Pre-Order Bulletin No. 8 Reprint

At the November 16 BRHS Board of Directors meeting it was decided to offer an early 2026 reprint of Burlington Bulletin No. 8, “Railway Mail Service on the Burlington.” This will be a straight reprint of the issue that has been out of print for a very long time. The retail cover price is $15.00, but with your member discount, it's only $12.75! The pre-order cutoff date is February 15. At that date, the total print run will be determined by pre-orders. To order online, go to the Company Store and scroll down to Bulletin No. 8. BRHS members will receive their 15% discount.

Issue No. 8 “Railway Mail Service on the Burlington,” a 40-page reprint covering railway mail service on the Burlington, includes a little something for everyone. Nearly all periods are dealt with from 1860 through 1970, and specific subject matter includes equipment, operations, personnel, and even RPO postmarks. In addition to numerous exterior and interior views of RPO cars through the years, there are action photos of trains from the steam, motor car, and diesel eras. Plans included range from detailed scale drawings to diagrams and cover wooden, steel, and stainless steel equipment.