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Over the years, I have collected a bunch of
junk, but some of them are turning out to be prizes. My dad was a traffic
manager for Martin Marietta's refractories division, and knew all the railroad
sales reps in Baltimore and Washington. A lot of these guys ended up
retiring early, or with CR and CSX.
Most of my booty is the result of these
gentlemen and their sales trinkets. I recently received an original PC
Metroliner tie clasp. The finish is a little rough, but I'm thinking of
having it re-silvered. (It will go nicely with my porcelain GG1 tie
clasp--original PRR circa late 50's)
I also have a Metroliner (PC) paper weight, a 3'
tape measure, and a number of maps.
I wonder if anyone remembers when PC had a
merchandise catalog (I think it was in '73 or '74) I got a couple of brass
PRR buttons and some poster reprints.
I am interested in finding out more about PC
sales premiums, or other CR predecessors. Any thoughts on good
sources?
Lee
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