Internet records show Railfanning.org was registered on October 7, 2022. But the site’s history dates to January 27, 2002, predating its formal launch. The earliest railfanning content was initially hosted on another site that has today morphed into Sightseers’ Delight.
To celebrate 20 years of Railfanning.org, we’ve recreated some of the original content below. Please recognize some of the original links and forms have been removed as they are no longer active.
A Timeline of Railfanning.org History
Replicas of Earlier Incarnations of Railfanning.org
In honor of 20 years, we decided to have some fun. Below, we have reproduced some of the earlier looks of Railfanning.org. These are not exact replicas but close facsimiles created using modern web design techniques.
Train Kept A-Rollin’…
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Union Pacific 4625 heads up a Norfolk Southern freight train, headed south to the city. The NS line then heads to Atlanta, where trains are sent all over the south. Box cars on the train sporting 20 year old paint jobs, read “Southern serves the South.”
What is Railfanning?
ST. LOUIS — There are a lot of people who have never heard the term railfanning. But many people are familiar with the concept.
Along the rails of America, stretching from one coast to another, you will see people standing beside the tracks enjoying the splendor of trains. Whether it is a freight train, a passenger train or an excursion train, little parallels the adrenaline rush caused by a train barreling past at 60 mph.
Who Are We?
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — We’ve got Norfolk & Western coal cars, Southern box cars, Chessie System hoppers and Amtrak passenger cars. Here at Train Kept A-Rollin’, we look for the many different flags that can be seen on America’s railroads.
We’ve created an e-group, hosted by Yahoo Groups, to better manage the pictures, which range from such exotic locations as Marietta, Ga., to Hopkinsville, Ky., and several points in between. To join the group, just enter your e-mail address below:
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Railfanning.org | News Wire | Profiles | Rolling Stock | Safety | Trackside | Library | Store | Train Kept A-Rollin’
Today’s Stocks
The Cross-Tie
Trackside
Welcome to Railfanning.org
ST. LOUIS — There are a lot of people who have never heard the term railfanning. But many people are familiar with the concept.
Along the rails of America, stretch from one coast to another, you will see people standing beside the tracks enjoying the splendor of trains. Whether it is a freight train, a passenger train or an excursion train, little parallels the adrenaline rush caused by a train barreling past at 60 mph.
Latest Additions: The Conrail Saga | The Downtown Arrow | Hardin Southern RR Museum
Who are we?
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. — We’ve got Norfolk & Western coal cars, Southern box cars, Chessie System hoppers and Amtrak passenger cars. Here at Train Kept A-Rollin’, we look for the many different flags that can be seen on America’s railroads.
We’ve created an e-group , hosted by Yahoo Groups, to better manage the pictures, which range from such as exotic locations as Marietta, Ga., to Hopkinsville, Ky., and several points in between. To join the group, click here.
The art of photography
ATLANTA — Great vantage points are key to quality railfanning photos.
But, before a vantage point on any quality can even be considered, safety must first be ensured. Trains are big and they will not stop. Don’t get in their way.
For more on railroad safety, click here.
The Cross-Tie & News Updates
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — The Cross-Tie is a monthly e-zine dedicate to railroad news, features and railfanning information.
To learn more, or for updated news, click here.
Contact Information
Electronic mail
General Information: trains@railfanning.org
Railfanning.org | News Wire | Profiles | Rolling Stock | Safety | Trackside | Library | Store | Train Kept A-Rollin’
Today’s Stocks
The Cross-Tie
Trackside
Welcome to Railfanning.org
MARIETTA, Ga. – There are a lot of people who have never heard the term railfanning. But many people are familiar with the concept.
Along the rails of America, stretch from one coast to another, you will see people standing beside the tracks enjoying the splendor of trains. Whether it is a freight train, a passenger train or an excursion train, little parallels the adrenaline rush caused by a train barreling past at 60 mph.
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Have a railroad-related question? Log onto the message board.
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Who are we?
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – We’ve got Norfolk & Western coal cars, Southern box cars, Chessie System hoppers and Amtrak passenger cars. Here at Train Kept A-Rollin’, we look for the many different flags that can be seen on America’s railroads.
We’ve created an e-group, hosted by Yahoo Groups, to better manage the pictures, which range from such as exotic locations as Marietta, Ga., to Hopkinsville, Ky., and several points in between. To join the group, click here.
The art of photography
ATLANTA – Great vantage points are key to quality railfanning photos.
But, before a vantage point on any quality can even be considered, safety must first be ensured. Trains are big and they will not stop. Don’t get in their way.
For more on railroad safety, click here.
The Cross-Tie & News Updates
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Cross-Tie is a monthly e-zine dedicate to railroad news, features and railfanning information.
To learn more, or for updated news, click here.
Contact Information
Electronic mail
General Information: trains@railfanning.org