Contextual reference for mainframes/supercomputers?

[Chuck Guzis]

On 12/21/2005 at 4:31 PM Richard wrote:

>OK, there are lots of sites that put things like mini and
>microcomputers into their historical context with photos, hardware and
>software descriptions, etc.
>
>What is considered the best reference for mainframe like machines?

There's an outfit still around to provide parts and service for the things.
 Here's a description of the system:

http://www.encore-support.com/htmls/32_87.htm

I don't know what the bare CPU cabinet would be worth sans peripherals and
software, though.

Cheers,
Chuck