Extant RR Structures N.A. Significant Extant Railroad/Railway Structures of North America As compiled by the Railroad Station Historical Society, Inc. Click on a state/province below to view lists. Abbreviations used on the charts listing remaining railroad/railway structures are as follows: Type The Railroad Station Historical Society has been compiling lists of passenger, freight, and combination railroad, trolley, and interurban depots; interurban substations, power houses, shops, and carbarns; railroad interlocking and signal towers, railroad enginehouses, roundhouses, and shop buildings: water tanks; coaling docks; bridges, trestles, tunnels and other structures serving railroads and electric railways for over thirty years. Many of these structures are on private property. Consider these listings works in progress. Railroad Collectors Association Incorporated - Cleaning and Restoration. Railroadiana collector Rob Hoffer compiled this collection of tips from many collectors.
The opinions represent the experience of many collectors, and are offered as suggestions. See Thanks to all the collectors who contributed information. Your milage may vary. Brass: BRASSO has worked fine for me in cleaning up brass nautical items. China: Hydrogen peroxide is a traditional weapon in the conservator's arsenal. Locomotive Bells Polishing a bell may not be as hard as it looks. Silverware: For fine stuff like silver plate, Twinkle (brand name) silver or copper cleaner depending on material. USA RAIL GUIDE - Passenger Railroads Guide. Great American Stations. L&B Leit- & Sicherungstechnische Dienstleistungs GmbH. The Complete Rail Professional's Site. Schienenverkehr in Österreich - der RTCA. Willkommen beim Verband der Bahnindustrie (VBI) Stay on track in 2012 with the Railroad Examiner - National Railroad.