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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/
Information about the history of this railroad-centered town, current happenings, and future development.
http://johnsonsdepot.com/
Information, Pictures, History. Includes the A&BB, ABB, and ABC
http://home.neo.rr.com/abb/
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/
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/
The history of railmaking at the Workington Iron and Steel Company from 1856 to the present day.
http://www.banklands.com/
The History of the Maryport and Carlisle Railway Bolton Loop branch line in Cumbria
http://www.cumbria-railways.co.uk/
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/
Canadian railway history and stories, by and about railroaders.
http://www.trainweb.org/oldtimetrains
US Railroad signals - including US&S and GRS seachlight, colorlight and gyralight signals. Detailed photographs and descriptions.
http://www.trainweb.org/signals
Learn about what could possibly be the last trip of Chicago's 1920s vintage elevated cars.
http://www.ameritech.net/users/liz357/4000a.htm
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/
Photo gallery and historical information on the Stockton and Darlington Railway, museum, steam and diesel locomotive galleries.
http://www.railcentre.co.uk
History of the Rutland's Line through the Champlain Islands of Vermont, which was in operation from 1901-1961
http://www.lavigneworld.com/rutland
History of the railway which ran between Merced, California and Yosemite Valley from 1905 to 1945.
http://www.yosemitevalleyrailroad.com/
History of the South Australian Railways & TransAdelaide, Great Southern Railway and Australia Southern Railroad.
http://satrains.8m.net/
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
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
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/
Large collection of historic railroad maps from the Library of Congress. Powerful map viewing options.
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/gmdhtml/rrhtml/rrhome.html
History and information about the railroad.
http://www.geocities.com/pcrrusa/index.html
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
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
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
A virtual hall of fame honouring Canadian achievement in the railway industry.
http://railfame.ca
History of Fort Wilderness Railroad in Walt Disney World
http://www.fortwildernessrr.com/
History of the railways of Scotland. Information, pictures and user forum.
http://www.scottish-rail.co.uk
Historical changes in South Australian Railways including Australian Railroad Group, Pacific National, Freight Australia & TransAdelaide.
http://sar.4mg.com/
The Green Bay & Western RR, its predecessors and affiliated lines; prototype and modeling information.
http://www.greenbayroute.com/
Information about the former Belfast and County Down Railway station at Dundonald, County Down, Northern Ireland.
http://dundonaldrail.users.btopenworld.com/
Research group documenting the use of railways in all countries during World War Two.
http://www.saxoncourtbooks.co.uk/ww2rsg/
Historic information about James J. Hill's Great Northern Railway in the USA, and what is left of it today.
http://www.greatnorthernempire.net/
Historical information and photographs of the Kansas City, Clay County and St. Joseph KCCC&ST interurban electric railway 1913-1933.
http://www.interurbanroad.com
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
Extensive information on historic railroad accidents.
http://danger-ahead.railfan.net/
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
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/
The evolution of the locomotive.
http://www.sapiensman.com/old_trains/english.htm
Covers the company which folded in 1976. Includes maps and charts, photographs, and FAQ.
http://pc.smellycat.com/
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/
An anthology of 19th and early 20th century railroading.
http://catskillarchive.com/rrextra/
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/
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/
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
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
A special interest groups for narrow gauge railways outside North America and Europe.
http://www.pearcedale.com/c&b/clasig.html
A non-commercial website devoted to information about collectible railroadiana including lanterns, lamps, china, keys, locks and paper.
http://www.railroadiana.org/
A nostalgic look at the railroads which ran through Evanston, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.
http://rani.sir.arizona.edu/%7erailfan/150years/
History and preservation of Virginian railroad cabooses.
http://www.club-e-stores.com/Caboose/virginian_cabooses.htm
History of railway signalling in the UK and abroad.
http://www.signalbox.org/
Site that explores the history of Canadian National Railway's history on Vancouver Island.
http://www.geocities.com/enrailway/
Dedicated to four little known survivors of the steam era that are hidden at a scrap metal yard in Virginia.
http://lostengines.railfan.net/
Gives political, social and technical background to the creation of this early railway.
http://www.thisisthenortheast.co.../the_north_east/railway/history/
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/spbooks.html
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/
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/
Features primary source materials and research on the history of transportation in Ohio and North America.
http://www.railsandtrails.com/