Buffalo and Washington Railway Memorabilia Value Guide

The Buffalo and Washington Railway started operations in 1865 and stopped service in 1871 for a total period of operations of 6 years.

After the Civil War railroads exploded in the US with hundreds of lines starting service all over the country. This was the the age of steam locomotives and rail travel was still a luxury. Buffalo and Washington Railway items from this time period can be very valuable and items of most types that predate 1900 will be valuable if they are in good condition. Many collectors are looking for antique railroadiana that dates before 1900 so there is a strong market for anyone looking to sell.

Buffalo and Washington Railway operated routes across 2 states, this is an average amount across most railroads and is typical of small to mid size Eastern Railroads or mid size Western Railroads. Items from railroads of this size tend to be of average rarity so there usually isn't much of a premium price on items from these railroads unless the item is particularly hard to find

Buffalo and Washington Railway Operated Routes in the Following States: New York, Pennsylvania