Railfan Discussion Groups - North America
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- 4L: Loyal Legion of Logged-on Loggers - Information regarding logging prototypes and models
- Abandoned Railroads of the US - Discussion group dedicated to the preservation of the history of former railroad lines
- Akron Railnuts - Railfan group focused on the Greater Akron, Ohio region
- Alabama Railroads - Discuss all aspects of railroading in Alabama
- ALCOdiesel - Discussion of past and present Alco diesel locomotives
- Algoma Central Railfan & Modelling Group - Exchange information about this Canadian railroad and connecting lines
- All Aboard Rail Passenger Advocacy - Discuss rail passenger service in North America
- All Time Interlocking Tower List - Discussion of the 6,000+ interlocking towers that once existed in the US and Canada
- Allegheny Valley Railroad - Discuss the history and operations of the Allegheny Valley Railroad/Railway and its subsidiaries
- American Freedom Train - Discussion, research, and modeling of the 1975-1976 journey of the American Freedom Train
- Ames Railfans - Railfans and modelers of Iowa
- Amtrak - For modelers and fans of Amtrak and VIA
- Amtrak Guest Rewards Forum - Discussion of Amtrak's rewards program, ticketing, and travel tips
- Amtrak NorthEast - Railfan discussion and sightings of Amtrak in the Northeast
- Amtrak Sightings - Sightings of Amtrak trains and equipment throughout the US
- Amtrak Unlimited Forums - Discussion of Amtrak travel and operations
- Amtrak Whistle Stop - Community site for sharing first person travelogues of rail travel in North America
- AnnArborRR - List to support the exchange of info about the Ann Arbor Railroad's past, present, and future
- AnthraciteRR - Dedicated to the railroads that served the anthracite region of Pennsylvania
- Arkansas & Missouri Railroad - Discussion of the motive power and operations of the A&M RR
- Arkansas Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma Railfan Group - Discuss railfan activities in the Kansas City area
- ARR Railfans - Forum for fans and modelers of the Alaska Railroad
- ATCS Monitor - User group for ATCS Monitor, a railroad data CTC monitor and display for railfans and monitoring enthusiasts
- AtlanticRails - Discussion of railways and railroading in Atlantic Canada, including CN, CP, DAR, and the wide variety of shortlines which exist or have existed
- B&O Southwestern Railroad List - Discussion of the surviving lines formerly belonging to the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railroad, now operated by RailAmerica, US Rail Corp, and CSX
- Baby Boomer Freight Cars - Discussion of railroad freight cars built and/or operated in roughly the post World War II baby boom years
- Backshop - For those persons who wish to buy, sell, or trade railroad related articles of either a prototype, model, or railfan nature
- Baldwin Locomotive Works - Discussion of Baldwins past and present, diesel or steam
- Baltimore and Ohio - Dedicated to the history and modeling of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
- Baltimore Railfans - For railfans in Baltimore, Maryland and surrounding areas
- BAR Railroad - Discussion of topics related to the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad of Maine, and its predecessors
- Batten Kill Railroad - Discuss the BKRR which operates 32.4 miles from Eagle Bridge to Thompson, New York
- Bay Area Rail History - Dedicated to the discussion of past railroad operations, in and around the greater San Francisco Bay Area
- Bay Colony - Devoted to the Bay Colony Railroad which operates several branchlines in Massachusetts
- BC-InterioRR - Discussion of the Great Northern, Canadian National, and Canadian Pacific Railway's historic rivers, lakes, and railway operations in Southern British Columbia
- Berkshire Hills Route Discussion - Railroads of today and yesterday that make the Berkshire Hills Route (Western Massachusetts) what it is today
- Binghamton NY Area Railfans - Discussion group for railfans of the southern New York and Pennsylvania area
- Black Diamond Express - Dedicated to sharing and exchanging information about the Lehigh Valley railroad, its operations, facilities, equipment, and people
- Black River & Western Railroad - Discuss the BR&W railroad and its sister operations: Belvidere & Delaware River Railway (BDRV), Bound Brook & Raritan River Railroad (BBRR), and the Belvidere & Lehigh River Railway (BLRR)
- BM RR - Exchange of information regarding the Boston & Maine Railroad and its corporate predecessors; appropriate historical and modeling topics consist of, but are not limited to, equipment, operations, stationary plant, and personnel
- BNlist - Discussion of the Burlington Northern Railroad from its formation in 1970 until its demise as an independent corporation in 1995
- BNSF - Email list discussing Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad operations
- BNSF Chilli Sub - Discuss the history and present-day operations of Burlington Northern Santa Fe's double track Chillicothe Subdivision
- BruceRys - Discussion of the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National branchline network in Midwestern Ontario
- Buckingham Branch - Discussion of the 200 mile shortline in central Virginia
- Budd RDC - Provides railfans and modelers of Budd RDCs a forum where they can share information, ideas, and photographs
- Buffalo Line - Information past and present relevant to the Norfolk Southern route linking Buffalo, New York and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Buffalo Rails - Discuss train operations in Buffalo, New York
- Buffalo Rochester & Pittsburgh Virtual Historical Society - Discussion board for all aspects and eras of railroading concerning the Buffalo Rochester & Pittsburgh Railway
- C&NW History Group - Discussion of the C&NW prior to the 1995 acquisition by Union Pacific
- C-N-R - Discussion of Canadian National (CN)Railways - its history, its present, and its future, including all predecessor lines
- C-P-R - Discussion of topics pertaining to the Canadian Pacific Railway, including railfanning and modeling
- Cajon Pass Group - For those interested in that part of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad that goes from San Bernardino to Victorville, California, known as Cajon Pass
- Calrailfans - Discussion of railroad happenings in California
- Camas Prairie Railroad - History, operations, and modeling of the Camas Prairie RR located in Idaho and Washington
- Canadian American Railroads - Discussion and photo exchange of US and Canadian railroads
- Canadian Electric Railways - Discussion group for everyone interested in the electric railways of Canada, primarily the long gone interurban railways
- Canadian Pacific Rail Fans - Discussion of the CPR, Soo Line, and Delaware & Hudson
- Canadian Pacific Special Interest Group (SIG) - Forum for the exchange and collection of prototype information about the Canadian Pacific Railway and its many subsidiaries
- Canadian Passenger Rail - Discuss all aspects of past, present, and future passenger trains and rail travel in Canada, including all national, regional, commuter, and tourist rail carriers
- Carolina Rails - Devoted to railroad action in both Carolinas plus Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia
- Casey Jones Online - Online resource for various concerns about Casey Jones, an American Legend
- CCP RR - Forum for the Illinois Central Chicago Central Line
- Central Illinois Railfans - Discuss past and present railroads of central Illinois including UP, TPW, BNSF, NS, CSX, and others
- Central Ohio Railfan - Forum for railroad enthusiasts in Columbus and Central Ohio
- Central PA Railfan - Railfanning and railroad history in central Pennsylvania
- Chattanooga Rails - Discuss past and present railroads in the greater Chattanooga, Tennessee area
- Chesapeake & Ohio Railway - Discuss all aspects of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway prior to the Chessie System
- Chessie - Discussion of the Chessie System Railroad and its component roads, C&O, B&O, and WM, for railfans and modelers
- Chicago Transit - Discussion of trains, buses, and transit in the Chicago area including CTA and Metra
- Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Collector and Modeler - Anything that relates to or effects the CB&Q collector or modeler
- Chicago, Missouri & Western Rwy Group - Discuss past and present operations of the Chicago, Missouri and Western Railway
- Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Collector and Modeler - Discuss anything related to the CRI&P RR
- ChicagolandTraction - Discussion of the historical aspects of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and its predecessors
- CincyRails - Discussion of railroads in Cincinnati, Ohio, past and present
- Circus Train - Railfans, historians, authors, photographers, and modelers of the trains which transport circuses, both past and present
- CIRIN - Discussion of any railroad topic concerning Central Indiana, or railroads in Indiana in general
- Civil War Railroads & Modeling - Discuss the history and modeling of American Civil War railroads
- ClevelandRails - Dedicated to railfanning in the Cleveland, Ohio area including sightings, schedules, foreign power, questions, answers, frequencies, and anything else relating to railroad operations
- CNLines-CNet - Discussion of the CN family of railways - as they were, as they are, and as they are modeled
- CNrailfan - Share news and photos of Canadian National operations
- CNW - Discussion and sharing of information on the Chicago & North Western Railway and its predecessors
- Coast Discuss - Discussion of California's coast line from LA to Oakland, California, including all branches, connecting short lines, and railway related items
- Coast Starlight Communities Network - Coalition of various interests with the goal of protecting and improving rail service between Washington, Oregon, and California
- Colorado Midland - For those interested in the historical and/or modeling aspects of the Colorado Midland Railroad/Railway, Midland Terminal Railroad, Florence & Cripple Creek Railroad, and Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek Railroad
- Colorado Railfan - Discuss rail history, sightings, and photo locations in Colorado
- Commuter Rail - Discuss commuter rail and LRT operations in the US and Canada
- Connecticut Railroads - Discussion of passenger, freight, and tourist railroads
- Conrail Classic - Discuss classic Conrail from the railroad's 1976 creation to its 1999 demise including Conrail modeling, history, operations, and more
- Conrail The Big Blue Machine - Group for exchanging information about Conrail, its history, operations, and predecessors
- ConrailCorp - Group for fans, modelers, collectors and employees
- CORPfan - Railfan discussion of the Central Oregon and Pacific Railroad
- CORPpower - Railfans who enjoy tracking Central Oregon & Pacific locomotives and following their history
- CP Heavy Haul - Dedicated to the post-1985 Midwest USA operations of Soo Line and Canadian Pacific Railway; to convey questions, ideas, and news concerning the post-Milwaukee Road merger era of the Soo Line
- CP Rail - Discussion of the Canadian Pacific Railroad, feeder lines, and predecessors
- CP Railfan - Canadian Pacific Railway news, sightings, and discussion
- Crab Orchard and Egyptian Railroad - Preserves, discusses, and disseminates information, artifacts, and photographs of the Crab Orchard and Egyptian Railroad from its beginnings as a tourist hauling railroad up through their exclusively steam freights of the 1980s and diesel freights of today
- Crandic - Discussions of events, past and present, of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway (CRANDIC), as well as railfanning in general in the Eastern Iowa region
- CRRlist - Devoted to the discussion of prototype, historical, and modeling information pertaining to the Clinchfield Railroad
- CRRNJ - For the sharing of memories and information about The Central Railroad Company of NJ
- CSX Albany-Great Lakes Division - Power sightings, heads-up news, and other related events of interest between Albany, New York and Willard, Ohio
- CSX Boston Line - Discussion of the CSX Boston, Berkshire, and Castleton subdivisions
- CSX Henderson Sub - Discuss the CSX Henderson Sub between Nashville, Tennessee and Evansville, Indiana
- CSX New Castle Subdivision - Railfan discussion about the CSX New Castle, Willard Terminal, CL&W, Cleveland, and Newton Falls Subdivisions
- CSX Railfans - Exchange information about CSX
- CSXrailfans - Railfan photos and sightings of CSX and connecting railroads
- CSXT Kanawha Sub - Discuss the CSX ex-C&O mainlines throughout Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland
- CSXT New England Area Railfans - Railfan discussion and sightings
- CSXT Sightings - CSX railfan sightings including foreign power
- CV RR - Historical and modeling discussion about the Central Vermont Railroad
- D&H - List for anyone interested in the Delaware and Hudson railroad and its associated operations, from the days of the Canal Company to its operation by Canadian Pacific
- D&RGW - Discussion of the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad (and its predecessors) and to current operations on former Rio Grande trackage
- Decatur Junction - Railfans in the north Alabama and central Tennessee area
- Delaware Lackawanna - Forum for employees and railfans of the Delaware Lackawanna railroad and Steamtown
- Denver South Park & Pacific Railroad - Discuss the history of the DSP&P
- Denver, South Park & Pacific - Discussions and information exchange about the Denver South Park and Pacific Railroad
- Derailed - A 20 year passenger conductor tells humorous stories of his life on and off the rails
- DFW Rails - Discuss past and present railroads in the Dallas/ Fort Worth, Texas area
- Diesel List - Discussion targeting North American diesel locomotives; subjects range from the development of diesel locomotive to recent advances in diesel technology
- DMErail - Covers all aspects of Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad with an emphasis on operations and other items of interest to railfans
- Doodlebugs - For both model and prototype discussions of powered railcars; includes steam, diesel, and gasoline-powered cars throughout the 20th century, but focused primarily on cars from the 1910s-1930s and the Budd RDCs of the 1950s
- E&N Railway News - Discusses the E&N Railway operations on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
- East Broad Top Railroad - Discuss the history and operations of the EBT
- East Troy Railroad Museum - Discussion of museum events, latest news items, and the field of electric traction railroading
- EJE - Forum for people interested specifically in the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway (EJ&E Ry), and other rail related discussion regarding US Steel / Transtar railroads, ore railroads, and railroading in the Chicago, Illinois area in general
- EMD - Forum for those interested in the diesel locomotives manufactured by the ElectroMotive Division of General Motors
- EMD Switchers - Dedicated to Electro Motive Division's long standing SW and NW type switcher locomotive
- EMDgroup - Prototype modelers concerned with EMD locomotives from the GP7s right up to the SD90MACs
- Empire Builder - Discussion of the past and present passenger train between Chicago, Portland, and Seattle
- Erie Lackawanna List - Mailing list to discuss the Erie Lackawanna, plus list archive
- Erie Lackawanna Railroad - Discuss operations of EL, its predecessors, and merger
- Escanaba & Lake Superior Railroad - Discusses past, present, and future aspects of the railroad, plus modeling talk and sale of related items
- Espee - Discussion list devoted to the Southern Pacific Railroad (SP, aka "Espee") and its numerous subsidiaries
- F-units - Discussion of covered wagons (F and E units and their competitors), including current whereabouts of survivors, mechanical aspects, etc.
- FEC Railway History - Discuss the history of the Florida East Coast Railway
- FECrailway - Discussion of the Florida East Coast Railway and other railways along the east coast of Florida
- Florida Railfans - Florida railroad and railfan issues, announcements, and events
- Freight Car World - Discuss North American freight car designs, rosters, color schemes, builders, build dates, types of cargo, production, and related topics
- Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Forum - Discussion boards to discuss all aspects of C&TS history, operations, and preservation efforts
- Frisco - For fans of the Frisco and its predecessors to discuss their interests in operations, modeling, and history
- Galesburg Rails - Discuss past and present railroading around Galesburg, Illinois
- GBW - Sharing of information on the Green Bay and Western and its sister roads (i.e. KGB&W / Fox River Valley)
- GCDRAnet - Forum covers railroading and railfanning in and around the Capital District of New York State
- GELocos - Group for modelers, railfans, and locomotive historians interested in General Electric steam- or gas-turbine, straight electric, and diesel-electric locomotives
- Genesee & Wyoming - Discussion of the G&W shortline railroad operations in the US, Canada, Mexico, Bolivia, and Australia
- Georgia Northeastern Railfan's Club - Discussion of the Georgia Northeastern Railroad
- Georgia RR - West Point Route - Forum for railfans and railroad modelers of the Atlanta and West Point, Georgia Railroad, and Western Railway of Alabama
- GMOHS - Discussion of the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Historical Society by historians, railfans, and railroad modelers
- GNGoat - Discusses all matters, both prototype and model, related to the Great Northern Railroad up to the BN merger in 1970
- Grand Forks Railfanning - Railfan discussion in and around Grand Forks, North Dakota
- GRS RailFans - Discussion group with daily sightings and reports of Pan Am Railways (formerly Guilford Rail System)
- Guilford Rail Sightings - Discuss Guilford Rail System (Pan Am Railways) which operates on about 1,600 miles of rail in New England and New York
- Heads Up Coast Fans - Railfan news list for the Coast Line between Los Angeles and San Jose, California
- Heads Up Nor Cal - Train reporting group for Northern California covering the UP, BNSF, and connecting shortlines
- Hesston Steam Museum E-group - Discussion of the live steam museum in northwest Indiana
- Highballing - General discussion of railfanning past and present
- Historic Sierra Railway - Discuss the history of the Sierra Railway and the preservation and operations at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
- Hocking Valley Railway Discussion List - Promote and share ideas, facts, etc. among fans of the Hocking Valley Railway; its successors (C&O, CSXT); and affiliates Toledo & Ohio Central, Kanawha & Michigan, and Zanesville & Western
- Horn & Whistle Board - Devoted to the collection, restoration, and operation of all makes and models of locomotive air horns and whistles as used in North American rail service
- HRRC - Discussion of the Housatonic Railroad and its connecting lines, past and present
- Hudson River Rail Lines - Discuss the past and present railroads in the New York City area including the CSX River Line, Delaware & Hudson, Canadian Pacific, New York & Atlantic, Metro-North, Long Island Rail Road, and NJ Transit
- IARR - Discuss past and present railroads in Iowa
- ICErail - Discusses the IC&E's acquisition of IMRL and current operations of the railroad
- ICQ List: Railfans and Model Railroaders - Internet program for railroad enthusiasts and modelers to exchange information and stay in touch
- IHB - For those interested in the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
- IlliniRail - Railroading in Northern Illinois with Wisconsin Central, Wisconsin Southern, Union Pacific, BNSF, Illinois Central, EJ&E, Iowa Interstate, Illinois RailNet, and I&M RailLink
- Illinois Central - Discussion related to the Illinois Central Railroad and its predecessors
- Illinois Terminal Railroad - Discussion group for fans of the Illinois Terminal Railroad
- Illinois-Iowa Railfan - Message board for railfans interested in Illinois and Iowa
- ILMO Shortlines - Discuss past and present shortlines of Missouri and Illinois
- Indiana & Ohio Rail System - Dedicated to the Indiana & Ohio Rail System and its subsidiaries, operations, locomotives, rolling stock, and the modeling of the I&O
- INRD - Discuss the Indiana Rail Road, a regional line that runs the ex-IC branch from Newton, Illinois to Indianapolis, Indiana
- Interurbans - For the promotion, discussion, exchange of technical data, model building construction advice, and display of interurban and trolley prototype and model photos and/or plans
- Iowa Interstate RR and Midwest Regionals and Short Lines - Information on current operating practices of the Iowa Interstate Railroad
- Iowa Northern Railway - Discussion of the IANR
- IRMlist - Discussion of Illinois Railway Museum equipment, planning, facilities, etc.
- JSS2 - Discussion of shortline railroads on the east side of the Cascades in Oregon and Northern California, including the Modoc Northern, Lake County Railroad, Klamath Northern, and City of Prineville
- Kansas City Railfans - For those who enjoy watching trains in the Kansas City area
- KCSnotes - Discuss any and all aspects of the KCS railroad (and its current and former subsidiaries) from an historical and/or modeling perspective
- Kentucky Railfan - List for the reporting of railfan news, train sightings, and railroad related events in Kentucky
- L&N Railroad Group - Discussion of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad
- Lake Shore Electric Railway - Forum for discussing the Lake Shore Electric Railway, an interurban that ran between Cleveland and Toledo, Ohio until 1938
- Lansdale Rails - Information exchange, on a regional basis, related to rail operations past and present around the Lansdale, Pennsylvania area
- Let's Talk Trains - Weekly online talk radio show dedicated to all aspects of railroading
- Lirc - Discussion of the Louisville & Indiana Railroad, from Indianapolis to Louisville, Indiana
- Locomotive Airhorns - Share knowledge, documents, images, or audio of locomotive airhorns
- LocoNotes - News and information about diesel locomotives on North American railroads
- Long Island Freight - Discuss operations and sightings of all freight train activity on Long Island
- Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Commuters Club - Discuss LIRR issues with hundreds of other commuters
- Long Island RR - Discussion pertaining to the Long Island Railroad, past and present, including LIRR history, operations, people, buildings, etc.
- Lost Engines - Discuss plans and ideas for preserving the four Norfolk & Western steam locomotives in the Roanoke scrapyard
- Louisiana Railfan & Model Railroad Group - Group for Louisiana railfans and model railroaders to exchange information
- Louisville & Nashville and Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railroads - Discussion includes history, preservation, modeling, collecting, and museums
- Louisville Railfanning - Railfan news and discussion board for Louisville, Kentucky
- LSRM - Group for railfans, particularly those interested in railroading in the Lake Superior region, past and present
- Magnolia Rails - Railfan discussion in Mississippi
- Maine Rail Infrastructure - Discussion of rail infrastructure developments in Maine
- Maine Two Footers - Discussion of two foot gauge railways in Maine
- MaPa Railroad - Forum for exchanging information which aids in the understanding and modeling of the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad
- Marion Branch - Discussion of train activity and other happenings on Norfolk Southern's ex-Conrail Marion Branch
- Massachusetts Railfan - Open discussion of all topics pertaining to railroads in Massachusetts
- McKinley Lines Illinois Traction - Discussion about the great midwest interurban, The Illinois Traction System, Illinois Terminal Railroad System, and Illinois Terminal Railroad Company
- MECRR - Forum for railfans and railroad modelers of the Maine Central
- Memphis Railfans - Forum for greater Memphis area railfans to discuss Class 1s, shortlines, and model railroading
- Metra - Discussion of Chicago's Metra commuter rail system
- Mexlist - Discuss all aspects of Mexican railways
- Mexlist: The Group for Mexican Railway Information - Forum for the exchange of knowledge regarding the Mexican railways
- Michiana Railfan Club - Discuss railroads across Lower Michigan and Northern Indiana
- Michigan Railroads - Discussion of any and all railroads within the state of Michigan
- Midrail - List for the reporting of railroad news and railfan-related events for the states of Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska
- Military Rails - Group for members of the military, DOD employees, and fans of military railroads, railroad equipment, and history
- Milk Trains History and Modeling - Discussion of milk train operations in the United States, Canada, and abroad
- Milw - For fans and modelers of the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul & Pacific Railroad - aka "The Milwaukee Road"
- Milwaukee Road - Discuss all topics related to The Milwaukee Road, 1985 and earlier
- MKT - Discussion of the MKT / Katy Railroad, including MKT operations, history, passenger trains, locomotive fleet, etc.
- MMA-rail - Group devoted to the Montreal, Maine and Atlantic Railway (MMA), headquartered in Northern Maine Junction, Maine
- MN&S Railroad History - Fans of the Minneapolis Northfield & Southern Railroad and its predecessors
- MNRail Group - Discuss past and present rail operations in Minnesota
- Modern Freight Cars List (MFCL) - Forum for both the prototype and modeling of North American railroad freight cars, from 1960 to the present day
- Modern Railways - Fans of today's major railways, including discussion of Class One railroads, merger losses, diesel locomotives, and more
- MOKS Rail - List for news updates, announcements, and discussion of ways to promote rail passenger service in Missouri and Kansas
- Montana Railroads - Discuss railroads of Montana, past and present, including BNSF, MRL, MILW, NP, GN, and many other short lines
- MOPAC - Information for both prototype and modelers of the Missouri Pacific, Texas & Pacific, and any MP related activities
- Mountain West Rail - Discusses issues relating to rail service in the mountain west, primarily in the states of Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and eastern Washington
- MRL - Discussion of current and past Montana Rail Link operations
- MSTL - Discuss information about the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway, from its first beginnings to the present as a part of the Union Pacific (CNW)
- NARCOAforum - Forum for the members of North American Railcar Operators Association (NARCOA), a railroad motorcar excursion club
- Narrow Gauge Railroad Discussion Forum - Forum for the discussion of narrow gauge railroading, with an emphasis on steam railroads operating in the US
- NC Rail Past & Present - Discuss railroads in the North Carolina area, both past and present
- NC&St.L Preservation Society - Discuss the history of the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway
- NECR - Reports and sightings of the New England Central Railroad Company on its main route from New London, CT to East Alburg, VT, and on several branch lines in Vermont
- NERails - Discussion of current events and history of railroads in New England
- NERR and Coal - Discussion of northeast Pennsylvania railroads, anthracite industry, industrial archeology, bridges and trestles, photography, preservation, history, and nostalgia
- New England Southern Railroad - Railfan discussion about the NEGS
- New Hampshire Short Lines - Railfan discussion and sightings
- New York Central Railroad - Forum dedicated to modelers, historians, and fans of the New York Central Railroad
- New York Central System - Forum to share information on the New York Central System, with a focus on the postwar history of the NYC's Great Steel Fleet of luxury intercity passenger trains
- New York Susquehanna and Western - Forum for railfans along the NYS&W
- Nfld_Rwy - Discussions pertaining to the operations and history of the Newfoundland Railway and all other lines operating on the island of Newfoundland
- NHRR - For the sharing of information and memories about the New York, New Haven & Hartford
- NJ Area Railpics - Community for the exchange of railroad related graphics mainly from the New Jersey area
- NJShortlines - Discussion of news, questions, comments, special events, and more about shortlines in the Garden State
- NKP - Discuss all aspects of the Nickel Plate Road (NYC&StL RR)
- NMRO: National Militant Railfan Organization - General forum for exchanging information about eastern railfanning action along with the technical aspects of railfanning in the field
- Nor Cal Narrow Gauge - Discussion of Northern California narrow gauge railroads
- Norfolk & Western Railroad - Discussion includes N&W modeling, N&W Historical Society, and other related topics
- Norfolk and Western Railway - History and operations of Norfolk & Western Railway, including passenger and freight, coal, motive power, equipment, and other aspects of this former Pennsy subsidiary road
- Norfolk Southern - Informs members of Norfolk Southern happenings and special movements
- Norfolk Southern Altoona to Johnstown - Discussion and photos of the NS Pittsburgh Line between Altoona and Johnstown, Pennsylvania, plus secondary lines and connecting railroads
- Norfolk Southern Pittsburgh Division - Discuss past and present freight operations around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Norfolk Southern System - Discuss Norfolk Southern railfanning and photography
- North America Railfans - Railfan photos and sightings on Class 1, regional, and shortline railroads
- North American Railroad M-O-W - Discuss maintenance-of-way equipment of the past, present, and future
- North and Central Indiana Railfans - Group of railfans, railroaders, and/or railroad modelers interested in Indiana rail-related information
- North Shore Line Railroad - Discussion of interurbans and traction topics
- North Shore System - Discussion of the entire North Shore System including the following shortline and industrial railroads: Juniata Valley, Lycoming Valley, Nittany & Bald Eagle, North Shore, Shamokin Valley, Stourbridge, Union County Industrial, and Wellsboro & Corning
- NorthEast Railroad Pictures - Group for sharing northeast railroad pictures and multimedia files
- Northern Alberta Railways - Discussion of the railways of Northern Alberta, both prototype and model
- Northern Pacific Railway List - Discussion of anything NP-related, from prototype to modeling
- Northern Pacific Railway Mainstreeters - Discuss history of the Northern Pacific Railway and its predecessors
- Northwest Ohio Railroads - Discusses all railroads of Northwest Ohio, including CSX, NS, Indiana & Ohio, Maumee & Western, and their predecessors
- Northwest Railfan - Group for railfans that live or are interested in any railroads in the Northwest including Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, British Columbia, and Alberta
- NorthWest Rails - Discuss railroad news, information, and photography in the Pacific Northwest including Union Pacific, BNSF, Amtrak, regionals, and shortlines
- NS Bow Coal Trains - Discussion of coal trains to the power plant in Bow, New Hampshire
- NS CSX Appalachia - Norfolk Southern and CSX railfanning and railroad history in the coalfields of eastern Kentucky, northern Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia
- NS Foreign Power - Group to discuss and share photos of foreign roads on the Norfolk Southern
- NS Harrisburg Line - Discuss and share happenings on Norfolk Southern's Harrisburg and Reading Lines
- NS Port Road - Discussion of the history and current operations of Norfolk Southern's ex-Pennsylvania Railroad/ Penn Central/ Conrail Port Road branch between Enola, Pennsylvania and Perryville, Maryland
- NS Systemwide - Norfolk Southern news and sightings
- NS-CSX Crossroads - Share railfan information on the CSX and Norfolk Southern mainlines through Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Virginia
- NS-CSX-Ontario - Discussion of operations, structures, etc on CN/NS [exGTR / Wabash (Air-Line)] & CSX [ex C&O / Pere Marquette] railways in Southern Ontario
- NS-NC - Discussion of Norfolk Southern's Piedmont Division in the Carolinas
- NSFans - Railfanning of Norfolk Southern Railroad as well as other railroad news that may impact NS and its operations
- NStier - Current and past issues and happenings involving the former Conrail and now Norfolk Southern Southern Tier Rail Lines and other rail lines and carriers operating in the Southern Tier Region
- NVshortline - Discussion of the Tonopah & Tidewater Railroad and other Nevada and eastern California shortlines
- NYC Railroad - Discussion of the New York Central Railroad's US operations, including the Boston & Albany, Pittsburgh & Lake Erie, and Peoria & Eastern, among others, as well as its Canadian divisions through Southern Ontario and branch to Ottawa
- NYC RR - For friends and former employees of the "Water Level Route," the New York Central Railroad Company
- NYCRail - Unmoderated group focusing on all railroads serving NYC, including Penn Central, Conrail, CSX, New York & Atlantic, LIRR, and Metro North
- NYNHHrXr - For prototype and model railroading discussions related to the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
- NYOW - For prototype and model railroading information related to the New York, Ontario & Western Railway
- NYSW - Discussion group for New York Susquehanna and Western Railroad fans
- Ohio Central Railroad System - Share photos and information concerning the Ohio Central
- Ohio Railroads - Ohio related railroad information, stories, and sightings
- Okefenokee Railfans - Discussion of trainwatching in Folkston, Georgia
- Omaha CoBluffs Railfans - Discussion group for railfans and modelers of Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa
- OmniTRAX - Discussion of OmniTRAX's shortline railroads, switching services, and leasing operations in Canada and the US
- ONR: Ontario Northland Railway List - Exchange of information among modelers, railfans, and historians
- Operail: Railway Operations in Canada - Informed discussion of railway operations in Canada
- Orange County Rails - Discussion of trains operating in Orange County, New York including NS, CSX, Middletown & New Jersey, and New York Susquehanna & Western
- OreRail - For those interested in current and historical iron ore railroading, primarily in the Lake Superior Region
- OS-VRFE - Railfan sightings in Virginia, Maryland, DC, and surrounding areas
- Ottawa Rail - Discussion of railroads around Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Pacific Electric Railway - Discussion of the Pacific Electric including freight operations, equipment, passenger operations, modeling, and more
- PALRR - Paducah & Louisville Railroad discussion, from beginning to present day activities
- Pan Am Railfans - Open discussion of the new Pan Am Railways (formerly Guilford Rail System)
- Park Trains - Discussion forum for fans, owners, and operators of park-sized train rides
- Passenger Car List - Devoted to railroad and railway passenger cars - past, current, and future; modeling and prototype discussions are welcome
- Passenger Operations - Discussion of American passenger rail operations pre-Amtrak
- Passenger Rail News - Amtrak - Shares articles regarding passenger trains for people interested in preserving long-distance passenger rail service
- Passenger Train Consists - Group to share historical and current passenger train consists among railfans
- PennsyWest - Discussion of the history, development, and operations of the western lines of the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR), once titled the Pennsylvania Lines West of Pittsburgh, and its corporate predecessors
- Peoria & Eastern Railway - Information, photos, and memorabilia related to the former subsidiary of the New York Central System
- Peoria Rails - Current and historical discussion of Peoria, Illinois area railroads
- Pere Marquette - Model and prototype discussion of Michigan's only true Class 1 railroad
- PGE/BCR Special Interest Group - Group interested in the Pacific Great Eastern Railway, British Columbia Railway, and BC Rail
- Philly Area Rails - Discuss the railroads of Philadelphia and vicinity, past and present
- Phoebe Snow Society, The - Discussion group and listing service for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered railfans with members in six countries
- Pickering Lumber - Discuss the logging and railroad operations of the Pickering Lumber Corporation and its predecessors
- Pinsly Railroads - Discussion of the prototype and modeling of railroads formerly owned and operated by Sam Pinsly
- Pittsburg & Shawmut Railroad - Fans of the western Pennsylvania coal hauling railroad both past and present
- Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad - Discussion of anything related to the railroad
- Portland & Western - Discussion the shortline serving Oregon's Willamette Valley and coast on former SP and BN (SP&S) branch lines
- ProRail Nebraska - Promotes balanced, efficient passenger and freight transportation in Nebraska
- PRR Catenary Electrics - Forum to talk about Pennsy, Penn Central, and Conrail electric operations
- PRR-FAX List - Discussion group for sharing accurate information about the Pennsylvania Railroad
- PRRSignaling - Information, history, and documentation of the signaling systems as utilized by the PRR
- RailAmerica - Devoted to the RailAmerica empire of shortlines, stretching from the Pacific NW to the Atlantic seaboard
- Railcritters - Discussion and sharing of information relating to tiny industrial locomotives, equipment, and railroads, both full size and models in all scales
- Railfan Political Debate - Forum for off-topic discussion among railfans
- Railfan.net Forums - Dozens of discussion boards about freight, passenger, and tourist railroads as well as railfanning, railroad history, and model railroading
- RailfanPhoto - Discussion of topics related to railroad photography including cameras, film, and other hardware
- RailForum Amtrak - General discussion of America's passenger rail network including routes, funding, tickets, and travel tips
- RAILMishaps - Daily postings of rail accidents, derailments, and other mishaps along the world's rail lines
- RailPhoto - Photos and photo discussion of prototype trains and scale models
- Railpics - For posting and viewing railroad pictures
- RailPictures.Net Forums - Discuss railroad photography techniques, equipment, railfan locations, and trip reports
- Railpower Green Goats & Gensets - Forum for discussing Railpower Technologies Inc's hybrid switching locomotives, dubbed Green Goats, and the RP20-series diesel genset switchers
- Railroad Bridge Enthusiasts - Discussion group for those who admire the structures that carry railways across all manner of terrain
- Railroad Crossing Gates - Discuss and share pictures of crossing gates, signals, and signs
- Railroad Motorcar Maintenence - Discuss railroad motorcar maintenance and repair
- Railroad-Worker.com - Discussion boards, classified ads, benefits info, timesheets, and more for railroad employees
- Railroad.net Forums - Dozens of discussion boards including Class I, regional, shortline, industrial, commuter, interurban, and tourist railroads as well as regional railfanning topics
- Railroadfan.com - Discussion of railroads in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Wisconsin
- RailroadForums.com - Dozens of railfan discussion boards including railroad photography, trip reports, freight railroads, passenger railroads, and railway preservation
- Railroading in Southern Illinois - Exchange information on railroads in southern Illinois, past and present
- Railroads of York - Discuss past and present railroads in York County, Pennsylvania
- Rails of Milwaukee - Share information and memories about the railroads of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- RailScan - All aspects of railroad radio communications, railfan news, frequencies, terminology, radio equipment, antennas, coax, scanners, and related accessories
- RailsNB - Share railfan information and photos in New Brunswick, Canada
- RailsNorthWest - Discussion group for railfan information and news, including sightings, passenger reports, upcoming events, and historical research related to the southwest and southeast regions of BC, and BNSF from Everett North
- Railspot - Regional railfan list to allow railfans in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana to swap information
- RailVideo - Opinions and recommendations about commercially available railroad videos
- Railway Preservation News Interchange - Discussion board of railway preservation and steam locomotive operation
- Railway Signaling - Adjunct to the "Clear Block" quarterly publication of the Railway Signaling Technical and Historical Society, formerly the RR Signal Special Interest Group
- Reading and Northern Railroad - Discusses the past, present, and future of lines operated by the Reading and Northern, including information about lines, traffic, operations, etc.
- Reefer-madness - Discussion of refrigerated railroad cars and their commodity movements
- RGS - Discussion of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad, restricted to prototypical history and modeling the RGS
- Richmond Rails - Enthusiasts group for railfans, historians, authors, photographers, and modelers in Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia
- Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac - Forum for discussion, modeling, and photos of the RF&P
- Roanoke Railfan - Discussion of railfanning on the Norfolk Southern Virginia Division in and around the Roanoke area
- Rochester Railfan - Discuss railroading in and around the Greater Rochester, Finger Lakes, and Western New York regions
- Rock Island Rockets - Share photos, memorabilia, and stories of the Rock Island Railroad
- Rock Island's St. Louis Subdivision - Railfans of the St. Louis Subdivision of the fallen flag Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad; covers history, maps, photos, discussion of restoration efforts, equipment sightings, and current operations under Ameren/UE as the Central Midland (CMR) Railroad
- RR Caboose - Group to share information on railroad cabooses, both past and present
- RRTulsa - Serves the railfan community in and around Tulsa, Oklahoma
- San Diego Rail - Discussion of all aspects of the San Diego rail scene including freight, passenger, and transit
- Sand Patch Grade - Discussions about trains on the legendary Sand Patch Grade, including operations by the B&O, Chessie System, and CSX
- Santa Susana Railroad Historical Society - Discussion group for avid model railroaders and railfans in Southern California's Los Angeles and Ventura counties
- SantaFeRR - To discuss and support the old Santa Fe railroad as it had existed in the past
- Selkirk Branch - Discussion of CSXT's Selkirk Yard and the Selkirk Sub from Stuyvesant to Hoffmans, New York
- Seminole Gulf Railway - Discuss the shortline that operates two former SAL/ACL lines on the west coast of Florida
- SEPTA Rail - Discuss all aspects of SEPTA regional rail and trolleys in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Shenandoah Junction Corridor - Discuss the CSX and Norfolk Southern crossover at Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia
- Shortline & Industrial Rail News - Group focuses on North American shortline industrial rail operations in Canada and the US
- Silverton - Discussion of railroads that served Silverton, Colorado
- SJRA (South Jersey Railfan's Association) - Discussion of all railfanning topics in southern New Jersey
- Slimrails - List to discuss narrow gauge railroad topics, mainly historical but also inclusive of modeling
- Slow Speed Wire - Morse Telegraph Club devoted to the preservation of Morse communications
- So Cal Rails - Dedicated to the railroads of Southern California, past and present, including Tehachapi, Cajon, the Needles Sub, the former ATSF Surf Line, and others
- Soo Line History - Discussion of the Soo Line Railroad and its predecessors, including the Duluth South Shore & Atlantic, prior to the acquisition of the Milwaukee Road in 1985
- Soo Line RR Eau Claire Line - Discussion of the Soo Line Railroad in general, and specifically the Eau Claire Line serving customers between C F Yard and Eau Claire
- Sooner State Rails - Discussion of past and present railroads in Oklahoma
- South Dakota Railroading Fans - Discuss the railroads of South Dakota
- Southeastern Railroad History - Discussion of southeastern US railroad history and photography, especially shortlines, narrow gauge roads, and industrial railroads including logging and mining railroads
- Southern Illinois Railroads - Forum for discussing railroads in Southern Illinois
- Southern Pacific - Devoted to the pre-1960 late, great Southern Pacific Railroad; all steam era and diesel transition era discussions are suitable, as well as scale modeling
- Southern Pacific Railroad (Espee) - Devoted to the Southern Pacific Railroad (aka "Espee") and its many subsidiaries including the St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt), Northwestern Pacific, and Texas & New Orleans
- Southern Rails and Shortlines - For southern railroad fans and modelers to talk about trains; any scale and any interest in railroading south of the Ohio or Arkansas River is welcome
- Southern Railway - For former employees, railfans, and modelers of the Southern Railway
- Southwest Chief - Discussion of Amtrak's route between Chicago and Los Angeles
- Southwest Rail Advocates - For the discussion of how rail passenger service within and through the Desert Southwest can be improved
- SPNG - Discussion of the Southern Pacific Narrow Gauge Railroad and its predecessors
- SPSRY - For anyone interested in prototype and modeling information on the Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway and its predecessors and subsidiaries
- St. Lawrence Atlantic Railroad - Railfan information about the SLR in northern New England and Quebec
- St. Louis Area Railfan - Topics include history as well as modern day information on the railroads of the Greater St. Louis Area from Mid-Missouri to Central Illinois
- Steam Tech - Exchange of information about steam locomotives, especially from the technical perspective
- SteamLoco - Steam locomotives interest group, including real locomotives, scale models, history, and folklore
- STMFC - Discusses all aspects of North American freight cars of the steam era (1900-1960)
- SunsetFriends - Share passenger rail travel experiences on either the Southern Pacific or Amtrak Sunset Limited passenger trains
- Sunshine Region - Place to discuss railroads, model railroading, and the activities of the Sunshine Region of Florida
- Tales of the Rails - Forum to share railroad stories
- TC Shortlines - Discussion of freight, industrial, and passenger railroads that use remnants of the old Tennessee Central lines
- Texas Rail - Devoted to the promotion and expansion of passenger rail in Texas and the Southwest
- Texas Railfan - Railfans of Texas railroads, past and present
- The Station Inn - Discussion group for past and future guests of The Station Inn Bed & Breakfast in Cresson, Pennsylvania to share their experience, advice, and photos
- TheOSList - Railroad industry related news reports and train sighting reports from around North America
- Tidewater Rails - Discuss railroading in eastern Virginia and eastern North Carolina
- Tier Sightings - Discuss the progress of trains over the former Conrail, now Norfolk Southern, Southern Tier Line
- TNO: Texas & New Orleans Railroad - History and operations of the Texas and Louisiana lines of the Southern Pacific Railroad and its many predecessor lines
- Toledo Peoria & Western Railroad - Discussion of TP&W operations, photography, and modeling
- Toronto Railway Heritage Group - Discuss the history of railways in the Greater Toronto Area
- Train Books - Forum for collectors of railroad books and videos
- TrainFoamers.com - Discussion boards with a focus on railroads in California
- TrainHorns - For people interested in the preservation, restoration and discussion of all makes and models of locomotive air horns
- Trainorders Discussion & Chat - Discussion topics in eastern and western railroading, model railroading, passenger transit, railfan trip reports, and international railroading
- Trains.com Forums - Discussion boards related to Kalmbach's railroad magazines including Trains Magazine, Classic Trains, Garden Railways, and Model Railroader
- Trainspo - Worldwide railfan community and rail vehicle (rolling stock) database
- Transit-Forum.com - Discussion of urban transportation topics in North America
- Tri-State Chapter - For members and friends of the Tri-State Railway Historical Society, based in Morristown / Dover in northern New Jersey
- Trinity Railway Express (TRE) Forum - Forum to discuss the Dallas/Fort Worth commuter line, Trinity Railway Express (TRE)
- Tristate RR - Latest railroad sightings and happenings in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware
- TrolleysCA - Forum for California trolley fans to discuss all systems past and present
- TucsonRails - Discuss railroad history, operations, modeling, and memorabilia in Arizona, New Mexico, Southern Nevada, Western Texas, and Southeastern California
- Tweetsie - For railfans, modelers, rail historians, and the just plain curious to share a common interest in the fabled East Tennessee & Western North Carolina Narrow Gauge Railroad
- Twin Cities and Western Railroad - Discussion about the TC&W and affiliated companies
- Twin City Rails - Sightings, history, foreign power, questions, answers, frequencies, and anything else relating to railroad operations in the Minneapolis / St. Paul, Minnesota area
- Twin Ports Rail - News, photo, and history list dealing with non-iron ore railroading in northwest Wisconsin and northeast Minnesota
- Union Pacific Railroad East End - Discuss the eastern end of the UP system including Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Iowa, and Minnesota
- Union Pacific RR - Information on the UPRR, its past, and its many locomotives
- Unofficial AVR and SWP Group - Discussion of the Allegheny Valley Railroad and Southwest Pennsylvania Railroad
- UP Heritage Locomotives - Discuss the current and anticipated locations of the various Union Pacific Heritage locomotives
- Urban Maglev Interest Group - Discuss a technology alternative to conventional light rail transit (LRT), AGT, and monorail
- USRailMail - General railroad discussion including the buying and selling of antiques and collectibles
- Utah Railroading - Discuss anything relating to railroading in Utah
- VandOHS - Forum for Virginian & Ohio Railroad Historical Society members to keep in touch and share information/updates on this 30+ year old model railroad
- Vermont Rail Sytem & Rutland Railroad - Discussion of the past and present of these railroads
- Virginia RailFan Discussion - Railfan news from northern Virginia, Maryland, and DC
- Virginian Railway Enthusiasts - Forum for railfans, historians, authors, photographers, and modelers worldwide to discuss the VGN
- Volunteer Railroaders Association - Dedicated to the creation of the New Jersey State Transportation Museum; operates train trips, motor car meets, and other railroad projects
- Wabash Railroad - An extension of the Wabash Railroad Historical Society for the purpose of promoting and preserving the Wabash Railroad; includes message board, photos, and modeling information
- Washington DC Metro - Discuss the history and operations of the Washington Metro
- Watco - Discusses Watco's shortline and industrial railroad operations around North America
- WCinfo - Discussion of the Wisconsin Central System Railroad including an exchange of model ideas, prototype news, and anything to do with the WC
- Wellsville Addison & Galeton Railroad - Discussion of the history and operation of the Wellsville Addison and Galeton Railroad
- West Coast Rail Forums - Railfan discussions of west coast railroads including both freight and passenger operations
- West Virginia Secondary - Information regarding the history of the NS West Virginia Secondary, rail movements, railfan reports, unique sightings, and more
- Western Maryland Railway Discussion List - Forum to share information on the Western Maryland Railway in all eras
- White Pass & Yukon Route Fan Mailing List - Discussion about the great narrow gauge line between Skagway Alaska and Whitehorse Yukon, including WP&YR models of all scales
- Wisconsin Northern - Discuss operations and modeling of the Wisconsin shortline
- WisRail - Forum for railfans in Wisconsin and Eastern Minnesota
- WLE - Locomotive news, subsidiary reports, and anything to do with the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway Company
- WPlist - Discussion for fans and modelers of the Western Pacific (WP), Sacramento Northern (SN), and Tidewater Southern (TS) railroads
- WSOR - Discussion of topics related to the Wisconson & Southern Railroad of Wisconson and Illinois, and its predecessors
- WVrailfans - Exchange of news, reports, sightings, and historical information on the railroads of West Virginia and its surrounding regions of southwestern Pennyslvania and western Maryland
- Yooper Rails - Forum to share information, stories, and photographs pertaining to Upper Michigan railroads in the past, present, and future
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