1943 NYO & W Railway Clearance Card Form TD 18 Train Order Paper Railroadiana
The paper has no brand, which you will find adds to its understated and authentic charm.
The paper has no brand, which you will find adds to its understated and authentic charm.
The pre-printed date field 191__ and the printer’s code (WESTERN 8-15-16) on the reverse confirm this blank form’s production and intended use during the mid-1910s.
You will find that the Zig-Zag mark is present, and it just makes sense here.
The item bears two distinct and vibrant hand-stamped approvals, providing a complete narrative of its processing.
Dated November 23, 1954, and carrying waybill number BDG 107 96, the form records the logistics of repositioning car RDG 80406 to its originating territory.
The handwritten additions, while not fully legible in the available analysis, would have contained specific directives, cargo details, or personnel orders, transforming the generic form into a unique historical record.
A nice touch is the soft edge on the wraps, reducing the chance of any scuffs over time.
The paper exhibits a prominent horizontal center fold, two standard file punch holes, and typical age-related yellowing, with several small foxing spots near the top edge.
REMARKS : 1924, No. 728. CONDITION : light edge wear, overall smudginess/soil.