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The railway heritage of Thessaloniki, Greece. 1871-2001
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/
War Department Light Railways
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.wdlr.org.uk
Old Time Trains
Canadian railway history and stories, by and about railroaders.
http://www.trainweb.org/oldtimetrains
Simplex R Us
Very comprehensive site, containing some very useful research material on the history of the firm "Motor Rail & Tramcar Company" also known as "Simplex". A photo register of surviving Simplex locomotives is slowly being collected.
http://www.rustons.fsnet.co.uk/
The Birth of a Rail
A personal history of the manufacture of railway lines at the Workington Iron and Steel Company. Includes numerous photographs of the process, including the Bessemer Converter.
http://freespace.virgin.net/philip.baggley
Alweg Archives
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/
Canadian Railway Hall of Fame
A virtual hall of fame honouring Canadian achievement in the railway industry.
http://railfame.ca
Tin Turtle Simplex
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.tinturtle.info
Fort Wilderness Railroad
History of Fort Wilderness Railroad in Walt Disney World
http://www.fortwildernessrr.com/
Scotland's Railways Past and Present
History of the railways of Scotland. Information, pictures and user forum.
http://www.scottish-rail.co.uk
An nostalgic look at South Australian Railways
Historical changes in South Australian Railways including Australian Railroad Group, Pacific National, Freight Australia & TransAdelaide.
http://sar.4mg.com/
Green Bay & Western Lines: The East-West Short Route
The Green Bay & Western RR, its predecessors and affiliated lines; prototype and modeling information.
http://www.greenbayroute.com/
Dundonald Railway Station
Information about the former Belfast and County Down Railway station at Dundonald, County Down, Northern Ireland.
http://dundonaldrail.users.btopenworld.com/
CNR Ontario Research
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
Flying Yankee Restoration
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
Railroad Signal Site
US Railroad signals - including US&S and GRS seachlight, colorlight and gyralight signals. Detailed photographs and descriptions.
http://www.trainweb.org/signals
CTA's 4000 Series Elevated Cars Last Stand
Learn about what could possibly be the last trip of Chicago's 1920s vintage elevated cars.
http://www.ameritech.net/users/liz357/4000a.htm
The Garratt Locomotive
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/
Age of Steam - Birth of Passenger Railways
Photo gallery and historical information on the Stockton and Darlington Railway, museum, steam and diesel locomotive galleries.
http://www.railcentre.co.uk
Railroad Stories
A collection of stories, both fact and fiction, about the railroads. Illustration and art are included. Most material comes from the early 20th century.
http://pinnaclewebs.com/railroadstories/
Rutland Railroads Island Hopper Line
History of the Rutland's Line through the Champlain Islands of Vermont, which was in operation from 1901-1961
http://www.lavigneworld.com/rutland
The Great Northern Empire - Then and Now
Historic information about James J. Hill's Great Northern Railway in the USA, and what is left of it today.
http://www.greatnorthernempire.net/
World War Two Railway Study Group
Research group documenting the use of railways in all countries during World War Two.
http://www.saxoncourtbooks.co.uk/ww2rsg/
Consolidated Railroads of Cuba 50th Anniversary
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.4thcorp.com/camaguey/fccc/
Kansas City, Clay County and St. Joseph Railway
Historical information and photographs of the Kansas City, Clay County and St. Joseph KCCC&ST interurban electric railway 1913-1933.
http://www.interurbanroad.com
The LNER Encyclopedia
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
Danger Ahead
Extensive information on historic railroad accidents.
http://danger-ahead.railfan.net/
Pioneer Railroad of the Northwest
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
Railroad Stories
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/
History of the locomotive
The evolution of the locomotive.
http://www.sapiensman.com/old_trains/english.htm
Virginian Railway Cabooses
History and preservation of Virginian railroad cabooses.
http://www.club-e-stores.com/virginian_cabooses.htm
Penn Central Railroad Online
Covers the company which folded in 1976. Includes maps and charts, photographs, and FAQ.
http://pc.smellycat.com/
Akron Barberton Belt Railroad
Information, Pictures, History. Includes the A&BB, ABB, and ABC
http://home.neo.rr.com/abb/
Yosemite Valley Railroad History and Collecting
History of the Yosemite Valley Railroad.
http://www.yosemitevalleyrailroad.com
Souith Australian Railways
History of the South Australian Railways & TransAdelaide, Great Southern Railway and Australia Southern Railroad.
http://satrains.8m.net/
Hocking Valley Railway Information Center
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
SPS Limited - steam locomotives
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
Irish Narrow Gauge Railways
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/
Railroad Maps Collection
Large collection of historic railroad maps from the Library of Congress. Powerful map viewing options.
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/gmdhtml/rrhtml/rrhome.html
A Working List of Books and Booklets on the Southern Pacific and Related SubsidiariesES
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://home.earthlink.net/~pmcclosky/spbooks.html
The Underground Railroad Ties That Bound Unveiled
Emma Marie Trusty's book about her ancestors, African American Operators of the Greenwich Line in New Jersey.
http://www.amedliterary.com
Railroad Extra
An anthology of 19th and early 20th century railroading.
http://www.railroadextra.com
Penn Central Railroad
History and information about the railroad.
http://www.geocities.com/pcrrusa/index.html
The Railroad Builders by John Moody, 1919
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
Grizzly Flats Railroad
Information about Walt Disney's Animator Ward Kimball, Firehouse five plus 2, and railroading.
http://www.gfrr.com/welcome.html
Dunkirk, NY : One Railroad Town
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 Signal Box
History of railway signalling in the UK and abroad.
http://www.signalbox.org/index.shtml
Cape Western Railway Society
Activities of the society in the area of railway preservation in the Western Cape of South Africa.
http://members.freemail.absa.co.za/capewestrail/
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