Hi! You're looking at a BRAND NEW LP which is STILL SEALED in the ORIGINAL FACTORY SHRINKWRAP and a 1965 V-I-E Studios label issue of a Field Recording of a Round Trip journey of The Philadelphia and Western Railroad, the Philadelphian Suburban Transportation Company train which was the last true electric interurban railway in the United States.  The album has a slight ding and tiny tear in the lamination on the lower right tip of the cover and is in PERFECT shape otherwise!  The LP is titled "Steel Wheels--Open Track." The LP is on the STEEL WHEELS--OPEN TRACK label of Media, Pennsylvania and was issued in the United States in 1965.
The Philadelphia and Western (A Philadelphia Transportation Company property) was the last remaining, true, electric interurban railway left in America at the time of this recording.  It operated in Eastern Pennsylvania, connecting Philadelphia with Norristown via a scenic, highly diversified route.  Two distinct types of equipment were being used: The older "160 Series" generally saw local surface, while the sleek, fast "200 Series" Brill Bullets ran express schedules. The entire  line is on private-right-of-way, and third rail powered.
Using chartered cars, V-I-E Studios has constructed an accurate, exciting and fast moving round trip on this unusual railway.
Vinyl Grading Standards (unless otherwise indicated, LPs are visually graded)

Mint (or M) – Sealed and effectively perfect with no signs of wear or ever having been played.

Near Mint -- A record with only the slightest evidence of ever having been handled.

Very Good Plus Plus (VG++) A very clean record that has no marks aside from slight scuffs and abrasions caused by removal from a paper inner sleeve or perhaps a few marks on the label caused by a turntable spindle.

Very Good Plus (VG+) A record that has had a number of plays and may have some superficial scuffs, possibly mild to moderate spindle marks and / or possibly hairline scratches on the vinyl, which may produce some intermittent pops and possibly very light background noise.

Very Good (VG) A record that has generally been well cared for, but has seen a fair amount of play, with some scuffing. hairline scratches, spindle marks and / or light scratches.  Should play through well, with the possibility of more pops and more background noise.

Very Good Minus (VG-)  A record with significant scuffs, scratches, and spindle marks that should play through with moderate pops and surface noise, possibly of some duration.

Good (G) A record with will play through, but with significant pops, substantial background noise, and possibly intermittent skipping.

Poor (P) A record with MAJOR issues that will interfere with play, and will possibly be unplayable in part due to damage (I'll only offer an LP in this condition if it's an extreme rarity and / or for cover art display purposes).

A fantastic find, and a beautiful copy of this vinyl LP!
Thanks very much for looking, and good luck if you're bidding! Also be sure to check out all of my other records, Compact Discs, books, audiobooks, DVDs and Blu-Ray discs on ebay auctions--I can combine shipping for multiple purchases in any combination EXCEPT in the case of LPs (I can combine shipping for any number of LPs together, but due to packaging safety issues I CANNOT ship LPs together with CDs, books, audiobooks, DVDs and Blu-Ray discs).