. The PARR began having difficult financial times. In a survival move, the PARR and NYC merged to form the Penn Central in 1968; this move was not successful either, and in 1976 the US government took over this line, and other eastern regional railroads, to form Conrail. Conrail was sold to Norfolk Southern and CSX in 1999, and the surviving PARR trackage is now operated primarily by these two railroads. For auction is a "General Mortgage 5% Gold Bond, Series B" dated February 15, 1922. It was for $10,000 and was due December 1, 1968.
1945 Pennsylvania Railroad 3 1/8 % General Mortgage Bond, Series F - The Pennsylvania Railroad was one of the dominant railroad carriers in the US for over a century. The PARR competed head-to-head with the New York Central in many markets; after World War II, as passenger traffic began to dwindle and operating costs rose, the PARR began having difficult financial times. In a survival move, the PARR and NYC merged to form the Penn Central in 1968; this move was not successful either, and in 1976 the US government took over this line, and other eastern regional railroads, to form Conrail. Conrail was sold to Norfolk Southern and CSX in 1999. The surviving PARR trackage is now operated primarily by these two railroads. For auction is a General Mortgage 3 1/8% Mortgage Bond, Series F; it is dated January 1, 1945 and is for $1,000. It was due January 1, 1985.
1954 Pennsylvania Railroad capital stock certificate - The Pennsylvania Railroad (PARR) was one of the dominant railroad carriers in the US for over a century. Founded in 1837, it served the area between New York and Washington in the east to Chicago and St. Louis in the west, with most of its trackage concentrated in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana. In a survival move, the PARR and NYC merged to form the Penn Central in 1968; this move was not successful either, and in 1976 the US government took over this line, and other eastern regional railroads, to form Conrail. Conrail was sold to Norfolk Southern and CSX in 1999, and the surviving PARR trackage is now operated primarily by these two railroads. For auction is stock certificate from the PARR, dated November 23, 1954. It is for 20 shares of Capital Stock.
1962 Pennsylvania Railroad - capital stock certificate - The Pennsylvania Railroad was one of the dominant railroad carriers in the US for over a century. Founded in 1837, it served the area between New York and Washington in the east to Chicago and St. Louis in the west. The PARR competed head-to-head with the New York Central (NYC) and began having difficult financial times. In a survival move, the PARR and NYC merged to form the Penn Central in 1968; this move was not successful either, and in 1976 the US government took over this line, and other eastern regional railroads, to form Conrail. Conrail was sold to Norfolk Southern and CSX in 1999, and the surviving PARR trackage is now operated primarily by these two railroads. For auction is a common capital stock certificate from the PARR dated July 6, 1962. It is for 30 shares.
1963 Pennsylvania Railroad Company - common stock certificate - The Pennsylvania Railroad (PARR) was one of the dominant railroad carriers in the US for over a century. Founded in 1837, it served the area between New York and Washington in the east to Chicago and St. Louis in the west. The PARR competed head-to-head with the New York Central and began having difficult financial times. In a survival move, the PARR and NYC merged to form the Penn Central in 1968; this move was not successful either, and in 1976 the US government took over this line, and other eastern regional railroads, to form Conrail. Conrail was sold to Norfolk Southern and CSX in 1999, and the surviving PARR trackage is now operated primarily by these two railroads. For auction is a common stock certificate from the PARR dated May 29, 1963. It is for 5 shares of common stock.
1973 Pennsylvania Railroad - General Mortgage 4 1/4 % Gold Bond, $1,000 - The Pennsylvania Railroad (PARR) was one of the dominant railroad carriers in the US for over a century. Founded in 1837, it served the area between New York and Washington in the east to Chicago and St. Louis in the west, with most of its trackage concentrated in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana. The PARR competed head-to-head with the New York Central. They were merged into first the Penn Central and then Conrail.Norfolk Southern and CSX in 1999, and the surviving PARR trackage is now operated primarily by these two railroads. For auction is a "General Mortgage 4 1/4% Gold Bond, Series D", issued May 25, 1973. It was for $1,000 and was due April 1, 1981.
1926 Pennsylvania Railroad - 5% General Mortgage Gold Bond, Series B - $10,000 - The Pennsylvania Railroad (PARR) was one of the dominant railroad carriers in the US for over a century. Founded in 1837, it served the area between New York and Washington in the east to Chicago and St. Louis in the west, with most of its trackage concentrated in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana. It joined with other troubled railroads to form Conrail. Conrail was sold to Norfolk Southern and CSX in 1999, and the surviving PARR trackage is now operated primarily by these two railroads. For auction is a "General Mortgage 5% Gold Bond, Series B" dated September 22, 1926. It was for $10,000 and was due December 1, 1968.
1971 Pennsylvania Company $1,000 Bond certificate - Pennsylvania Railroad - The Pennsylvania Company was a major holding company, owning and operating much of the "Lines West" territory of the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR). The Pennsylvania Company stayed around as a holding company and was reincorporated in Delaware on December 12, 1958 and reorganized December 16. Its new purpose was to diversify into real estate and other fields, and the company lasted through the 1968 PRR merger into Penn Central Transportation (the combined PRR and New York Central Railroad). In 1973 and 1974, several subsidiaries were created for theme park investments. For auction is a $1,000 Registered Bond Sinking Fund Debenture Certificate from the Pennsylvania Company, dated July 2, 1971. The pay rate was 9%, and it was due 1994.
1944 PCC&StL Pittsburgh Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway railroad ticket - The Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad (PCC&StL), commonly called the Pan Handle Route , was a railroad forming part of the Pennsylvania Railroad system. Its common name came from its main line west from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania across the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia. The line continued west to Bradford, Ohio where it split, with one line to Chicago, Illinois and the other to East St. Louis, Illinois via Indianapolis, Indiana. Surviving PC&StL trackage is now a part of both Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation. For auction is a "General Mortgage 3 3/8% Bond, Series E". It was issued October 1, 1944 and due October 1, 1975.
1923 Paterson & Hudson River Railroad capital stock certificate - New Jersey - The Paterson & Hudson River Railroad (P&H) connected the New Jersey cities of Paterson and Jersey City. It was formed in 1833 and was the first US railroad to use moveable river bridges. It originally used a fleet of horses to pull train cars. The New York & Erie Railroad (NY&E) leased the P&H lines in 1852 to obtain a shorter route into New York City. The NY&E was acquired by the Erie Railroad in 1861 but remained a corporate entity. The Erie in turn merged with the Lackawanna Railroad in 1960 and became a part of Conrail in 1976. For auction is a rare capital stock certificate from the P&H dated December 6, 1923. It is for 50 shares. Attached to the back side is a documentary stamp.
1940 Paterson & Hudson River Railroad capital stock certificate - New Jersey - The Paterson & Hudson River Railroad (P&H) connected the New Jersey cities of Paterson and Jersey City. It was formed in 1833 and was the first US railroad to use moveable river bridges. It originally used a fleet of horses to pull train cars. The New York & Erie Railroad (NY&E) leased the P&H lines in 1852 to obtain a shorter route into New York City. The NY&E was acquired by the Erie Railroad in 1861 but remained a corporate entity. The Erie in turn merged with the Lackawanna Railroad in 1960 and became a part of Conrail in 1976. For auction is a rare capital stock certificate from the P&H dated July 19, 1940. It is for 5 shares. Attached to the back side are 7 documentary stamps.
1884 Ohio & Mississippi Railway Company common stock certificate - B&O Railroad - The Ohio and Mississippi Railway (O&M) was a railroad operating between Cincinnati, Ohio and East St. Louis, Illinois from 1857 to 1893. It merged in 1893 with the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railway and is now part of CSX Transportation. For auction is a commons stock certificate from the O&M dated August 2, 1884. It is for 10 shares. Attached to the back is a 2-shilling stock transfer stamp, as the certificate was registered to an owner in Great Britain.
1885 Ohio & Mississippi Railway Company common stock certificate - B&O Railroad - The Ohio and Mississippi Railway (O&M) was a railroad operating between Cincinnati, Ohio and East St. Louis, Illinois from 1857 to 1893. It merged in 1893 with the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railway and is now part of CSX Transportation. For auction is a commons stock certificate from the O&M dated June 30, 1885. It is for 10 shares. Attached to the back is a 2-shilling stock transfer stamp, as the certificate was registered to an owner in Great Britain.
1883 Ohio & Mississippi Railway Company common stock certificate - B&O Railroad - The Ohio and Mississippi Railway (O&M) was a railroad operating between Cincinnati, Ohio and East St. Louis, Illinois from 1857 to 1893. It merged in 1893 with the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railway and is now part of CSX Transportation. For auction is a commons stock certificate from the O&M dated September 10, 1883. It is for 10 shares.
1938 Pennsylvania & New York Canal & Railroad Co - Consolidated Mortgage Bond - The Pennsylvania & New York Canal and Railroad Company (P&NY) consisted of line extending in a general northwesterly direction from Wilkes-Barre, Pa., to the Pennsylvania-New York State line, near Sayre, Pa., and a line from Avoca to West Pittston, Pa. The Lehigh retained control of the P&NY until it was acquired by Conrail in 1976. Surviving trackage is now owned and operated by Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation. For auction is a "Five Percent Loan of $10,000,000 Secured by Consolidated Mortgage" bond document. This bond was for $1,000. It is dated November 13, 1938;.
1938 Pennsylvania & New York Canal & Railroad Co - consolidated mortgage bond - The Pennsylvania & New York Canal and Railroad Company consisted of line extending in a northwesterly direction from Wilkes-Barre, Pa., to the Pennsylvania-New York State line and a line from Avoca to West Pittston, Pa. The P&NY operated the railroad until 1888, when it was leased to the Lehigh Valley Railroad. The Lehigh retained control of the P&NY until it was acquired by Conrail in 1976. Surviving trackage is now owned and operated by Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation. For auction is a "Five Percent Loan of $10,000 Secured by Consolidated Mortgage" bond document. This certificate is for $1,000. It is dated November 13, 1938; by various annexes, the due date was extended to April 1, 1969.
1913 NYC New York Central Railroad - 4 1/2% $1,000 Mortgage Bond Certificate - For auction is a "Refunding & Improvement Mortgage Bond, 4 1/2%" from the NYC dated October 1, 1913. It is for $1,000. The bond was due October 1, 2013. The New York Central Railroad (NYC) was one of the dominant transportation companies in American railroad lore. It served most of the Northeast and large portions of the Mid-west, with tracks also into Canada. States in the NYC system include New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, West Virginia, Michigan, Missouri, and Massachusetts; it also ran into the provinces of Quebec and Ontario.
1977 New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Gold Bond $5,000 - 3 1/2% - For auction is a "3 1/2% Registered Gold Bond" issued by the NYC&HR and dated October 19, 1977. It was for $5,000 and was due July 1, 1997. The New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company (NYC&HR) was the dominant railroad in the New York Central Railroad (NYC) family and one of many railroads combined to form the NYC system.
1913 New York Central & Hudson River Railroad 4 1/2 % Mortgage Bond - $1,000 - The New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company (NYC&HR) was the dominant railroad in the New York Central Railroad (NYC) family and one of many railroads combined to form the NYC. One of the largest American railroads operating in the northeast, the NYC had extensive routes in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Massachusetts, plus Ontario and Québec. The origins of the NYC are traced back to 1826. The NYC&HR was formed in 1867, with the merger of the Hudson River Railroad with the NYC. Its surviving lines are now owned by both Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation. For auction is a "Refunding & Improvement Mortgage Bond, 4 1/2%, for $1,000. It is dated October 1, 1913 and was due October 1, 2013. Attached to the bond are 87 bond payment coupons.
1963 New York Central & Hudson River Railroad - $1,000 Bond - Michigan Central - The New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company (NYC&HR) was the dominant railroad in the New York Central Railroad (NYC) family and one of many railroads combined to form the NYC system. One of the largest American railroads operating in the northeast, the NYC had extensive routes in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Massachusetts, plus additional routes in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Québec. The origins of the NYC can be traced back to 1826. The NYC&HR was formed in 1867, with the merger of the Hudson River Railroad with the NYC. Its surviving lines are now owned by both Norfolk Southern and CSX. For auction is a "3 1/2% Registered Gold Bond" issued by the NYC&HR and dated July 5, 1963. It was for $1,000 and was due February 1, 1998.
1972 New York Central & Hudson River Railroad $10,000, 3 1/2% Gold Bond - The New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company (NYC&HR) was the dominant railroad in the New York Central Railroad (NYC) family and one of many railroads combined to form the NYC system. One of the largest American railroads operating in the northeast, the NYC had extensive routes in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Massachusetts, plus additional routes in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Québec. The origins of the NYC can be traced back to 1826. The NYC&HR was formed in 1867, with the merger of the Hudson River Railroad with the NYC. Its surviving lines are now owned by both Norfolk Southern and CSX. For auction is a "3 1/2% Registered Gold Bond" issued by the NYC&HR and dated June 5, 1972. It was for $10,000.
1972 New York Central & Hudson River Railroad $1,000, 3 1/2% Gold Bond - The New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company (NYC&HR) was the dominant railroad in the New York Central Railroad (NYC) family and one of many railroads combined to form the NYC system. One of the largest American railroads operating in the northeast, the NYC had extensive routes in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Massachusetts, plus additional routes in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Québec. The origins of the NYC can be traced back to 1826. The NYC&HR was formed in 1867, with the merger of the Hudson River Railroad with the NYC. Its surviving lines are now owned by both Norfolk Southern and CSX. For auction is a "3 1/2% Registered Gold Bond" issued by the NYC&HR and dated December 6, 1972. It was for $1,000.
1967 NYC New York Central Railroad 4 1/2 % mortgage bond, $1,000 - The New York Central Railroad (NYC) was one of the dominant transportation companies in American railroad lore. It served most of the Northeast and large portions of the Mid-west, with tracks also into Canada. For auction is a "Refunding & Improvement Mortgage Bond, 4 1/2%" from the NYC. It is dated April 1, 1967, was due October 1, 2013, and was in the amount of $1,000.
1988 N&W Norfolk & Western Railway - 1st consolidated morgage 4% gold bond - The Norfolk & Western Railway Company (N&W) was a major regional railroad serving the Mid-Atlantic and Mid-western areas of the US. Formed in 1838, it was the product of several hundred railroad mergers. The N&W served the area from Norfolk, Virginia westward to Kansas City and Omaha. The N&W merged with the Southern Railway System in 1982 to form a mega-railroad, the Norfolk Southern, which stretched this territory south through Atlanta to Jacksonville and New Orleans. In 1999, Norfolk Southern acquired a large portion of the former Conrail system and became one of the two large east-coast railroads. For auction is a "First Consolidate Mortgage 4% Gold Bond" from the N&W, dated May 2, 1988. It was for $5,000 and was due October 1996.
1888 N&W Norfolk & Western Railway - preferred stock certificate railroad - The Norfolk & Western Railway Company (N&W) was a major regional railroad serving the Mid-Atlantic and Mid-western areas of the US. Formed in 1838, it was the product of several hundred railroad mergers, to include such lines as the Nickel Plate, Virginian and Wabash railroads. For auction is a preferred stock certificate from the N&W dated August 20, 1889; it is for 20 shares. It is hand-signed by Frederick J. Kimball, the first N&W President and the man most responsible for the early development of the Pocahontas Coal Fields in Virginia and West Virginia. It is also sealed.
1960 Nickel Plate Railroad stock certificate - New York Chicago St Louis Railway - The New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad, better known as the "Nickel Plate" (NKP), was a regional US railroad that served the area between Buffalo (NY), Chicago (IL), Peoria (IL), and St. Louis (MO); it had trackage in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri. It operated from 1884 to 1961, until being merged with other smaller railroads into the Norfolk & Western Railway Company (N&W). Surviving trackage of the NKP is now operated primarily by Norfolk Southern. For auction is a common stock certificate from the Nickel Plate for 15 shares; it is dated July 7, 1960.
1978 MP Missouri Pacific Railroad - common stock certificate - The Missouri Pacific Railroad, also known as the MoPac and the MP, was a major US carrier in the mid-western states. The product of many mergers, the MoPac traces its roots to 1851. The MoPac operated independently until it was acquired by the Union Pacific (UP) in 1997, and most surviving MoPac trackage is now a part of the UP. At its peak, the MoPac served ten states (Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas). For auction is a common stock certificate from the MP, dated July 7, 1978. It is for 925 shares. The vignette shows the various industries in which the MP was involved.
1953 MP Missouri Pacific Railroad preferred stock certificate - The Missouri Pacific Railroad, also known as the MoPac and the MP, was a major US carrier in the mid-western states. The product of many mergers, the MoPac traces its roots to 1851. The MoPac operated independently until it was acquired by the Union Pacific (UP) in 1997, and most surviving MoPac trackage is now a part of the UP. At its peak, the MoPac served ten states (Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas). For auction is a preferred stock certificate from the MP, dated October 19, 1953. It is for 100 shares. The vignette shows a steam locomotive and passenger train.
1971 Mississippi River Corporation - MP Missouri Pacific Railroad - stock - For auction is a stock certificate from the Mississippi River Corporation (MRC). The MRC was an investment company focused on energy and transportation companies, and it acquired a substantial, then a controlling, interest in the former Missouri Pacific Railroad (MP) in 1962. The MP became a part of the Union Pacific Railroad in 1982. The certificate is for 12 shares of common stock and was issued April 9, 1971. It has a beautiful vignette showing a train and oil facilities.
1932 Michigan Central Railroad $1,000 bond certificate - The Michigan Central Railroad, headquartered in Detroit, was a major regional carrier that served the states of Michigan, Illinois and Indiana and the province of Ontario in Canada. Construction began in 1836. Control of the Michigan Central was later gained by the New York Central Railroad, which operated it for many years as a separate company. With the failure of the New York Central, the Michigan Central lines came under first Penn Central and then Conrail. Its surviving trackage is now mostly operated by Norfolk Southern. For auction is a 4% Registered Bond in the Michigan Central, in the amount of $1,000. It is dated December 12, 1932. The bond was redeemed in 1934.
1929 Michigan Central Railroad - 4 1/2% Refunding & Improvement Bond, Series C - The Michigan Central Railroad, headquartered in Detroit, was a major regional carrier that served the states of Michigan, Illinois and Indiana and the province of Ontario in Canada. Construction began in 1836. Control of the Michigan Central was later gained by the New York Central Railroad, which operated it for many years as a separate company. With the failure of the New York Central, the Michigan Central lines came under first Penn Central and then Conrail. Its surviving trackage is now mostly operated by Norfolk Southern. For auction is a "4 1/2% Refunding & Improvement Mortgage Bond". It is for $1,000 and is dated January 1, 1929. The bond was due January 1, 1979.
1902 Michigan Central Railroad - 3 1/2% 1st Mortgage Gold Bond Certificate - The Michigan Central Railroad, headquartered in Detroit, was a major regional carrier that served the states of Michigan, Illinois and Indiana and the province of Ontario in Canada. Construction began in 1836. Control of the Michigan Central was later gained by the New York Central Railroad, which operated it for many years as a separate company. With the failure of the New York Central, the Michigan Central lines came under first Penn Central and then Conrail. Its surviving trackage is now mostly operated by Norfolk Southern. For auction is a "3 1/2% Gold Bond secured by a 1st Mortgage on the Main Line of the Road, dated May 1, 1902". It is for $1,000. The bond was due May 1, 1952. The vignette shows a steam engine at a station.
1935 Michigan Central Railroad 4% Registered $1,000 Bond - New York Central - The Michigan Central Railroad (MC) was originally incorporated in 1846 to establish rail service between Detroit, Michigan and St. Joseph, Missouri. The railroad later operated in the states of Michigan, Indiana and Illinois in the United States and in the province of Ontario in Canada, operating over 1,800 miles of track. After 1867 the MC was controlled by the New York Central Railroad, which later became part of Penn Central and then Conrail. After the 1998 Conrail breakup, Norfolk Southern now owns much of the former Michigan Central trackage. For auction is a "4% Registered Bond" from the MC dated August 29, 1935. It is for $1,000 and was due in 1940.
1955 Mahoning Coal Railroad stock certificate - Ohio - The Mahoning Coal Railroad Company was a railroad operating in the State of Ohio. It was originally built by the Mahoning Coal Company to serve its mines, but control later was vested in the New York Central Railroad. It operated about 62 miles of trackage between the cities of Andover and Youngstown. For sale is a stock certificate from the Mahoning. It is for 5 shares of Common Stock and was issued August 24, 1955.
1970s Mahoning Coal Railroad Company - unissued capital stock certificate - The Mahoning Coal Railroad Company (Mahoning) is an Ohio short-line, with trackage from Andover to Youngstown, a distance of 38.169 miles. Organized in 1871 to connect area coal mines with a steel mill, it came to be controlled first by the New York Central, then the Penn Central and Conrail, before being abandoned in 1976. For auction is an unissued capital stock certificate from the Mahoning. While undated, it is from the early 1970s.
1958 Mahoning Coal Railroad stock certificate- Ohio - The Mahoning Coal Railroad Company was a railroad operating in the State of Ohio. It was originally built by the Mahoning Coal Company to serve its mines, but control later was vested in the New York Central Railroad. It operated about 62 miles of trackage between the cities of Andover and Youngstown. For sale is a stock certificate from the Mahoning. It is for 1 share of Common Stock and was issued February 3, 1958.
1890s Louisville Jeffersonville Bridge Co capital stock certificate - railroad - The Louisville Jeffersonville Bridge Company (LJBC) was formed in 1887 to construct and operate a railroad bridge across the Ohio River between Louisville, Kentucky and Jeffersonville, Indiana. The 6-span truss bridge was completed in 1895 and updated in 1927. It was nicknamed the "Big Four Bridge" after the former railroad Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St Louis Railway, which later purchased the bridge. It was used for rail service until 1969 and is now a pedestrian bridge. For auction is an unissued capital stock certificate from LJBC from the 1890s. It was part of an issue of 15,000 shares at $100 each.
1949 Lehigh Valley Railroad - General Consolidated Mortgage Bond, Series F - The Lehigh Valley Railroad (LVR) was a northeastern line serving New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. It was built primarily to transport coal and was nicknamed the "Route of the Black Diamond" after the anthracite coal that it carried from Pennsylvania mining locales. The LVR disappeared in 1976 into Conrail with other lines, and its remaining trackage is now operated by both CSX and Norfolk Southern. For auction is a "General Consolidated Mortgage Bond, Series F" in the amount of $1,000. It was issued August 1, 1949 and was due May 1, 2003; it carried a contingent interest rate of 5 %. Attached to the bond are 22 bond payment coupons, with due dates from May 1982 to May 2003.
1949 Lehigh Valley Railroad - General Consolidated Mortgage Bond, Series E - The Lehigh Valley Railroad (LVR) was a northeastern line serving New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. It was built primarily to transport coal and was nicknamed the "Route of the Black Diamond" after the anthracite coal that it carried from Pennsylvania mining locales. The LVR disappeared in 1976 into Conrail with other lines, and its remaining trackage is now operated by both CSX and Norfolk Southern. For auction is a "General Consolidated Mortgage Bond, Series E" in the amount of $1,000. It was issued August 1, 1949 and was due May 1, 2003; it carried a contingent interest rate of 4 1/2 %. Attached to the bond are 40 bond payment coupons, with due dates from May 1964 to May 2003.
1949 Lehigh Valley Railroad - 4% General Consolidated Mortgage Bond, Series D - The Lehigh Valley Railroad was a northeastern railroad ( New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York) built primarily to transport coal. It was nicknamed the "Route of the Black Diamond" after the anthracite coal that it carried from Pennsylvania mining locales. The Lehigh disappeared in 1976 into Conrail with other lines, and its remaining trackage is now operated by both CSX and Norfolk Southern. For auction is a "4% Contingent Interest General Consolidated Mortgage Bond, Series D" from the Lehigh, dated August 1, 1949. It was for $1,000 and was due May 1, 2003.
1943 Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company - Pennsylvania railroad stock certificate - For auction is a stock certificate from the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company, dated May 16, 1943. The Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company is an anthracite coal mining company in Coaldale, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The company was officially formed in 1820 with the merger of "The Lehigh Coal Company" and the "Lehigh Navigation Company" which both operated in the Lehigh Valley, PA. It formerly operated two canals, the Lehigh Canal and the Delaware Division of the Pennsylvania Canal, and owned a railroad, the Lehigh and Susquehanna Railroad (later leased to the Central Railroad of New Jersey). The firm also built the Mauch Chunk and Summit Hill Switchback Railroad to move coal. It is for 100 shares.
1949 Lehigh Valley Railroad - General Consolidated Mortgage Bond, Series C - The Lehigh Valley Railroad (LVR) was a northeastern line serving New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. It was built primarily to transport coal and was nicknamed the "Route of the Black Diamond" after the anthracite coal that it carried from Pennsylvania mining locales. The LVR disappeared in 1976 into Conrail with other lines, and its remaining trackage is now operated by both CSX and Norfolk Southern. For auction is a "General Consolidated Mortgage Bond, Series C" in the amount of $1,000. It was issued August 1, 1949 and was due May 1, 2003; it carried a fixed interest rate of 5 %. Attached to the bond are 66 bond payment coupons, with due dates from November 1970 to May 2003.
1949 Lehigh Valley Railroad - General Consolidated Mortgage Bond, Series A - The Lehigh Valley Railroad (LVR) was a northeastern line serving New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. It was built primarily to transport coal and was nicknamed the "Route of the Black Diamond" after the anthracite coal that it carried from Pennsylvania mining locales. The LVR disappeared in 1976 into Conrail with other lines, and its remaining trackage is now operated by both CSX and Norfolk Southern. For auction is a "General Consolidated Mortgage Bond, Series C" in the amount of $1,000. It was issued August 1, 1949 and was due May 1, 2003; it carried a fixed interest rate of 4 %. Attached to the bond are 56 bond payment coupons, with due dates from November 1970 to May 2003.
1926 Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway $10,000 4% Gold Bond - NY Central - The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway (LS&MS) was established in 1833 and was one of the earliest railroads in the US. It is sometimes referred to as the "Lake Shore Railroad". The New York Central Railroad (NYC) gained control of the LS&MS in 1877, and it provided a logical expansion of the NYC line from Buffalo to Chicago. It became a major part of the NYC's "Water Level Route" along the south shore of Lake Erie and across northern Indiana. The line's trackage is still used as a major rail transportation corridor and hosts Amtrak passenger trains, with the ownership in 1998 split at Cleveland between CSX Transportation to the west and Norfolk Southern to the east. For auction is a "25-Year 4% Gold Bond" issued by the LS&MS and dated December 8, 1924. It was for $10,000.
1970 Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad bond certificate - New York Central - The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway (LS&MS) was established in 1833 and was one of the earliest railroads in the US. It is sometimes referred to as the "Lake Shore Railroad". The New York Central Railroad (NYC) gained control of the LS&MS in 1877, and it provided a logical expansion of the NYC line from Buffalo to Chicago. It became a major part of the NYC's "Water Level Route". The line's trackage is still used as a major rail transportation corridor and hosts Amtrak passenger trains, with the ownership in 1998 split at Cleveland between CSX Transportation to the west and Norfolk Southern to the east. For auction is a "3 1/2% Gold Bond" issued by the LS&MS and dated May 13, 1970. It was for $5,000 and was due December 1, 1997.
1911 Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway $10,000 3 1/2 % Gold Bond - The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway (LS&MS) was established in 1833 and was one of the earliest railroads in the US. It is sometimes referred to as the "Lake Shore Railroad". The New York Central Railroad (NYC) gained control of the LS&MS in 1877, and it provided a logical expansion of the NYC line from Buffalo to Chicago. It became a major part of the NYC's "Water Level Route" along the south shore of Lake Erie and across northern Indiana. The line's trackage is still used as a major rail transportation corridor and hosts Amtrak passenger trains, with the ownership in 1998 split at Cleveland between CSX Transportation to the west and Norfolk Southern to the east. For auction is a "3 1/2% Gold Bond" issued by the LS&MS and dated September 16, 1911. It was for $10,000.
1976 Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad bond certificate - New York Central - The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway (LS&MS) was established in 1833 and was one of the earliest railroads in the US. The New York Central Railroad (NYC) gained control of the LS&MS in 1877, and it provided a logical expansion of the NYC line from Buffalo to Chicago. It became a major part of the NYC's "Water Level Route" along the south shore of Lake Erie and across northern Indiana. The line's trackage is still used as a major rail transportation corridor and hosts Amtrak passenger trains, with the ownership in 1998 split at Cleveland between CSX Transportation to the west and Norfolk Southern to the east. For auction is a "3 1/2% Gold Bond" issued by the LS&MS and dated December 13, 1976. It was for $5,000 and was due December 1, 1997.
1909 Jamestown, Franklin & Clearfield Railroad 1st mortgage gold bond - The Jamestown, Franklin & Clearfield Railway Company (JF&C) served the area between and around the three named cities in northwestern Pennsylvania. It was formed by a 1909 merger of the Franklin and Clearfield Railroad Company, the Jamestown and Franklin Railroad Company, the Central Trunk Railway Company, and the Jackson Coal Railroad Company. The JF&C was leased in 1909 for perpetuity to the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company (LM&S). The LM&S was merged into the New York Central Railroad in 1914. For auction is a "1st Mortgage 4% Gold Bond" from the JF&C dated June 1, 1909. It is for $1,000.
1931 Frankford & Southwark Passenger Street Railroad - Philadelphia Pennsylvania - The Frankford & Southwark Philadelphia City Passenger Railroad Company (F&S) was a street railroad company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was chartered in 1858 to take over the Philadelphia & Delaware Company, which had been chartered a year earlier to build a railroad between Philadelphia and Frankford. It was the first passenger railroad company in Philadelphia. Originally horse drawn, the F&S converted to steam engines in 1863. Its Philadelphia terminus was 4th & Berks Street. The F&S was also referred to as the 5th and 6th street lines. In 1892, the F&S acquired the Citizens Passenger Railway Company and converted to electric power. Like other street railways, the F&S went through several mergers and acquisitions and ceased operations decades later.ber 1, 1931. It is for 2 shares.
1890 Pittsburgh Alleghengy & Manchester Traction Co - interurban railroad stock - For auction is an extremely rare stock certificate from the Pittsburgh, Allegheny & Manchester Traction Company (PA&M). It is dated September 13, 1890 and is over 120 years old! The PA&M was a street trolley or interurban-railroad system serving the area east of downtown Pittsburgh. Incorporated in 1889, it was leased by another interurban, the United Traction Company in 1897, which in turn was acquired by Pittsburgh Railways in 1902. The certificate is for 200 shares of common stock.
1930 Frankford & Southwark Passenger Street Railroad - Philadelphia Pennsylvania - The Frankford & Southwark Philadelphia City Passenger Railroad Company (F&S) was a street railroad company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was chartered in 1858 to take over the Philadelphia & Delaware Company, which had been chartered a year earlier to build a railroad between Philadelphia and Frankford. It was the first passenger railroad company in Philadelphia. Originally horse drawn, the F&S converted to steam engines in 1863. Its Philadelphia terminus was 4th & Berks Street. The F&S was also referred to as the 5th and 6th street lines. In 1892, the F&S acquired the Citizens Passenger Railway Company and converted to electric power. Like other street railways, the F&S went through several mergers and acquisitions and ceased operations decades later.
1900s Forest City Railway Company stock certificate - Cleveland Ohio streetcar - The Forest City Railway Company (FCRC) was a streetcar company in the Cleveland area that began operations in 1906. The grants of this company were owned by the FCRC and the property was leased to the Municipal Traction Company. In 1908 the Cleveland Electric Street Railway Corporation which owned most of the electric lines in the city, was forced to lease its property to the municipality’s holding company, receiving a “security franchise,” providing that under certain circumstances the property would revert to the Corporation. In 1908, at a special election, the security franchise was invalidated, and the entire railway system was put in the hands of receivers. In 1910 a 25-year franchise was granted to the Cleveland Railway Company (CRC). After significant litigation which lasted many years, FCRC was merged into the CRC.
1915 Harrisburg Railways stock certificate, Pennsylvania trolley & interurban - Harrisburg Railways Company was formed in 1913 from several other companies. It provided trolley service in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area until 1939, when competition from automobiles and the movement towards bus services saw the end of trolley service. For auction is a common stock certificate from Harrisburg Railways; it is dated November 12, 1915 and is for 100 shares of stock. The vignette shows the State Capitol Building.
1936 Worcester Consolidated Street Railway - $2,000 bond certificate of deposit - The Worcester Consolidated Street Railway Company (WCSR) was an trolley and urban railroad system serving Worcester, Massachusetts and its environs. Service began in 1907, when a number of smaller systems were combined into the WCSR. The WCSR was acquired by the Worcester Street Railway Company in 1932, and the last trains operated in 1945. For auction is a "Certificate of Deposit for First & Refunding Mortgage Gold Bonds & Debenture Bonds" from the WCSR; it is dated August 25, 1930 and is for $2,000.
Indianapolis Union Railway Company 2 1/2% Mortgage Bond Certificate - unissued - The Indianapolis Union Railway Company (IU) is a terminal railroad operating in Indianapolis, Indiana. It was organized on May 31, 1850, as the Union Track Railway Company by the presidents of the Madison & Indianapolis Railroad Company (M&I), the Terre Haute & Richmond Railroad Company (TH&R), and the Indianapolis & Bellefontaine Railroad Company (I&B). The name of the company was changed to its present one on August 12, 1853. Since 1999, the company has been owned and operated by CSX Transportation. In it heyday during the middle of the 20th century, the IU served the Pennsylvania, Big Four, Baltimore & Ohio, Monon, Nickel Plate and Illinois Central railroads. For auction is an unissued "Refunding & Improvement Mortgage 2 1/2% Bond, Series C". It is undated but was from the 1960s.
1954 Fort Wayne & Jackson Railroad - capital stock certificate - The Fort Wayne & Jackson Railroad (FWJ) was a short line (97 miles) between Fort Wayne, Indiana and Jackson, Michigan. It was organized in 1880. The Lake Shore & Michigan Central Railroad operated on the line from 1882-1914, at which time the New York Central Railroad gained control. The trackage was incorporated first into the Penn Central Railroad and then Conrail. Surviving FWJ lines are now owned and operated by CSX Transportation. For auction is a capital stock certificate from the FWJ dated October 8, 1954. It is for 50 shares.
1968 Fort Wayne & Jackson Railroad - preferred capital stock certificate - The Fort Wayne & Jackson Railroad (FWJ) was a short line (97 miles) between Fort Wayne, Indiana and Jackson, Michigan. It was organized in 1880. The Lake Shore & Michigan Central Railroad operated on the line from 1882-1914, at which time the New York Central Railroad gained control. The trackage was incorporated first into the Penn Central Railroad and then Conrail. Surviving FWJ lines are now owned and operated by CSX Transportation. For auction is a preferred stock certificate from the FWJ dated May 14, 1968. It is for 5 shares.
1944 Fort Wayne & Jackson Railroad preferred capital stock certificate - The Fort Wayne & Jackson Railroad (FWJ) was a short line (97 miles) between Fort Wayne, Indiana and Jackson, Michigan. It was organized in 1880. The Lake Shore & Michigan Central Railroad operated on the line from 1882-1914, at which time the New York Central Railroad gained control. The trackage was incorporated first into the Penn Central Railroad and then Conrail. Surviving FWJ lines are now owned and operated by CSX Transportation. For auction is a capital stock certificate from the FWJ dated May 12, 1944. It is for 10 shares of preferred capital stock.
1914 Podolie, Ukraine railroad stock certificate - For auction is a stock certificate for the Podolie Railroad; it is dated 1914 and was guaranteed by the government of Imperial Russia (the czar). With the fall of the Imperial government and the seizure of power by the Communists, the bond became virtually worthless shortly after issue. The bond, which was for 18,750 Russian rubles or 500 French francs, was to pay 4 1/2 % interest annually. Attached to the certificate are 40 bond payment coupons. Podolie is an historic region in Eastern Europe located in the west-central and south-western portions of present-day Ukraine and in northeastern Moldova.
1894 Western Spain Railroad stock certificate - Ferrocarriles Oeste de Espana - The first railroad in Spain was built in 1848, with a line between Barcelona and Mataro. Development progressed, and in 1863 a line reached the Portuguese border, the first international route. By 1864 the French border had been reached with the Madrid-Irun line. Much development in Spain was done by concessions offered to private firms.One such railroad was the "Compania de los Ferrocarriles del Oeste de Espana", or the West Spainish Railroad. The railroad served the area from Plascencia to Salamanca, Zamora and Astorga. For auction is a stock certificate from this company dated 1894. The certificate is for 500 pesetas and paid interest of 20 pesetas per year. Attached are 30 interest-payment coupons.
1907 Compagnie des Chemins de Fer a Voie Etroite - France railroad stock - For auction is a stock certificate from France, "Compagnie des Chemins de Fer a Voie Etroite" (loosely translated, "Narrow-Gauge Steam Railroad Trams"). It is dated 1907 and is in the amount of 200 French francs. The total offering was for 3 million French francs. The stock proceeds were used for railroad development in the French coal fields.
1911 Compagnie Secondaire des Voies Ferrees - France railroad stock certificate - For auction is a stock certificate from France, "Compagnie Secondaire des Voies Ferrees" (loosely translated, "Secondary Railroad Company"). It is dated 1911 and is in the amount of 100 French francs. The total offering was for 2 million French francs. The stock proceeds were used for railroad development in the French coal fields.
1929 Tonkin, Viet Nam Tramways stock certificate - Tonkin is in the northernmost portion of Viet Nam, just south of China and includes the city of Hanoi. This area was a French protectorate from 1884-1949, but after a long civil war and battle against France, the Communist nation of North Viet Nam was created in 1954. Railroad development in Tonkin was conducted by the French during their imperialist rule. For auction is a VERY RARE stock certificate for "Societe des Tramways du Tonkin", loosely translated as the Tonkin Tramways Company. It served primarily the Hanoi area and surrounding settlements.This certificate, which is dated 1929, was for 100 French francs.
1898 Tranvia o Ferrocarril Economico de Manresa a Berga - Spain railroad bond - For action is a bond certificate from the "Tranvia O Ferrocarril Economico de Manresa a Berga" ( "Tram and Railroad from Manresa to Berga"). It is dated September 17, 1898 and is in the amount of 500 Pesetas. The total offering was 9,000,000 Pesetas. Manresa and Berga are cities in Catalonia, in the east of Spain near the French border. Manresa is an industrial center, and Berga serves surrounding agricultural areas as a commercial and trading center. The cities are approximately 30 miles apart. The railroad was built in the early 1900s and ultimately connected to other segments of the Spanish rail system.
1908 Ryazan-Ural Railroad bond certificate - Russia - chemin - The Ryazan-Ural Railroad was a line built from Moscow south through the Ural Mountains to the city of Ryazan. Ryazan is 122 km (or 75 miles) southeast of Moscow and has been a significant trading center since being settled by the Slavs in the 9th century. It is today a major oil center. The certificate, issued by Imperial Russia in the city of St. Petersburg, is dated 1908. The bond is for 187.5 rubles, payable with 4 1/2% interest. The language on the certificate is both Russian and French. Attached to the bond is a strip with one bond payment coupon. The certificate is too large to show in one image; the first two images are the front, the third and fourth images are the back, and the last two images are the bond coupon attachment.
1926 Staats Eisenbahn Gesellschaft - Austria Hungary Railroad stock certificate - The Imperial and Royal Privileged Austrian State Railway Company (German: privilegierte österreichische Staatseisenbahn-Gesellschaft), known after 1883 as the Privileged Austro-Hungarian State Railway Company, was a private railway company in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Its title was abbreviated to State Railway Company (Staats-Eisenbahn-Gesellschaft) or StEG. For auction is a very rare document, a stock certificate from the StEG dated May 31, 1926. It was printed and issued in Vienna. The investment price was 50 shillings. Included with the certificate, but on a detached sheet, are 8 interest payment coupons (from 1936-1943) which were never redeemable due to the German takeover of the StEG system.
1927 Tramways Suburbains et Vicinaux de Varsovie - Warsaw Poland bond railroad - For auction is a bond certificate for the "Tramways Suburbains et Vicinaux de Varsovie", loosely translated as "Tramways serving Warsaw and vicinity". It is dated 1927. Warsaw, Poland had a moderately extensive system of trams, or railroad trolleys, which was largely destroyed in the German bombings of World War II. This bond was to fund the construction of that system. The bond, which was issued in Belgium, is in French. The total offering was 20 million Francs, and this bond was for 200 francs. The bond became worthless, other than for its collectability value, with World War II.
1862 Ferrocarrile de Palencia a Ponferrda stock certificate - Spain railroad - The first railroad in Spain was built in 1848/. Much development in Spain was done by concessions offered to private firms. One such railroad was the "Compania del Ferro-carril de Palencia a Ponferrada a del Noroeste de Espana", or the Palencia-Ponferrada Northwest Spainish Railroad. The railroad served the area between Palencia and Ponferrada north and west of Madrid. For auction is a stock certificate from this company dated 1862. The certificate is for 1900 reales and paid interest of 57 reales per year. Attached are 28 interest-payment coupons. The certificate has an interesting vignette showing an old steam engine. It is hand-signed. An amortization table is on the back.
1869 Tsar Nicolas Railroad, Moscow-Saint Petersburg. Russia - bond certificate - For auction is a fantastic and very rare item - a bond certificate from the "Nicolas Railroad"; it is dated 1869. The bond, on which language is French, English, and Russian, was for 500 French Francs or 125 Russian Roubles. Some 555,000 such bonds were issued and were due in 1951, paying 4% interest. Much of the "Nicolas Railroad" was destroyed during World War II. It was subsequently rebuilt and has been upgraded several times since and is one of the busiest rail lines in Russia, carrying both freight and passengers. The fastest trains travel between these 2 cities in under four hours.
Sociedad de los Ferro-Carriles Madrid a Caceres Y a Portugal - railroad stock - The first railroad in Spain was built in 1848, with a line between Barcelona and Mataro. Development progressed, and in 1863 a line reached the Portuguese border, the first international route. By 1864 the French border had been reached with the Madrid-Irun line. Much development in Spain was done by concessions offered to private firms. One such railroad was the "Sociedad de los Ferro-Carriles Madrid a Caceres Y a Portugal", or "Madrid-Caceres-Portugal Railroad Company". I offer for auction a stock certificate from this company dated 1881. The line went west from Madrid through the town of Caceres to Malpartida, Portugal, where it connected with a Portuguese railroad. The certificate is for 500 pesetas, and the total offering was for 25 million pesetas.
1874 Vienna-Pottendorf Neustadt Railway - Austria railroad bond certificate - For auction is a very rare debenture bond certificate from the Wien-Pottendorf-Wr. Neustadterbahn in Austria (loosely translated - the Vienna-Pottendorf-Wiener Neustadt Railroad). It is dated 1874. This was one of the first railroad lines built in Austria and connected the named cities in the southeastern portion of the country. The bond was for 200 marks.
1889 Russia 4% Consolidated Obligation Railroad bond certificate - 125 rubles - When the railroad system in Imperial Russia was built in the late 1800s and early 1900s, some lines were financed by the government, and others were built with private capital. Bonds were the usual means of finance for both types of systems. For auction is a "4% Consolidated Railroad Bond" issued by czarist Russia in 1889; it is for 125 rubles. Also included is a bond payment coupon sheet containing 8 coupons. Bond proceeds were used for general construction and improvement projects on the government-owned rails.
1914 Donetz Ukraine -St Petersburgh Russia railroad bond certificate - Chemin - Donetz is a city of 2 million people in the eastern Ukraine. It is a center for the steel industry, and the adjacent regions are rich in coal mining and agriculture. For auction is a bond issued on March 16, 1914 to fund construction of the "Chemin de Fer Nord-Donetz", a railroad that was to serve the area from Donetz to the Russian city of Saint Petersburg (a distance of appx 875 miles). The railroad was only partially completed because of the revolution by Communists against the Russian Czar, and the bonds became worthless as a result. The bond is in the amount of 500 French Francs or 187 Russian roubles and was to pay an interest rate of 4 1/2%. The total offering amount was 31 million French Francs or 11.594 million Russian roubles.
1965 Erie Lackawanna Railroad - common stock certificate - The Erie Railroad was a major northeast US carrier, serving the states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. From its founding in 1833, it operated independently until 1960 and was a very highly profitable line for many years. Like other eastern carriers, however, the Erie began a downturn after World War II, and in 1960 it merged with the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad (which served New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey) to form the Erie Lackawanna (EL). The Erie Lackawanna continued to have difficulties and became a part of Conrail in 1976. Surviving lines are now operated primarily by CSX and Norfolk Southern. For auction is a stock certificate from the EL, dated March 25, 1965; it is for 100 shares of common stock.
1960 Erie Lackawanna Railroad - Certificate for Fractional Share of Stock - The Erie Railroad was a major northeast US carrier, serving the states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. From its founding in 1833, it operated independently until 1960 and was a very highly profitable line for many years. Like other eastern carriers, however, the Erie began a downturn after World War II, and in 1960 it merged with the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad (which served New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey) to form the Erie Lackawanna (EL). The Erie Lackawanna continued to have difficulties and became a part of Conrail in 1976. Surviving lines are now operated primarily by CSX and Norfolk Southern. For auction is a "Script Certificate Representing Fractional Interest in One Share of Common Stock". It is dated October 17, 1960.
1960 Erie Lackawanna Railroad Company - common stock certificate - The Erie Railroad was a major northeast US carrier, serving the states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. From its founding in 1833, it operated independently until 1960 and was a very highly profitable line for many years. Like other eastern carriers, however, the Erie began a downturn after World War II, and in 1960 it merged with the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad (which served New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey) to form the Erie Lackawanna (EL). The Erie Lackawanna continued to have difficulties and became a part of Conrail in 1976. Surviving lines are now operated primarily by CSX and Norfolk Southern. For auction is a stock certificate from the Erie Lackawanna for 40 shares of common stock. It is dated December 7, 1960.
1961 EL Erie Lackawanna Railroad - common stock certificate - The Erie Railroad was a major northeast US carrier, serving the states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. From its founding in 1833, it operated independently until 1960 and was a very highly profitable line for many years. Like other eastern carriers, however, the Erie began a downturn after World War II, and in 1960 it merged with the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad (which served New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey) to form the Erie Lackawanna (EL). The Erie Lackawanna continued to have difficulties and became a part of Conrail in 1976. Surviving lines are now operated primarily by CSX and Norfolk Southern. For auction is a common stock certificate from the Erie Lackawanna dated February 8, 1961. It is for 99 shares.
1955 Erie Railroad - Serial Equipment Trust Certificate - The Erie Railroad was a major northeast US carrier, serving the states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. From its founding in 1833, it operated independently until 1960 and was a very highly profitable line for many years. Like other eastern carriers, however, the Erie began a downturn after World War II, and in 1960 it merged with the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad (which served New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey) to form the Erie Lackawanna (EL). The Erie Lackawanna continued to have difficulties and became a part of Conrail in 1976. Surviving lines are now operated primarily by CSX and Norfolk Southern. For auction is an unissued Serial Equipment Trust Certificate from the Erie dated Juky 15, 1955. It was is for $1,000.
1981 Erie Railroad - 1st mortgage bond certificate, $1,000, 3 1/8%, Series F - The Erie Railroad was a major northeast US carrier, serving the states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. From its founding in 1833, it operated independently until 1960 and was a very highly profitable line for many years. Like other eastern carriers, however, the Erie began a downturn after World War II, and in 1960 it merged with the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad to form the Erie Lackawanna (EL). The Erie Lackawanna continued to have difficulties and became a part of Conrail in 1976. Surviving lines are now operated primarily by CSX and Norfolk Southern. For auction is a "First Consolidated Mortgage 3 1/8% Bond, Series F". It is dated August 21, 1981, was due January 1, 1990, and is in the amount of $1,000.
1981 Erie Railroad - 1st mortgage bond certificate, $1,000, 3 1/8%, Series G - The Erie Railroad was a major northeast US carrier, serving the states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. From its founding in 1833, it operated independently until 1960 and was a very highly profitable line for many years. The Erie began a downturn after World War II, and in 1960 it merged with the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad (which served New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey) to form the Erie Lackawanna (EL). The Erie Lackawanna continued to have difficulties and became a part of Conrail in 1976. Surviving lines are now operated primarily by CSX and Norfolk Southern. For auction is a "First Consolidated Mortgage 3 1/8% Bond, Series G". It is dated November 9, 1981, was due January 1, 2000, and is in the amount of $1,000.
1957 Erie Railroad - Preferred Series A stock certificate - The Erie Railroad was a major northeast US carrier, serving the states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. From its founding in 1833, it operated independently until 1960 and was a very highly profitable line for many years. Like other eastern carriers, however, the Erie began a downturn after World War II, and in 1960 it merged with the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad (which served New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey) to form the Erie Lackawanna (EL). The Erie Lackawanna continued to have difficulties and became a part of Conrail in 1976. Surviving lines are now operated primarily by CSX and Norfolk Southern. For auction is a Preferred Stock Certificate from the Erie dated December 20, 1957. It is for 10 shares.
1944 Lackawanna Railroad Company of New Jersey capital stock certificate - The Lackawanna Railroad Company of New Jersey (LRNJ) was a subsidiary of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Company (DL&W). The DLNJ owned certain trackage and right-of-way in New Jersey that was leased to the DL&W for operations. The DL&W traces its roots to 1851 and served the states of Pennsylvania and New York, as well as New Jersey. The DL&W merged in 1960 with its rival, the Erie Railroad, to form the Erie Lackawanna (EL). The EL was merged into Conrail in 1976 and its surviving trackage is now operated primarily by Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation. For auction is a capital stock certificate from the LRNJ dated October 20, 1944. It is for 100 shares.
1951 Connecting Railway of Pennsylvania 1st mortgage bond certificate- railroad - The Connecting Railway Company was a subsidiary of the Pennsylvania Railroad, incorporated to build a connection between the Philadelphia & Trenton Railroad and the Pennsylvania Railroad in Philadelphia. The Connecting Railway Company was operated as if it were a part of the PRR. For auction is a "First Mortgage 3 1/8% Bond, Series A" in the amount of $1,000. It was issued March 1, 1951 and was due March 1, 1976.
1910s Brinson Railway common stock certificate - Central of Georgia, Southern - The Brinson Railway Company, founded by businessman George Brinson, was chartered in 1906 to build a line from Savannah to Sylvania, Georgia. Items from the Brinson are not commonly found. I offer for auction an unissued common stock certificate, circa 1910s. It is signed and sealed. The vignette shows a steamer pulling a passenger train.
1900s St Lawrence & Adirondack Railway - Canada railroad stock certificate - The St. Lawrence and Adirondack Railway Company (SL&A) was formed in 1895 by consolidation of two railroads. The line extended from Malone Junction, New York, to Valleyfield, Quebec, Canada and from Beauharnois, Quebec to Adirondack Junction, Quebec. To connect these two portions, a part of the line of the Grand Trunk Railway Company, known as the Beauharnois Junction Railroad was leased in 1996 for ninety-nine years. To secure access to the city of Montreal, trackage rights were acquired from the Canadian Pacific Railway Company over its line between Adirondack Junction and Montreal. The New York Central & Hudson River Railroad acquired the SL&A in 1905. For auction is a rare unissued capital stock certificate from the SL&A from the early 1900s.
1870s Burlington Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway - railroad stock certificate - The Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway (BCR&N) operated from 1876 to 1903, having been formed to take over the operations of the bankrupt Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Minnesota Railway, which was, in turn, the result of merging several predecessor lines. It had operations in Iowa and in Minnesota. It was succeeded by the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway. Surviving BCR&N lines are now primary owned and operated by the Union Pacific Railroad. For auction is a very rare unissued capital stock certificate from the 1870s. Shares were $100 each, and the total capital to be raised was $10 million.
1913 B&A Boston & Albany Railroad -- $1,000 5% Refunding Bond Certificate - The Boston & Albany Railroad (B&A) was a regional carrier connecting the cities of Boston, Massachusetts and Albany, New York; its trackage was primarily in Massachusetts, with a small amount of the railroad in eastern New York State. The railroad was later acquired by the New York Central (NYC), which subsequently merged with the Pennsylvania Railroad to form Penn Central; its trackage conveyed to Conrail when the Penn Central became a part of that entity. Surviving B&A components are now primarily owned by CSX Transportation, and both Amtrak and the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority operate passenger and commuter trains over former B&A rails. For auction is a "$1,000 5-percent Refunding Bond" certificate. It is dated October 1, 1913. T.
1951 B&A Boston & Albany Railroad capital stock certificate - New York Central - For auction is a very nice stock certificate from the former Boston & Albany Railroad Company. The B&A was a railroad that connected Boston, Massachusetts with Albany, New York through lines that ran through Massachusetts; it also served large portions of Massachusetts. The B&A, which began operations in 1839, acquired many smaller lines as it grew during the 1800s; the B&A was ultimately acquired by the New York Central Railroad, with ownership reverting to Conrail in the reorganization of Northeastern US lines. Its remaining trackage is now operated by CSX, Amtrak and the Metropolitan Boston Transit Authority. For auction is a certificate for 100 shares of capital stock. It is dated May 11, 1951.
1937 B&A Boston & Albany Railroad - New England railway stock certificate - For auction is a very nice stock certificate from the former Boston & Albany Railroad Company. The B&A was a railroad that connected Boston, Massachusetts with Albany, New York through lines that ran through Massachusetts; it also served large portions of Massachusetts. The B&A, which began operations in 1839, acquired many smaller lines as it grew during the 1800s; the B&A was ultimately acquired by the New York Central Railroad, with ownership reverting to Conrail in the reorganization of Northeastern US lines. Its remaining trackage is now operated by CSX, Amtrak and the Metropolitan Boston Transit Authority. For auction is a stock certificate for 20 shares of common stock. It is dated September 21, 1937.
1955 B&A Boston & Albany Railroad capital stock certificate - New York Central - For auction is a very nice stock certificate from the former Boston & Albany Railroad Company. The B&A was a railroad that connected Boston, Massachusetts with Albany, New York through lines that ran through Massachusetts; it also served large portions of Massachusetts. The B&A, which began operations in 1839, acquired many smaller lines as it grew during the 1800s; the B&A was ultimately acquired by the New York Central Railroad, with ownership reverting to Conrail in the reorganization of Northeastern US lines. Its remaining trackage is now operated by CSX, Amtrak and the Metropolitan Boston Transit Authority. For auction is a certificate for 100 shares of capital stock. It is dated November 30, 1955.
1940 B&A Boston & Albany Railroad - New England railway common stock - For auction is a very nice stock certificate from the former Boston & Albany Railroad Company. The B&A was a railroad that connected Boston, Massachusetts with Albany, New York through lines that ran through Massachusetts; it also served large portions of Massachusetts. The B&A, which began operations in 1839, acquired many smaller lines as it grew during the 1800s; the B&A was ultimately acquired by the New York Central Railroad, with ownership reverting to Conrail in the reorganization of Northeastern US lines. Its remaining trackage is now operated by CSX, Amtrak and the Metropolitan Boston Transit Authority. For auction is a stock certificate for 15 shares of common stock. It is dated January 22, 1940.
1939 B&A Boston & Albany Railroad - New England railway common stock - For auction is a very nice stock certificate from the former Boston & Albany Railroad Company. The B&A was a railroad that connected Boston, Massachusetts with Albany, New York through lines that ran through Massachusetts; it also served large portions of Massachusetts. The B&A, which began operations in 1839, acquired many smaller lines as it grew during the 1800s; the B&A was ultimately acquired by the New York Central Railroad, with ownership reverting to Conrail in the reorganization of Northeastern US lines. Its remaining trackage is now operated by CSX, Amtrak and the Metropolitan Boston Transit Authority. For auction is a stock certificate for 15 shares of common stock. It is dated June 21, 1939.
1917 B&O Baltimore & Ohio Railroad common stock certificate - For auction is a Common Stock Certificate from the former Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B&O). One of the oldest railroads in the US and the first common carrier, the B&O served the area from New York to Philadelphia to Baltimore to Washington and thence westward through Maryland into West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad took control of the B&O in 1963. The C&O combined the two railroads with the Western Maryland Railway, which it also controlled, and renamed the railroads the Chessie System in 1973. in 1980, the Chessie merged with the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad and its lines to form CSX Transportation, today one of the four largest railroads in the nation. Surviving B&O lines are operated by CSX. The certificate is for 20 shares and is dated October 18, 1917.
1899 B&O Baltimore & Ohio Railroad common stock trust certificate - The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B&O) was one of the oldest railroads in the US and the first common carrier. It served the area from New York to Philadelphia to Baltimore to Washington and thence westward through Maryland into West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad (C&O) took control of the B&O in 1963. The C&O combined the two railroads with the Western Maryland Railway, which it also controlled, and renamed the railroads the Chessie System in 1973. in 1980, the Chessie merged with the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad and its lines to form CSX Transportation. Surviving B&O lines are operated by CSX. For auction is a common stock trust certificate from the B&O dated August 2, 1899. It is for 10 shares.
1919 B&O Baltimore & Ohio Railroad preferred stock certificate - For auction is a Preferred Stock Certificate from the former Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B&O). One of the oldest railroads in the US and the first common carrier, the B&O served the area from New York to Philadelphia to Baltimore to Washington and thence westward through Maryland into West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad took control of the B&O in 1963. The C&O combined the two railroads with the Western Maryland Railway, which it also controlled, and renamed the railroads the Chessie System in 1973. in 1980, the Chessie merged with the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad and its lines to form CSX Transportation, today one of the four largest railroads in the nation. Surviving B&O lines are operated by CSX. The certificate is for 10 shares and is dated March 6, 1919.
1959 B&O Baltimore & Ohio Railroad - common stock certificate - For auction is a Common Stock Certificate from the former Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B&O). One of the oldest railroads in the US and the first common carrier, the B&O served the area from New York to Philadelphia to Baltimore to Washington and thence westward through Maryland into West Virginia and Pennsylvania; The Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad took control of the B&O in 1963. The C&O combined the two railroads with the Western Maryland Railway, which it also controlled, and renamed the railroads the Chessie System in 1973. in 1980, the Chessie merged with the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad and its lines to form CSX Transportation, today one of the four largest railroads in the nation. Surviving B&O lines are operated by CSX. The certificate is for 10 shares and is dated December 2, 1959.
1928 B&O Baltimore & Ohio Railroad common capital stock certificate - For auction is a Common Capital Stock Certificate from the former Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B&O). One of the oldest railroads in the US and the first common carrier, the B&O served the area from New York to Philadelphia to Baltimore to Washington and thence westward through Maryland into West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad (C&O) took control of the B&O in 1963. The C&O combined the two railroads with the Western Maryland Railway and renamed the railroads the Chessie System in 1973. in 1980, the Chessie merged with the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad and its lines to form CSX Transportation, today one of the four largest railroads in the nation. Surviving B&O lines are operated by CSX. The certificate is for 100 shares and is dated April 11, 1928.
1930 B&O Railroad - Baltimore & Ohio - 30-year 4 1/2% convertible gold bond - The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B&O) served the area from New York to Philadelphia to Baltimore to Washington and thence westward through Maryland into West Virginia and Pennsylvania; The Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad (C&O) took control of the B&O in 1963. The C&O combined the two railroads with the Western Maryland Railway, which it also controlled, and renamed the railroads the Chessie System in 1973. in 1980, the Chessie merged with the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad and its lines to form CSX Transportation, today one of the four largest railroads in the nation. Surviving B&O lines are operated by CSX. For auction is a "Fractional Warrant for a Thirty-Year 4 1/2% Convertible Gold Bond" in the principal amount of $460.00. It was issued February 3, 1930 and was due February 3, 1960.
1890s B&O Baltimore & Ohio Railroad uncirculated capital stock certificate - For auction is a Capital Stock Certificate from the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B&O). One of the oldest railroads in the US and the first common carrier, the B&O served the area from New York to Philadelphia to Baltimore to Washington and thence westward through Maryland into West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad took control of the B&O in 1963. The C&O combined the two railroads with the Western Maryland Railway and renamed the railroads the Chessie System in 1973. in 1980, the Chessie merged with the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad and its lines to form CSX Transportation, today one of the four largest railroads in the nation. Surviving B&O lines are operated by CSX. The certificate, which is uncirculated, is for 100 shares and is dated in the 1890s.
1951 B&O Baltimore & Ohio Railroad common stock certificate - For auction is a Common Stock Certificate from the former Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. One of the oldest railroads in the US and the first common carrier, the B&O served the area from New York to Philadelphia to Baltimore to Washington and thence westward through Maryland into West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad took control of the B&O in 1963. The C&O combined the two railroads with the Western Maryland Railway, which it also controlled, and renamed the railroads the Chessie System in 1973. in 1980, the Chessie merged with the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad and its lines to form CSX Transportation, today one of the four largest railroads in the nation. Surviving B&O lines are operated by CSX. The certificate is for 100 shares and is dated July 6, 1951.
1927 Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago St Louis Railway $10,000 bond - "Big Four" - The Big Four Railway - the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad (CCC&StL), connected the four named cities and had trackage in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Illinois; it was acquired by the New York Central Railroad in 1922, and its surviving lines are now operated by both Norfolk Southern and CSX. For auction is a "Four and one-half Percent Refunding and Improvement Mortgage Bond" in the amount of $10,000. It was issued July 1, 1927 and was due July 1, 1977.
1942 Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Raillroad -- Big Four Railroad - Preferred Stock certificate from the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway Company, commonly called the "Big Four" railroad. This line, which served four states in the US mid-west, was later acquired by the New York Central Railroad, and its track went into the merged Penn Central company in the 1960s and Conrail in the 1970s. With the sale of Conrail, the remaining tracks of the Big Four are owned now primarily by either Norfolk Southern or CSX. This certificate is for ten shares of common stock and was issued December 12, 1942.
1927 Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago & St Louis Railway $1,000 mortgage bond - The Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway (CCC&StL), also known as the Big Four Railroad, operated in the US mid-west, with Its primary routes in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. The New York Central Railroad (NYC) ultimately acquired control of the Big 4 and incorporated it into its system. With the merger of the NYC and Pennsylvania railroads, Big 4 trackage first went to the Penn Central and later to Conrail. Most suriving trackage is now owned by CSX and Norfolk Southern. For auction is a 4 1/2 % Refunding & Improvement Mortgage Bond ($1,000) from the CCC&StL; it is dated July 1, 1927 and was due July 1, 1977.
1880s Cincinnati Indianapolis St Louis Chicago Railroad stock script certificate - The Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis and Chicago Railway served the states of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. Formed from a 1880 restructuring of the bankrupt Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Lafayette Railroad (IC&L), it operated from Cincinnati via Indianapolis to Lafayette. In 1889, the CISL&C merged with the Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Indianapolis Railway and the Indianapolis & St. Louis Railway to form the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway, also known collectively as the Big Four. The New York Central Railroad (NYC) leased the Big Four in 1930 and operated it as a part of the NYC system. Surviving trackage is now primarily owned by CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern. For auction is an unissued "Stock Script Certificate" from the CISL&C from the 1880s.
1947 Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Railroad - "Big Four" Railroad - Preferred Stock certificate from the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway Company, commonly called the "Big Four" railroad. This line, which served four states in the US mid-west, was later acquired by the New York Central Railroad, and its track went into the merged Penn Central company in the 1960s and Conrail in the 1970s. With the sale of Conrail, the remaining tracks of the Big Four are owned now primarily by either Norfolk Southern or CSX. This certificate, which measures appx 11x7 inches, is for three shares of preferred stock and was issued August 25, 1947 .
1976 ACF American Car & Foundry railroad equipment - stock certificate (purple) - American Car & Foundry, now known as ACF Industries, is a manufacturer of railroad rolling stock. One of its subsidiaries was once a manufacturer of motor coaches and trolley coaches under the brand names of ACF and ACF-Brill. The company is based in St. Charles, Missouri. It is the merger of over a dozen smaller firms and traces its roots back to 1869. For auction is a common stock certificate from ACF dated February 24, 1976; it is for 100 shares.
1952 ACF American Car & Foundry railroad equipment - stock certiticate (red) - American Car & Foundry (AC&F), now known as ACF Industries, is a manufacturer of railroad rolling stock. One of its subsidiaries was once a manufacturer of motor coaches and trolley coaches under the brand names of ACF and ACF-Brill. The company is based in St. Charles, Missouri. It is the merger of over a dozen smaller firms and traces its roots back to 1869. For auction is a common stock certificate from AC&F dated October 7, 1952; it is for 10 shares.
1945 ACF American Car & Foundry - Brill Motors - common stock certificate - ACF-Brill Motors Company was a manufacturer of trolleys, streetcars and buses; it was a result of the merger between American Car & Foundry Company and J. G. Brill Company in 1944. It manufactured over 45,000 streetcars and interurban rail cars and was the largest manufacturer of such equipment in the United States. The company today produces railroad equipment. For auction is a common stock certificate from ACF-Brill dated April 2, 1945; it is for 100 shares.
1932 Peoria & Bureau Valley Railroad capital stock certificate - The Peoria & Bureau Valley Railroad Company (P&BV) was incorporated in 1853 to construct a railroad between the Illinois towns of Peoria and Bureau, approximately 46 miles. It owned approximately 21 miles of other trackage, for a total of about 67 miles. In 1855, it was leased in perpetuity to the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad (CRI&P). Most trackage was acquired by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in 1980. For auction is a capital stock certificate from the P&BV dated June 13, 1932; it is for 25 shares which cost $100 each.
1889 Cincinnati Indianapolis St Louis & Chicago Railroad stock certificate - NYC - The Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis and Chicago Railway (CISL&C) was formed in 1880 from the reorganization of the bankrupt Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Lafayette Railroad (IC&L). The CISL&C operated a railroad line from Cincinnati through Indianapolis to Lafayette. In 1889, the railway merged with the Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati & Indianapolis Railway and the Indianapolis & St Louis Railway to form the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St Louis Railway, also known as the "Big Four" Railroad. The "Big Four" came under the control of the New York Central Railroad; surviving CISL&C trackage is now owned primarily by Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation. For auction is a very rare capital stock certificate from the CISL&C, dated March 23, 1889; it is for 55 shares.
1969 Penn Central Railroad - capital stock certificate - he Penn Central Transportation Company, commonly called the Penn Central (PC), was an American railroad company that operated from 1968 until 1976. It was created by the merger in 1968 of two competing railroads, the Pennsylvania Railroad and the New York Central Railroad, both of which were in considerable financial trouble. The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad was added to the merger at the insistence of the Interstate Commerce Commission in 1969. For auction is a Capital Stock Certificate from the Penn Central dated August 15, 1969. It is for 5 shares.
1939 ATSF Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railroad - Santa Fe Trails bus common stock - The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad (ATSF) formed a bus subsidiary, Santa Fe Trails Transportation Company. In 1936, it joined with other bus companies in forming the National Trailways Bus System. Santa Fe sold the bus subsidiary in 1948 to Transcontinental Bus System/Continental Trailways. For auction is a preferred stock certificate from Santa Fe Trails of Illinois, Inc. dated January 17, 1939. It is for one share of common capital stock.
1900s Atlantic & Suburban Railway stock certificate - New Jersey urban railroad - The Atlantic & Suburban Railway (A&S) was an interurban street railroad that began operations in 1908 on a 15-mile stretch of track connecting Atlantic City, Pleasantville, Absecon and Somers Point, New Jersey. It was created by the reorganization of the Atlantic City & Suburban Traction Company, which had been formed in 1897. After a series of mergers, the A&S became part of the Atlantic City & Shore Railroad, which subsequently was incorporated into the present-day New Jersey Transit. Items from the A&S are not frequently found, but I offer for auction an unissued capital stock certificate. It is from the decade 1900-1909 and is over 100 years old. Shares cost $50 each, and the total offering amount was $650,000.
1860s Central Ohio Railroad - capital stock certificate - B&O Baltimore & Ohio - The Central Ohio Railroad was the third railroad to enter Columbus, Ohio and the first to connect Columbus with the east coast. Organized in 1847, it began operations in 1852 with trains between Zanesville and Newark; service was extended to Columbus in 1853. It was acquired by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in 1915. Portions of the track have since been abandoned or are operated by short lines. For auction is an unissued capital stock certificate from the Central Ohio Railroad; it is from the 1860s.
1883 Ohio & Mississippi Railway Co common stock certificate - CSX Transportation - The Ohio and Mississippi Railway (O&M) was a railroad operating between Cincinnati, Ohio and East St. Louis, Illinois from 1857 to 1893. It merged in 1893 with the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railway and is now part of CSX Transportation. For auction is a common stock certificate from the O&M dated September 10, 1883. It is for 10 shares.
New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Co. Bond (Lake Shore Collateral) - That line opened June 1, 1853, running much more directly between those two cities, roughly parallel to the Erie Canal. The first section, from Rochester southwest to Batavia, opened May 5, 1837, and the rest of the line to Attica opened on January 8, 1843.
Vintage New York Chicago And St. Louis Railroad Advertising Stock Certificate - Vintage 1961 New York Chicago and St. Louis Railroad Co. advertising stock certificate. This is in as found used condition with a naturally aged patina. Look at the pictures and and ask questions. What you see is what you get. I’m selling as is no returns. Check out my other auctions for more vintage stuff. I can combine shipping.
One 1889 Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad Stock Certificate - Read (FA101) - There may be minor flaws such as lightly frayed edges folds and/or creases or light stains. It will be in condition and layout similar to those shown in the photos but you may or may not receive an exact certificate visible in the photos.
Androscoggin Rail Road Company Un-Issued Company Share Transfer Certificate - This item is in good to very good condition. We do our best to describe an item's condition in our own opinion but it may not match your standards. We will do our best to make it right. We strive to give you a positive experience.
The New York Lake Erie and Western Coal and Railroad Un-Issued Company Stock - This item is in good to very good condition. We do our best to describe an item's condition in our own opinion but it may not match your standards. We will do our best to make it right. We strive to give you a positive experience.
Jefferson Rail Road Company Un-Issued Stock Certificate - This item is in good to very good condition. We do our best to describe an item's condition in our own opinion but it may not match your standards. We will do our best to make it right. We strive to give you a positive experience.
The Mahoning Coal Rail Road Company State of Ohio Un-Issued Stock Certificate - This item is in good to very good condition. We do our best to describe an item's condition in our own opinion but it may not match your standards. We will do our best to make it right. You must be the final judge of how you feel the product condition is based on the pictures.
Norfolk Western Bluefield Trespass Documents 1891,1892,1893, 1894 Lebanon VA Law - Norfolk Western Bluefield Trespass Documents 1891,1892,1893, 1894 Lebanon VA Law. Here are interesting trespass case documents filed by Norfolk & Western Railroad. One for 500 dollars in damages must have been quite the damage and another for 75 dollars. The attorneys representing were from Lebanon and Wise Virginia. Interesting how someone attached the documents with a nail. Total documents include Naul page with summons on the back, another page that has Nov term 1894 on top and two smaller receipts. If any questions please let me know. Shipped with USPS First Class Package.
2 Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad Co. Stock Certificates 1945 - 2 Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad Co. Stock Certificates 1945 They are in very good condition. We combine shipping whenever possible. Please email us to request shipping quote for multiple item purchases.
New York Central Railroad 1950s Multistate Seal 2 Piece Stock Certificate Set F+ - Certificate features: Multistate corporate seal, no par value. Facsimile signatures corporate officers. Hand signature transfer agents. These certificates bear that multistate seal. The line ran from New York City up the Hudson River north to the state capital at Albany.
Original 1887 Norfolk and Western Railroad Stock Certificate - This neat 11” by 7 1/4” certificate was issued in 1887 and Cancelled in 1889. Overall good shape. A wonderful addition to your collection. Don't wait to ask either. Don't miss out!
NEW YORK CHICAGO ST LOUIS RAILWAY COMMON STOCK 1880s BLANK #2 - NEW YORK CHICAGO ST LOUIS RAILWAY COMMON STOCK 1880s BLANK. Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS First Class Package. There is some ware at the edges.....tgere is a rip going down the middle about an inch and a half Be sure to check out all photos for condition Be sure to check out all items listed Shipping combined on all items Make offers everything must go.....more items cheaper shipping
Pan American World Airways, Inc. Stock Bond - PAN AMERICAN WORLD AIRWAYS, INC. STOCK BOND .[STAMPED JUNE 19,1964] Condition is good (USED). SIZE 8×12 Shipped with USPS First Class Package.
Pan American World Airways, Inc. Stock Bond - PAN AMERICAN WORLD AIRWAYS, INC. STOCK BOND . STAMPED FEB. 5,1969 GOOD Condition ( Used.) SIZE 8×12, Shipped with USPS First Class Package.
New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Co. Bond (Michigan Central Collateral) - That line opened June 1, 1853, running much more directly between those two cities, roughly parallel to the Erie Canal. The first section, from Rochester southwest to Batavia, opened May 5, 1837, and the rest of the line to Attica opened on January 8, 1843.
1886 Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Co Stock Certificate 100 Shares - 1886 stock certificate for 100 capitol shares for the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railway Company. Has all the correct signatures. Never been folded and only has a small bend in the upper left corner. About 8”x11.5”. Cancelled April 1887. Please contact me with any questions and search my other items for sale. Thanks for looking—-James
Erie Railroad STOCK CERTIFICATE 1942 - 125 Shares - Up for sale of vintage 1942 stockholder certificate for the Erie railroad company ,for 125 shares, in fantastic condition !!this would look awesome if it were framed !! check out the photos ,will price !!thanks for looking!!S-B-T
Columbus & Xenia Railroad Company 1852 Assorted Share Stock Certificate Bond - This item is in very good to excellent condition. We do our best to describe an item's condition in our own opinion but it may not match your standards. We will do our best to make it right. We strive to give you a positive experience.
187_ Parkersburg Branch RR Stock Certificate - West Virginia Rare - Its 103 mile line connected with the B&O at Grafton West Virginia and ran west to the Ohio River at Parkersburg. Eventually absorbed by the Baltimore and Ohio, the Parkersburg Branch remained in operation until the 1950s.
1885 Old Colony Railroad Company OCRC $1,000 Bond Boston - Measuring an impressive 14 by 18.5", this ufilled in or blank 1885 $1,000 bond for the Old Colony Railroad of Boston includes 11 $25 vouchers. Excellent shape as it was never issued. Buyer to pay $8.00 priority shipping within the US.
Original 1965 Pennsylvania Railroad Stock Certificate - This interesting 12” by 8” cancelled certificate has a beautiful vignette. There are the typical cancellation marks. A wonderful addition to your collection. Don't wait to ask either. Don't miss out!
Original 1960 Erie Railroad Stock Certificate - This interesting 12” by 8” cancelled certificate has a beautiful vignette. There are the typical cancellation marks. A wonderful addition to your collection. Don't wait to ask either. Don't miss out!
Burlington Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway Iowa 1879 100 Shares Stock Cert Rr - This item is in good to very good condition. We do our best to describe an item's condition in our own opinion but it may not match your standards. We will do our best to make it right. We strive to give you a positive experience.
Burlington Cedar Rapids & Northern Railroad Company 1800'S Stock Certificate - This item is in good very good condition. We do our best to describe an item's condition in our own opinion but it may not match your standards. We will do our best to make it right. We strive to give you a positive experience.
MISSOURI KANSAS & TEXAS RAILWAY COMPANY 1900'S COMMON SHARES STOCK Certificate - This item is in very good to excellent condition. We do our best to describe an item's condition in our own opinion but it may not match your standards. We will do our best to make it right. We strive to give you a positive experience.
MISSOURI KANSAS & TEXAS RAILWAY COMPANY 1900'S COMMON 100 SHARES Stock Cert - This item is in very good to excellent condition. We do our best to describe an item's condition in our own opinion but it may not match your standards. We will do our best to make it right. We strive to give you a positive experience.
1858 Railroad Stock Michigan Southern Northern Indiana - Up for auction is an 1858 Stock Certificate from the Michigan Southern and Northern Indian Railroad Company for 50 Shares. It measures 9.75 x 6.75 inches and is in nice condition with cut cancel at left
Old Western Pacific Railroad 1000 Dollar Bond Graphics - Up for auction is an older Western Pacific Railroad 1000 Dollar Bond.It was due to mature in 2014.It is made out to a Carothers & Clark.There is a nice vignette of a train at top.The Bond measures 10 x 14.75 inches and is in nice condition.