RailServe.com Search is a powerful tool for finding railfan, model railroad, travel, and industry resources. The tool is comprised of two integrated components - Directory Search and Index Search. Both include the more than 10,000 sites categorized in the RailServe.com Directory. You may choose between the two search methods by selecting Directory Search or Index Search from the search form.

Directory Search is a keyword search method using the titles and descriptions as they appear on the Directory Pages (i.e. Freight Railroads, Model Railroad Manufacturers, etc.). Searches yield highly relevant results, as the search terms must match concise titles and descriptions written by RailServe.com.

Index Search is an alternate search method which indexes the full text of more than 10,000 resources linked from RailServe.com. This search method is useful for more specific or obscure search terms that may not be included in RailServe.com's site titles or descriptions. Like the Directory Search, only sites specifically reviewed and approved for listing at RailServe.com are included, ensuring quality results. However, because this search method indexes the target resources rather than custom RailServe.com descriptions, you may find that some results are less relevant to your search criteria.

General Tips

• Use individual keywords (i.e. Amtrak, Philadelphia, California) instead of complete names or descriptions.
• Exclude common words such as railroad, railway, the, and, etc.
• Avoid punctuation (quotes, commas, periods).
• Do not use state abbreviations.
• Searches are case insensitive. Uppercase and lowercase are not distinguished by the search tool.

Train Simulator Option

• Include Train Simulator Add-ons (Directory Search method only). When unchecked (default), Microsoft Train Simulator add-ons are excluded from search results (note: related Train Simulator web sites are still included). Check this box to include Train Simulator add-ons in your search.

Index Search Tips
Note: These search techniques will NOT work with the Directory Search method.

• Search by phrase for the most relevant results. For example, to find resources related to New York City, you may enter your search criteria within double quotation marks: "New York City"
• Specify keywords to exclude. If your search terms generate many irrelevant results, you may specify additional keywords to exclude. For example, a search on "New York" yields many subway-related results. If you wish to exclude subway-related sites, add the word subway preceded by a minus (-) sign. Example: "New York" -subway