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CHSL Book

#1-001 Como-Harriet Book - $12.75 Now $7.50

Just in time for the holiday season.
The price of The Como-Harriet Story has been reduced to $7.50. Buy three or more copies and your shipping charge will be refunded.
 
The historic Como-Harriet Streetcar Line comes alive in the museum's 65-page book with 85 vintage photos of the line prior to its 1954 abandonment along with a map. Softcover. Written by Museum members Aaron Isaacs and Bill Graham. Printed in USA.

TCRT Rule Book
#1-002 Twin City Lines Rule Book - $5.00
The official rule book for TCRT motormen and conductors. This is the original hardcover July 1, 1950 revision, not a reproduction.. Printed in the USA.
Trolley Video
#1-100 Trolley Video - $10
A wonderful video on "The Cars That Built our Cities."
Originally shown on television, this tape covers streetcar systems around the US.
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#1-005 Twin Cities by Trolley - $40
This book, written by MSM Members Aaron Isaacs and John Diers, is now available.
With over 400 photographs and 70 maps, "Twin Cities by Trolley" tells the story of the Twin City Rapid Transit Company system from its earliest days through its heyday in the years before and immediately after World War I to its eventual surrender to the automobile in the 1950's. Printed in Canada. To see a flyer, click here.
#1-010 Children's Activity Book - $4
This book is 10" by 12" and contains 28 pages filled with coloring pictures, puzzles, mazes, and word games. There is information about our streetcars throughout. It's appropriate for children 5 to 9.
Fabulous trolleys DVD
#1-102 Fabulous Trolleys - DVD - $16
The History of Trolleys in America. Relive the glory days of trolleys through historic film; listen to the stories of motormen and conductors; be an eyewitness to trolley wrecks; and more.  This DVD includes extended interviews and a deleted scene, not found on the VHS version.  Produced by The Entertainment Group.
Tape - History of Trolleys
#1-103 The History of Trolleys in America - $10
Great moments in history recounted by the young people who lived them.  This is a shorter history of trolleys designed for the younger viewer.  Produced by The Entertainment Group.
Book - Until They Bring the Streetcars Back
#1-203 Until They Bring the Streetcars Back - $16
A novel by St. Paul author Stanley Gordon West. Set in 1949 St. Paul, this is a tale of young love, murder, and, of course, streetcars. Printed in the USA.
Book - Trackside
#1-204 Trackside Around the Twin Cities with Joe Elliott 1968-1972 - $50.00
A Morning Sun book featuring, as the title says, Twin Cities photographs by Joe Elliott with commentary by Aaron Isaacs. Printed in Korea.
Minnegazettes
Minnegazette Back Issues - $1 per issue, $10 for 12 issues
Issues as far back as 1970 are available. Quantities are limited. All sales subject to availability.
For a listing of the issues available and item numbers, click here.
Minnegazette back issues can only be ordered by mail.