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http://rani.sir.arizona.edu/%7erailfan/150years/
150 Years on the Rail Open in a new browser window
   A nostalgic look at the railroads which ran through Evanston, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.
   http://rani.sir.arizona.edu/%7erailfan/150years/
http://www.pearcedale.com/c&b/thirty.html
30" gauge railways world-wide Open in a new browser window
   A listing of all 2'6" gauge railways worldwide, by country. Additions and corrections welcome.
   http://www.pearcedale.com/c&b/thirty.html
http://home.earthlink.net/~pmcclosky/spbooks.html
A Working List of Books and Booklets on the Southern Pacific and Related SubsidiariesES Open in a new browser window
   A comprehensive list of books and booklets on the Southern Pacific Railroad and its Subsidiaries. It is an updated web version of the list published by the SPH&TS.
   http://home.earthlink.net/~pmcclosky/spbooks.html
http://www.railcentre.co.uk
Age of Steam - Birth of Passenger Railways Open in a new browser window
   Photo gallery and historical information on the Stockton and Darlington Railway, museum, steam and diesel locomotive galleries.
   http://www.railcentre.co.uk
http://home.neo.rr.com/abb/
Akron Barberton Belt Railroad Open in a new browser window
   Information, Pictures, History. Includes the A&BB, ABB, and ABC
   http://home.neo.rr.com/abb/
http://www.alweg.com/
Alweg Archives Open in a new browser window
   History of the Alweg (aka Wegematic in the USA, and Alweg-Bahn in Germany) monorail system in Cologne, Germany; New York, NY, USA and Seattle, WA, USA during the 1950s and 1960s.
   http://www.alweg.com/
http://sar.4mg.com/
An nostalgic look at South Australian Railways Open in a new browser window
   Historical changes in South Australian Railways including Australian Railroad Group, Pacific National, Freight Australia & TransAdelaide.
   http://sar.4mg.com/
http://home.att.net/~cnr.ontario.research
CNR Ontario Research Open in a new browser window
   Information on Canadian National Railway's stations in Ontario. Stations are organized alphabetically and in 1954 subdivision, with a short history.
   http://home.att.net/~cnr.ontario.research
http://www.ameritech.net/users/liz357/4000a.htm
CTA's 4000 Series Elevated Cars Last Stand Open in a new browser window
   Learn about what could possibly be the last trip of Chicago's 1920s vintage elevated cars.
   http://www.ameritech.net/users/liz357/4000a.htm
http://railfame.ca
Canadian Railway Hall of Fame Open in a new browser window
   A virtual hall of fame honouring Canadian achievement in the railway industry.
   http://railfame.ca
http://members.freemail.absa.co.za/capewestrail/
Cape Western Railway Society Open in a new browser window
   Activities of the society in the area of railway preservation in the Western Cape of South Africa.
   http://members.freemail.absa.co.za/capewestrail/
http://home.earthlink.net/~railroad_towers_railroadmania/
Coal Towers and Coaling Stations for Railroad Steam Locmotives Open in a new browser window
   Old photo and statistics for railroad Coal Towers and Coaling Stations in the United States, built by Roberts and Schaefer Co., Circa 1908 - 1912.
   http://home.earthlink.net/~railroad_towers_railroadmania/
http://www.pearcedale.com/c&b/clasig.html
Colonial and Latin American Narrow Gauge Railway SIG Open in a new browser window
   A special interest groups for narrow gauge railways outside North America and Europe.
   http://www.pearcedale.com/c&b/clasig.html
http://www.4thcorp.com/camaguey/fccc/
Consolidated Railroads of Cuba 50th Anniversary Open in a new browser window
   short history and over one hundred photographs of the railroad, rolling stock, stations, and the Headquarters town of Camaguey from the late 1940's and early 1950's. In Spanish with full English translation.
   http://www.4thcorp.com/camaguey/fccc/
http://danger-ahead.railfan.net/
Danger Ahead Open in a new browser window
   Extensive information on historic railroad accidents.
   http://danger-ahead.railfan.net/
http://dundonaldrail.users.btopenworld.com/
Dundonald Railway Station Open in a new browser window
   Information about the former Belfast and County Down Railway station at Dundonald, County Down, Northern Ireland.
   http://dundonaldrail.users.btopenworld.com/
http://www.s363.com/dkny/
Dunkirk, NY : One Railroad Town Open in a new browser window
   History and operations of the various railroads that served the Dunkirkirk, NY area. Addition coverage of local manufacturers, including the Brooks Locomotive Works.
   http://www.s363.com/dkny/
http://www.flyingyankee.com
Flying Yankee Restoration Open in a new browser window
   News about the restoration of the stainless steel diesel powered train set known as The Flying Yankee, designed by E.G.Budd Company in 1934.
   http://www.flyingyankee.com
http://www.fortwildernessrr.com/
Fort Wilderness Railroad Open in a new browser window
   History of Fort Wilderness Railroad in Walt Disney World
   http://www.fortwildernessrr.com/
http://www.greenbayroute.com/
Green Bay & Western Lines: The East-West Short Route Open in a new browser window
   The Green Bay & Western RR, its predecessors and affiliated lines; prototype and modeling information.
   http://www.greenbayroute.com/
http://www.gfrr.com/welcome.html
Grizzly Flats Railroad Open in a new browser window
   Information about Walt Disney's Animator Ward Kimball, Firehouse five plus 2, and railroading.
   http://www.gfrr.com/welcome.html
http://www.sapiensman.com/old_trains/english.htm
History of the locomotive Open in a new browser window
   The evolution of the locomotive.
   http://www.sapiensman.com/old_trains/english.htm
http://www.chescweb.com/hvrail
Hocking Valley Railway Information Center Open in a new browser window
   Devoted to the Hocking Valley Railway, its predecessors, successors (C&O, CSXT, I&O), and affiliates (T&OC, K&M, Z&W). Includes photos, history, route guides and maps.
   http://www.chescweb.com/hvrail
http://www.trainweb.org/i3/
Irish Narrow Gauge Railways Open in a new browser window
   Pointers to published material (print and online), about the people, places, structures and rolling stock of the 3three foot gauge public railways and tramways of Ireland; and news of preservation efforts.
   http://www.trainweb.org/i3/
http://www.interurbanroad.com
Kansas City, Clay County and St. Joseph Railway Open in a new browser window
   Historical information and photographs of the Kansas City, Clay County and St. Joseph KCCC&ST interurban electric railway 1913-1933.
   http://www.interurbanroad.com
http://www.trainweb.org/oldtimetrains
Old Time Trains Open in a new browser window
   Canadian railway history and stories, by and about railroaders.
   http://www.trainweb.org/oldtimetrains
http://www.geocities.com/pcrrusa/index.html
Penn Central Railroad Open in a new browser window
   History and information about the railroad.
   http://www.geocities.com/pcrrusa/index.html
http://pc.smellycat.com/
Penn Central Railroad Online Open in a new browser window
   Covers the company which folded in 1976. Includes maps and charts, photographs, and FAQ.
   http://pc.smellycat.com/
http://www.hometown.aol.com/ma393/railroad/index.htm
Pioneer Railroad of the Northwest Open in a new browser window
   This is a history of Indiana's first railroad, the Jeffersonville, Madison and Indianapolis Railroad, later part of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
   http://www.hometown.aol.com/ma393/railroad/index.htm
http://catskillarchive.com/rrextra/
Railroad Extra Open in a new browser window
   An anthology of 19th and early 20th century railroading.
   http://catskillarchive.com/rrextra/
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/gmdhtml/rrhtml/rrhome.html
Railroad Maps Collection Open in a new browser window
   Large collection of historic railroad maps from the Library of Congress. Powerful map viewing options.
   http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/gmdhtml/rrhtml/rrhome.html
http://www.trainweb.org/signals
Railroad Signal Site Open in a new browser window
   US Railroad signals - including US&S and GRS seachlight, colorlight and gyralight signals. Detailed photographs and descriptions.
   http://www.trainweb.org/signals
http://home.mindspring.com/~railroadstories/
Railroad Stories Open in a new browser window
   A collection of stories, both fact and fiction, about the railroads and trains. Most of the stories are from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
   http://home.mindspring.com/~railroadstories/
http://www.railroadiana.org/
Railroadiana Online Open in a new browser window
   A non-commercial website devoted to information about collectible railroadiana including lanterns, lamps, china, keys, locks and paper.
   http://www.railroadiana.org/
http://www.lavigneworld.com/rutland
Rutland Railroads Island Hopper Line Open in a new browser window
   History of the Rutland's Line through the Champlain Islands of Vermont, which was in operation from 1901-1961
   http://www.lavigneworld.com/rutland
http://www.spslimited.co.uk/locomotives
SPS Limited - steam locomotives Open in a new browser window
   A fascinating account of 5 lovingly restored steam and traction engines, with photographs, descriptions and up to date news.
   http://www.spslimited.co.uk/locomotives
http://www.scottish-rail.co.uk
Scotland's Railways Past and Present Open in a new browser window
   History of the railways of Scotland. Information, pictures and user forum.
   http://www.scottish-rail.co.uk
http://satrains.8m.net/
Souith Australian Railways Open in a new browser window
   History of the South Australian Railways & TransAdelaide, Great Southern Railway and Australia Southern Railroad.
   http://satrains.8m.net/
http://www.corusrail125.co.uk/
The Birth of a Rail Open in a new browser window
   The history of railmaking at the Workington Iron and Steel Company from 1856 to the present day.
   http://www.corusrail125.co.uk/
http://users.powernet.co.uk/hamilton/
The Garratt Locomotive Open in a new browser window
   A listing of all known examples of this articulated steam locomotive. Photographs of most designs included, all known survivors are listed and there is a recommended reading list.
   http://users.powernet.co.uk/hamilton/
http://www.greatnorthernempire.net/
The Great Northern Empire - Then and Now Open in a new browser window
   Historic information about James J. Hill's Great Northern Railway in the USA, and what is left of it today.
   http://www.greatnorthernempire.net/
http://www.winwaed.com/rail/LNER/index.shtml
The LNER Encyclopedia Open in a new browser window
   A reference work about the LNER (London North Eastern Railway) of Britain. Includes engineer biographies and locomotive descriptions.
   http://www.winwaed.com/rail/LNER/index.shtml
http://www.railwayarchive.org.uk
The Last Main Line - a railway archive Open in a new browser window
   Utilises Newton’s photographic collection, along with other archive material, to examine the impact of the Great Central railway on the people, businesses and transport infrastructure of the UK.
   http://www.railwayarchive.org.uk
http://www.nubond.net/railroad/index.html
The Railroad Builders by John Moody, 1919 Open in a new browser window
   Full text version. A history of American railroads in the 19th century. Includes NYC, PRR, UP and others.
   http://www.nubond.net/railroad/index.html
http://www.signalbox.org/index.shtml
The Signal Box Open in a new browser window
   History of railway signalling in the UK and abroad.
   http://www.signalbox.org/index.shtml
http://www.gregoriou.itgo.com/
The railway heritage of Thessaloniki, Greece. 1871-2001 Open in a new browser window
   History, premises and rolling stock of the railway lines in Hellenic Macedonia and especially of its capital Thessaloniki, from 1871 until present days. Military and industrial railway lines, and the tramways.
   http://www.gregoriou.itgo.com/
http://www.bagofbits.com/tinturtle/
Tin Turtle Simplex Open in a new browser window
   History and information about the Motor Rail Simplex locomotives used during WW1, and the restoration of a locomotive at the Moseley Railway Trust.
   http://www.bagofbits.com/tinturtle/
http://www.club-e-stores.com/virginian_cabooses.htm
Virginian Railway Cabooses Open in a new browser window
   History and preservation of Virginian railroad cabooses.
   http://www.club-e-stores.com/virginian_cabooses.htm
http://www.exotek.co.uk/wdlr/
War Department Light Railways Open in a new browser window
   A research site dedicated to the light railway equipment used by all combatents during WW1. Narrow gauge light railways were the primary method of transporting supplies to the front lines.
   http://www.exotek.co.uk/wdlr/
http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/wcpr
Weston Clevedon & Portishead Railway Open in a new browser window
   A railway linking three North Somerset coastal towns described through maps, old photos and ones of today's scene.
   http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/wcpr
http://www.saxoncourtbooks.co.uk/ww2rsg/
World War Two Railway Study Group Open in a new browser window
   Research group documenting the use of railways in all countries during World War Two.
   http://www.saxoncourtbooks.co.uk/ww2rsg/
http://www.yosemitevalleyrailroad.com
Yosemite Valley Railroad History and Collecting Open in a new browser window
   History of the Yosemite Valley Railroad.
   http://www.yosemitevalleyrailroad.com

Last Updated: 2004-12-21 23:26:44