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Historical information and photographs of the Kansas City, Clay County and St. Joseph KCCC&ST interurban electric railway 1913-1933.
The History of the Maryport and Carlisle Railway Bolton Loop branch line in Cumbria
Canadian railway history and stories, by and about railroaders.
Covers the company which folded in 1976. Includes maps and charts, photographs, and FAQ.
This is a history of Indiana's first railroad, the Jeffersonville, Madison and Indianapolis Railroad, later part of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
An anthology of 19th and early 20th century railroading.
Large collection of historic railroad maps from the Library of Congress. Powerful map viewing options.
US Railroad signals - including US&S and GRS seachlight, colorlight and gyralight signals. Detailed photographs and descriptions.
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.
A non-commercial website devoted to information about collectible railroadiana including lanterns, lamps, china, keys, locks and paper.
History of the Rutland's Line through the Champlain Islands of Vermont, which was in operation from 1901-1961
History of the railways of Scotland. Information, pictures and user forum.
History of the South Australian Railways & TransAdelaide, Great Southern Railway and Australia Southern Railroad.
A fascinating account of 5 lovingly restored steam and traction engines, with photographs, descriptions and up to date news.
The history of railmaking at the Workington Iron and Steel Company from 1856 to the present day.
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.
Historic information about James J. Hill's Great Northern Railway in the USA, and what is left of it today.
Utilises Newton’s photographic collection, along with other archive material, to examine the impact of the Great Central railway on the people, businesses and transport infrastructure of the UK.
A reference work about the LNER (London North Eastern Railway) of Britain. Includes engineer biographies and locomotive descriptions.
Dedicated to four little known survivors of the steam era that are hidden at a scrap metal yard in Virginia.
Full text version. A history of American railroads in the 19th century. Includes NYC, PRR, UP and others.
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.
History and information about the Motor Rail Simplex locomotives used during WW1, and the restoration of a locomotive at the Moseley Railway Trust.
