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Rt @anarchists The Forgotten: The Mapuche People A History Of Resistance http://bit.ly/8lVqOE #Chile #Indigenous
uruknet (uruknet) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:41:17 -0000
Rt @anarchists The Forgotten: The Mapuche People A History Of Resistance http://bit.ly/8lVqOE #Chile #Indigenous
RT @PaulKSaunders: On this day in history - a blog devoted to This Day In Beatles History http://www.thebeatlesplace.com
culturacalcada (CULTURA NA CALÇADA) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:22:11 -0000
RT @PaulKSaunders: On this day in history - a blog devoted to This Day In Beatles History http://www.thebeatlesplace.com
@kelly_craik Wah;( I guess I better start history homework then :{{{{{{{
yasminejacksonx (Yasmine Jackson) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:18:57 -0000
@kelly_craik Wah;( I guess I better start history homework then :{{{{{{{
my dad says i have to watch 'history of the world part 1'. does anybody know that movie? (:
samhoogendoorn (samhoogendoorn) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:15:47 -0000
my dad says i have to watch 'history of the world part 1'. does anybody know that movie? (:
RT @LasVegasNOW: FBI says Johnny Wicks, suspect in Monday's courthouse shooting, had a lengthy criminal history, including a murder arrest.
dpwtv (David Weiner) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:13:16 -0000
RT @LasVegasNOW: FBI says Johnny Wicks, suspect in Monday's courthouse shooting, had a lengthy criminal history, including a murder arrest.
I'm sooo going to fail the history exam tomorrow :S
mattbattison (Matthew Battison) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:48:50 -0000
I'm sooo going to fail the history exam tomorrow :S

 

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Portishead Railway - A railway linking three North Somerset coastal towns described through maps, old photos and ones of today's scene.

Western Lines: The East-West Short Route - The Green Bay Western RR, its predecessors and affiliated lines; prototype and modeling information.
Meta Description: [ The Green Bay and Western RR, its predecessors, and affiliated lines. Prototype and modeling information. ]

150 Years on the Rail - A nostalgic look at the railroads which ran through Evanston, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.

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 SPHTS.

Age of Steam - Birth of Passenger Railways - Photo gallery and historical information on the Stockton and Darlington Railway, museum, steam and diesel locomotive galleries.
Meta Description: [ The Stockton & Darlington Railway, the first public passenger railway in the world ]

Akron Barberton Belt Railroad - Information, Pictures, History. Includes the ABB, ABB, and ABC
Meta Description: [ Akron Barberton Belt Railroad History ]

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.
Meta Description: [ The Alweg Archives website describes and continuously updates the history of the Alweg Monorail Company of Cologne, Germany, and New York and Seattle, USA. ]

An nostalgic look at South Australian Railways - Historical changes in South Australian Railways including Australian Railroad Group, Pacific National, Freight Australia TransAdelaide.

Canadian Pacific Railway in British Columbia - Provides a detailed history of surveying and construction between 1871 and 1885. Includes biographies of the people involved, timeline and bibliography.

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

Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad - History of the line from 1891 to its demise in 1963. Includes photographs of the cars, stops, hardware and ephemra, time tables, and models for sale.

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

Colonial and Latin American Narrow Gauge Railway SIG - A special interest groups for narrow gauge railways outside North America and Europe.

Consolidated Railroads of Cuba 50th Anniversary - short history and over one hundred photographs of the railroad, rolling stock, stations, and the Headquarters town of Camaguey from the late 1940's and early 1950's. In Spanish with full English translation.

CTA's 4000 Series Elevated Cars Last Stand - Learn about what could possibly be the last trip of Chicago's 1920s vintage elevated cars.
Meta Description: [ This website is about two 4000 Series elevated cars in the Chicago Transit Authority historical collection. ]

Danger Ahead - Extensive information on historic railroad accidents.
Meta Description: [ The premier source on the internet for information about rail accidents and safety. ]

Dundonald Railway Station - Information about the former Belfast and County Down Railway station at Dundonald, County Down, Northern Ireland.

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.
Meta Description: [ History of Railroads and related industries in Dunkirk, NY. Information and photos of the various railroads and their activities. Additional information on Brooks Locomotive Works. ]

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.

Fort Wilderness Railroad - History of Fort Wilderness Railroad in Walt Disney World
Meta Description: [ Fort Wilders Railroad. ]

History of the building of the Semmering-Railway - Describes the building of the railway between 1848 and 1854.
Meta Description: [ UNESCO World Heritage Site Semmering-Railway - History ]

History of the locomotive - The evolution of the locomotive.
Meta Description: [ The evolution of the locomotive from the early days , history , photos , the use of the steam to transport big loads , the train in the 1930's . ]

Hocking Valley Railway Information Center - Devoted to the Hocking Valley Railway, its predecessors, successors (CO, CSXT, IO), and affiliates (TOC, KM, ZW). Includes photos, history, route guides and maps.

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.

Johnson's Depot, Johnson City, Tennessee - Information about the history of this railroad-centered town, current happenings, and future development.

Kansas City, Clay County and St. Joseph Railway - Historical information and photographs of the Kansas City, Clay County and St. Joseph KCCCST interurban electric railway 1913-1933.

Lehigh Valley Railroad - History, archival details, and photos of the railroad that once ran from New York to Buffalo serving the Eastern Pennsylvania anthracite coal district.

Long Island Rail Road History - Features early history, timeline, maps, rolling stock and bibliography.

Maryport and Carlisle Railway - The History of the Maryport and Carlisle Railway Bolton Loop branch line in Cumbria
Meta Description: [ Cumbria Railways - The Lost Railways of Cumbria ]

Missouri-Illinois Railroad - Current and historical information in regard to the Missouri-Illinois Railroad. Includes maps and photographs.
Meta Description: [ Missouri-Illinois Railfan Site ]

Old Time Trains - Canadian railway history and stories, by and about railroaders.

Penn Central Railroad Online - Covers the company which folded in 1976. Includes maps and charts, photographs, and FAQ.

Pioneer Railroad of the Northwest - This is a history of Indiana's first railroad, the Jeffersonville, Madison and Indianapolis Railroad, later part of the Pennsylvania Railroad.

Railroad Extra - An anthology of 19th and early 20th century railroading.
Meta Description: [ This site is an anthology of 19th and early 20th century railroading. It is directed towards the enthusiast and civil engineer as well. ]

500 Railroad Maps Collection - Large collection of historic railroad maps from the Library of Congress. Powerful map viewing options.

Railroad Maps Collection - Contains historical railroad maps from 1828-1900 that highlight the achievements of early railroaders.

Railroad Signal Site - US Railroad signals - including USS and GRS seachlight, colorlight and gyralight signals. Detailed photographs and descriptions.

Railroad Stories - A collection of stories, both fact and fiction, about the railroads and trains. Most of the stories are from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Meta Description: [ A collection of stories, both fact and fiction, about the railroads. Illustration and art are included. Most material comes from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. ]

Railroadiana Online - A non-commercial website devoted to information about collectible railroadiana including lanterns, lamps, china, keys, locks and paper.

Rails and Trails - Features primary source materials and research on the history of transportation in Ohio and North America.

Rutland Railroads Island Hopper Line - History of the Rutland's Line through the Champlain Islands of Vermont, which was in operation from 1901-1961
Meta Description: [ History of The Rutland Railroads Island Hopper Line, History of The Rutland Railroads Island Hopper Line ]

Scotland's Railways Past and Present - History of the railways of Scotland. Information, pictures and user forum.
Meta Description: [ scottish-rail.co.uk, an online pictorial hobby on Scotland's Railways, Past and Present. Photographs, articles. Scotland Railway. ]

Souith Australian Railways - History of the South Australian Railways TransAdelaide, Great Southern Railway and Australia Southern Railroad.

SPS Limited - steam locomotives - A fascinating account of 5 lovingly restored steam and traction engines, with photographs, descriptions and up to date news.
Meta Description: [ SPS website has fascinating accounts of the S160 2253, 4277, 75029, 45212 steam locomotive engines and 1186 traction ]

Steam Index - Steam locomotive history, bibliography, magazines, abstracts, indexes, patents, biography.
Meta Description: [ steam locomotive history, bibliography,magazines,abstracts,indexes,patents,biography ]

The Birth of a Rail - The history of railmaking at the Workington Iron and Steel Company from 1856 to the present day.
Meta Description: [ The fascinating story of over 125 years of railmaking at Workington Iron and Steel Company in West Cumberland. ]

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.
Meta Description: [ A site dedicated to the Beyer Garratt articulated Steam Locomotive. ]

The Great Northern Empire - Then and Now - Historic information about James J. Hill's Great Northern Railway in the USA, and what is left of it today.
Meta Description: [ The Great Northern Railway and what is left of it today. The place for railfanning the Great Northern, and finding information about the GN. ]

The Last Main Line - a railway archive - Utilises Newton’s photographic collection, along with other archive material, to examine the impact of the Great Central railway on the people, businesses and transport infrastructure of the UK.
Meta Description: [ The Last Main Line examines the history and continuing social, environmental and economic impact of the Great Central Railway London Extension. ]

The LNER Encyclopedia - A reference work about the LNER (London North Eastern Railway) of Britain. Includes engineer biographies and locomotive descriptions.
Meta Description: [ The London & North Eastern Railway (LNER) Encyclopedia ]

The Lost Engines of Roanoke - Dedicated to four little known survivors of the steam era that are hidden at a scrap metal yard in Virginia.

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.

The Signal Box - History of railway signalling in the UK and abroad.
Meta Description: [ An introduction to The Signal Box, a comprehensive web site covering the history of railway signalling in the UK and abroad. ]

Tin Turtle Simplex - History and information about the Motor Rail Simplex locomotives used during WW1, and the restoration of a locomotive at the Moseley Railway Trust.
Meta Description: [ This website chronicles the history and information about the Motor Rail and Tramcar companies Simplex locomotives used during WW1 ]

World War Two Railway Study Group - Research group documenting the use of railways in all countries during World War Two.
Meta Description: [ The World War Two Railway Study Group is an organisation which aims to bring together those who are researching all aspects of railways, world-wide, in the Second World War. ]

Yosemite Valley Railroad - History of the railway which ran between Merced, California and Yosemite Valley from 1905 to 1945.
Meta Description: [ The YosemiteValley Railroad .com website is primarily devoted to the history of the YVRR Railway as well as other historic railroads. A railroad that ran from Merced California to El Portal California near the Arch Rock enterance to the Yosemite National Park. The site also contains informati... ]