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Plain Text Link: The American Railroads: An informational A to Z resource guide to American railroads.

Many times a forgotten segment of railroading and railfanning are rail lines which have been abandoned. This website does a superb job of covering several abandoned lines with pictures included (much of the site's information has been sent in from folks around the country). In any event, it is a very interesting and informational resource. Perhaps most important of all, however, is that the website is keeping alive the history of many of these former railroad lines so that their stories are not lost forever.

This website is by far my favorite railroad website of all. It features literally thousands of archival photos of almost any fallen flag and classic railroad that ever existed. A highly recommended website, you will be browsing the pictures for hours!

Morscher's Railroad Images is the photography of Arnie Morscher. The site has a lot of fallen flag shots, mostly of eastern lines but also including some Midwestern roads as well. In any event, it's a fine collection worth perusing through.

Railfan.net is a comprehensive website related to railroading. Along with hosting hundreds of independent sites RF.net also includes a very popular enthusiast forum. A great resource well-worth visiting.

RailfanEurope.net is perhaps the premier website covering European railroading and has information on virtually every notable country in the region. Whether you are interested in technical data, photographs, or liveries the website has it all. An excellent resource for obtaining information on European rail operations!

This website is another fine resource covering a gallery of photographs on fallen flags, shortline and industrial railroads over the past thirty years. Definitely worth checking out!

The Diesel Shop has been around since the Internet was practically started and features most of the classic diesel models, from Alcos to Baldwins, that are still around in one shape or form. If you are interested in knowing a particular model or unit's disposition, be sure and check this website first.

This website database features plenty of information regarding the history of New England railroading, predominantly covering the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad. An outstanding resource, particularly for educational use.

Perhaps the best website available for detailed information relating to every American built steam locomotive. If you are after information on anything from Alcos to Baldwins and Pacifics to EM-1s, you can find it all at this website.

Interested in Alabama railfanning? If so then be sure to check out this website loaded with information about railroading in the "Heart of Dixie."

John Stewart's Birmingham Rails site also covers railroading in Alabama but specifically concerning the Birmingham area.

Craig's Railroad Pages is a personal website featuring a gallery of photographs covering many different fallen flags and railroad scenes. The site is certainly worth the time to peruse through.

Denver Rails covers railroading through Denver and other western regions, a great resource if you have any interest in such.

Shortlines USA is a website owned by a friend of mine and an excellent photo resource to shortlines across the country.

Wisconsin Rails is a website detailing railroad operations in the state of Wisconsin, notably in way of the photography of Eric Gust. If you have any interest in Wisconsin or Midwestern railroading you should definitely have a look at Eric's site.

NiagaraRails.com covers railroading in western/northwestern New York and southern Ontario. If you have any interest in railroading in this region, whether it be present-day or past history, you definitely will want to visit this site.

The Cincinnati Railroad Club keeps alive the history of the railroads which operated in Cincinnati, particularly those which operated passenger in Cincinnati Union Terminal (CUT); B&O, PRR, NYC, N&W, Southern, L&N, and C&O. For more information about joining the group please visit their website.

The OPRT is a recreational trail using a short section of the former Michigan Central Railroad right-of-way near Joliet, Illinois. Visit the trail website for more information about hiking the right-of-way.

Located in the basement of the Denver Union Station, the room the club occupies was used in the 1900s as the historic station's jail has been remodeled to house two HO gauge railroads depicting Rocky Mountain railroading in the 1950s. The Platte Valley & Western Railroad's Rocky Mountain Division (Route of the Flying Buffalo) spans more than 1200 feet of mainline track traveling through eight communities in the Rocky Mountains from the City of Platte to Ogden, Utah. The Central City & San Juan HOn3 Narrow Gauge Railroad serves three Rocky Mountain communities and illustrates the differences between standard gauge and narrow gauge railroading.

Monthly Open Houses are scheduled for the last Friday of every month from 7pm to 9pm. The railroad is also open to visitors every Friday from 7pm to 9pm. Various other activities are scheduled for non-open house Fridays.

The Rensselaer Model Railroad Society is part of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute based in Troy, NY which maintains a model railroad layout prototypically depicting railroad operations are the Troy area from the 1950s era.

A relatively new model railroading site it covers all aspects of the hobby and is filled with articles and information, such as "how tos" and reviews of various products and models. A great resource if you're a modeler!

CT McCormick Hardware is a hobby shop specializing in O-gauge model railroading. If you are an O-gauger please visit their website for more on O gauge models and equipment.

Dave's Trains, Inc. specializes in high-quality postwar Lionel "O" Gauge trains as well as "O" Gauge trains produced in the Soviet Union from 1951-1969.

This website covers the history of the Fort Wilderness Railroad, a former narrow-gauge tourist railroad which was owned and operated by Disneyland back in the 1970s.

This website covers the state of Missouri's railroad depot history, from those which still survive to those that have long since been razed. If you're interested in learning about the Show Me State's railroad station history be sure and visit this site first.

A retailer and manufacturer of primarily S-scale model railroad equipment.

The Cable Car is a comprehensive website covering the history of interurban and streetcar operations from around the world, including the United States. A fine resource worth visiting if you have any interest in trolleys.

Train Puzzles is not so much a rail-related resource but a guide to train-themed puzzles, which are available as free downloads on the site. If you have any interest in puzzles, particularly those which are train-themed, be sure and visit this site.

Includes information regarding hotels and inns near train stations, including over 100 such accommodations worldwide and growing.

USA by Rail is a comprehensive service covering rail travel in the USA and Canada. Along with its web resource USA by Rail also has a guidebook, now in its 7th edition. The guidebook keeps up-to-date information on traveling by train across the country and the author has logged many thousands of miles on the rails. For more information on the USA by Rail guidebook please visit the link below.

Detailing the history of Vernon, Connecticut's railroad depot. A fine resource on this small station and also cover the local area's railroading history.

This website features the Merwinsville Hotel, located in Gaylordsville, Connecticut, which is currently under restoration. Built during the first half of the 19th century the building was once located along the Housatonic Railroad and today is being restored to its former glory by the foundation.

The Echo is a historical newspaper covering all types of past significant events throughout the United States, including railroading. The paper is relatively new and owned by Jeff Peters and I have been fortunate enough to have been asked by Mr. Peters to submit a few pieces for the paper in the past. If you are into history the paper (almost like a magazine) is very interesting and worth the subscription.