February 04, 2012
GopherRail 2012 has been canceled.
For more info: visit the University of Minnesota's railroad club Website.Bloggers & Blogs
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Chasing Steel
Great California railfan photography and informative blogging. A very well thought out Website [more] -
Christopher Muller Photography
From the Editor of Minnesota Railfan, his personal site and photo album. [more] -
dogcaught: a railroad blog
A trio of railfans contribute to this blog as well as galleries tied into dogcaught. Primary focus is the great Pacific Northwest. The blog also hits on historical notes. [more] -
JohnFladung.net
The personal site for TwinCitiesRailfan.com contributor. [more] -
Look 4 Trains
A fun blog (well illustrated) from along the Staples subdivision of Minnesota. [more] -
Mike Vandenberg's Webspace
Mike, a contributor to TwinCitiesRailfan.com and Minnesota Railfan posts photos here. [more] -
Railroad Blogs
What I believe to be the personal blog of the web master for several other railroad forums. [more] -
Railroad Photo Essays
"A different kind of railroad photography site." Is the site's description of itself - couldn't be more true. As the name explains, stories are well illustrated by great photography. [more] -
Rip Track
A blog from an "industry insider" with 30+ years of rail experience. Tune in for opinions about the industry. [more] -
The Wandering Railfan
A photojournalist writes and posts photos of his journeys in the Ohio area. [more] -
Trainspotter-USA
A blog and photo collection from central Minnesota by a by Ian who has railfanned (or train spotted) from both sides of the pond. [more] -
WARail | Washington Railblog
A Washington state blog. Great information and comment. [more]
Historical Sites
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Center for Railroad Photography & Art
An organization which is a self-described web portal, working to archive railroad heritage through artistic and photographic means. This is the same group which began an annual conference in Madison, WI for promoting its work and encouraging the documentation of railroading. [more] -
Friends of the Burlington Northern Railroad
An extremely in-depth site from the historical society of all things pre and post BN. Including a timetable database! [more]
Industrial Information
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Progressive Railroading.com
"The Rail Professional's Informational Source" on-line magazine site for industry information. [more]
Model Railroad Sites
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modeltrain
Forum member CM&W guy started a model railroad related blog. Learn more about the fictional Central MN & Western as it develops. [more]
Museums & Attractions
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Minnesota Transportation Museum
The museum is commonly known as the Jackson St Roundhouse, but they also operate the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway. [more] -
Osceola & St Croix Valley Railway
The operational railway of the Minnesota Transportation Museum located in Osceola, WI. This seasonal railway provides rides behind classic Soo and BN power. [more]
Official Railroad Sites
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BNSF Railway
The official site for the BNSF Railway [more] -
Canadian National
The official site for the Canadian National Railroad. [more] -
Canadian Pacific
The official site for the Canadian Pacific Railway which serves Minnesota. [more] -
Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad
Now a subsidiary of CP Rail, this road still operates across southern Minnesota and other states. [more] -
Dakota, Missouri Valley & Western
The official site for this regional railroad based in Bismarck, ND. [more] -
Progressive Rail
The official site for the regional railroad based in Lakeville, MN. One of the friendliest railroads in the state. [more] -
Red River Valley & Western Railroad
The official site for the regional carrier out of Wahpeton, ND. [more] -
South Dakota Dept of Transportation
View information from the State of South Dakota relating to railroads operating in their state. May be helpful, yet some of the information appears to be old. [more] -
Twin Cities & Western Railroad Company
The official site for the regional railroad which serves central MN and can be seen in the Metro. [more] -
Union Pacific Railroad
The official site for the Union Pacific Railroad. [more]
Online Directory
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RailServe.com
A comprehensive list of online railroading sites and resources. [more]
Online Groups
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OreRail (Yahoo!)
A Yahoo! group that focuses on Lake Superior's iron ore railroading. [more] -
Outstate Minnesota Rail (Yahoo!)
The Yahoo! group started and run by Minnesota Railfan's very own Chris Muller. [more]
Radio & Scanners
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MN Railroad Radio Frequencies & Locomotive Rosters
A timeless resource for the local railfan, Mr. Leighton annually updates his handy and printable list for the trackside scanner listener. [more] -
RailroadRadio.net (Metro)
Find out what is going on in the metro. All railroads and areas are programmed into this online radio scanner. [more] -
RailroadRadio.net (Staples Sub)
Listen online to radio communications on the BNSF's Staple Sub in northwestern Minnesota. [more]
Railroad Photography
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Greg Smith's Archives
Another local rail historian, even if not by design, find his railroad photos here. [more] -
John Hill's Archive
Local railfan has a wide ranging photo album going back several decades. [more] -
Steve Eshom Photography
A personal, professional site from the Northwest. [more]
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