Railway Interchange 2019 in Minneapolis(Post)

    Railroaders from across America (the biggest railfans!) will be attending Railway Interchange 2019 in Minneapolis. Industrial goods and services made in America will be a common theme, ...

    Culled Charcuterie Boards - Naturally Creosote-Free(Post)

    We designed our charcuterie boards to present cured meats, cheeses, breads and fruits. Sure, you could keep it in the kitchen, and practice your culinary skills on them, but even ...

    From Germany to the L&N: The Story Beneath the Glass(Post)

    Look closely at the rail beneath the glass of our Sleepers Coffee Table No. 62, and you’ll find a few marks pressed into the steel: KRUPP 1902 VIII — L–N R R They aren’t de ...

    The Pullman Strike of 1894: When America’s Railroads Nearly Stopped(Post)

    In 1894, a dispute between one company and its workers grew into a nationwide confrontation that crippled rail traffic, brought federal troops into Chicago and became a defining moment in American ...

    Aged Ten Years(Post)

    Ten years ago, we began crafting our custom desks, tables and other furniture from authentic railroad artifacts. It’s a poignant reminder how quickly time passes. In the studio, we marvel ...

    Historic Preservation & Railroad(Post)

    Historic PreservationWe reimagine artifacts of the Industrial Age so that they live on to tell the story and preserve the history of the Industrial Age. We craft them into new heirlooms - desks, tabl ...

    Express Line - New from Rail Yard Studios(Post)

    The Express Line offers a more affordable collection with a more compact design that’s perfect for urban lofts, start-up offices, and weekend cabins. It remains pure vintage railroad wit ...

    Home or Office?(Post)

    Business or Pleasure When Traveling by Rail?Our passion for the railroad runs so strong that traveling by rail is always a pleasure, even if it’s for business.And we feel the same way about furniture ...

    The History of Railroads in Colorado: Shaping the Centennial State(Post)

    Before railroads, travel in Colorado was arduous, relying on wagons over rugged terrain. The arrival of railroads in the 19th century transformed the state’s economy, fueling mining, agricultur ...

    Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility(Post)

    Natural Hardwood TimbersDid we mention that we exclusively use naturally creosote-free North American crosstie timbers in all our furniture and art?WAIT – CROSSTIES? - Yes. All of our table ...

    What's in the Box?(Post)

    Each large piece of furniture in our collection be it  a desk, dining table, bed or wine rack comes with a box that completes the customer experience. We pack a lot ...

    Being a Part of History(Post)

    We get involved in a lot of industrial style interior design projects for both home and office. Often, there is a strong connection to the railroad. Sometimes it’s the personal history of the peopl ...

    Where Steel Gets a Second Life(Post)

    The Poetry of the Scrapyard There’s a quiet poetry in a railroad scrapyard. Steel stacked high. Weathered timbers in uneven rows. To most, it looks like the end of the line—but it’s ...

    ASLRRA Connections 2021(Post)

    The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Conference is set for November 16-18 in Phoenix, Arizona, and Rail Yard Studios will be there!Has your living room become your office over the past ...

    Sleepers: The Strength Beneath the Rails(Post)

    Most people notice the rails. The steel. The shine. The motion. But the railroad doesn’t run on rails alone.It runs on sleepers. What Are Sleepers? Sleepers—railroad ties—a ...

    Mancave Heaven(Post)

    Mancave HeavenThe owner of this amazing mancave holds a passion for railroad with his favorite being the Great Northern Railroad (GNRR) that ran just south of the Glacier National Park. The ...

    Dream Beyond the Bedroom(Post)

    Bedroom Dreams What do you dream of – coffee table, desk, dining room table? When it comes to custom furniture and art with a connection to the railroad, we’re dedicated to maki ...

    Andrew Carnegie and the Carnegie Steel That Built America’s Railroads(Post)

    Before Andrew Carnegie became one of the wealthiest men in American history, he recognized something that would transform the country: America’s future would be built with steel—and mu ...

    The Piece Everyone Asks About(Post)

    We hear this a lot from our clients: “People are always asking me about my desk.” That’s one of our favorite things about what we make. Because when someone asks, you don’t ...

    Two Guys Built the Entire U.S. Railroad(Post)

    The railroad was not built by a couple of guys swinging hammers.Wait a second.Actually, it was. Two guys and a hammer. One spike at a time. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat...Ok. Now add two more guys. And ano ...

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