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If you are researching a relative's career history in the railroad industry you may want to contact the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board as there is little assistance I can provide regarding such questions.
The Board keeps records on workers dating back to the early 20th century and they are likely source for such information.
However, if you are requesting documents prior to the early 1900s the Board likely does not have them on file. Please be aware that the organization requires a fee for any research done on your behalf.
If you are inquiring about a possible jobs within the industry please be aware you cannot do so through this website. I receive many e-mails regarding employment and there is simply little help I can provide.
If you are a business attempting to contact a railroad regarding freight shipments car location please know that you will not reach them through this contact page (your request will come to American-Rails.com).
I receive many e-mails about questions pertaining to a business's rail shipments and there is nothing I can do to help.
If you are researching the value of historic railroad items in your collection, anything from old lanterns and locks to paper tickets and menus, please visit the website Railroadiana.org.
I often receive e-mails wanting to know the value of an item. I
apologize but I can provide little help on the subject and
Railroadiana.org specializes in that very arena. Hopefully, they can
provide answers to your questions.
Jun 28, 22 08:49 PM
A history of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), its operations today, and how the national carrier has been under a constant threat of service cuts since its inception in 1971.
Jun 28, 22 08:34 PM
The legendary Super Chief was the flagship of the Santa Fe railroad and used the theme of the Southwest Native Americans. It disappeared upon the startup of Amtrak in 1971.
Jun 28, 22 08:13 PM
Texas railroads once operated more than 16,000 miles of trackage and today that number is still over 10,000 with freight ranging from chemicals to agriculture.
Jun 28, 22 08:04 PM
The EA, E1, and E2 were the first passenger diesels Electro-Motive built. Released in 1937 they spearheaded an entire series.
Jun 28, 22 02:38 PM
The Baltimore & Ohio, our nation's first common-carrier was one of the three major eastern trunk lines but also the weakest.
Wes Barris's SteamLocomotive.com is simply the best web resource on the study of steam locomotives.
It is difficult to truly articulate just how much material can be found at this website.
It is quite staggering and a must visit!