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Located in historic downtown Abingdon, in beautiful Southwestern Virginia, the Historical Society of Washington County is headquartered in the Old Abingdon Train Station (Depot). The Society is a leading center in the region for genealogical and historical research, including local and regional history, published genealogies and family histories.

The Philadelphia Chapter preserving the history and memory of

Although some may think of its name as a political statement, Liberal really got its name from a spirit of hospitality and generosity. In the 1880s, water was a rare commodity in southwest Kansas. Travelers and ranchers needed a place to rest their livestock and quench their thirst as they headed west. Available water was often very expensive.<br /> <br /> S.S. Rogers homesteaded this area, digging a well for his own use. Visitors were always granted permission to use the well and always offered to pay for the privilege. “Water is always free here,” was Rogers’ reply.<br /> <br /> Visitor’s replies of, “that’s mighty liberal of you,” helped the area become known as “The Liberal Well” and travelers were encouraged to stop. Just a few miles off the southern Santa Fe Trail route, Liberal became an important stop in the history of the westward migration. Rogers later added a goods store and some people decided to stay and farm this area. In 1886, he put a post office in his store and in 1888, the small community known as Liberal, KS was incorporated.<br /> <br /> Not long after, the railroad headed west and created a depot, bringing permanent commerce to the area. The two Rock Island Depot buildings, both fully restored, can still be enjoyed. The Greer Eating House, which was the restaurant and motel in the past, houses a restaurant and the VA Medical Clinic. The main depot building houses the Liberal Chamber of Commerce and includes an area dedicated to railroad memorabilia.<br /> <br /> Another piece of railroad history, 13 miles northeast of Liberal, is the Mighty Samson of the Cimarron, a 1,269 foot railroad bridge built in 1939 and considered an engineering marvel of its day.<br /> <br /> During World War II, Liberal was used as a training site for the U.S. Army Corps pilots. Planes would stop and refuel in Liberal in transit between the Pacific and Atlantic campaigns.

RailScot, a history of Railways with an emphasis on Scottish Railways. Photographs, maps, news, queries and more.

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BRANDYWINE TRAVELER WCDF UP ON THE ROOF PRESERVATION AWARDS HISTORY - GREAT AMERICAN MAIN STREET AWARDWest Chester is one of the winners of the

Friends of Portola Railroad Days <br/> Portola California, 96122 <br/> 5308324566 <br/> Come join Portola as we celebrate our railroad heritage by having fun!

The Ligonier Valley Railroad Museum is part of The Ligonier Valley Railroad Association

History of the train industry spans 200 years of human ingenuity and technological progress. Here you can see how this important part of history unfolded and gave us the power transportation that changed our entire world.

The Boston & Maine Railroad Historical Society, Inc. is composed of individuals who share a common interest in the history and operations of the Boston & Maine Railroad.

Montage Worldwide is the Online Retailer of and place to look for New, Used, Unique & Hard-to-Find Train & Model Railroad Books & Magazines. Montage offers a large selection of Train Books,Trolley Books, Model Train Books, Logging Railroad Books, Narrow Gauge Railroad Books, Model Railroad Magazine Back Issues, New Model Train Magazines, and Railroad History Books.

Preserving the history of the Texas & Pacific Railway

The Peninsular Railway and Lumbermen’s Museum is a museum devoted to preserving and interpreting the rich railroad and logging history of Mason County, WA

Montana Museum of Railroad History including the associated Great Falls model railroad club.

A virtual museum, library and encyclopedia of the cultural and natural history of the Florida Keys

The official website of the Illinois Railway Museum, America's Largest Railway Museum. Your guide to the current operating schedules and fares, directions to the museum, and a complete roster of equipment. And much more info on the history, latest news, and work in the shops.

Extraordinary people and places in time

Rails d'Autrefois, revue d'histoire ferroviaire.

The National Railway Historical Society is the leader in rail preservation, supporting train, railway, and station preservation projects through grants, education, photographic archives, events, publishing, standards definition and shared resources.

The Friends of the NSRM provides resources and services for the Nevada State Railroad Museum including fund raising, advocacy, and volunteer work ranging from visitor service to restoration and operation of the equipment in the collection

Railroads of West Virginia and North Carolina

Abandoned Rails, a website dedicated to abandoned railroads and the railroad companies that operated them.

One family’s history in the coal mining camps of southern Iowa.

St. Marys Railroad themed train rides, attraction and entertainment for visitors to Southeast Georgia to Northern Florida. Bringing the thrill of a train ride to everyone.

Historical guide to Georgia's railroads, from the 1830s to the present. Includes dozens of abandoned lines. Clickable Georgia maps identify particular lines and the rail companies that built and operated them. Also historical maps, depots, rail museums, preserved locomotives, and more.

Griffith Park and Southern Railroad and Travel Town Museum features two train rides and a simulator ride in the Los Angeles Griffith Park. Our operations provide reasonably priced family fun and railroad history conveniently located in the city of Los Angeles.

The historic Georgetown Loop Railroad and Silver Mining Tours is a family friendly tourist attraction in Georgetown, Colorado. Hosted by History Colorado, it features steam engine train rides in the Rocky Mountains.

Jersey City history Web Site

Truckee Donner Railroad Society (TDRS) Museum is creating a history - railroad museum in the Truckee area

Details and maps of all the Confederate railroads and their equipment.

Ohio valley railroad history in Oldham County

Twin City Model Railroad Museum at 668 Transfer Road, Suite 8, Saint Paul, MN 55114 651-647-9628. World famous O-scale layout shows Minnesota railroad history

Legends of America focuses on American history, legends, travel destinations, the Old West, Native Americans, ghost towns and more.

The Wisconsin Historic Rail Connection is an illustration of Railroading in Wisconsin and the Midwest. It is an attempt to tell the story of local railroading and the people who help make railroading happen. There is history and current evants featured here. Jim's Railroad Motorcars is an illustration of the restoration and operation of railroad motorcars and of the people involved. Many pictures and stories are featured.

The Northwestern Pacific Railroad Network is dedicated to sharing the rich and colorful heritage of Redwood Empire railroading.

Searchable history of the Santa Clarita Valley (Los Angeles County) in pictures and text.

A Web Site documenting the contruction and operation of the New York and Long Branch Railroad along the New Jersey Shore in Ho scale between 1953 and 1958.

325 years of American history! Tour old houses, museums, antiques, Underground Railroad, folklore, dining, shopping. Visit 40 historic sites, enjoy fun, festive events year-round.

The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Transit Historical Society, Inc. (TMER&THS) is a non-profit, State chartered, educational organization founded in 1983. Our goal is to preserve the memories and artifacts of electric railway history in Milwaukee and around the world.

The magazine produced for railfans, by railfans! Bringing you trackside each month to modern mainlines and historic operations, Railfan & Railroad Magazine has it all!

The Nickel Plate Road Historical & Technical Society, Inc. Website. Dedicated to preserving and promoting the memory of the New York, Chicago, & St. Louis Railroad Company - the Nickel Plate Road.

The South Coast Railroad Museum in Goleta, California, focuses on the history, technology, and adventure of railroading.

Information on the historic town of Jerome, Arizona.Providing visitors with what they need to explore Jerome and it's many unique shops, great dining and wonderful bed and breakfasts and hotels. Explore the fine galleries, custom jewelry stores, retail shops, t-shirt shops and see why Jerome is a shoppers paradise. Take time to visit the Douglas Mansion, Gold King Mine and Ghost Town, take a ride back in time on a horse drawn carriage or just relax at the Jerome Winery. Whatever it is you choose to do, do it in Jerome.

RailScot, a history of Railways with an emphasis on Scottish Railways. Photographs, maps, news, queries and more.

Danbury Railway Museum is a railroad museum located in Danbury, Connecticut with a roster of equipment, historic station, gift shop and more.

Alpine Historical Society is an organization that collects, researches, interprets and preserves information or items of historical interest. Alpine historical society focus is on Sutton/ Chickaloon area. We preserve historic architecture and maintain period houses for tour.

A Non-Profit preserving the history and culture of coastal Georgia with Fort Jackson, Tricentennial Park, Georgia Railroad Museum, Savannah History Museum, and Savannah Children's Museum

The only active railroad on Oahu. Train rides down Hawaii's historical railroad tracks are available year round.

The Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Area celebrates, interprets, and preserves the wealth of places and stories associated with the underground railroad found within the city of Niagara Falls and the surrounding region.

Ghost Towns of Cochise County, Arizona. Pictures,maps and stories of historical old west towns.

The Book Corner: Niagara's Bookstore since 1927. Western New York's largest independent bookstore, offering the largest selection of books on Niagara Falls and Western New York.

Come Visit Beautiful Miramont Castle in Historic Manitou Springs, CO.

Coalmont BC Gateway to the Tulameen Mining District

Database of the historic or notable bridges and tunnels of the United States.

The Empire State Railway Museum (ESRM) is dedicated to bringing alive the history of the railroads, their people and the towns they served, to the residents and visitors of the Catskill Mountains and the greater Hudson Valley.

Dedicated to preserving the rich history of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, the Texas & Pacific, the Chicago & Eastern Illinois, and all Predecessors

David A. Oram is an artist living in Bradford, Ontario, a small town north of Toronto, with his wife and two children. Although he has had some formal training he is largely self taught, working mainly in acrylics and watercolors. David’s paintings and limited edition prints hang in many private and corporate collections across North America and Europe. In 2000 he was commissioned by Canadian Pacific Railway to paint an official portrait of their steam locomotive #2816 (titled #2816 on Little Pic River bridge), also know as “The Empress“. His artwork has appeared in numerous magazines, books and several board games. David and his artwork was also featured in an episode of the PBS television series Tracks Ahead. In 2008 the City of Toronto reproduced his painting “A John St. Morning” as a mural on an outside wall at the Toronto Heritage Railway Center. For over 20 years with his passion for placing technically accurate subjects in believable settings, with particular attention to lightning, shading and texture, he has been recreating history and bring the past to life with his artwork.

Rails West is a website for interpreters and teachers of history, particularly the history and technology of railroads and transportation in California and Nevada.

Dedicated to the preservation of the history of the Union Pacific Railroad

White River Valley Museum, a partnership with the city of Auburn, focuses on local Puget Sound history, Northwest Indian culture, Japanese-Americans, and the Northern Pacific Railroad.

The Narrow Gauge Circle--The Silverton Railroads

Van Natta Forestry and Logging site. Hands on descriptions and photos of both historic logging machinery as well as contemporary forestry practices. A Virtual museum of forest harvesting technology.

The Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad is a non-profit organization created as a means to preserve history and entertain the children and citizens of the town of Los Gatos and beyond.

The Elizabeth Historical Society is the home of two historic museums in Elizabeth, Illinois. The Elizabeth History Museum has over 4,000 local history artifacts and the Great Chicago Railway Depot Museum contains an operating telegraphy bay along with more than 3,000 railroad artifacts.

History and information about the Union Pacific Railroad. Streamliner magazine. UPHS books

The Golden State Model Railroad Museum in Point Richmond, CA displays and operates model train layouts in a 10,000 sqft building. Its a fun-filled, inexpensive outing for young and old. Visit us and see trains running every Sunday April through December from noon to 5pm. Our Holiday shows are Saturdays and Sundays in December from noon to 5pm.

British Railways TV brings you over 10,000 British train and railway videos including steam, diesel and electric spanning over 100 years of railway history!

The primary focus of our WebSite is HYDRAULIC JACKS and related equipment - The different types, uses and capacities, along with their general history, manufacturers and tips on buying and care of.

michael franzen: personal professional teacher portfolio with educational resources, pedagogy, resources for teachers, students, and parents

Westside Reunion Logging Modelers Convention

The Road Wanderer, a cyber tour of lost byways, historic highways and legendary journeys. Historical photo gallery featuring Indian rock art, ghost towns, Route 66 and an n-scale model railroad layout.

The South Coast Railroad Museum in Goleta, California, focuses on the history, technology, and adventure of railroading.

Roanoke News in Virginia local and state politics, elections, community and neighborhood events, business and finance, education and commentary

The Schenectady Digital History Archive is the local history and genealogy Web site of the Schenectady County Public Library, affiliated with the NYGenWeb, USGenWeb and American History and Genealogy Projects and the American Local History Network

Jerome Grand Hotel, near Sedona, Cottonwood, Prescott. rooms, AAA AARP discounts, Hiking trails, state park, museum,Verde Canyon Railroad, Montezuma Castle,Lodging accommodations, Tuzigoot National Monument.

Inside Out Tours - Award-winning NYC tours: Cultural, Slavery and Underground Railroad, Food Tours, Street Art, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Harlem Gospel.

The mission of the Mojave Desert Heritage and Cultural Association is to research and conserve the natural and cultural history of the Mojave Desert region for the purpose of preserving and sharing these resources in perpetuity.

We invite you to come and explore Southern West Virginia and enjoy the many adventures waiting for you here in coal country.

7idea Productions offers great railroad videos. Our goal is to capture the living history of the craft and the technology of railroading, and the dedicated people who make the trains run.