Story has it, 25 cents paid to Conductor will get one a few games of checkers on the trip for sale "AAFA N.Y. N.H. & H. R.R. 19th c Folk Art Pine Checkerboard Gameboard Orig Paint"measures 14-3/4" x 17-1/4" x 1-1/2" deep open, 2-3/4" folded, weight 1 lbs. 4.5 oz.of New England origin, circa late 19th centuryPine folding gameboard, rabbit-lap joint, small cut-nail constructionEight x eight playing fieldIn dry original Red and Buttercup-Yellow paint, Stain backgroundSigned in original Red & Black paint "N.Y. N.H. & H. R.R."for New York, New Haven and Hartford RailroadOverall condition good, no repairs, end chip, a few age cracks at nail contact pointsOrignal bass and iron nail hinges, usage paint wearNo paint enhancements or paint touch-ups"A Great and Scarce Antique Railroadiana American Folk Art Gameboard""Please See All Photos!""Any Questions or Concerns, Please Ask Before offerding!""Please Read Shipping and Payments""Connecticut residents are required to pay 6.35 % sale tax, unless a valid Connecticut resale number is provided"AAFA stands for Antique, Americana, and Folk ArtAAFA is a group of sellers who specialize in authentic Early American,Primitive Country Antiques and Antique Folk Art, No reproductionsThe AAFA name is meant as an keyword search tool