Extractions: Rail buffs say California's train museum in Sacramento is the best in North America Interior view of a private rail car. The Magic of Steam Lives on At noon on a summer day in 1991 along the banks of the Sacramento River, 25 railroad steam engines, ranging from a replica of Britains seminal Tom Thumb to a 500-ton American workhorse that had journeyed 1,000 miles from Wyoming under its own power, began blowing their whistles. First the small engines the replicas and restorations of pre-Civil War machines began with high-pitched toots. Soon, alto shrieks and warnings from the mid-sized engines joined in. Finally, the big locomotives, with rumbling bass bellows, completed the ensemble. For two minutes, hundreds of people, many of them old railroad buffs with tears streaming down their faces, listened as this fantastical collection of ancient steam machines huffed and hissed, seeming to plead, Dont forget us. Remember what we once meant to you.
Depot Museums The following are state/province listings of railroad depots that are currentlyserving as museums of local history, railroad history, and natural history. http://www.rrshs.org/depotmuseums/depotmuseum.htm
Extractions: Railroad Station Historical Society, Inc. Depot Museums The following are state/province listings of railroad depots that are currently serving as museums of local history, railroad history, and natural history. Some buildings listed may have additional uses, as well, but the museum remains the major focus of the reuse. Many of the structures have undergone major restoration and are open with interior exhibits; others may only be on historical display. Please check ahead for hours of operation. The lists are far from complete so please contribute additions, corrections and/or updates. Thanks to the following individuals for contributions: Keith Albrandt, Richard R. Anderson, Keith Berkebile, Tom Breckner, Julie E. Brent, Allen Brogham, Jim Browning, Verne Brummel, Daniel Chazin, Matt Cosgro, John C. Dahl, Dan Danielson, Paul M. Darnell, Jim Dent, Bill Dunbar, Peter C.Ely, Tom Fassett, Bob Franke, Daniel Frederick, Thomas French, Butch Getz, Bob Gile, Ray Grabowski, Jr., Karen Hambrick, Michael Henley, Jeanne Hickam, Adrienne Kerst, Robert King, Roger Kirkpatrick, Greg Kligerman, Hans Koster, George Penner, Debra Hodkin,Jim Hutchinson, Ben Kroger, Alan Loftis, Tom Lucas, Tim Martin, Mark Mathu, Tom Midlam, Shanda Mitchell, Tom Moody, Dave Morrison, Jeff Nickell, Don, Neish, Fr. Herman Page, Jerry Olson, Donald Peters, Art Peterson,Richmond PowersTom Raper, David Riddle,Alan K. Rogers, John Savage, Greg Slaton, Jeff Stith, Don Stewart, Jason Turcyn, Jay Underwood, Ed Weber, and Stan Wilson.
Maine Archives And Museums Oakfield railroad Museum Oakfield The railroad station was built in1910 by the Bangor Aroostook railroad. In 1986 the station http://www.mainemuseums.org/htm/museumdetail.php3?orgID=1615
Railroad Museum Of Long Island Welcome to The railroad Museum of Long Island web page. The railroadMuseum of Long Island website will be moving to rmli.org shortly. http://www.bitnik.com/RMLI/
Railroad Museum Of Pennsylvania Worldclass railroad history museum in Lancaster County, PA, with over 100 historiclocomotives and rail cars; historical, visitor, educational, research http://www.rrmuseumpa.org/
Extractions: Search Enjoy a fun-filled Strasburg visit: Ride the Train, Visit Great Museums Strasburg RR / Thomas Nat. Toy Train Museum Directions ... Credits Administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) with Support of the Friends of the Railroad Museum (FRM) A World-Class Museum of Railroad History, at Strasburg, Lancaster County, PA About Us All About the Museum Hours, Events, Admission What's New Virtual Museum Tour ... About This Web Site Visitor Information Visitors' Gateway Hours, Events, Admission Virtual Museum Tour Frequent Questions ... Gifts and Books Education Programs Education Gateway Railway Education Center Kids Corner - Activities Teaching Aids ... Send Free E-card Railfans Information Railfan Info Gateway What's New Equipment Roster Restoration Activities ... Support Us!
RR Museum Of PA - Rolling Stock Collection 0) was eventually acquired by a New York railfan group and two other early PennsylvaniaRailroad Company subsidiaries locomotives were sent to other museums. http://www.rrmuseumpa.org/about/roster/collect.htm
Extractions: @import url(../../images/styles/fontstyle1.css); A World-Class Museum of Railroad History, at Strasburg, Lancaster County PA Rolling Stock Collection A priceless collection of historically significant locomotives and rail cars, from many railroads associated with Pennsylvania. Includes over 100 vehicular and non-vehicular railroad artifacts from c.1836-1976. them all Many of our locomotives are the last-of-their-kind and have interesting histories. Read about these featured locomotives! Motive Power Passenger Freight Maint. of Way and Non-Revenue The original core of our collection, since greatly expanded, is a fantastic assortment of vintage locomotives and rolling stock that the Pennsylvania Railroad assembled for the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair. The "Pennsy" had been preparing for the fair for a number of years by gathering together and refurbishing historic equipment and relics from the earlier decades of railroading. In contrast to the contemporary PRR locomotives and cars were several examples of historic equipment, including a wooden Cumberland Valley Railroad Combination Coach originally built in 1855, six late 19th Century wooden passenger cars, and a class H3 freight steam locomotive built in 1887. Also, two full-sized replicas, one of the "John Stevens," originally built in 1825, and a replica of the "John Bull," a Camden and Amboy locomotive, originally built in 1831. Both replicas were built in Altoona in 1939/1940 to be used in the "Parade of Locomotives," a daily attraction at the fair.
THE GHOST TOWN WEBRING A varied collection of websites covering ghost towns, the old west, emigrant trails, museums, mining, prospecting, railroads and/or other related subject matter. http://members.tripod.com/~catmandoo2/webring.html
Extractions: The Ghost Town Webring is a linking together of websites containing information, photos or other content regarding ghost towns, historical sites, mines, mining camps, the old west, related museums, and gold/mineral prospecting. Together they encompass our heritage and history, preserving them online before they decay with the ages. And bringing together those that cherish these fascinating places.
RailroadData.Com Railroad Links Directory railroad links directory and search engine. Links to over 5 000 railroad websites. Categories and a search engine make it easy to find the railroad links you're looking for. Magazines ( 86 links) http://www.railroaddata.com/rrlinks
Extractions: Over 5,000 railroad links. We've searched the web to bring you the best in railroad websites. Hop on board at the Information Train Station and travel to train sites around the world. Online since 1996 and continually adding more listings, we're one of the oldest and largest railroad links directories on the web. The listings are organized into topic specific categories to help you find related links. Our search engine lets you quickly locate sites matching specific terms. Viewer ratings and hit counters show you which sites others have found useful. Our listings are frequently updated and checked for accuracy. RailroadData.com is your best railroad links resource! Interested in railroad discussions and photography? Visit RailroadForums.com , a free online discussion community and railroad photo gallery. Home Search New Popular ... Model RR Books There are currently railroad websites in our links directory! Please select one of the following categories to beging browsing our links directory.
FRRS - Portola Railroad Museum Site Moved at the Portola railroad Museum in Portola, California! The society thanks the UnionPacific railroad for its generosity towards the Portola railroad Museum. http://www.oz.net/~samh/frrs/
Ribbon Rail Productions Redirect Page Worldclass railroad history museum in Lancaster County, PA, with historic locomotivesand trains; historical, visitor, educational, research, restoration http://www.rrhistorical-2.com/frm/
California State Railroad Museum California State railroad Museum. Point of Interest. Please call CaliforniaState railroad Museum POI prior to arrival as conditions may change. http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=668
NC RR Museum & New Hope Valley Rwy North Carolina railroad Museum New Hope Valley Railway. Next TrainRide Day June 6th. See Schedules for times. Looking for a fun http://www.nhvry.org/
Extractions: New Hope Valley Railway Next Train Ride Day Sunday, July 4th ESP will perform throughout the day at the Gazebo on the museum grounds. For more information about ESP and their music Click Here See Schedules for times This site is maintained by the members of the East Carolina Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society on behalf of the New Hope Valley Railway and the North Carolina Railroad Museum. Updates and new links will be added as material becomes available. For more information please contact, info@nhvry.org
Paducah Railroad Museum Paducah railroad Museum. L Railway Freight Office. Paducah railroad Museum sponsoredby the Paducah Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. http://www.thinkwestkentucky.com/newsite/tourism/trails/rail/paducah.htm
Caldwell County Railroad Museum Caldwell County railroad Museum. America The Caldwell County railroadMuseum in Princeton seeks to preserve that relationship. Recapture http://www.thinkwestkentucky.com/rail/caldwell.html
Extractions: Tennessee Rail History ... Tennessee Valley Railroad Caldwell County Railroad Museum America fell in love with the railroad long before it became infatuated with the automobile! The Caldwell County Railroad Museum in Princeton seeks to preserve that relationship. Recapture the memories of the local railroad when it was Princeton's Major Industry. Visit the museum's collection of railroad artifacts and memorabilia. Browse in our museum store for a gift item with a railroad theme. Sit in our caboose and imagine yourself going down the track. Truly "return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear!" Other things to see and do in Princeton ADSMORE HOUSE
Miami-Dade County Parks Adjacent to Metrozoo in south MiamiDade County is one of the most unusual and fascinatingmuseums in the countrythe Gold Coast railroad Museum, where actual http://www.miamidade.gov/parks/railroad.htm
Extractions: Phone No.: (305) 253-0063 Adjacent to Metrozoo in south Miami-Dade County is one of the most unusual and fascinating museums in the countrythe Gold Coast Railroad Museum, where actual historic railroad cars are on display on a half-mile of real track. There are no electrified miniature trains here. This is the real thing! The Gold Coast Railroad Museum displays authentic engines, pullmans and dining cars, but its proudest acquisition is the Ferdinand Magellan, one of America's most luxurious private railroad cars. Built expressly for President Franklin Roosevelt in the 1930s, it's now a designated National Historic Landmark all by itself.
Extractions: This is just one of 28 State Parks for Mississippians to be proud of. For more information on Mississippi's State Parks, click on the logo or call: 1-800-GO PARKS Thanks to these Museums for their support: The Casey Jones Village in Jackson, TN is the premiere site for Casey Jones Fans. It features the Old Country Store, overnight accommodations, and Casey's home. The Casey Jones Railroad Museum in Water Valley is a wonderful resource for the personal history of Casey and other notable Railroad Icons. Bruce Gurner is the curator.
Extractions: The home is an excellent example of life in the Connecticut Western Reserve in the middle third of the 19th century. There are three distinct features of the Hubbard House: the circa 1841 home of William and Catharine Hubbard on the first floor, the Underground Railroad exhibit area on the second floor; and the Civil War and Americana exhibit area in the basement.