Lot of 12 Vintage 1980s TRAINS The Magazine of Railroading Issues - No Mailing Labels
Great collection of twelve random issues from the mid-1980s (primarily 1985, with some 1986) of the iconic Trains magazine – "The Magazine of Railroading."
Perfect for railroad history buffs, model train enthusiasts, or anyone nostalgic for the steam-to-diesel transition era!Highlights from the issues shown:
February 1980: "How to Fire Old 97" snowplow action
September 1985: "The Building Beautiful in Buffalo" steam machinery
November 1985: "O Canada!" with 45th Anniversary badge
December 1985: 10th Annual Christmas IssueSeptember
1986: Timetable and Train Order Territory
March 1985: "The Color World of Linn Westcott"
January 1985: Conrail in winter
April 1985: "In Search of Schenectady"
July/August 1985: Rio Grande and more
Filled with stunning color photos, in-depth articles on locomotives, routes, and rail history, plus ads from the era.
Condition: Acceptable to Fair vintage condition – complete issues with no missing pages, but showing age-appropriate wear: edge curling, corner bends, light creases, and minor spine wear (see photos for examples).
No mailing labels – clean covers! Readable and displayable, great for reference or casual collecting.
Details:Random selection of 12 issues (not a complete year)Standard magazine size, full color throughout
From a smoke-free homeIdeal for filling out a collection, research, or nostalgic reading.
Ships carefully packaged in a sturdy box via USPS.Questions welcome – thanks for looking! Happy railroading!