North America Railway Hall of Fame

North America Railway Hall of Fame is a not-for-profit organization housed in the recently restored Canada Southern Railway Station in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. It was founded to maintain, preserve and honor railway history with the induction into the Hall of Fame of people, events, structures, railway art forms, rolling stock, technical innovations, railway workers and trains, and inventions in the railway history. Incorporated in 1996 its goal is to educate the public about the impact of railway transportation in the categories of "North America," as well as "National", specific to Canada and "Local" Mission statementThe mission statement of the North America Railway Hall of Fame is to:To recognize and establish an enduring tribute to men and women of the past who have made significant contributions or achievements relating to the railway industry in North AmericaTo likewise honor significant railway organizations, railway related innovations and technical accomplishments, railway rolling stock, railway buildings and other construction feats, railway cultural contributions and historical railway events.To provide a facility for the preservation and display of a collection of library materials and railway heritage artifacts related to the Hall of Fame inducteesTo educate the public about the impact of railway transportation on the history and the continuing development of communities, nations and international relations throughout North America. After the acquisition in 2005 of NARHF’s permanent home (the Canada Southern Station) further goals were added to mission statement. To preserve and restore the truly historic and significant Canadian Southern Railway Station in St. Thomas, OntarioTo establish a tourist attraction to support economic development, and to provide a facility that will meet the needs of the community.