Railroad Resources

The websites listed here, in alphabetical order, cover general railroad resources but also include some of the best found across the Internet. If you would like your website listed here please feel free to contact me. If, however, you are interested in perusing through the many references and resources I used to create American-Rails.com please visit this page.

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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.

Passenger rail travel guide for commuters and tourists in Europe, North America and worldwide.

This website covers information pertaining predominantly to train tours and private rail car trips, not only in the United States but also in other counties. If you are thinking about taking such a trip consider visiting their site.