[1] Incorporated in 1996[2] its goal is to educate the public about the impact of railway transportation in the categories of "North America," as well as "National", specific to Canada and "Local" (St.

It was a significant stop for New York Central Railroad passenger trains mid-way on their Ontario route from Buffalo to Detroit.

The categories include: The nominees judged as to whether they are significant on a local, national, or North American level.

The induction process is open to the general public and the public may make nominations to NARFH at the Canada Southern Railway Station at 750 Talbot Street in St. Thomas, Ontario or online at the Hall of Fame Website Once the nominations are closed, a panel composed of experts make the final selections.

It could be the first (the first engine built in Canada) or the last (the last spike)... of something or a defining work of art that contributes to the world of the railway.

2—the first engine built in Canada, American railroad tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt, Grand Central Terminal and Toronto's Union Station.

Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot shares a place of prominence in the Hall of Fame with the Brotherhood of Porters and Redcaps and Sir John A. Macdonald.