Logo Sign. At one time, it was common to see railroad logo signs affixed to rolling stock, buildings, bridges, and other railroad property. These were usually made of sheet metal and painted, sometimes porcelainized. Surviving examples are very popular among collectors because they usually represent "fallen flags" -- railroads that no longer exist as corporate entities due to mergers or abandonment. Shown at right is an example - a sheet metal, painted sign which (as best as can be determined) was once mounted on a 800-series caboose owned by the Pittsburgh & West Virginia Railway. The P&WV merged (by lease) with the Norfolk & Western Railway in 1964. Click on the image for a larger version. See past featured items.