IRM has just received a sizeable collection of railroad artifacts from an anonymous donor. Some of the items can be used immediately, others will be valuable spare parts, some can eventually be put on display, but it's all of value and greatly appreciated. Here are just a couple of things that were held out before putting the rest into storage, since they're from the CA&E.
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A first aid box in excellent condition, with all contents in place. I'm afraid the modern first aid kits we use on the revenue cars don't include "dental poultice", whatever that is.
And another nice, soothing scenery picture that would be mounted on the bulkhead of a car.
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And then there was also a huge collection of books. We can't thank this person enough! Now if you have a collection, large or small, of railroad-related items and are wondering what to do with them, wonder no longer. IRM will be glad to give them a good home. Say, did I mention that any donation is tax-deductible? You can call the office during business hours, and they'll take it from there. Thanks!