Interesting article on CNN.com today...

http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/02/04/time.warp.irpt/index.html?hpt=C1

Not directly related to railroad preservation but interesting nontheless. Between these folks and the seemingly increasing popularity of the "Steampunk" genre, it seems like a perfect market for railroad preservation organizations to cater to, or to try to tap for potential volunteers.

I could point you to some oddly japanese thing but its not right for here.

The gaming community has a popular download service called "Steam"

http://store.steampowered.com/


http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/arcanum_ ... ck_obscura

Acanum is a role playing game in a world of magic and industrial revolution


Theres a steampunk Worlds Fair

http://steampunkworldsfair.com/

It might be an idea for museums to go there and have some display tables to show off the museums and promote them.

and get this...

http://steampunkworkshop.com/keyboard.shtml

a customized computer keyboard.

Its about what I would expect to see in an old 20-30's freight station with a high tech zing.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil_%28film%29

Terry Gilliams (Monty Python animator) Brazil film goes into a Retro-Future adventure

Its an interesting concept to try to tap into and breath life in an ailing circumstance.

Steam Punks visited the Northwest Railway Museum last summer:

http://trainmuseum.blogspot.com/2009/06/there-were-steampunks-aplenty-at.html

This is happening in Detroit Metro Area.

World Steam Expo
http://www.worldsteamexpo.com/

The Premier Steampunk event of the Midwest welcomes you one and all for an event the likes the world has yet to witness. Join us for 4 days of wonder, amazement and splendor as we cater you to an event 120 years in the making. From special guests, unique programming, concerts, contests & more. Memorial Day Weekend, 2010 in Dearborn, Michigan. In conjunction with the Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village.