The Railfanning.org Story
ATLANTA – Railfanning.org is a railfan’s Web site dedicated to the railroad industry.
Started in 2002 by Todd DeFeo, the Web site has grown since that time, adding information about various trackside locations and railroad history features. In January 2003, DeFeo began publishing The Cross-Tie, an e-zine that publishes railroad-related features and news.
In June 2006, DeFeo began the Railfanning Review, an audio newscast that can be downloaded.
The library features various railroad-related speeches and industry reports, all of which are available free of charge.
Highlights from the First Five Years
Clarksville, Tenn., Railroad Strikes After Money Tightens
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – When the money ran out on the Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad, employees refused to work and a nearly two-week strike began on Feb. 6, 1868.
The Andrews Raid
KENNESAW, Ga. – The General steamed into town early on an April morning 141 years ago. Its abrupt departure marked the start of the “most extraordinary and astounding adventure” of the Civil War, the Southern Confederacy newspaper exclaimed.
‘Fanning the Kingdom
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Some say it was started by a mouse, but in reality, the Walt Disney theme park legacy was started by the love of trains.