Best of The West - February 2014

c1895 Lot of 7: Patent models of the Virginia & Truckee RR equipment. These wooden models are the precursors of the cast of machined metal piec...

c1872 This lot consists of two rail sections from the Virginia & Truckee Railroad line. Each section stands a little over 4" high and 3.5&...

c1900 This is a GREAT railroadiana collector item. It consists of two rail sections from the Virginia & Truckee Railroad line. Each section sta...

1877 This is a group of affidavits written on the V&T Railroad in 1877 and signed by RR president Yerrington. Provenance: V&TRR Superindena...

c1900 This is indeed a jewel for railroadiana collectors. It’s a lock with key from the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. The lock measures 2.5”x 3”...

c1897 This is a beautiful and historic signal lantern off the storied Virginia &Truckee Railroad. This lamp was manufactured by The Adams &...

c1872 This is a Seth Thomas Clock that once hung in the V&T Railroad Office in Carson. It measures 36"x 13". It was in operation from...

c1900 This is a lot that contains some very unique and one of a kind items related to the Virginia & Truckee Railway. Included is a boiler sigh...

c1877 Lot of 3: shipping bills from the Pacific Mill & Mining Co. To the V & T Railroad for gold bullion bars and ore shipments to the Cars...

c1920 This lot contains several postal covers from historic Virginia City, Nevada. Businesses represented in this group include The Middle Mine Assoc