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Southern Plaza Express Railroad Sign, 1950s
Southern Plaza Express Railroad Sign, 1950s

Southern Plaza Express Railroad Sign, 1950s

$700

H 23.75 in W 23.75 in D 0.25 in

Southern Plaza Express Railroad Sign, 1950s

Located in Savannah, GA

A Southern Plaza Express railroad sign, 1950s. 23 ¾ inches wide

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1950s American Industrial Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage West Nebraska Express (WNX) Railroad Painted Tin Sign
Vintage West Nebraska Express (WNX) Railroad Painted Tin Sign

Vintage West Nebraska Express (WNX) Railroad Painted Tin Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

Painted tin advertising sign for WNX (West Nebraska Express), featuring bold block lettering in orange set against a deep green field, flanked by a stylized arrow motif stretching ho...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Tin

1950s American Decommissioned Steel Yellow Railroad Crossing Train Sign 30"
1950s American Decommissioned Steel Yellow Railroad Crossing Train Sign 30"

1950s American Decommissioned Steel Yellow Railroad Crossing Train Sign 30"

By U.S. Government

Located in Red Lion, PA

This authentic circular advance warning sign is a premier example of mid-century American railroad safety history.

Category

1950s American Industrial Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Steel

Hand Colored Etching - Nostalgia Railroad - Last
Hand Colored Etching - Nostalgia Railroad - Last

Hand Colored Etching - Nostalgia Railroad - Last

By Cuca Romley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautiful hand colored etching imaginatively depicts a historical time / place of the nation’s first transcontinental railroad where Union Pacific Railroad meets Central Pacific...

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1980s Contemporary Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Archival Ink, Etching

Hand Colored Etching - Nostalgia Railroad - Last
Hand Colored Etching - Nostalgia Railroad - Last

Hand Colored Etching - Nostalgia Railroad - Last

By Cuca Romley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautiful hand colored etching imaginatively depicts a historical time / place of the nation’s first transcontinental railroad where Union Pacific Railroad meets Central Pacific...

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1980s Contemporary Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Etching, Archival Ink

A & S Railroad Gold Minute Repeating Pocket Watch Presented to J.H. Ramsey, 1865
A & S Railroad Gold Minute Repeating Pocket Watch Presented to J.H. Ramsey, 1865

A & S Railroad Gold Minute Repeating Pocket Watch Presented to J.H. Ramsey, 1865

Located in Stamford, CT

There is also an Albany to Susquehanna railroad pass signed by Mr. Ramsey, from 1865 the same year he received the watch.

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Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Used Railroad Signs

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oil on Canvas of Early 20th Century Californian Forest Scene
Oil on Canvas of Early 20th Century Californian Forest Scene

Oil on Canvas of Early 20th Century Californian Forest Scene

$2,624Sale Price|23% Off

H 42.13 in W 31.5 in D 2.37 in

Oil on Canvas of Early 20th Century Californian Forest Scene

By Charles Henry Harmon

Located in Lisbon, PT

Harmon was known for painting the American West, from the Rocky Mountains to the Santa Fe railroads and Pacific frontiers. Signed at the bottom left by C.H.

Category

Early 20th Century American Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Canvas

1942 Omega "Deluxe Marine" Standard Rare Early Waterproof Patented Case Watch
1942 Omega "Deluxe Marine" Standard Rare Early Waterproof Patented Case Watch

1942 Omega "Deluxe Marine" Standard Rare Early Waterproof Patented Case Watch

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

Dimensions: 23.5mm diameter (excluding crown), 36mm long lug tip-to-tip Dial: Salmon with black painted Arabic numerals, outer white railroad minute track, signed Omega, subsidiary ...

Category

1940s Swiss Used Railroad Signs

Materials

14k Gold

Mr. Chauncey M. Depew - Original Lithograph by Spy for Vanity Fair - 1889

Mr. Chauncey M. Depew - Original Lithograph by Spy for Vanity Fair - 1889

Located in Roma, IT

This is the authentic print, representing a portrait of the President of the New York central Road and Hudson River railroad , Mr. Depew, (1834-1928). Signed on plate on lower right ...

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1880s Modern Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Lithograph

"Empire" by Robert Cottingham (Photorealism, Neon, City, Text, Screen print)
"Empire" by Robert Cottingham (Photorealism, Neon, City, Text, Screen print)

"Empire" by Robert Cottingham (Photorealism, Neon, City, Text, Screen print)

By Robert Cottingham

Located in New York, NY

Robert Cottingham is known for imagery that celebrates the history of communications in America, specifically neon signage on urban storefronts and signs on railroad cars. In 2008, ...

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Early 2000s Photorealist Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Screen

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Large Railroad Reflector Sign with Green Marbles
Large Railroad Reflector Sign with Green Marbles

Large Railroad Reflector Sign with Green Marbles

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H 20.38 in W 13.38 in D 4 in

Large Railroad Reflector Sign with Green Marbles

Located in Sheffield, MA

Large and unusual railroad reflector with 25 green marbles embedded in steel picture frame set onto large steel back. Museum mount.

Category

1930s American Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Sheet Metal, Steel

Robert Cottingham Large Original Color Lithograph C&O Railroad Industrial Signed
Robert Cottingham Large Original Color Lithograph C&O Railroad Industrial Signed

Robert Cottingham Large Original Color Lithograph C&O Railroad Industrial Signed

By Robert Cottingham

Located in Bloomington, MN

Robert Cottingham Authentic, Hand Signed and Numbered Lithograph, Professionally Custom Framed and listed with the Submit Best Offer option Accepting Offers Now: Up for sale here w...

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1980s Realist Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Lithograph

Scott Moore Large Original Oil Painting On Canvas Signed Railroad Train Artwork
Scott Moore Large Original Oil Painting On Canvas Signed Railroad Train Artwork

Scott Moore Large Original Oil Painting On Canvas Signed Railroad Train Artwork

Located in Bloomington, MN

Artist: Scott Moore Title: Original Original Medium: Oil Paint on Canvas Edition Number: Original Painting Reference information: (studio reference number (0374) Frame Size: 48 x 70...

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20th Century Realist Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Robert Cottingham’s ‘Rolling Stock Series No. 7, for Jim’  Contemporary FRAMED
Robert Cottingham’s ‘Rolling Stock Series No. 7, for Jim’  Contemporary FRAMED

Robert Cottingham’s ‘Rolling Stock Series No. 7, for Jim’ Contemporary FRAMED

By Robert Cottingham

Located in Cleveland, OH

Although he is known for his photorealistic depictions of signs, storefront marquees, railroad boxcars and letter forms, Cottingham does not consider himself a photorealist artist.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Paint, Aquatint

1930s Doublesided Enamel Railroad Signs
1930s Doublesided Enamel Railroad Signs

1930s Doublesided Enamel Railroad Signs

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H 11.82 in W 37.8 in L 11.82 in

1930s Doublesided Enamel Railroad Signs

Located in Brecht, BE

A rare find these 2 doublesided enamel railroad signs, ladies and gentlemen. Dimensions: 96 long x 30 high and 10 cm deep Dimensions: 63 long x 46 high and 10 cm deep.  

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Early 20th Century British Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Enamel

Large Heavy Cast Iron Early RailRoad Sign
Large Heavy Cast Iron Early RailRoad Sign

Large Heavy Cast Iron Early RailRoad Sign

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H 15 in W 25 in D 0.75 in

Large Heavy Cast Iron Early RailRoad Sign

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Substantial cast iron railroad WATER sign. Very graphic and visual sign.

Category

Early 20th Century American Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Iron

Great Northern Railroad ANGORA sign
Great Northern Railroad ANGORA sign

Great Northern Railroad ANGORA sign

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H 14 in W 54 in D 2.5 in

Great Northern Railroad ANGORA sign

By Great Northern Railroad

Located in Santa Monica, CA

The sign was found in the work house for Great Northern Railroad.

Category

Early 20th Century American Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Wood

Big 7.5 Foot Tall Chicago Northwestern Railroad Stretcher Box
Big 7.5 Foot Tall Chicago Northwestern Railroad Stretcher Box

Big 7.5 Foot Tall Chicago Northwestern Railroad Stretcher Box

By Chicago Northwestern Railroad

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Unusual three dimensional Northwestern Chicago Railroad stretcher box. Great graphic design and quirky alternative to a trade sign hung on the wall.

Category

1930s American Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Wood

Early Cast Iron Railroad Warning Sign
Early Cast Iron Railroad Warning Sign

Early Cast Iron Railroad Warning Sign

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H 36 in W 36 in D 0.5 in

Early Cast Iron Railroad Warning Sign

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Large double-sided American Railroad warning sign. Cast and embossed raised letters.

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Early 20th Century American Used Railroad Signs

Early American Wood and Iron Double Sided Railroad Station Sign
Early American Wood and Iron Double Sided Railroad Station Sign

Early American Wood and Iron Double Sided Railroad Station Sign

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Fantastic original period iron hooks for hanging. Great railroad collectible.

Category

Early 1900s American Folk Art Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Aluminum "New York Central System" Sign 49" x 25" Railroad
Vintage Aluminum "New York Central System" Sign 49" x 25" Railroad

Vintage Aluminum "New York Central System" Sign 49" x 25" Railroad

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Vintage Aluminum "New York Central System" Sign .. Measures 49" x 25" , Great Graphics, color, crackle finish..

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1950s American Folk Art Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Red Railroad Reflector with Unique Yellow Glass
Vintage Red Railroad Reflector with Unique Yellow Glass

Vintage Red Railroad Reflector with Unique Yellow Glass

Located in Culver City, CA

Red reflector with unique yellow glass original worn surface from a rail road signal

Category

19th Century Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Black and White Iron Railroad Arrow
Early 20th Century Black and White Iron Railroad Arrow

Early 20th Century Black and White Iron Railroad Arrow

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Reversible iron railroad arrow with original black and white paint surfaces. Presented on a custom museum stand.

Category

20th Century American Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Iron

"Party Pig" Northern Pacific Railroad 6 foot Iron Boxcar Fragment
"Party Pig" Northern Pacific Railroad 6 foot Iron Boxcar Fragment

"Party Pig" Northern Pacific Railroad 6 foot Iron Boxcar Fragment

Located in Santa Monica, CA

One of a kind pig in a crown railroad boxcar fragment. Cut from the side of a c. 1950's or earlier Northern Pacific Railroad boxcar. Very graphic and dynamic in person. Fantasti...

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1950s American Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Sheet Metal, Iron

Hamilton Railroad Grade 992B Railway Special 21 Jewel Pocket Watch Circa 1942
Hamilton Railroad Grade 992B Railway Special 21 Jewel Pocket Watch Circa 1942

Hamilton Railroad Grade 992B Railway Special 21 Jewel Pocket Watch Circa 1942

By Hamilton

Located in Boston, MA

Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A beautiful vintage Hamilton Railway Special grade 992B pocket watch in original bar over crown railroad case. Complete with matching double sunk por...

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1940s Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Gold

"Join U.S. Army" World War II Era Railroad Recruitment Sign, circa 1940
"Join U.S. Army" World War II Era Railroad Recruitment Sign, circa 1940

"Join U.S. Army" World War II Era Railroad Recruitment Sign, circa 1940

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Offered is a rare WWII era U.S. Army recruitment sign, designed by the Transportation Corp. Rail Service. This painted sign would have been displayed on rail tracks to help recruitme...

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1940s American Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Metal

"Railroad Signal" Georges Schreiber, Train, Abstracted American Landscape
"Railroad Signal" Georges Schreiber, Train, Abstracted American Landscape

"Railroad Signal" Georges Schreiber, Train, Abstracted American Landscape

By Georges Schreiber

Located in New York, NY

Georges Schreiber Railroad Signal, 1933 Signed and dated lower right; titled on the frame verso Oil on canvas 20 3/4 x 25 inches Provenance Aline Barnsdall, Los Angeles, California ...

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1930s American Modern Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1935 Omega Marine Rare Early Waterproof Patented Case Watch - 14K Gold
1935 Omega Marine Rare Early Waterproof Patented Case Watch - 14K Gold

1935 Omega Marine Rare Early Waterproof Patented Case Watch - 14K Gold

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

Suisse, Swiss-Made, 14K, .585, much patent information, 8,865,761 Case markings (outer outer case): Ralph Weston Case condition: Excellent with fairly light signs of previous polis...

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1930s Swiss Used Railroad Signs

Materials

14k Gold

1914 ROLEX Rare Vintage Mens World War I Era Military Trench - Sterling Silver
1914 ROLEX Rare Vintage Mens World War I Era Military Trench - Sterling Silver

1914 ROLEX Rare Vintage Mens World War I Era Military Trench - Sterling Silver

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

Dimensions: 35mm diameter (excluding crown - 37mm including), 44mm long lug tip-to-tip Dial: White enamel with luminous Arabic numerals, signed Rolex, outer railroad minute track, ...

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1910s Swiss Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Sterling Silver

1932 Rolex Vintage Mens Borgel / Taubert Cased Hermetic Watch - Stainless Steel
1932 Rolex Vintage Mens Borgel / Taubert Cased Hermetic Watch - Stainless Steel

1932 Rolex Vintage Mens Borgel / Taubert Cased Hermetic Watch - Stainless Steel

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

It shows only very light wear and only the slightest signs of previous polishing. Dimensions: 29mm wide (excluding crown), 36mm long lug tip-to-tip Dial: Silver with formerly lumin...

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1930s Swiss Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Stainless Steel

European Enameled Steel Railroad Sign Choo Choo Train
European Enameled Steel Railroad Sign Choo Choo Train

European Enameled Steel Railroad Sign Choo Choo Train

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th Century steel triangular railroad sign in red, white and black colors from Europe.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Industrial Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Steel

Framed Antique Connecticut Railroad Sign
Framed Antique Connecticut Railroad Sign

Framed Antique Connecticut Railroad Sign

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H 26 in W 26 in D 1.5 in

Framed Antique Connecticut Railroad Sign

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A graphic Historical sign in all original condition. Painted metal with a tan background and speckled gray text- New York, New Haven, and Hartford. Framed in Deep Salmon painted wood...

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Late 19th Century American Industrial Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Metal

Railroad Station 'Baggage' Sign, circa 1900
Railroad Station 'Baggage' Sign, circa 1900

Railroad Station 'Baggage' Sign, circa 1900

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H 10.25 in W 56 in D 1.75 in

Railroad Station 'Baggage' Sign, circa 1900

Located in Santa Monica, CA

A wonderful, double-sided turn of the century hanging railroad station sign. Original black and yellow paint.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Wood

Oversized Hand-Painted Monopoly Sign "Reading Railroad"
Oversized Hand-Painted Monopoly Sign "Reading Railroad"

Oversized Hand-Painted Monopoly Sign "Reading Railroad"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very cool hand-painted Monopoly game piece "Reading Railroad." Newly mounted and framed. Excellent vintage condition.  

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1980s American Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Cast Iron Railroad DERAIL Sign, Early 20th Century
Cast Iron Railroad DERAIL Sign, Early 20th Century

Cast Iron Railroad DERAIL Sign, Early 20th Century

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Very thick cast iron DERAIL sign, early 20th century American railroad. Great original yellow and black paint.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Iron

Cat's Eye Railroad Arrow
Cat's Eye Railroad Arrow

Cat's Eye Railroad Arrow

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H 7 in W 20 in D 0.75 in

Cat's Eye Railroad Arrow

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Red glass marble cat's eye railroad arrow sign with original paint surface. Found in the Northeast.

Category

1930s American Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Collection of Three Early 20th Century "XXX" Cast Iron Railroad Crossing Signs
Collection of Three Early 20th Century "XXX" Cast Iron Railroad Crossing Signs

Collection of Three Early 20th Century "XXX" Cast Iron Railroad Crossing Signs

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Collection of three iron railroad crossing "X" signs. Three dimensional lettering with different original paint surfaces.

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Early 20th Century American Steampunk Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Railroad Track Folk Art Stoplight
Vintage Railroad Track Folk Art Stoplight

Vintage Railroad Track Folk Art Stoplight

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H 42.5 in W 17 in D 17 in

Vintage Railroad Track Folk Art Stoplight

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Interesting wood Folk Art railroad stoplight. Great patina to wood. Newly rewired. Great for a game room. Super bright light.

Category

1970s American Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Steel

Original Cast Iron Railroad Crossing Sign
Original Cast Iron Railroad Crossing Sign

Original Cast Iron Railroad Crossing Sign

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H 20.5 in W 11.75 in D 0.5 in

Original Cast Iron Railroad Crossing Sign

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a nice heavy half inch thick cast iron sign. It stands over 20 inches tall. We love the early steam engine graphics.

Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Iron

Antique American Railroad Track Switch Target Sign
Antique American Railroad Track Switch Target Sign

Antique American Railroad Track Switch Target Sign

Located in Forney, TX

An antique American railroad yard switch sign on custom stand. A wonderful example of both Americana and industrial folk art!

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Iron

1950s MCM Industrial Plant Scene Artist Signed Watercolor - Smokestack Railroad
1950s MCM Industrial Plant Scene Artist Signed Watercolor - Smokestack Railroad

1950s MCM Industrial Plant Scene Artist Signed Watercolor - Smokestack Railroad

Located in St. Louis, MO

Art dims 16" x 21.25". Signed , unable to make out make name. This style of architectural painting, was made famous by Ralston Crawford.

Category

1950s American Expressionist Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Wood, Paper

Carl Auböck Solid Bronze Railroad Spike
Carl Auböck Solid Bronze Railroad Spike

Carl Auböck Solid Bronze Railroad Spike

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H 1 in W 6.25 in D 1.5 in

Carl Auböck Solid Bronze Railroad Spike

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in San Diego, CA

Hard to find vintage solid bronze railroad spike by Carl Auböck. Signed

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Bronze

Extraordinary American Adlake Railroad Signal Lighting Lantern
Extraordinary American Adlake Railroad Signal Lighting Lantern

Extraordinary American Adlake Railroad Signal Lighting Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare nostalgic Chicago railroad lantern opportunity. An original fine quality signed Railroad Switch Lantern and Lamp with its original interior and exterior hardware including fo...

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20th Century Chinese Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Iron

Elgin Tricolor Gold Railroad Locomotive Engine Pocket Watch
Elgin Tricolor Gold Railroad Locomotive Engine Pocket Watch

Elgin Tricolor Gold Railroad Locomotive Engine Pocket Watch

By Elgin

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Gold-filled and solid gold tri-color hunter's case pocket watch, with this incredible Railroad Locomotive Engine. Signed Elgin on the dial and the 17-jewel movement.

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Used Railroad Signs

Empire, by Robert Cottingham (photorealistic image of neon sign )
Empire, by Robert Cottingham (photorealistic image of neon sign )

Empire, by Robert Cottingham (photorealistic image of neon sign )

By Robert Cottingham

Located in New York, NY

Robert Cottingham is known for imagery that celebrates the history of communications in America, specifically neon signage on urban storefronts and signs on railroad cars. In 2008, ...

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Early 2000s Photorealist Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Screen

Caledonian Railway Company Coat of Arms on a Wooden Shield 19th Century Sign
Caledonian Railway Company Coat of Arms on a Wooden Shield 19th Century Sign

Caledonian Railway Company Coat of Arms on a Wooden Shield 19th Century Sign

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Caledonian Railway Company Coat of Arms mounted on a shield shaped wooden backing board. Scottish railroad train sign measures 20" x 24" approximately.

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19th Century Scottish Victorian Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Wood

Fernand Leger Print "Les Constructeurs"
Fernand Leger Print "Les Constructeurs"

Fernand Leger Print "Les Constructeurs"

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H 16.25 in W 13.25 in D 0.75 in

Fernand Leger Print "Les Constructeurs"

By Fernand Léger

Located in Miami, FL

In other work, Léger sought to capture the bustle and brio of modern life with references to railroad stations, factories, street signs and billboards.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Paper

Railroad Sign for Soo Line
Railroad Sign for Soo Line

Railroad Sign for Soo Line

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H 18 in W 147 in D 0.38 in

Railroad Sign for Soo Line

Located in Madison, WI

Railroad sign for Soo Line hung over an overpass in Wisconsin.

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Early 20th Century American Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Steel

20 MPH Railroad Sign
20 MPH Railroad Sign

20 MPH Railroad Sign

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H 10.5 in W 16 in

20 MPH Railroad Sign

Located in Sheffield, MA

A very artful railroad or road speed sign

Category

1930s American Used Railroad Signs

Vintage Painted Iron Railroad Sign
Vintage Painted Iron Railroad Sign

Vintage Painted Iron Railroad Sign

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H 29 in W 20 in D 1 in

Vintage Painted Iron Railroad Sign

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage railroad painted sign- " 1 track" with arrow. The pieces are painted iron in yellow red and black with glass ball details which once lit.

Category

1930s American Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Iron

American Cast Iron Double-Sided Railroad Sign
American Cast Iron Double-Sided Railroad Sign

American Cast Iron Double-Sided Railroad Sign

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H 33.5 in W 38 in D 0.5 in

American Cast Iron Double-Sided Railroad Sign

Located in Round Top, TX

Rare American painted cast iron double-sided railroad crossing warning sign, circa 1880s.

Category

Late 19th Century American Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Iron

Big Old Wooden Railroad Sign, circa 1890's
Big Old Wooden Railroad Sign, circa 1890's

Big Old Wooden Railroad Sign, circa 1890's

Located in Woodbury, CT

A double-sided railroad crossing sign made form two large sprucewood planks.

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19th Century American Used Railroad Signs

1930's Original Embossed Railroad Sign " North West "

1930's Original Embossed Railroad Sign " North West "

Located in Chicago, IL

1930's original American embossed rail road sign " North West "

Category

1930s American Industrial Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Railroad Sign
Vintage Railroad Sign

Vintage Railroad Sign

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H 32 in W 48 in D 0.1 in

Vintage Railroad Sign

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Industrial/Folk Art Quality. Large oval sign for New York Central Railroad. Blue paint on galvanized steel.

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20th Century American Folk Art Used Railroad Signs

Circa 1900 Railroad Sign
Circa 1900 Railroad Sign

Circa 1900 Railroad Sign

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H 16 in W 10.25 in D 1.25 in

Circa 1900 Railroad Sign

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1900 unusual cast iron railroad crossing sign, untouched painted surface, new wall mount bracket

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Iron

1930's Porcelain American Railroad CC Sign

1930's Porcelain American Railroad CC Sign

Located in Chicago, IL

1930's porcelain American railroad sign " CC ".

Category

1930s American Industrial Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Reflector Railroad Stop on Red Signal
Vintage Reflector Railroad Stop on Red Signal

Vintage Reflector Railroad Stop on Red Signal

Located in Hudson, NY

An authentic vintage railroad sign featuring clear half-round reflective glass "marbles" on white letters.

Category

20th Century American Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Steel, Enamel

Railroad Water Sign
Railroad Water Sign

Railroad Water Sign

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H 86 in W 30 in D 17 in

Railroad Water Sign

Located in Round Top, TX

Late 19th century American painted iron railroad sign. It was used to indicate water towers ahead.

Category

Late 19th Century American Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Metal

Early Large Railroad Marble Reflector Sign
Early Large Railroad Marble Reflector Sign

Early Large Railroad Marble Reflector Sign

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H 15.325 in W 12 in D 4 in

Early Large Railroad Marble Reflector Sign

Located in Sheffield, MA

Unusual sixty-five red marble railroad reflector sign with significant vestiges of old red paint.

Category

1930s American Used Railroad Signs

1950's English Railroad " Ladies Room " Sign
1950's English Railroad " Ladies Room " Sign

1950's English Railroad " Ladies Room " Sign

Located in Chicago, IL

1950's English railroad porcelain sign " Ladies Room ".

Category

1950s British Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage American Railroad Crossing Sign, circa 1930s
Vintage American Railroad Crossing Sign, circa 1930s

Vintage American Railroad Crossing Sign, circa 1930s

Located in Santa Fe, NM

A beautifully patinated original metal sign, with reflective glass marking out the iconic railroad crossing sign.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Used Railroad Signs

Vintage Railroad Flanger Sign on Custom Base
Vintage Railroad Flanger Sign on Custom Base

Vintage Railroad Flanger Sign on Custom Base

Located in Sheffield, MA

Designed to be a highly visible warning to the train engineer to lift the train's snow and ice deflecting flangers from the locomotive and caboose as they approached track switching ...

Category

19th Century American Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Railroad Crossing Gate Sign with BB Marks
Vintage Railroad Crossing Gate Sign with BB Marks

Vintage Railroad Crossing Gate Sign with BB Marks

Located in Charleston, SC

Great Vintage Railroad "Stop, Open Crossing Gate Before Proceeding" Sign with BB Gun Marks.

Category

1950s British Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Metal

Authentic Railroad Signal Light Switch
Authentic Railroad Signal Light Switch

Authentic Railroad Signal Light Switch

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H 46 in W 24 in D 17.75 in

Authentic Railroad Signal Light Switch

Located in Dallas, TX

This is an authentic railroad signal light switch, with three colored lenses, green, yellow and red. The condition is very nice and appears to be all in tact. This would make a great...

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20th Century American Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Metal

Dragon

Sest 2Dragon, 2017

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Dm 36 in

Dragon

By Sest 2

Located in New York, NY

Sest's piece is acrylic and spray paint on an authentic railroad sign. Sest is a street artist based in the east coast.

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2010s Street Art Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Spray Paint, Acrylic

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H 15 in W 69 in D 0.5 in

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Located in Hudson, NY

cast iron railroad sign for Barrytown, New York original dry surface black background with traces of goldleaf on the raised lettering

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19th Century Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Iron

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McLean, VA, December 4 1978

By Joel Sternfeld

Located in New York, NY

Joel Sternfeld McLean, VA, December 4 1978 dye transfer print, printed 1981 signed, titled and dated verso in ink 15.25 x 19.5 inches 16 x 20 inch sheet

Category

1970s Used Railroad Signs

Materials

Photographic Paper

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Used Railroad Signs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of used railroad signs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique used railroad signs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wood. Used railroad signs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Used railroad signs made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — are very popular at 1stDibs. Robert Cottingham and Salvador Dalí each produced beautiful used railroad signs that are worth considering.

How Much are Used Railroad Signs?

Prices for used railroad signs start at $300 and top out at $15,000 with the average selling for $1,200.