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Rail-fanning and Train-spotting

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http://www.alaskarails.org/pix/ARR-picts-loco-roster.html
ARR Locomotive Roster Open in a new browser window
   Locomotive roster for Alaska Railroad.
   http://www.alaskarails.org/pix/ARR-picts-loco-roster.html
http://www.angelfire.com/oh5/arrc
Akron Railroad Club Website Open in a new browser window
   Official website for the Akron Railroad Club Inc. Located in Akron,Ohio.
   http://www.angelfire.com/oh5/arrc
http://anorak.100megs6.com
Anorak - Train Spotting Open in a new browser window
   UK trainspotting data from past decades. Railway photographs. Railway sound recordings as mp3 files. Railway videos from the 1990s in Quicktime format.
   http://anorak.100megs6.com
http://bswitzer.railfan.net/
Brian's Rail Photography Open in a new browser window
   Photographer displays his railroad photo collection.
   http://bswitzer.railfan.net/
http://www.ameritech.net/users/liz357/SSL.htm
CERA's Inspection Trip Open in a new browser window
   Learn about an inspection trip that was organized by rail-fans on the South Shore Line, America's last inter-urban electric railway.
   http://www.ameritech.net/users/liz357/SSL.htm
http://www.trainweb.org/csxsouth/index1.html
CSX South Open in a new browser window
   Railfanning and railroading in the Southeastern United States.
   http://www.trainweb.org/csxsouth/index1.html
http://www.trainweb.org/galt-stn/cproster/topindex.htm
Canadian Pacific Railway Diesel Roster Open in a new browser window
   CPR locomotive roster and paint data.
   http://www.trainweb.org/galt-stn/cproster/topindex.htm
http://www.cbrails.netfirms.com/
Cape Breton Rails Open in a new browser window
   Pictures and information of trains on Cape Breton Island.
   http://www.cbrails.netfirms.com/
http://capecodrails.railfan.net
Cape Cod Rails Open in a new browser window
   Devoted to railfanning both near and far from Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
   http://capecodrails.railfan.net
http://www.cardiffandavonside.org.uk/
Cardiff and Avonside Railway Society Open in a new browser window
   Details of forthcoming and past trips along with the society magazine.
   http://www.cardiffandavonside.org.uk/
http://jerseyrails.railfan.net
Central Jersey Rails Open in a new browser window
   Includes photo galleries, radio information, employee timetables, equipment rosters, message board and links.
   http://jerseyrails.railfan.net
http://www.dhke.com/CRJ/
Chicago Rail Junctions Open in a new browser window
   An in-depth look at some busy rail crossings in the Chicago area and northwest Indiana.
   http://www.dhke.com/CRJ/
http://c47lg.jdaltpol.co.uk/
Class 47 Locomotive Group Open in a new browser window
   Class 47 Locomotive Group was to preserve a Class 47 Diesel Locomotive, also known as a Brush Type 4.
   http://c47lg.jdaltpol.co.uk/
http://www.47soton.co.uk/
Class 47s around Southampton Open in a new browser window
   Weekly updated pictures and archive showing the decline of Brush Class 47 around the Southampton area.
   http://www.47soton.co.uk/
http://clinchfieldcountry.com
Clinchfield Country Open in a new browser window
   Former Clinchfield Railroad trackage mostly the north end. Visit the photo gallery and links with other info on this site as well.
   http://clinchfieldcountry.com
http://www.trainweb.org/columbusrailfan/
Columbus Railfan Open in a new browser window
   a personal photo galley and home to the Ohio Rail Link, and a list and photos of ex-Conrail units in CSX and Norfolk Southern paint.
   http://www.trainweb.org/columbusrailfan/
http://www.trainspottingtales.org.uk/
Confessions of a Geriatric Trainspotter Open in a new browser window
   A series of short anecdotes each having a railway connection.
   http://www.trainspottingtales.org.uk/
http://www.cordovabaystation.ca/
Cordova Bay Station Open in a new browser window
   Canadian railway news, stories, photos, timetables, links, and reference material.
   http://www.cordovabaystation.ca/
http://www.locopage.net/
Diesels locos from around the World Open in a new browser window
   Pictures, Data and trip reports about diesel locomotive operations across the globe. Special sections on GE and ALCO locomotives
   http://www.locopage.net/
http://www.trainweb.org/eastrail/
Eastern Railfans Online Open in a new browser window
   Images of railroading in the Eastern United States.
   http://www.trainweb.org/eastrail/
http://www.ete-ene.org
European Train Enthusiasts Eastern New England Chapter Open in a new browser window
   The Eastern New England Chapter is a regional affiliate of European Train Enthusiasts, the American national organization for those interested in European railroads and the European model train hobby.
   http://www.ete-ene.org
http://www.graf.tv/
GRAF - Gruppo Romano Amici della Ferrovia Open in a new browser window
   Cultural not for profit association founded in 1958 with the aim of promoting and working for the preservation, and collecting of historical and technical information about Italian railways and tramways.
   http://www.graf.tv/
http://www.gensheet.co.uk
Gensheet UK railways and photographs Open in a new browser window
   Gensheet rare track & diversions, photographs and Class 309 EMU pages
   http://www.gensheet.co.uk
http://www.sh1.org/eisenbahn/index.htm
German Railway Signals Open in a new browser window
   Description of German Railway signals, boards, and rules.
   http://www.sh1.org/eisenbahn/index.htm
http://germansteam.info/
German Steam Locomotive Performances Open in a new browser window
   Detailed News, timing and speed data of German steam locomotives, mainly in the 21st Century, also history of past high speed runs. Includes a Plandampf page.
   http://germansteam.info/
http://www.gcrailway.co.uk/roster.htm
Great Central Railway Locomotive Roster Open in a new browser window
   Locomotives of the British railway.
   http://www.gcrailway.co.uk/roster.htm
http://www.greatlakesrail.com
Great Lakes Rail Open in a new browser window
   A forum for discussing the railroads of the Great Lakes region, and their operations. Photo Galleries, Chat, Downloads.
   http://www.greatlakesrail.com
http://www.altavelocidad.org/index_en.htm
High Speed Railways Open in a new browser window
   High speed trains in Spain, Europe and the rest of the World.
   http://www.altavelocidad.org/index_en.htm
http://www.pinconningandblindriverrailroad.com
History of the Pinconning & Blind River Railroad Open in a new browser window
   History of the Pinconning & Blind River Railroad in Fairview Michigan 1953-1973.
   http://www.pinconningandblindriverrailroad.com
http://fp.users.fast.net/jprock/crroster.html
Illustrated Conrail Locomotive Roster Open in a new browser window
   A guide to the locomotives of Conrail.
   http://fp.users.fast.net/jprock/crroster.html
http://www.irfca.org/faq/
Indian Railways FAQs Open in a new browser window
   Indian Railways related information resource.
   http://www.irfca.org/faq/
http://www.irfca.org/~jayb/
Indian Railways Videos Open in a new browser window
   Jay Balakrishna's collection of Indian Railways Videos. Features downloadable videos of Diesel(ALCo) and Electric traction of passenger trains shot in and around Bangalore and Mysore.
   http://www.irfca.org/~jayb/
http://keretapi.tripod.com
Indonesian Railway Site Open in a new browser window
   Historical information, such as steam rosters, old timetables, menus, and photographs. Also current aspects such as present-day timetables, diesel roster and modern photographs.
   http://keretapi.tripod.com
http://www.icrs.org.uk/
Intercity Railway Society Open in a new browser window
   A society for UK freight and passenger train enthusiasts. Information, news and publications.
   http://www.icrs.org.uk/
http://www.iryc.net/
International RailwaY Circle Open in a new browser window
   Society offering news on Belgian and international railways, tips on photographic locations, reports, and diagrams.
   http://www.iryc.net/
http://www.railroadradio.net
Live Railroad Radio Communications Open in a new browser window
   Live streaming radio feeds of several major western railroads.
   http://www.railroadradio.net
http://www.locoscene.co.uk/
LocoScene Open in a new browser window
   Online UK Train Spotting Database. Allows Train Spotters to store sessions and sightings on the Internet.
   http://www.locoscene.co.uk/
http://www.locoperformance.co.uk/
Locomotive Performance Open in a new browser window
   UK Locomotive Performance from 1954 together with train spotting notes from the 1950's and 1960's and a Picture Gallery.
   http://www.locoperformance.co.uk/
http://www.visi.com/~mfrahm/mnrail/
MNRail Open in a new browser window
   E-mail discussion list dedicated to news, operations, and history of railroads in Minnesota, the Dakotas, and parts of neighboring states and provinces. Information file, guidelines for posting, links.
   http://www.visi.com/~mfrahm/mnrail/
http://mainlineseast.railfan.net/home.html
MainLines East Open in a new browser window
   Railfanning in Eastern America. Motive power review and 700+ photos.
   http://mainlineseast.railfan.net/home.html
http://www.marksrailwayphotos.fotopic.net/
Mark's Railway Photos Open in a new browser window
   British railway photos.
   http://www.marksrailwayphotos.fotopic.net/
http://www.geocities.com/masterwap9/index.html
Master's Indian Railways Pictures Open in a new browser window
   Pictures on Indian Railways by Nitin Master
   http://www.geocities.com/masterwap9/index.html
http://mexican.railspot.com/
Mexican Railways Open in a new browser window
   Pictures, data & links on Mexican railroad.
   http://mexican.railspot.com/
http://www.trainweb.org/midrail
Mid-Atlantic and Midwestern Rail Open in a new browser window
   Railfan photos and information from the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions.
   http://www.trainweb.org/midrail
http://www.personainternet.com/mile77/
Mile 77 Open in a new browser window
   Canadian Pacific Railway operations in and around Sudbury, Ontario.
   http://www.personainternet.com/mile77/
http://home.att.net/~roadrailer/MotelsIntro.html
Motels for Train Watchers Open in a new browser window
   A listing of hotels, motels and inns located directly on rail lines in the US, with views of the railroad tracks from at least some of the rooms.
   http://home.att.net/~roadrailer/MotelsIntro.html
http://www.railfanswelcome.com/
N8OAY's Railfan Help Desk Open in a new browser window
   US based database of railfan friendly train watching locations with scanner frequencies and train symbols.
   http://www.railfanswelcome.com/
http://www.narails.com
North American Rails Open in a new browser window
   Photos from the western parts of the United States and Canada.
   http://www.narails.com
http://www.greatorme.btinternet.co.uk/knotty.htm
North Staffordshire Railways Passenger Services 1910 - 1999 Open in a new browser window
   A Study of passenger train services from the City of Stoke-on-Trent (the former headquarters of the North Staffordshire Railway Company) using timetables from 1910, 1947, and subsequently.
   http://www.greatorme.btinternet.co.uk/knotty.htm
http://www.wvrail.railfan.net/
Northern West Virginia's Railroads Open in a new browser window
   Features regional route maps, timetables, and individual railroad histories in the region.
   http://www.wvrail.railfan.net/
http://www.on-track-on-line.com/
On Track On Line Open in a new browser window
   News, photos, articles, and forums for all rail-related topics.
   http://www.on-track-on-line.com/
http://mikerobin.homestead.com/onr.html
Ontario Northland Photo Gallery Open in a new browser window
   Site dealing exclusively with Ontario Northland Railway.
   http://mikerobin.homestead.com/onr.html
http://www.railfanphillipsburg.com
Phillipsburg Area Railfanning Open in a new browser window
   A guide to railfanning the area from Bloombury, New Jersey to Allentown, Pennsylvania.
   http://www.railfanphillipsburg.com
http://www.preserved-diesels.co.uk
Preserved Diesels UK Open in a new browser window
   A comprehensive photographic guide to all preserved ex-mainline diesel locomotives based in the UK.
   http://www.preserved-diesels.co.uk
http://www.angelfire.com/nb/dmwoods
Preserved Steam Locomotive Database Open in a new browser window
   A database of ex-main line UK preserved steam locomotives which the user may update.
   http://www.angelfire.com/nb/dmwoods
http://www.railenthusiast.co.uk
Rail Enthusiast UK Open in a new browser window
   A complete listing of British locomotives and multiple units including their full history. Record spots and hauls online.
   http://www.railenthusiast.co.uk
http://www.railfaneurope.net/
Rail Fan Europe Open in a new browser window
   Rail network and operator information, locomotive details and photographs categorized by country.
   http://www.railfaneurope.net/
http://rrfreq.railspot.com/
Rail Spot Frequency List Open in a new browser window
   Listing of railroad frequencies and locales in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Kansas, Arkansas together with photographs from different railroads.
   http://rrfreq.railspot.com/
http://www.rail.lu/indexuk.html
Rail.lu Open in a new browser window
   Documents the world of railways in and around the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg and promotes public transport.
   http://www.rail.lu/indexuk.html
http://www.raildepot.com
Raildepot.com Open in a new browser window
   Railfans, modelers, and railroaders submit your rail stories with photos.
   http://www.raildepot.com
http://www.railfanusa.com/
Railfan USA Open in a new browser window
   Railfanning site with an emphasis on the United States.
   http://www.railfanusa.com/
http://groups.msn.com/RailfaningCanadatheUSA/
Railfanning Canada and the USA Open in a new browser window
   Railfan pictures from Southern Ontario and the Eastern USA.
   http://groups.msn.com/RailfaningCanadatheUSA/
http://www.accesswave.ca/~gbevan/hfx.html
Railfanning Halifax Open in a new browser window
   Information about the current railfan scene in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
   http://www.accesswave.ca/~gbevan/hfx.html
http://www.alabamarailfan.com/
Railfanning in Alabama Open in a new browser window
   Railfanning in the heart of Dixie. Includes CSX, NS, IC, BNSF and many shortlines.
   http://www.alabamarailfan.com/
http://leesome1226.tripod.com/index.htm
Railfanning in the Northeast USA Open in a new browser window
   Photos taken around the Northeast USA from Conrail to Erie Lackawanna
   http://leesome1226.tripod.com/index.htm
http://mtnsub.org/
Railfanning the B&O around Cumberland, MD Open in a new browser window
   Railfanning CSX (ex-B&O) around Cumberland, MD. Covers the Cumberland Subdivision to Brunswick, MD, the Keystone Subdivision to Connellsville, PA, and the Mountain Subdivision to Grafton, WV.
   http://mtnsub.org/
http://railfanning.org/
Railfanning.org Open in a new browser window
   US based railfan site. Includes railroad news, history and general features.
   http://railfanning.org/
http://www.geocities.com/capecanaveral/launchpad/1449/index.html
Railfans Is Us Open in a new browser window
   Represents many years of railfanning, with photographs broken down to general areas of interest.
   http://www.geocities.com/capecanaveral/launchpad/1449/index.html
http://www.railcams.com
Railroad Webcams Open in a new browser window
   A listing of rail webcams. Catch the live railroad actions of trains thru web cameras.
   http://www.railcams.com
http://algomacentral.railfan.net/
Railway Photos by Ted Ellis Open in a new browser window
   Railfan displays his extensive collection of railway photos.
   http://algomacentral.railfan.net/
http://www.trainweb.org/rcn-uk/
Railwayana Collectors' Network Open in a new browser window
   The main feature of RCN is an email contact list, which is primarily for the use of British railwayana collectors. The site includes information about single line tokens, Rhodesian/Zimbabwean loco relics, GWR cabsides, as well as a photo gallery and other
   http://www.trainweb.org/rcn-uk/
http://www.1-room.freeserve.co.uk
Railways Steam On Open in a new browser window
   Photographs of UK preserved and main line steam activity since 1990
   http://www.1-room.freeserve.co.uk
http://www.japan-railways.com/indexe.htm
Railways in Japan Open in a new browser window
   Photographs and sounds of the railways in Japan.
   http://www.japan-railways.com/indexe.htm
http://www.railwaysofchina.com/
Railways of China Open in a new browser window
   All about China's railways.
   http://www.railwaysofchina.com/
http://www.arar.org.ar/IDX_ENG.html
Rosario Rail Enthusiast Association Open in a new browser window
   Trains, tramways and trolleybuses of Rosario (Argentina). English language version is included.
   http://www.arar.org.ar/IDX_ENG.html
http://www.southernelectric.org.uk/
Southern Electric Group Open in a new browser window
   Non-profit making organisation dedicated to the 750 volts direct current third rail electrified railway system in the South East of England.
   http://www.southernelectric.org.uk/
http://www.trainweb.org/stlrailfanning/
St. Louis Railfanning Open in a new browser window
   Railfan guide to St. Louis, MO. Photographs and hot spots. Diesel locomotive production statistics from ALCo, EMD and GE
   http://www.trainweb.org/stlrailfanning/
http://indiasteam.tripod.com/
Steam Locomotives in India Open in a new browser window
   A comprehensive site with pictures and data on steam locomotives in India.
   http://indiasteam.tripod.com/
http://www.geocities.com/wp7713/index.htm
Steam Masala Open in a new browser window
   A collection of webpages dedicated steam locomotives from India and Australia.
   http://www.geocities.com/wp7713/index.htm
http://steamrailroading.com
Steam Railroading Open in a new browser window
   Information about US railroading in the days of steam, as well as steam railroading today.
   http://steamrailroading.com
http://www.steamsounds.org.uk/
Steamsounds Open in a new browser window
   Downloadable recordings of steam hauled trains on main line and preserved railways in the UK.
   http://www.steamsounds.org.uk/
http://www.irfca.org/users/shanky/
Stormcatcher's Railnet Open in a new browser window
   A collection of pictures, screensavers and desktop wallpaper from the Indian Railways.
   http://www.irfca.org/users/shanky/
http://www.subways.net/
Subways.net Open in a new browser window
   Pictures and information about subway trains.
   http://www.subways.net/
http://www.trainweb.org/sussexctyrrclub/
Sussex County Railroad Club Open in a new browser window
   A railfan and model railroad club in Sussex County, New Jersey.
   http://www.trainweb.org/sussexctyrrclub/
http://www.geocities.com/j101653/
The 507 and 508 Homepage Open in a new browser window
   The Class 507 and 508 EMUs operate services on the Arriva Trains Merseyside network. Includes photographs and fleet news.
   http://www.geocities.com/j101653/
http://www.therailforum.com
The BNSF - Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Railroad Forum Open in a new browser window
   BNSF Railroad forum for employees and railfans with news, bulletin board, live chat, humor, and opinion pages
   http://www.therailforum.com
http://www.railroadarchive.net/
The Campbell Family Railroad Archive Open in a new browser window
   Images of three decades of train chasing. News and information on several of the operational steam locomotives of the western United States.
   http://www.railroadarchive.net/
http://centralnjfan.railfan.net
The Central Jersey Railfan Page Open in a new browser window
   With timetables, pictures, and scanner frequencies.
   http://centralnjfan.railfan.net
http://www.cwrr.com/
The Cyberspace World Railroad Open in a new browser window
   Rail schedules, news, images, graphics, links and collections hosted by Daniel S. Dawdy.
   http://www.cwrr.com/
http://irfca.org
The IRFCA Server Open in a new browser window
   Indian Railways Fan Club Association hosted resource of interest to enthusiasts of railways in India. Articles, faq, pictures, history and fan pages.
   http://irfca.org
http://www.nrea.org.uk
The National Railway Enthusiasts Association Open in a new browser window
   UK based railway enthusiast organisation. Publisher of The Spotter's Companion, and organiser of UK and international railway tours.
   http://www.nrea.org.uk
http://www.trainweb.org/nsrw
The Norfolk Southern Winston-Salem District Open in a new browser window
   Photographs and information about Norfolk Southern Winston-Salem District operations in North Carolina and Virginia.
   http://www.trainweb.org/nsrw
http://www.page27.co.uk/nwales/
The North Wales Coast Railway Open in a new browser window
   Site detailling the North Wales Coast railway and the loco`s that work on it.
   http://www.page27.co.uk/nwales/
http://www.trainweb.org/potb
The Port of Tillamook Bay Railfan's Guide Open in a new browser window
   A complete guide for railfans visiting this Oregon Coast shortline. Topics include locomotive and car rosters, galleries, videos, history, and maps.
   http://www.trainweb.org/potb
http://www.railwayanapage.com/
The Railwayana Page Open in a new browser window
   An introduction to collecting railwayana, auction reports and links
   http://www.railwayanapage.com/
http://www.gyan.doctors.org.uk/
The Sri Lanka Railway Open in a new browser window
   A study of Sri Lankan (Ceylon) Government Railways and locomotives
   http://www.gyan.doctors.org.uk/
http://www.photographytips.com/page.cfm/2211
Track and Time Open in a new browser window
   A gallery of North American Railroad Photography by Arizona-based photographer Len Kratz.
   http://www.photographytips.com/page.cfm/2211
http://www.trainorders.com/
Train Orders Open in a new browser window
   Welcome to the most popular railroad site on the internet! At Trainorders you'll find a host of features that includes photographs, discussion forums, live chat, multimedia clips, and the train activated RailCam Network with cameras at Tehachapi and Dunsm
   http://www.trainorders.com/
http://www.trainboard.com
TrainBoard.com Open in a new browser window
   Message boards and discussion forums for all facets of railroading.
   http://www.trainboard.com
http://www.trainjunkie.com
Trainjunkie.com Open in a new browser window
   Locomotive pictures from the Northwest Florida/Southern Alabama area including many different road names.
   http://www.trainjunkie.com
http://trains.future.ee
Trains Estonia Open in a new browser window
   Photos and information about Estonian railways.
   http://trains.future.ee
http://www.trainswinnipeg.com
Trains Winnipeg Open in a new browser window
   An information resource for railfaning in and around Winnipeg, Manitoba.
   http://www.trainswinnipeg.com
http://www.rmpbs.org/trains
Trains of the American West Open in a new browser window
   Engineers, conductors and passengers share their experiences as they travel through the great American west. Spectacular images of some of America's favorite trains. HDTV.
   http://www.rmpbs.org/trains
http://nothingbuttrains.tripod.com
Trains through Cajon Pass Open in a new browser window
   Train spotting pictures in Southern California, Cajon Pass. Santa Fe, Southern Pacific and Union Pacific can be found here.
   http://nothingbuttrains.tripod.com
http://www.steamsafari.com/wales/index.htm
Trainspotting in Wales Open in a new browser window
   A multimedia journey on the great narrow-gauge steam trains of Wales. Ride the Talyllyn Railway, Vale of Rheidol Light Railway, Ffestiniog Railway, Snowdon Mountain Railway and the historic standard-gauge Cambrian Coast Line.
   http://www.steamsafari.com/wales/index.htm
http://waitara_rail.tripod.com/
Waitara Railway Preservation Society Taranaki Open in a new browser window
   Personal view of the society situated at Brixton Waitara Taranaki, New Zealand
   http://waitara_rail.tripod.com/
http://www.spikesys.com/webville.html
Webville and Hypertext Railroad Company Open in a new browser window
   It is neither a real company, nor a real railroad. Rather it is a site for the archiving of historical and informational documents and binaries concerning railroads, railfanning and model railroading.
   http://www.spikesys.com/webville.html
http://www.geocities.com/csxt_gp38/HOME.html
West Michigan Railfan Photos Open in a new browser window
   Provides pictures and information about the railroads in West Michigan.
   http://www.geocities.com/csxt_gp38/HOME.html
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/railscan
Yahoo Railscan Group Open in a new browser window
   Rail and communications hobbyists discuss aspects of railroad radio communications.
   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/railscan
http://users.thot.net/lalande/jamesleo/
railfanning@NorthBay Open in a new browser window
   Railroad photos from North Bay, Ontario.
   http://users.thot.net/lalande/jamesleo/

Last Updated: 2005-02-12 15:16:00