Since the first spike was driven in the early 1800’s, people have been fascinated by railroads. The sensory overload which was created by the steam locomotive captured the hearts and imaginations of the young and old for over 100 years. As steam gave way to diesels, the colorful and shiny new Streamliners would fill the void and propel this country through the 1970s. Today, railroads are still a vital part of the nation’s commerce, but they have largely evolved into less publicly visible movers of freight. For the most part, the romance and glory of the great age of railroads has passed from the scene – but their impact and memorabilia remain…
One way of remembering and preserving the history this bygone era is through collecting artifacts and memorabilia that have survived for decades. There is no standardized set of categories for railroadiana. However, we hope to help educate you on the more popular types of items of railroadiana available for anyone to collect. It doesn’t matter your age, budget, or where you live – there is a piece of railroad memorabilia out there that will appeal to you. For more information on the types of railroadiana, click on the images below to learn about the various sectors:
