Railfan and History Sites

Railfan and History Sites listing.

  • Web Link Colin Churcher's Railway Pages

    Colin Churcher's Railway Pages. 

    Findings of the Ottawa Railway History Group on rail history in the National Capital region.

  • Web Link Charles Cooper's Railway Pages

    Charles Cooper's Railway Pages 

    Information on Charles Cooper's books and other railway information.

  • Web Link Old Time Trains

    Old Time Trains - 

    Information and stories on Canadian railway history.

  • Web Link TrainsCan

    TrainsCan - 

    An online source of information news and events about the railways in Canada.

  • Web Link Railserve

    Railserve - 

    A comprehensive list of links of railway interest.

  • Web Link Niagara Rails

    Niagara Rails -

    A site dedicated, in photos, to the railways of Ontario's Niagara region.

  • Web Link History of Railway Companies in Nova Scotia

    History of Railway Companies in Nova Scotia - 

    A compilation of corporate and other information from government sources for the railways of Nova Scotia

  • Web Link Eastern Quebec Railways

    Eastern Quebec Railways - 

    Information and photos of the railways of eastern Quebec.

  • Web Link RailroadData.Com

    RailroadData.Com - 

    A directory of over 5,000 railroad-related Web sites from around the world.

  • Web Link Moving West: The History of the Transcontinental Railroad

    Moving West: The History of the Transcontinental Railroad

    An article provided by Amy from Ms. Deborah Ward's class who found the society's links page helpful for a class project.

  • Web Link Railway Bob's Railway Restorations

    Bob Moore, aka "Railway Bob", is a Bytown Railway Society volunteer and Dirty Hands Club member. Bob has become our in-house mold Subject Matter Expert and he has documented all of his work on his public blog. 

    Some of Bob's topics include fabricating:

    • World Hancock 24-M-L-46 Air Motor Reverser Lever for CP 2858 Locomotive
    • Pyle Nuts which are used to close the lid on locomotive headlamps.
    • Marker Lantern Brackets
    • Baggage Car Bronze Striker Plate
    • Track Sweeps for Wooding Motor Car
    • Passenger Car Window Covers
  • Web Link Railways of Eastern Ontario

    This is Railway Bob's personal project on the history of  some of the most fascinating railway lines in Eastern Ontario.

  • Web Link Model Railroads and Freight Cars by Bonnie Gringer

    Web link added from a suggestion by Noah. 

    Model railroading is a hobby that involves a variety of components, and it is suitable for people of all ages. People can pursue this hobby in ways that fit their innate interests and skills.

  • Web Link Railroad Signs and Safety

    Web link added from a suggestion from Liam and Jack who are working on their Boy Scout Railroading badge.

    Upon approaching a railroad crossing in your car or truck, you might see any number of signs leading up to the actual crossing. Some might be black and white, some black and yellow, while others might display a message or flashing red lights. There is a considerable variety of railroad and street intersection signs, and understanding these signs is crucial for safely navigating through these exchanges.