Collection of Rock Island Railroad Rulebooks, Manu

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number904
AuctionEstate Auction Adrian Anderson
DateAugust 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM CDT
Auction houseKen Carpenter Auction & Realty LLC
LocationMustang, Oklahoma

This lot features a curated collection of Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company documentation and ephemera. The assortment includes various pocket-sized reference guides, including safety rulebooks, telegraph brevity codes, and constitution and by-laws booklets for the Switchmen's Union of North America. Key items include 'Rules and Rates of Pay for Switchmen' (1964), 'Rules and Instructions Covering Employees in the Operation of Train Air Brakes and Air Signal' (1956), and several 'Time Book' editions for trainmen and enginemen. The collection also comprises a promotional disc detailing a Rock Island railroad reunion and various historical printed materials related to railroad operations and union protocols. These items are presented in a varied range of conditions consistent with historical reference documents.

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