Set of 4 — 1940s Association of American Railroads Educational Booklets (Vintage)
A carefully preserved set of four vintage educational booklets published by the Association of American Railroads (AAR), mid-1940s — a compact, highly collectible grouping for railroad enthusiasts, historians, teachers, and ephemera collectors.
Included titles & details
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"Development of Railroad Transportation in the United States" — Lecture at the University of Baltimore, Feb 5, 1945 (factual data revised up to 1947). Carlton J. Corliss. 32 pages. Black & white photos, maps with spot color. Very good condition; some tanning on the back cover.
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"Railroads at Work: A Picture Book of American Railroads in Action" (Second edition, 1945). 68 pages. Black & white photos with spot color; photo on each page. Designed for school use. Very good condition; some corner bumping.
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"A Study of Railway Transportation, Vol. 2: The Stories Behind the Pictures for Primary and Intermediate Grades" (Third edition, 1945). Teacher’s edition. 68 pages. Very good condition; light tanning at edges.
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"Quiz on Railroads and Railroading: 450 Questions and Answers" (Sixth edition, 1947). Black & white. Some uncut pages at the back.
Condition & notes
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Vintage — used and loved. Condition ranges from very good to good with expected age-related tanning, corner bumping, and minimal shelf wear.
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Some uncut pages present in the quiz booklet. Please examine photos carefully — all items are described to the best of our ability.
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Great for display, research, classroom props, or adding to a railway/transportation ephemera collection.
Why collectors love this set
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Rare mid-1940s school and teacher materials from the AAR.
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Photo-rich, illustrated content — attractive for display or research.
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Cohesive set (lecture, picture book, teacher’s edition, quiz) that tells a teaching-focused story of railroad education in the 1940s.
