Received [my order] today. Extremely pleased with the prompt and courteous attention I was given, as well as the book being in such fabulous condition. Please let me know if you come across any more of the same book, I would like to give one to each of my children on their birthday.

Thanks,

E.J.R. -- Jupiter, FL

Hello Michael:

Thanks for you fast and efficient service. When I am browsing in ABE, I look forward to having your company name come up. I know I'll receive fast and efficient service on my order. Thanks again.

Bye for now,

J. S. -- Englewood, CO

Michael,

Thanks for the prompt shipment of the book which I just received today! The book arrived in great shape. The book was a present for my husband (who loves it) & if you have any more railroad items, please feel free to email either myself or my husband with any information.

Looking forward to doing business with you again. Thanks!

M.B. -- Rollinsville, CO

Michael,

The book arrived Monday in great shape. I appreciate the extra trouble you went through in carefully packaging it for shipment. It came through in perfect order to your credit.

Thx

D. T. -- Bryant, AR

Hi Marla and Michael!

I just wanted to let you know that the book arrived today.

I haven't gotten to look at the book yet -- it arrived late this afternoon, and I promised my wife I wouldn't get too involved with it until she started to watch the Orioles game tonight. (I'm sure Seattle will beat them as badly as they did last night, but she still has faith that something good will happen to the Orioles!!) The book looks in very good condition, and I am really anxious to read it.

Thank you so much for such a smooth transaction!!

Regards

K.B. -- Gettysburg, PA

Hello,

[My order] arrived today and it's great. Thanks again for your help. I do hope we can do some more business together in 1999!

Regards and Best Wishes,

J. Y. -- Ellicott City, MD

Dear Michael,

I picked up the last order from you. I just wanted to say that they are in perfect condition. The quality of all the books I have bought from you is outstanding. I always fear getting musty/smoky books over the net like I've gotten from some large bookstore chains. I'm looking forward to getting home tonight and enjoying my new finds.

Thanks,

B. H. -- Windsor, CA

Finally had a chance last night to sit down & open up the boxes from the earlier order, very pleased with the books and the packing was excellent!

C. M. -- Pittsburgh, PA

Dear Friends,

The book arrived in Friday's mail in excellent shape. It is even better than you described in you list: looks mint to me.

Best regards,

J.T. -- Crown Point, IN

I just want to say that I received the book  and was very pleased with the prompt delivery and the condition of the book. I have dealt with a few antiquarian book vendors via the internet and have found that sometimes the product and service on the vendors side was disappointing. This time my expectations were exceeded.

Thanks,

P.S. -- Toronto, Ontario

I just wanted to let you know that the book I ordered from you arrived here in New Hampshire on Tuesday. It's perfect and my husband loves it. He is curious how a book that probably didn't have a huge number published, about a railroad located in the East, managed to find its way to a bookstore in Washington!

Again, thank you for your quick service!

L.F. -- Windham, N.H.

Dear Vandewater Books staff:

Through your bookstore I was able to locate a very rare railroad book at a quite reasonable price! Your staff was prompt, friendly, even thru the internet medium, and the book arrived in a surprisingly short time! Packing was superb and the book was as advertised! I would instantly recommend Vandewater to a railroad hobbyist such as myself, or anyone who enjoys books!

J.C. -- Brandon,MS.

[And this message from a regular customer:]

Remember when I wrote to put part of the book order on credit card and some on check so my wife wouldn't find out? Well, she saw my copy of that email to you and found out! As expected I was in hot water for a day or so. You'd think after 25 years of marriage I would have gotten smarter :-)

D.S. -- (location withheld)