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hank

January 25, 2019 09:05AM

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jfengineer Wrote:
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> What were passengers allowed to bring with them on
> “narrow gauge transcontinental” trips back in
> the 1880’s? Such things as firearms, live
> animals, perishables, prospecting implements?

Don't know about the animals but any of the rest were probably possible. All depends on baggage allowances and how many $$ one was ready/able to shell out for excess baggage charges I'd guess.
hank

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