Flashback To The 1931 Maine Central Railroad Schedule

Posted on April 20, 2009 by dremoto

My scans of a schedule from the Maine Central Railroad in 1931.

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Vintage Signs – Labels

Posted on November 12, 2008 by dremoto

While browsing through the web ive come across some very interesting nostalgia. Here is a sampling…..

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