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60 sites in History

Portishead Railway Save
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   
Western Lines: The East-West Short Route Save
The Green Bay & Western RR, its predecessors and affiliated lines; prototype and modeling information.
http://www.greenbayroute.com/   
150 Years on the Rail Save
A nostalgic look at the railroads which ran through Evanston, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.
http://rani.sir.arizona.edu/~railfan/...   
A Working List of Books and Booklets on the Southern Pacific and Related SubsidiariesES Save
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://www.sphts.org/Resources/spbook...   
Age of Steam - Birth of Passenger Railways Save
Photo gallery and historical information on the Stockton and Darlington Railway, museum, steam and diesel locomotive galleries.
http://www.railcentre.co.uk   
Akron Barberton Belt Railroad Save
Information, Pictures, History. Includes the A&BB, ABB, and ABC
http://home.neo.rr.com/abb/   
Alweg Archives Save
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/   
An nostalgic look at South Australian Railways Save
Historical changes in South Australian Railways including Australian Railroad Group, Pacific National, Freight Australia & TransAdelaide.
http://sar.4mg.com/   
CN on Vancouver Island, 1919-1990 Save
Site that explores the history of Canadian National Railway's history on Vancouver Island.
http://www.geocities.com/enrailway/   
CNR Ontario Research Save
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.rese...   
CTA's 4000 Series Elevated Cars Last Stand Save
Learn about what could possibly be the last trip of Chicago's 1920s vintage elevated cars.
http://www.ameritech.net/users/liz357...   
Canadian Pacific Railway in British Columbia Save
Provides a detailed history of surveying and construction between 1871 and 1885. Includes biographies of the people involved, timeline and bibliography.
http://canyon.alanmacek.com/index.php...   
Canadian Railway Hall of Fame Save
A virtual hall of fame honouring Canadian achievement in the railway industry.
http://railfame.ca   
Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad Save
History of the line from 1891 to its demise in 1963. Includes photographs of the cars, stops, hardware and ephemra, time tables, and models for sale.
http://www.northshoreline.com/   
Coal Towers and Coaling Stations for Railroad Steam Locomotives Save
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_t...   
Colonial and Latin American Narrow Gauge Railway SIG Save
A special interest groups for narrow gauge railways outside North America and Europe.
http://www.pearcedale.com/c&b/clasig....   
Consolidated Railroads of Cuba 50th Anniversary Save
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.camagueycuba.org/fccc/   
Danger Ahead Save
Extensive information on historic railroad accidents.
http://danger-ahead.railfan.net/   
Dundonald Railway Station Save
Information about the former Belfast and County Down Railway station at Dundonald, County Down, Northern Ireland.
http://dundonaldrail.users.btopenworl...   
Dunkirk, NY : One Railroad Town Save
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/   
Flying Yankee Restoration Save
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   
Fort Wilderness Railroad Save
History of Fort Wilderness Railroad in Walt Disney World
http://www.fortwildernessrr.com/   
History of the building of the Semmering-Railway Save
Describes the building of the railway between 1848 and 1854.
http://www.noe.co.at/partner/trsued/w...   
Hocking Valley Railway Information Center Save
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   
Irish Narrow Gauge Railways Save
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/   
Johnson's Depot, Johnson City, Tennessee Save
Information about the history of this railroad-centered town, current happenings, and future development.
http://johnsonsdepot.com/   
Kansas City, Clay County and St. Joseph Railway Save
Historical information and photographs of the Kansas City, Clay County and St. Joseph KCCC&ST interurban electric railway 1913-1933.
http://www.interurbanroad.com   
Lehigh Valley Railroad Save
History, archival details, and photos of the railroad that once ran from New York to Buffalo serving the Eastern Pennsylvania anthracite coal district.
http://www.enter.net/~lvrr/   
Living With Steam: The Sounds of Railroading in Buffalo and Western New York 1948-1955 Save
Featuring the steam and early diesel recordings of John M. Prophet from the Buffalo, New York area.
http://www.livingwithsteam.org   
Long Island Rail Road History Save
Features early history, timeline, maps, rolling stock and bibliography.
http://www.lirrhistory.com/   
Maryport and Carlisle Railway Save
The History of the Maryport and Carlisle Railway Bolton Loop branch line in Cumbria
http://www.cumbria-railways.co.uk/   
Missouri-Illinois Railroad Save
Current and historical information in regard to the Missouri-Illinois Railroad. Includes maps and photographs.
http://moshortline.com   
Old Time Trains Save
Canadian railway history and stories, by and about railroaders.
http://www.trainweb.org/oldtimetrains   
Penn Central Railroad Save
History and information about the railroad.
http://www.geocities.com/pcrrusa/inde...   
Penn Central Railroad Online Save
Covers the company which folded in 1976. Includes maps and charts, photographs, and FAQ.
http://pc.smellycat.com/   
Pioneer Railroad of the Northwest Save
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/rai...   
Railroad Extra Save
An anthology of 19th and early 20th century railroading.
http://catskillarchive.com/rrextra/   
Railroad Maps Collection Save
Large collection of historic railroad maps from the Library of Congress. Powerful map viewing options.
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/gmdhtml/r...   
Railroad Maps Collection Save
Contains historical railroad maps from 1828-1900 that highlight the achievements of early railroaders.
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/gmdhtml/r...   
Railroad Signal Site Save
US Railroad signals - including US&S and GRS seachlight, colorlight and gyralight signals. Detailed photographs and descriptions.
http://www.trainweb.org/signals   
Railroad Stories Save
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/~railroads...   
Railroadiana Online Save
A non-commercial website devoted to information about collectible railroadiana including lanterns, lamps, china, keys, locks and paper.
http://www.railroadiana.org/   
Rails and Trails Save
Features primary source materials and research on the history of transportation in Ohio and North America.
http://www.railsandtrails.com/   
Rutland Railroads Island Hopper Line Save
History of the Rutland's Line through the Champlain Islands of Vermont, which was in operation from 1901-1961
http://www.lavigneworld.com/rutland   
Scotland's Railways Past and Present Save
History of the railways of Scotland. Information, pictures and user forum.
http://www.scottish-rail.co.uk   
Souith Australian Railways Save
History of the South Australian Railways & TransAdelaide, Great Southern Railway and Australia Southern Railroad.
http://satrains.8m.net/   
Steam Index Save
Steam locomotive history, bibliography, magazines, abstracts, indexes, patents, biography.
http://www.steamindex.com/   
The Birth of a Rail Save
The history of railmaking at the Workington Iron and Steel Company from 1856 to the present day.
http://www.banklands.com/   
The Garratt Locomotive Save
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/   
The Great Northern Empire - Then and Now Save
Historic information about James J. Hill's Great Northern Railway in the USA, and what is left of it today.
http://www.greatnorthernempire.net/   
The LNER Encyclopedia Save
A reference work about the LNER (London North Eastern Railway) of Britain. Includes engineer biographies and locomotive descriptions.
http://www.winwaed.com/rail/LNER/inde...   
The Last Main Line - a railway archive Save
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   
The Lost Engines of Roanoke Save
Dedicated to four little known survivors of the steam era that are hidden at a scrap metal yard in Virginia.
http://lostengines.railfan.net/   
The Railway Heritage of Thessaloniki, Greece 1871-2001 Save
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/   
The Signal Box Save
History of railway signalling in the UK and abroad.
http://www.signalbox.org/   
The Western Pennsylvania Railfan Site Save
This site is dedicated to railfanning in Western Pennsylvania. Provides historical information on the abandoned railroad that went through Stoneboro, Pennsylvania.
http://wparails.cjb.cc   
Tin Turtle Simplex Save
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/   
World War Two Railway Study Group Save
Research group documenting the use of railways in all countries during World War Two.
http://www.saxoncourtbooks.co.uk/ww2rsg/   
Yosemite Valley Railroad Save
History of the railway which ran between Merced, California and Yosemite Valley from 1905 to 1945.
http://www.yosemitevalleyrailroad.com/   
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