Railroadiana - Railroad and Train Collectibles, Gifts and Trivia
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What does Railroadiana Mean?
"Railroadiana" is a term used for vintage railroad and train collectibles people enjoy adding to their train and railroad collections. My interest in trains is most likely connected to experiences from my childhood when I would visit my Uncle or Grandfather, both loved trains. They had records, the old LP's (long playing records for you younger visitors) with sounds of trains, train whistles...you'd feel like you were sitting at a train station when sitting in their living rooms.
My cousin lived so close to a railroad track one time, just over the fence from her home, that you could not only hear (loudly) the trains go by, but you could feel them.
Model railroading, and collecting train and railroad items of all kinds are very popular hobbies for many. Trains and railroad items, whether vintage or new, also make wonderful gifts for the train and railroad memorabilia collector and enthusiast.
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Updated 6/3/12
Sounds of the Railroad
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Lionel Trains Polar Express Set - O Gauge
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* Transformer controlled forward, neutral, and reverse operation
* Locomotive has operating headlight and puffing smoke; air whistle in the tender
* Locomotive features die-cast metal locomotive body and frame
* Operating couplers on rolling stock and on rear of tender
* Passenger cars feature interior lighting and silhouettes in windows
* Powerful maintenance-free motor, two traction tires, and separately applied metal handrails
Lionel Train Videos
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HO Scale Train Cars
Some New, Some Used
Model Railroading In the News
Events and displays that may be on exhibit
- Loveland company helps keep trains on track
- By Craig Young Reporter-Herald Staff Writer James Bilodeau, owner and president of DataTraks, stands recently with a scale model railroad track in the company's headquarters at 213 E. Fourth St. in downtown Loveland. Engineers at DataTraks use lamps to ...
- Local model railroad club looking for a new home
- The members of the Zane Trace National Trails Club model railroad club are looking for a new home for their creation. / Times Recorder file photo The Zane Trace National Trails Club meets at 7 pm the first Tuesday of the month at Creno's south location ...
- Hobbyists say pastime a passion
- By MICHAEL ERB (merb@newsandsentinel.com) , Parkersburg News and Sentinel Ammann now shares his love of model trains as president of the Mid-Ohio Valley Model Railroad Club. The organization boasts about 60 members and displays their trains, ...
- Enthusiasts hope kids get on board with hobby
- The 13-year-old briefly took a break from his hard work rebuilding a section of scenery on a nearly 50-feet of model train track Sunday at the Freedom Financial Services Expo Center in Colorado Springs. The member of Youth in Model Railroading couldn't ...
Searching for Railroadiana
Train and Railroad Photography
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"The end of railroad trains as major means of long-distance travel and short-haul shipping was foreseeable since the 1930s, as automobiles and trucks became sturdier and cheaper, paved streets and highways covered the nation, and, after World War II, wages mushroomed. Fortunately, a generation of camera-wielding young "rail-fans" artfully recorded the decline..."
Vintage Railroad Paper Items
Railroad Button Pinbacks
Some quite old, and collectible
Locomotive Train Pocket Watch and Watches
12" Curb Chain and Belt Clip
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Built with quality craftsmanship and quartz movements, each pocket watch has a clasp or chain attachment. Each is back by a 1 year manufacturer's warranty and arrives in an attractive box.
"The close relationship between railroad expansion and the general development and prosperity of the country is nowhere brought more distinctly into relief than in connection with the construction of the Pacific railroads."
John Moody
Vintage Railroad Lanterns
General Railroad Antiquities
Railroad Train Conductor Hats
Long Cold Road Ahead Jigsaw Puzzle
1000 Piece Puzzle - Click Picture for More Info
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Train Things to Wear, Carry and More
Still Plays With Trains Mug
There are a heck of a lot of rail fans out there! Buy a great tshirt or gift done in simple black design- Still Plays With Trains. It doesn't matter how old he is, he still loves his trains.
Train man Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Cool, hip and fun railroading t-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, hats and tote bags. Unique and original railroading apparel and gifts for train lovers. The T-Shirt Boutique.
I Love Trains Toddler T-Shirt
Are trains one of your little boys favorite things? He will love this adorable and colorful I Love Trains design. PinkInkArt original!
Dark T-Shirt
Don't waste time deciding on which shirt to put on each morning. This dark shirt t-shirt will never go out of style and hides stains better too. This high-quality t-shirt is pre-shrunk and 100% cotton
For Children and the Very Young at Heart:
Glow in the Dark Thomas the Tank Jigsaw Puzzle
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Misc. Train Toys for All Ages
New and Used
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Many Train and Railroad Toys for Children
And the Young at Heart
This is set so you can vote for your favorite toys and move them up the list :-)
There are a LOT of toys here, so look closely. In some cases, for example "Thomas the Tank" items, I picked several things, but the one you are looking for may not be showing...click through and search for it, there are many more Thomas the Tank train cars.
Melissa & Doug Wooden Train Cars Set
Hand-painted, solid-wood vehicles are a great acce more...0 points
LEGO Creator Mini Trains
Choo-choo! Build any one of three fun train engine more...0 points
Fisher-Price GeoTrax Remote Control Timbertown Railway
Fisher-Price GeoTrax Transportation System Remote more...0 points
Melissa & Doug Train Sound Puzzle
Give your little learner an interactive puzzle that more...0 points
Life-Like Trains HO Scale Rail Master Electric Train Set
Set includes F40PH diesel locomotive with working headlight, more...0 points
Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway - Thomas the Tank Engine
Thomas Wooden Railway Systems give little engineers more...0 points
Maxim Wooden Advanced Train Set with Bridge, 50-Pieces
Wooden Advanced Train Set (50)0 points
Vtech - Smartville Alphabet Train Station
Next stop' SmartVille! This "smart" learning more...0 points
LEGO DUPLO Toy Story The Great Train Chase 5659
All aboard for fun and imagination! The train is r more...0 points
Matchbox Toy Story 3 Mega Rig Western Train Building System
Mattel Toy Story 3 MATCHBOX® MEGA RIG® TrainAll more...0 points
Fisher Price Mickey's Magic Choo Choo
All aboard for a fun ride on Mickey Mouse's Magic more...0 points
Train Conductor Outfit
All aboard for dress-up fun! This authentic looking more...0 points
WowToyz Classic Train Set - Diesel Engine with Tankers
This is a great assortment of authentic battery po more...0 points
Life-Like Trains HO Scale Conventional Track - Track Expander Set
Track Expander Set Double Oval Life-Like HO Scale more...0 points
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Say Hello and/or Share Your Railroad Story
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brumot Mar 18, 2012 @ 4:08 pm | delete
- Live near an old So Pacific branch line (Santa Paula, Ca), now operated by Fillmore & Western RR, movie trains, dinner, excursion, etc.Sometimes get to see some cool stuff on the tracks. Santa Paula has a great restored original So. Pac. depot too. Wonderful lens!
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APackageAtTheDoor
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- Nice lens. Thanks!
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Kimbesa
Dec 20, 2011 @ 8:13 pm | delete
- I love the train...got to ride from NYC to Indiana years ago, with a sleeper space. Someday, perhaps the train across Canada....thanks!
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Table of Contents
- Sounds of the Railroad
- Poll: What brings you here today?
- Lionel Trains Polar Express Set - O Gauge
- Lionel Train Videos
- HO Scale Train Cars
- Model Railroading In the News
- Railroadiana - Latest Official Collectors and Price Guide for 2011 and Beyond for Model Railroad Enthusiasts
- Searching for Railroadiana
- Train and Railroad Photography
- Vintage Railroad Paper Items
- Railroad Button Pinbacks
- Locomotive Train Pocket Watch and Watches
- Vintage Railroad Lanterns
- General Railroad Antiquities
- Train Lovers Driveway Sign
- Railroad Train Conductor Hats
- Long Cold Road Ahead Jigsaw Puzzle
- Train Things to Wear, Carry and More
- Railroad Photos and Train Photographs
- For Children and the Very Young at Heart:
- For the Children, Thomas the Tank
- Glow in the Dark Thomas the Tank Jigsaw Puzzle
- Misc. Train Toys for All Ages
- % Donated to Soldier's Angels
- Many Train and Railroad Toys for Children
- Thumbs up, Pins, Facebook and Tweets
- Say Hello and/or Share Your Railroad Story
- Random unrelated pages you might like
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