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Up for sale is a beautifully preserved, antique original copy of the Rules and Regulations of the Operating Department book issued by The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company and The Central New England Railway Company. This historical volume officially took effect at 12:01 a.m. on May 17, 1914.
Printed by The Connecticut Press, Inc. in Bridgeport, Connecticut, this pocket manual is a fantastic piece of pre-World War I railroad history. The interior features early automated track management directives, a dedicated section for Semaphore Arms, and crisp sample prints of historical layout forms such as the Form T73 Clearance Card.
Listing Details:Company: New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad (NYNH&H) / Central New England RailwayTitle: Rules and Regulations of the Operating DepartmentEffective Date: May 17, 1914Book Number: 5797 (Stamped on inside ledger leaf)
Condition Details:The book is in excellent antique condition. The original black textured hardcover features clean, bright gold-leaf lettering on the front face. The binding spine is strong and the text block corners are sharp. The interior pages are remarkably clean with standard uniform age-toning but no heavy grease marks, torn pages, or dog-ears. The employee assignment page remains completely unissued and blank.
Measurements:Approximately 6.75 inches high by 4.5 inches wide
An exceptional find for any serious railroadiana paper collector or New England transportation historian. Please ask any questions before buying!
