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Railroad, Railway, Train Crossing Signs, Signals, Bells, Lanterns, Lights

Authentic and Vintage Railroad Signs, Signals, Bells and Lanterns are collectible items for railroad fans. Some collectors buy the signs that lived their life along the railways, including railroad crossing signs, while others collect the signs that used to hang at old railroad stations. The value of an old railroad sign will vary based on its rarity, condition, and popularity among railroad memorabilia collectors. Here are some of the recent sale prices and values of railroad signs and signals that have sold recently on eBay.

Railroad Sign Sale Price Values:
2 RAILROAD CROSSINGS W/ LIGHTS,BELL, & SIGNS Value - Sold for $1400
WILLAMETTE RAILROAD SIGN Logging Train Steam Locomotive - Value / Sale Price $1178.67
Antique Cast Iron Railroad Crossing and Danger Sign - Sold for $761.99
Antique Railroad 2 Track Cast Iron Sign Purple Cats Eye - Worth $720
Original Large Vintage Porcelain Union Pacific Rail Road sign RR Value - Sold for $661
Authentic Railroad crossing sign with pole Value - Sold for $595
GRE cat's eye railroad crossing sign ventage porcelain Value - Sold for $511
Southern Pacific Railroad original aluminum sign 22" - Sold for $457.12
M-K-T PORCELAIN RAIL ROAD SIGN - Value Sold for $416
US & S Subway color light railroad signal - Value Sold for $400
Railroad Sign Round Monon M Logo Mint RR Never Used - Value Sold for $400
Original old style railroad block signal - Value Sold for $350
Antique Railroad Crossing Porcelain Sign Train Engine - Value / Sold for $331.99
Old/Antique Southern Pacific Railroad Sign Very Rare! - Value Sold for $300
The Milwaukee Road Railroad sign - Worth / Sold for $283
Antique Railroad Porcelain Sign 2 Tracks *Cat Eyes* - Value Sold for $280
ANTQ 1921 2 SIDED RAILROAD/CROSSI%u200BNG CAST RAILROAD SIGN - Sold for $275
Antique Porcelain Railroad Train Crossing Sign Cats Eye - Worth / Sold for $271
NEW JERSEY CENTRAL RAILROAD-NO SMOKING-PORCELAIN SIGN original large 1930s era sign Value / Sold For $261.78
1896 LASSIG RAILROAD BRIDGE CHICAGO ILL PLAQUE SIGN - Worth / Sold for $257.38
Pennslyvania Railroad, PRR,ADLAKE,SWITCH SIGNAL,CABOOSE,RAILROAD,LANTERN, Near Mint - Sold for $247.50
BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD RAILROAD CAST IRON ANTIQUE SIGN - Sold for $245
ANTIQUE RAILROAD MARBLE STOP SIGN RARE NASHUA, NH JBING - Sold for $225
Antique 1899 Cast Iron Lassig Railroad Bridge Sign Value - Sold for $219.50
Antique FRISCO RAILROAD Coonskin Sign Stencil Original Value - Sold for $208.50
Norfolk and Western n&w nw railroad sign - Worth / Sold for $200
Seaboard Coast line railroad sign Value - Sold for $200
VINTAGE CLINCHFIELD RAILROAD SIGN 42" X 30" - Worth / Sold for $198.09
1930's railroad stop sign reflector Value - Sold for $195
Pennsylvania Railroad Whistle Sign Value - Sold for $190
IRON RAILROAD RAILWAY TRAIN WHISTLE SIGN - Worth / Sold for $190
Wisconsin Central Ltd Railroad Depot Sign 29"x29" RR Value - Sold for $171.71
AUTHENTIC Railroad Crossing Sign 30" w/ Reflectors - Worth / Sold For $167.50
MONON RAILROAD RAILWAY EXPRESS AGENCY ORIGINAL TIN SIGN - Sold for $162.50
Adlake Railroad Lantern/Lamp Brass Signal Switch Train - Value Sold for $162.50
Authentic 1920's Railroad crossing sign hard to find - Sold for $159.99
ENAMEL ON TIN RAILROAD COACH SIGN ~ "WATCH YOUR STEP" Union Pacific Passenger Train Car Sign Value - Sold for $159.06
Antique Railroad Stop on Red Sign Wellused Train Engine - Sold for $157.50
RARE ORIGINAL TRAIN RR RAILROAD MILE MARKER IRON SIGN - Sold for $153
Rock island railroad sign - Value / Sold for $150
DRESSEL Railroad Train Switch Signal Lantern - Value Sold for $150
ORIGINAL OLD RAILROAD RR TRAIN WHISTLE IRON SIGN - sold for $136.81
OLD PORCELAIN SIGN RAILROAD STEAM TRAIN LOCOMOTIVE "No Smoking Please, Smoking Car North End of Train" - Sold for $133.49
SOUTHERN PACIFIC Heavy Brass Railroad Train Sign - Sold for $127.50
Old Round Yellow Black Embossed Railroad Crossing Sign - Sold for $105.04



Photo Credit: Railroad Crossing Sign photo taken by John Kratz on Flickr and shared under Creative Commons License found here.
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Vintage Wig Wag Railroad Banner

Wig Wag Railroad Banner for Sale on eBay HERE

Railroad Crossing Signs

Railroad Crossing Signs

Metal, Enamel, Cast Iron Railroad Crossing Signs

Railroad Crossing Sign Cat Eye Reflectors 48 inch

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Antique Railroad Signs

Antique Railroad Signs

Cast Iron Railroad Bridge Signs

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Vintage Railroad Signs

Marble Cat Eye Railroad Signs, Burlington Northern Route signs

Rail Road Sign on Post - Sold for $122

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Largest Engine in the World, owned by the Chicago & Alton Railroad Company, and the US Cavalry, taken in 1907

This is a photograph of the then Largest Engine in the World, owned by the Chicago & Alton Railroad Company, and the US Cavalry, taken in 1907. You can purchase this as a poster on Zazzle.com, just click the link below.

Railroad & Cavalry Photo 1907 print
Railroad & Cavalry Photo 1907 by lc_panoramicphotos

Rare Railroad Signs

Cast Iron Railroad Sign posts, Burlington Northern Route Signs

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Vintage Railroad Signals for Sale

Railroad Signals, Lights, Lanterns, Bells, Whistles

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Railroad Postage Stamps

Railroad Crossing Sign Postage Stamps

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Crossbuck stamp
Crossbuck by gtk88594
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Railroad Whistle Signs

Railroad Whistle Signs

Train Whistle Signal Posts

Whistle Sign Signal Post
Old Whistle Signal Post in Newark, Maryland
Photo by Lee Cannon

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Railroad Restroom Signs

Railroad Restroom Signs

Old Train Station Restroom Signs

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Old Railroad Lanterns

Antique Railroad Lanterns

Old Railroad Lanterns

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Railroad Brass Bells

Old Railroad Bells

Railroad Brass Bells

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Wig Wag Railroad Banner for sale on eBay

Value of Old Railroad Items

Really Cool Railroad Signs and Railroadia SOLD on eBay

Railroad memorabilia SOLD on eBay

Here's some recent sale prices of Railroad items SOLD on eBay. I will update this list and add more items as I have time. Enjoy!

Railroad Sign Photos

Railroad Sign Photos

Photos of Railroad Signs - NOT for sale

These are some cool photos of Railroad Signs that are on Flickr. These signs ARE NOT for sale. Each photo is can be clicked on and followed to the source of the photo on Flickr. If you put your mouse on the photo, you can see the photo credit. Enjoy!


Railroad Crossing Bell

Railroad Crossing Sign

Railroad Whistle Sign

Uganda railways assessment Elevation Sign

Railroad Crossing Sign Walk Bicycles Across Tracks

Rail Crossing Road Signs

Railroad Sign on a shed

Railroad Pictures

Pictures of Signs

More great pictures of railroad signs. These signs are NOT for sale, just for your enjoyment. Hover your mouse over the picture for the photo credit. Enjoy!

Railroad Crossing Sign in Bensonhurst
An example of what people do with their purchases Railroad Signs. This Railroad crossing sign is in front of someone's home in south Brooklyn.

railroad art 2
An example of Railroad Art.

Detail of an Engineer and Engine at a Rail Cross Road in New Ulm, Minnesota

RailRoad Crossing Sign and Warning Lights

Railroad Crossing Sign

Railroad Crossing Sign
I love this railroad crossing sign contrasted by the beautiful blue sky above it!

wig wag rail art
The photo taker notes: "An old school railroad crossing gate, the wig wag was in pristine condition here"

What type of Railroad Memorabilia do you collect?

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    Wigwagger Feb 13, 2012 @ 9:58 pm | delete
    Listed my wig wag banner on eBay with no reserve.
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    klaird Feb 14, 2012 @ 11:46 pm | delete
    Available on eBay HERE (copy and paste entire link):

    http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?campid=5336747414&toolid=10001&customid=Railroad-Signs-Train-Railway-Crossing-Signals&mpre=http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-wig-wag-railroad-banner-/230746088832?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item35b989e580#ht_598wt_1177
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    Railroad Track Switch ballpark value?? Steve in Missouri Feb 1, 2012 @ 8:00 pm | delete
    hi, hope someone can help, I have an old really heavy track switch, can i get a ballpark value for it thanks I have some photos of it here: http://www.use.com/Train_4dd4f110da8d0c14d577
    you can email me mathrocks4@hotmail.com thanks
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    christina lewis Jan 30, 2012 @ 6:02 pm | delete
    i dont collect but my grandfather was a master mechanic for the santa maria valley railroad for 50 years and when he passed away i was given his railroad light that he had made into lamps i am tryign to find out how much they are worth and looking for a buyer
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    sukkran Jan 28, 2012 @ 9:24 pm | delete
    wonderful collection. ~blessed~
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    Michele Jan 25, 2012 @ 9:29 pm | delete
    I have been handed down from my Grandfather one of the two 1946 New York Worlds Fair Station Signs. It's huge and made of heavy wood with a metal border.In good condition.I'm looking to sell it.It has been in my family hung on the wall for decades!Feel free to contact me at melucci1@aol.com
    Thanks Guys, Michele Lee
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    Cop-Speak Jan 18, 2012 @ 6:10 pm | delete
    Awesome collection! Great Lens… Get ready for a lot of visits, because I just shared your lens with the Garden railroad club in AZ.
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    klaird Jan 18, 2012 @ 9:31 pm | delete
    Thanks for sharing my railroad lens with your club! If you know anyone in your club who would be interested in this: I'm looking for anyone who collects railroad memorabilia and would like to share a picture and short story about their collection to be featured on my page. (Why do you love to collect railroad memorabilia; How did you get started; What's your most prized item in your collection; Do you belong to a railroad club - if so please share info; and anything else you'd like to share about collecting railroad items.) Contact me on my lensmaster page for more info. Thanks!
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    thesuccess Dec 14, 2011 @ 1:30 pm | delete
    Angels Blessing for excellent lens.
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    jimmyworldstar Dec 12, 2011 @ 5:40 pm | delete
    I don't collect but I'd love to hang up a couple railroad crossing signs.
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    tcorbs Sep 16, 2011 @ 11:48 am | delete
    I have a small collection of vintage model trains.
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    zblessedlife Jul 21, 2011 @ 6:19 pm | delete
    very classic lens!
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Railroad Signal and Sign Collection

Railroad Signal and Sign Collection Video

Here's the Video Description from the YouTube Video (shown below) from the owner of this railroad sign and signal collection (you can click on the video to view it on YouTube):

"Video of the railroad signals and signs, and road signs i have. Most of the signals (including the pair of block signals) came from a Missouri Pacific line that was abandoned in 1995. The most i paid for an item was $100 for the GRS relay case, which included most of the relay's in it. The rest i got for as little as $5, or free. Which includes most of the parts on the crossing gate.
That's right, it's a long story but i got the gate motor (a Safetran Style S), mast (WRRS Co.), and the 2 lights on the jury mast (RACO) for free as part of a large roll off dumpster of stuff BNSF threw out in 2004. All it took was 1 call to the dumpster company. Also some of the parts inside the gate mech. were missing, so i couldn't hook it up correctly. In a weird twist i got the parts i needed after a derailment at Neosho Rapids took down a crossing signal, and BNSF dumped the damaged parts off at the scrapyard i go to. I didn't have an arm though so i had to make one out of a 2X4 and broken gate lights. Last year i traded some relays for an arm (and the searchlight signal) from a guy from Wisconsin. The other parts of it are the Bell (WC Hayes, $20), which i need to work on as it's getting weak sounding (or replace it with a RACO one i have), main mast lights (WRRS, free from the MP line), and jury mast (Safetran, $40 from the scrap yard). Alltogether the signal is made up of parts from 6 manufacturers! (Safetran, WC Hayes, WRRS, Harmon electronics, RACO, and Modern Industries).
The "control" boxes you see came from the MP/ATSF crossing interlocking in Osage City. They controlled the time release (for when a train or MOW equipment encountered a red signal that was not caused by another train). The GRS relay case and 3861 signal heads were also used there.

As for the road signs, The fact is you can get them without stealing. I've gotten mine from farm auctions or the scrapyard. If you're looking for some try visiting your area scrap yard. The ones i buy are made of aluminum, so i pay for what their actual scrap value is (depending on the weight anywhere from 5 to $15). Signs made out of metal or steel would be cheaper (and may even be collectible).

The one i want to find info on is the 313TH Tac Air Wing sign. I picked this up at an auction many years ago. It was 1 of a stack of (info) signs that clearly came from an airbase. How they wound up in Kansas idk."
My signal and sign collection
by wildfire19861987 | video info

5 ratings | 1,489 views
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Crossing Signal System Video

Crossing Signal System Video

Video Description for Crossing Signal System (below) by YouTube user Rrxingrick:
"Here is the setup that I thought I would never get to see in my collection. This video is featuring 1 of the 2 US&S Teardrop bells that I got from a seller on eBay. That bell was installed in 5 seperate pieces because of the weight, which is 72 lbs., Vs. a normal M bell weighing in at around 30 lbs. The bell on the mast signal is my WRRS #4 M bell with its new gong, also, incandescent lighting is back for the front lights. Both bells ring constantly throughout the video and turn off when the gate rises as per many requests. Also, You'll notice a WRRS swinging lantern light as the tip gate light, that too was bought on eBay. As you can also see, I was sort of in the Christmas spirit and decided to decorate both signals with lights, its not too often that you see Railroads do that."
My Crossing Signal System as of 12/14/07
by Rrxingrick | video info

40 ratings | 36,311 views
curated content from YouTube

Railroad Antique Collection

Railroad Antique Collection

Railroad Antique Collection
by RailroadRod | video info

5 ratings | 1,688 views
curated content from YouTube

Railroad Sign Photos

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Railroad Crossing on Wilson Road outside Greendfield, Ohio
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Railroad Crossing Sign on a Sidewalk

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Whistle Sign Photos

Whistle Post Photos

Whistle Sign along Settle-Carlisle Line

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Look how small this train of double stack containers looks next to these huge wind turbines along the San Gorgonio Pass Wind Turbine Farm.


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Railroad Illustration

Railroad Illustration
Light at the End of the Tunnel Illustration by Frits Ahlefeldt-Laurvig at HikingArtist.com, and shared under Creative Commons LIcense.

Railroad Sign Canvas Prints to Buy

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Railroad Crossing canvas print print
Railroad Crossing canvas print by Lauren_roof
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'Sunset Forgets' canvas print print
'Sunset Forgets' canvas print by agoldenpromise
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A hooded locomotive headlight, war usage wrappedcanvas
A hooded locomotive headlight, war usage by lifestore
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Railroad Postage Stamps

Custom Train Postage Stamps

Pennsylvania Railroad Logo, Black & Gold stamp
Pennsylvania Railroad Logo, Black & Gold by stanrail
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Penn Central Railway Company Logo stamp
Penn Central Railway Company Logo by stanrail
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Union Pacific Railroad Big Boy Steam Engine stamp
Union Pacific Railroad Big Boy Steam Engine by stanrail
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Baldwin Locomotive S-2 Steam Turbine Locomotive stamp
Baldwin Locomotive S-2 Steam Turbine Locomotive by stanrail
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Railroad Station stamp
Railroad Station by bhbphotos
Sell art online at Zazzle.

Lake River Railroad Bridge stamp
Lake River Railroad Bridge by cwcreative
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