I agree with MELGRR. A donation to a railroad museum will insure that they always receive plenty of TLC and where they can be enjoyed by future wannabe railroaders.
Choosing a career on the railroad isn't for everybody. Waving to passing trains is much different than working all hours of the day and/or night, being assigned to the extra board until you build up enough senority to hold a regular job, or taking tests on the rules of the operating department.