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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. www.alweg.com

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. www.gregoriou.itgo.com

Old Time Trains Canadian railway history and stories, by and about railroaders. www.trainweb.org/oldtimetrains

Railroad Signal Site US Railroad signals - including US&S and GRS seachlight, colorlight and gyralight signals. Detailed photographs and descriptions. 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. 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. 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. www.railcentre.co.uk

Rutland Railroads Island Hopper Line History of the Rutland's Line through the Champlain Islands of Vermont, which was in operation from 1901-1961 www.lavigneworld.com/rutland

Akron Barberton Belt Railroad Information, Pictures, History. Includes the A&BB, ABB, and ABC home.neo.rr.com/abb

Yosemite Valley Railroad History and Collecting History of the Yosemite Valley Railroad. www.yosemitevalleyrailroad.com

Souith Australian Railways History of the South Australian Railways & TransAdelaide, Great Southern Railway and Australia Southern Railroad. 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. 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. 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. www.trainweb.org/i3

Railroad Maps Collection Large collection of historic railroad maps from the Library of Congress. Powerful map viewing options. 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. home.earthlink.net/~pmcclosky/spbooks.html

Penn Central Railroad History and information about the railroad. 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. www.nubond.net/railroad/index.html

Grizzly Flats Railroad Information about Walt Disney's Animator Ward Kimball, Firehouse five plus 2, and railroading. 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. www.s363.com/dkny

Cape Western Railway Society Activities of the society in the area of railway preservation in the Western Cape of South Africa. members.freemail.absa.co.za/capewestrail

CNR Ontario Research Information on Canadian National Railway's stations in Ontario. Stations are organized alphabetically and in 1954 subdivision, with a short history. 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. www.flyingyankee.com

Canadian Railway Hall of Fame A virtual hall of fame honouring Canadian achievement in the railway industry. railfame.ca

Fort Wilderness Railroad History of Fort Wilderness Railroad in Walt Disney World www.fortwildernessrr.com

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