I really don't collect anything along those lines but with a recent train purchase I got a bucket. Even has a lid. I do use it so I will hang onto it.
Since reading the thread I decided to check out a lantern I have had hanging up in the rafters for the last 20 years. Where and how I got it is unknown. I know I did not buy it. Well it is railroad related because on the glass is molded in P & RRy that stands for Pennsylvania and Reading Railroad. I cleaned the glass but thats it. I left the soot inside the top. Anyway I looked around and one of the last ones to sell went for $210.00 with a cracked glass. I think it is time to part with it as it only hangs around.