We have an unusual item that we're auctioning off. This item was graciously donated by Jim Currie, a long-time member here. We are auctioning off a bound volume of the 1934 January-December issues of Model Railroader Magazine. This is a rare opportunity to own this keepsake, plus being able to read though its contents. As you can see by the photos, it's in remarkably good shape given it's age, it's not mint, I doubt that anything this old is in mint condition, but this has to be one of few available, and the only one that I know of in an auction like this. We are extremely excited to be able to offer this.

Jim obviously appreciates that Big Blue is run without ads and without a sponsor. We survive by having folks like Jim around that are willing to donate either money or items of value to auction off in order to keep us running year after year. Our costs are going up every year, and we've not had a fund raiser in a very long time, thanks to your generosity with your donations and through auctions like this. Mikey and I started Big Blue ten years ago with a commitment to you that we will not take ads or sponsors to keep Big Blue going, and we've kept our promise, now we need your support to help us.

Now, let’s get started. We are offering this bound volume #1 of Model Railroader Magazine to the highest bidder. Here are the bidding rules:

1. There is no minimum bid but there is a reserve, the highest bidder over the reserve at the time the auction closes will get the book.
   
2. This auction is open to all members of Big Blue in good standing, (sorry spammers)...
   
3. Please keep you bid raises in increments of at least a dollar or more.
   
4. You can bid publicly by posting your bid in this thread. This thread is for bidding only; any comments or questions should be made in this thread or by PM to either ezdays or ngauger. Non-bid posts will be deleted from this thread.
   
5. If you want to enter an anonymous bid (just like the rich and famous do), you can PM either ezdays or ngauger and we will bid on your behalf, (we will post the bid amount, but keep your name confidential, just like at those big auction houses). You may also want to give us the maximum you would want to go and we’ll bid for you by adding in whatever increment you want above the last bid, up the maximum that you have set, again, just like Christie’s does for the big boys.
   
6. The auction will run for three weeks until after I've had my coffee on the morning of July 12 (around 6AM PST), at which time I will check for any last-minute bids and will announce the winner.
   
7. The successful bidder will pay all shipping costs. Remember, the book will be shipping from the USA.
   
8. Payment can be by PayPal, check or MO. We will give the winner instructions on how and where to pay.
   
   

The conductor on WPMA-19 flags the crossing near SeaSide Foods.

Bruce

   

We have an auction that everyone here should be interested in. A real surprise for us and a real treat for the winning bidder. Something that has been donated to the cause to keep Big Blue going, something that is not scale related, a treasure in its own right. Keep tuned, you surely don't want to miss this one.

Here's a Slogan game that makes you think. A lot of these slogans appears on HO 40' boxcars..

1. Don't Stand Me Still.
2. Route Of The Robert E. Lee
3.West Point Route.
4 Around-not through Chicago.
5. The Good Track Road.
6.Main Line of Mid-America
7.The Natchez Route
8. The Dixie Line
9. The Shawmut Line
10. Cotton for the looms of West Point.
11. Spans The World
12.Follow The Flag!
13. Main Street of the Northwest
14 The Alton Route
15.Route of the Whippet.

All items as described below.  PayPal only please.  Offers accepted.

Electrical Accessories

1) Two brand new, unused Atlas #210 Twins.  One in original, unopened packaging; the other in packaging opened for inspection only.  Two or more Twins can be coupled together with the included spade lugs.  $17.00 for both or $9.00 each.

2) One lightly used Atlas #210 Twin with spade lugs, screws and directional & number sticky labels.  Not in original packaging.  $5.00.

3) Two brand new, unused Atlas #215 Selectors in original packaging opened for inspection only.  $18.00 for both or $10.00 each.

4) One brand new, unused Atlas #220 Controller in original, unopened packaging.  $9.00.

5) One lightly used Builders in Scale #1001/SM-1 SwitchMaster Under-the-Table Switch Machine.  Hankscraft Series 3440 DC gearhead motor.  DCC friendly.  Strong torque and quiet operation.  Simple installation.  Used less than six months for testing only.  Complete with short wiring, hardware, required resistor and installation instructions.  It needs one 1-1/2" screw.  $15.00.

6) A brand new, unused Circuitron #800-6100 Remote Tortoise Mount in original, unopened packaging.  $12.00.

Total for All Electrical Accessories: $70.00 + actual postage

Wiring

Two brand new, unused pairs of Atlas #553 code 83 terminal joiners in original, unopened packaging.  $7.00 for both pairs or $4.00 per pair.

Total for All Wiring: $7.00 with free postage if purchased separately

TOTAL FOR ALL ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES AND WIRING: $75.00 + actual postage

Code 83 Track

1) One brand new, unused Atlas #554 9" straight terminal track with wire. In original packaging opened for inspection only. $6.00.

2) Two lightly used Atlas #554 9" straight terminal tracks with replacement wires, spade lugs and track joiners. Not in original packaging. $6.00 for both or $3.50 each.

3) One brand new, unused 4-pack of Atlas #531 1/2 15" radius track in original packaging opened for inspection only. $4.00.

4) One brand new, unused 4-pack of Atlas #522 3" straight track in original packaging opened for inspection only. $4.00.

Total for All Tracks: $20.00 + actual USPS postage.  PayPal only.  Offers accepted.

American Model Builders Farmer's Grain Elevator laser kit #115. Dimensions: 6" L x 8" W x 7-1/2" H.

• Grain Elevator
  
• Enclosed loading shed with ramps
  
• Office & machinery shed
  
• Scale
  
• Complete instruction
  
• Scribed siding
  
• Peel and stick windows
  
• Tin style roofing material
  

WPMA-29 moseying along through Chestnut Neck.

Bruce

   

Heard the Inland Cement Company would be worked. Headed down there to capture the action.

Shore River's North Job departs from the interchange track with Conrail at Mannheim Yard.

Bruce