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Ancestry Academy - The Lure of the Train Whistle: Researching Railroad Workers

By Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS.

FamilySearch Wiki - Northern Pacific Railroad

Guide to railroad historical resources, United States and Canada

By Taber, Thomas Townsend. Ebook from Northwestern Books.

Legacy Family Tree Webinars - Railroad Records and Railroad History: Methods for Tracking

By Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS.

Locating Railroad Employee Records for Genealogy | American Railways (1826-1900's)

An extensive list of railroad employee record repositories, which include records acquired by Genealogy Today.

Railroad Industry, Union & Other External Links

From the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board.

Railroads & Clearcuts

Millions of acres of public land intended for homesteaders was instead given to timber, mining, and real estate corporations. The failure of the railroad land grant policy is the cause of many of today's economic, political, and environmental problems, including deforestation, toxic waste, and taxpayer subsidies. The Railroads & Clearcuts Campaign intends to hold government and corporations accountable, and to reclaim this land to the public domain.

Rails and Trails Transportation History Sources

Rails and Trails shares primary source materials and research on the history of transportation in Ohio and North America. Although its emphasis is on railroads, a comprehensive study includes other transportation modes that compete with railroads.

Railway Links Research

Professional research in London & Southeast England.
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Taming the Wilderness: Railroads

The American Railroads

An informational and educational resource guide detailing the history of the American railroad industry. The site also offers useful and helpful tips for those researching a past relative's railroad career.

The Family Tree of North American Railroads

Timetable Trust List of North American Timetables

Handy list of historic North American railways and when each operated.

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