This site is for people involved in preservation and use of real railroad equipment. It is for the buying, selling, and trading of equipment, tools, materials, and services to be directly used in rail preservation or operation.

Equipment brokers and dealers may post a reasonable number of ads; DO NOT swamp out shortlines, individuals, or not-for-profit groups, or your postings will be restricted.

The site operators reserve the right to delete or edit any postings which we feel do not best serve the site's philosophy and intended users. If you don't like this rule, please leave.

NO model trains!

NO railroad memorabilia, other than items directly used in preservation.

NO abuse of this site permitted. It can go away.

"CAVEAT EMPTOR" means the buyer beware! We can in no way guarantee the honesty of anyone posting to this site.

By posting here, you indemnify Rail Swap and its creators and maintainers from any liability. Read our Rules of Use.