I have to agree with you.
I used to live in Ottawa. I remember when the Museum of Science & Technology (As it was called) had an OK display of cars and locomotive. Steamer inside and Diesel outside.
I went there 2 years ago and things have change. It's a shadow of it's former self.
It's...
ALCO RS2 at St-Lambert crossing on my HO layout, the Bonaventure et Chambly. Life-Like Proto 1000 customed painted for SL&C shortline. Still need to come up with an Herald.
Check the following links for signs.
http://www.billboardsofthepast.com/main.htm
http://www.trainweb.org/tylick/signintro.htm
http://www.gatewaynmra.org/download.htm
Yes, medium thickness felt. I guess its to catch the "over spray" . I don't
know how often they change it, it's pretty thick with grease/oil.
Lots of traffic on that spot: Via Rail, Amtrack, CN...