Rail & Road Auctions

Rail & Road Auctions
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Name: Rail & Road Auctions
Address: 1400 Canal Road, Lafayette, IN, 47904, United States
Telephone: 765-412-7926
Rating: 4.636912

176 Reviews

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At Rail & Road Auctions, we specialize in auctioning transportation memorabilia. This includes choice pieces relating to railroad, automotive, nautical, and aviation history, including original art and memorabilia. Give yourself a chance to own a piece of history, as we combine multiple live and online sales methods to allow you a variety of purchasing options. If you are a seller, you can rest assured that we will value your collection during the auction process with more than just dollar signs. As collectors ourselves, we know that each piece in a collection has unique personal importance that cannot be priced. Collectors and consigners alike choose Rail & Road, not just because of our intimate knowledge and care for this niche genre, but because of the trust the transportation enthusiast community has instilled in us from of our integrity and passion.

1400 Canal Road

Lafayette, IN 47904

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Virginian Railway Safety First Porcelain Sign

Brass Fine Art Models New York Central Manhattan Island Gauge One Observation Car

New York Central System Aluminum Railroad Sign

May 2026 Premier Railroadiana - Day 2

Rail & Road Auctions is proud to present Day 2 of our May 2026 Premier Railroadiana Auction, selling Friday, May 1. This session features Part 1 of the Wimmer Collection, highlighted by large, on-site display pieces located south of Omaha, Nebraska. These items?including a restored Union Pacific two-man handcar, Fairbanks Morse velocipede, circa 1905 Canadian National velocipede, harp-style wigwag signal, and Fairmont speeder?must be picked up May 15?17, 2026. Additional offerings from the Wimmer Collection include signals, maintenance equipment, and other substantial railroad artifacts. Day 2 also continues strong selections from the Edward Egan Collection, with exceptional dining car china and silver. Collectors of Louisville & Nashville and Southern railroads will find notable representation in signs, locks, depot material, and related antiques. The sale is further complemented by lanterns, tinware, tall oilers, and fresh-to-market material from the Pullman and Budd archives, including photography and reference materials. Highlights include a Virginian Railway ?Safety First? porcelain sign, Tennessee Central brass heart lock with key, Louisville & Nashville depot schedule board, and a Brass Fine Art Models NYC Manhattan Island Gauge One observation car. Additional featured pieces include a Railway Express Agency flange sign, Fairmont 20-man gang car, Union Switch & Signal wigwag, and a Baltimore & Ohio station sign. This session offers a diverse and high-quality lineup of premier railroad collectibles, combining fresh market material, strong regional representation, and rare display pieces.

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Gary
Atlanta, GA

Mar 06, 2026

Packaging was superb! The condition of each model matched the auction descriptions. Great job!

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Five Dinky Car Models - Lincoln Premiere, Dodge Royal Sedan, Chevy Bel Air

Eric
New York, NY

Jan 28, 2026

At long last! Very happy with item

I had been looking for this particular item for a number of years, and of course this particular firm came through, as they seemingly find all the good stuff. As usual, they'll be getting my business in the future, too.

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