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A Photographic History of the Washington & Old
This site showcases the photographs in the railroad collection of the W&OD Railroad Regional Park, one of the most popular rail-trails in the nation.
Akron Canton and Youngstown Railroad Historical S
Dedicated to research and preservation of the history of the Akron Canton and Youngstown (ACY) Railroad, Ohio's 'Road of Service'.
America Railway Caboose Historical Education Socie
Railroad historical society focusing on the caboose, from both the historical and preservation perspective.
Amtrak Historical Society
Railroad historical society providing information on the history of Amtrak, a corporation formed to take over the US national railroad passenger service in 1971.
Anthracite Railroads Historical Society Inc.
Information about the Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ), Delaware Lackawanna & Western (DL&W), Lehigh Valley (LV), Reading (RDG) Company, Lehigh and New England (L&NE), Lehigh and Hudson River (LHR) railroads.
Arcade and Attica Railroad
History of the railroad. Stepping into the historic station in the middle of Arcade, you are instantly transported back to a time to when the Iron Horse ruled the rails.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Historical Society B&a
Dedicated to history and research of the Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad, the nation's first.
Bigboy 4018
Historical data, official restoration site, and information about the upcoming movie about the famous steam locomotive.
Blackhawk Chapter of the National Railway Historic
The Blackhawk Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society is a group with a deep interest and appreciation of our nation's railroad history and we are actively involved in its study and preservation.
Bridge Line Historical Society (D&H)
Railroad historical society dedicated to the history of the Delaware and Hudson (D&H) Railway.
Burlington Route Historical Society BRHS
Railroad historical society providing information about the Chicago Burlington & Quincy (CB&Q), Colorado & Southern (C&S), Fort Worth & Denver (FW&D) Railroads, collectively known as the Burlington Route.
Canadian National Railways historical information
Sponsored by the CN Lines SIG a group devoted to covering the equipment and history of the railways making up the Canadian National Railway System.
Canadian Railroad Historical Association
Railroad historical society dedicated to information about all Canadian railroads.
Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society
Historical information about the Central of Georgia (CG) Railroad
Central Vermont Railway Historical Society Home Pa
Central Vermont Railway Historicial Society
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Historical Society
The Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Historical Society, Inc., is a non-profit corporation devoted to the history of the railway, its predecessors and successors.
Chicago and North Western Historical Society CNWHS
Railroad historical society providing information on the Chicago and North Western Railway (C&NW), Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha (CMO); Minneapolis & St. Louis (M&StL); Chicago Great Western (CGW); Litchfield & Madison (L&M); Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern (FDDM&S); and Des Moines & Central Iowa (DCI).
Chicago Chapter, Railway and Locomotive Historical
Meetings every second Friday of each month, featuring slide shows of trains from around the world.
Chicago Tunnel Company Railroad Home Page
Railroad historical society devoted to the history, both past and present, of the Chicago Tunnel Company, which operated 60 miles of 2 foot gauge railroad under the streets of Chicago until 1959.
Conrail Historical Society CHSI
Railroad historical society focusing on the Consolidated Railroad Corporation (Conrail).
Cotton Belt Railway Web Site
History of Cotton Belt Railroad and the Cotton Belt 819 Museum.
Delaware and Hudson Virtual Museum
This "Virtual Museum" is being built to help preserve the complete history of "America's oldest continually operated transportation company" through images and data collected by the museum curator.
East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad
The East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad is affectionately known as the 'Tweetsie', a narrow gauge railroad.
Eastern Railroad Accident in Revere, MA
Details the events of August 26, 1871, which led to major changes in safety practices within the railroad industry.
Elvas Tower Interlocking
Dedicated to the operation, history and future of the Elvas Interlocking Tower of the Southern Pacific Railroad. Site is showcased with photo gallery and streaming video.
Fennimore, Wisconsin Railroad Historical Society
Fennimore, Wisconsin Railroad Historical Society Museum - Featuring the Dinky, a Narrow Gauge Steam Locomotive.
Fort Wayne RR Historical Society
Owners of steam locomotive NKP765. Steam locomotive preservation and steam train excursions.
Friends of the East Broad Top Railroad
Educational and historical society dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the East Broad Top Railroad National Historic Landmark, in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.
Geared Steam Locomotive Works
Preserving and promoting information on North American built geared steam locomotives including Baldwin, Bell, Beyers, Climax, Davenport, Dewey, Dunkirk, Heisler, Shay and Willamette.
Gilpin Historical Society
Information about the Gilpin Tramway, the only two-foot gauge railway in Colorado.
Grand Trunk Western Historical Society
Railroad historical society covering the histories of the Grand Trunk Western (GTW), Detroit Toledo and Ironton (DT&I), Detroit and Toledo Shore Line (D&TSL), and Detroit Terminal (DT) railroads.
Great Northern Railway Historical Society
Railroad historical society dedicated to the preservation of the history of the Great Northern (GN) Railway.
Historic Spencer
Features photos and history of this turn of the century Southern Railway landmark as well as virtual tour of town and information on local businesses.
History of Daviess County, Washington, Indiana Rai
History of Daviess County, Washington, Indiana Railroad, 1913 train wreck, backgrounds and logos pertaining to the railroad industry, old steam locomotive graphics
Illinois Central Historical Society
Railroad historical society providing information about the Illinois Central (IC) Railroad, past and present.
Inland Empire Railway Historical Society
The IERHS, a non-profit corporation in the state of Washington, is primarily interested in the preservation of railroad history by word, deed and action.
Katy Railroad Historical Society
Historical information on the Missouri - Kansas - Texas (MKT) Railroad, also known as the Katy.
Lackawanna and Wyoming Valley Rail Historical Soci
HRHS chapter. Information on Northeast Pennsylvania railroads, including D and H, LV, CNJ, R and N, and PRR.
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Lehigh Valley Railroad historical information and pictures.
Long Island Rail Road Historical Society LIRRHS
Railroad historical society focusing on the history of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), Brooklyn Eastern District Terminal Railroad (BEDT), and the Degnon Terminal Railroad.
Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad Preservation So
Railroad historical society dedicated to the preservation and restoration of existing physical plant of the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad, also known as the Ma and Pa.
Mid-South Rail Heritage Foundation
Historic railroad preservation foundation museum project in Western Kentucky with emphasis on the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway.
Missouri Pacific Historical Society MPHS
Historical information on the Missouri Pacific Railroad (MP), Texas and Pacific Railroad (T&P), Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad (C&EI)and subsidiaries.
Mohawk and Hudson Chapter - NRHS
Albany, N.Y.: local railroad information and history.
National Railway Historical Society
Formed in 1935, and dedicated to preserving what has passed, and what lay ahead in railroading.
National Railway History Society Chicago Chapter
Provides a meeting calendar with videos and slides, member anniversaries, and links to sites of related interests.
Nevada Northern & Railroads of White Pine Coun
History of railroads serving the Robinson copper mining district near Ely, NV. Includes the Nevada Northern Railway, BHP Nevada Railroad, Nevada Consolidated Copper Co., and Kennecott Copper Co., Nevada Mines Division.
Nevada-California-Oregon Railroad Historical Socie
The Nevada-California-Oregon Railroad (N-C-O) operated for almost 50 years. Its first trains ran in 1881, when construction started in Reno, Nev. under the banner of the Nevada & Oregon Railway. It was supposed to reach the Columbia River in Oregon, and have a branch line to the central Oregon coast as well.
New Haven Railroad Historical and Technical Societ
Railroad historical society focusing the New York, New Haven & Hartford (NYNH&H) Railroad Company and its predecessors.
New Jersey Midland Railroad Historical Society
Dedicated to the preservation of the history of the railroads that have operated in New Jersey, with special emphasis on the New Jersey Midland; its successor New York, Susquehanna & Western; and other lines connected or affiliated including Lehigh & Hudson River; Lehigh & New England; Middletown & New Jersey; New York & Greenwood Lake; and Wharton & Northern.
New Jersey Midland Railroad Historical Society
Dedicated to the preservation of the history of the railroads that have operated in New Jersey, with emphasis on the New Jersey Midland; its successor New York, Susquehanna Western
New York Central Historical Society
Information about the society, books available, membership information and history.
New York Ontario and Western Railway Historical So
Railroad historical society focusing on the New York Ontario and Western (OW) Railway.
New York Railroad Enthusiasts
Railroad historical society in New York City, focusing on all interests including fan trips, photography, history, models.
New York Susquehanna and Western Technical and His
Railroad historical society focusing on the New York Susquehanna and Western (NYS&W) Railroad, both from the historical perspective and present day operations.
Norfolk & Western Historical Society
The goal of the Norfolk and Western Historical Society, Inc. is the preservation of the history of the Norfolk and Western (N&W) and Virginian (VGN) railroads.
NRHS Cape Cod Chapter
A non-profit group dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of rail transportation, particularly on the Cape.
NRHS Jersey Central Chapter
The Jersey Central Railway Historical Society, JCRHS, was establish in 1980 as a non-profit and educationally oriented organization for the restoration and preservation of railroad equipment, structures and history.
NRHS Potomac Chapter
Information about railroads in the Washington, DC area, assembled by a group of local railfans.
NRHS Rochester Chapter
Official Chapter web site, listing museum collection, chapter activities and books for sale.
Ol' Hook & Eye - Kishacoquillas Valley ra
Kishacoquillas Valley railroad history. The KVRR was a 9-mile short-line railroad in central PA. It also ran steam trains over a branch of the mighty Pennsylvania Railroad.
Old Alabama Rails
History, photographs and information about the Montgomery, Alabama railroad. Sponsored by non-profit group seeking to restore the former Western Railway of Alabama Car and Engine Shops.
Old Dominion Railway Historical Society
organization dedicated to the preservation of past, present, and future railroading in Central Virginia.
Pacific Electric Railrway Historical information
Although not a railroad historical society per se, information about the Pacific Electric (PE) Railway is available here.
Penn Central Railroad Historical Society
History of the railroad known as the Penn Central Transportation Company.
Pennsylvania Railroad Technical and Historical Soc
Historical information about the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR), known as the "Standard Railroad of the World".
Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Historical Soc
Picture galleries, reference resources, magazine archives, store, society news and information about the P&LE and affiliated railroads.
Railroad and Locomotive Historical Society - So Ca
Located in Pomona, California. The Chapter's collection includes steam and diesel engines, as well as cars and a complete Santa Fe depot. Meetings monthly.
Railroad Station Historical Society
Railroad historical society devoted to the study of railroad depots, towers, roundhouses, bridges, and other railroad structures.
Railroad Station Historical Society Inc.
Historical society for railraod stations
Railroad Stations of San Antonio
Historical information. Geographically located near the center of Texas, San Antonio was at one time the crossroads for several different railroads.
Reading Railroad Technical and Historical Society
Railroad historical society dedicated to the preservation of the history of the Reading (RDG) Company.
Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Historical Soc
Railroad historical society devoted to the preservation of information about the Richmond Fredericksburg & Potomac (RF&P) Railroad
Rio Grande Southern RR
Historical information and links about the former Rio Grande Southern narrow gauge railroad, in the south-western Colorado. Site includes timelines, remaining equipment, books and other reference information, and links to other RGS sites on the internet.
Rock Island Technical Society
Non-profit corporation that preserves, distributes and publishes information about the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, its predecessors and affiliated companies.
Rocky Mountain Rail Society
Dedicated to the preservation of Canadian National Railway steam locomotive 6060, now known as 'The Spirit of Alberta'.
Rocky Mountain Railroad Club
Denver, Colorado based organization is dedicated to the preservation of historic railroad equipment, and encouraging an interest in the railroad tradition.
Rutland Railroad Historical Society
Railroad historical society devoted to the history of the Rutland (R) Railway, a Vermont railroad.
Salisbury Point Railroad Historical Society
Railroad historical society established for the purpose of preserving and making available information pertaining to the history of the Amesbury branch of the Boston & Maine (B&M) Railroad, the Boston and Maine Railroad itself, its predecessors and related materials pertaining to the history of railroads in New England.
San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society
San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society, the home of Santa Fe #3751
Santa Fe Railway Historical & Modeling Society
Dedicated to research and modeling of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe (ATSF) Railway, popularly known as the Santa Fe, from its founding to the current time.
Shortlines of Chicago Historical Society
Railroad historical society that is preserving information about the industrial and shortline railroads in the Chicago metropolitan area.
Significant dates in Canadian railway history
Chronology of railroad development in Canada.
Siouxland Historical Railroad Association
The SHRA and steam engine GN#1355, built in 1909 for Great Northern Railway are based at the Millwaukee Road Roundhouse, Sioux City.
Smoky Mountain Railroad
Railroad historical society devoted to information on a 28-mile shortline operated between Knoxville and Sevierville, Tennessee, from 1907 until 1961.
Soo Line Historical and Technical Society
Railroad historical society covering the Minneapolis St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie (MStP&SSM), Soo Line (SOO) Railroad Company, Wisconsin Central (WC) Ltd., Algoma Central, Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic (DSS&A) Railway, Minneapolis, Northfield & Southern (MN&S),and other Soo Line successors and predecessors.
Southern Pacific Historical and Technical Society
Historical information on the Southern Pacific (SP) Railroad, now merged with the Union Pacific Railroad.
The Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line Rail
Historical information on the Atlantic Coast Line (ACL) and Seaboard Air Line (SAL) railroads, including successor Seaboard Coast Line (SCL), plus leased and affiliated lines and predecessors.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Timeline
Key events in the history of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad listed in chronological order.
The Chessie System Historical Society
Railroad historical society dedicated to the history of the Chessie (CSX) Railroad, formed by the merger of the Chesapeake and Ohio, Baltimore and Ohio, and Western Maryland Railroads.
The Iron Horse in Schenectady
A small city in upstate New York became linked to some of the greatest names and events in American history. ALCO related material
The KCS Historical Society's Web Site
Railroad historical society dedicated to preserving the history of the Kansas City Southern Railroad (KCS). Includes information on the Louisiana & Arkansas Railway Company, Ft. Smith and Van Buren Railway Company, MidSouth Corporation, and Graysonia, Nashville & Ashdown Railroad Company
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad Historical S
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad Historical Society's purpose is to collect, organize, preserve, and share information and material relating to the L&N, its predecessors and its successors.
The Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad Preservatio
Railroad historical society focusing on The Maryland and Pennsylvania (M&PA) Railroad, also known as the Ma and Pa.
The Milwaukee Electric Railway and Transit Histori
Railroad historical society preserving the memory of electric interurbans and streetcars in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area, including the Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Company (TMER&L) and the Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee (CNS&M) Railroads.
The Milwaukee Road Historical Association
Railroad historical society dedicated to the history and information regarding the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, and Pacific (CMStP&P) and (MILW) Railroad.
The Missabe Railroad Historical Society
Railroad historical society dedicated to history and information about the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range (DM&IR) Railroad, an iron ore operation in Minnesota.
The Monon Railroad Historical Technical Society MR
Railroad historical society focusing on the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Railway (CIL), also known as the Monon (MON), which was merged into the Louisville and Nashville (L&N) Railroad in 1971.
The New Mexico Steam Locomotive & Railroad His
Railroad historical and restoration group in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The Nickel Plate Road Historical and Technical Soc
Railroad historical society dedicated to preserving and disseminating information concerning the New York, Chicago and St. Louis (NYC&StL) and (NKP) Railroad Company, and its predecessor railroads.
The Northwestern Pacific Railroad Historical Socie
Seeks to preserve the rich and diverse heritage of Redwood Empire railroading.
The Ocklawaha Valley Railroad, A Florida Railroad
The OV was an incredible hard luck railroad. A story with notes for modelers, railfans and to preserve the past.
The Shoreline Railroad Historical Society Inc
Southern New Jersey regional railroad history
The Sussex Railroad Company
The Sussex Railroad Company, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the Railroad Heritage of Sussex County, New Jersey
The Western New York Railway Historical Society
The Western New York Railway Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the rich railroad heritage that the Western New York area once and still has.
Tidewater Southern History Pages
Complete on-line history and overview of this central California shortline railroad.
Tonopah & Tidewater RR History
A study of the Tonopah & Tidewater, Bullfrog Goldfield, Death Valley, Tecopa, and Ludlow & Southern Railroads. Their histories, related documents, reference works, images and a walking tour of the Amargosa River Canyon portion of the T&T.
Tri-State Railway Historical Society
Historical society dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of the history of New Jersey railroads.
TRRA Historical and Technical Society
St. Louis, Missouri area rail history, the Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis (TRRA) and St. Louis Union Station.
Twin Forks Chapter NRHS. Long Island, NY
Twin Forks is a chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. The chapter was created to promote and preserve the history of railroading on Long Island.
Ulster & Delaware Railroad Historical Society
Railroads of the Catskills, including the Ulster & Delaware, Stony Clove & Catskill Mountain, Kaaterskill, Canajoharie & Catskill, Catskill Mountain, Cairo, Otis Elevating, Catskill & Tannersville, Wallkill Valley, Delaware & Northern, Middleburgh & Schoharie Railroads.
Union Pacific Historical Society
Historical information on the Union Pacific Railroad (UP), past and present.
UtahRails.net
Information about railroads in Utah, Union Pacific and Rio Grande locomotives and cars.
Wabash Railroad Historical Society
Dedicated to the collection and preservation of historical artifacts, data, photos, and drawings on the history, operation and equipment of the Wabash Railroad Company, its predecessors and affiliates.
Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Historical So
Washington and Old Dominion, W&OD RR, W & OD Railroad history.
Washington, D.C. Chapter National Railway Historic
Operate a variety of programs, projects, and activities including rail equipment restoration and operation, excursion train operations and historical research.
Wellsville, Addison and Galeton Railroad
History and operation of the Welssville, Addison and Galeton Railroad.
Western New York Railway Historical Society
The Western New York Railway Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the rich railroad heritage that the Western New York area once and still has.