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RAILROAD & PRESERVATION GROUP INDEX
FEATURED STEAM PRESERVATION GROUPS
IRM Steam Team
Visit the Steam Team at the Illinois Railway Museum to stay updated on their latest restoration efforts.
Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society
Visit the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society for current information on Nickel Plate Road no. 765.
The Steam Railroading Institute
Visit The Steam Railroading Institute for the latest information on Pere Marquette no. 1225
Fire Up 611
Visit Fire Up 611 for the latest information on N&W J Class Northern no. 611
Kentucky Rail Heritage Center
Visit the for the latest updates in the restoration effort of C&O no. 2716
PRR T1 Trust
The T1 Trust is constructing PRR T1 5550. Visit them for the latest updates in the build.
Union Pacific Steam
Union Pacific's steam legacy continues today with the preservation and operation of its historic fleet – No. 844, No. 4014 and No. 3985.
The Tennessee Valley Railroad
The Tennessee Valley Railroad has been described as a moving museum, offering an interactive, historical experience that will add an extra dimension to your visit to Chattanooga’s popular attractions.
Friends of the 261
Railroading Heritage of Midwest America operates and maintains Milwaukee Road Northern #261.
Steam Locomotive Heritage Association
The Steam Locomotive Heritage Association, based in Hartford, Wisconsin, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to reconstruct, maintain and display steam locomotives and associated historic railroad equipment for educational purposes
Friends of the SP 4449
A non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration, maintenance, and operation of the former Southern Pacific steam locomotive based in Portland, Oregon.
FEATURED LIVE STEAM & GRAND SCALE RAILROADS
The White Creek Railroad
Visit the online home of the White Creek Railroad—the Mid-West’s premire, private, live steam railroad.
Train Mountain
Train Mountain is the world's longest miniature railroad with over 36 miles of 7.5" gauge track on 2200 acres near Chiloquin, Oregon.
Hesston Steam Museum
Three different railroads for your family to ride and huge machines working hard to enlighten and educate your family.
Mill Creek Central Railroad
The Mill Creek Central is an impressive, privately owned 7.5” gauge railroad in Ohio.
The Riverside & Great Northern Railway
The R&GN is a 15-inch gauge railroad living museum offering fun for young and old. Ride live steam trains along a 3 mile roadbed winding through scenic canyons, beautiful wooded areas, and majestic rock cuts beside the Dells of the Wisconsin River.
The Whiskey River Railroad
Little Amerricka features twenty-six rides and attractions including the classic 1950's Wooden Roller Coaster The Meteor. This unique park also features the 16” gauge, Whiskey River Railroad which is home to four beautiful grand scale steam locomotives.
ALABAMA
Tannehill Miniature Railway
A fun attraction for the kids (from toddlers to great grandparents) is a miniature railway that runs from the main camping area to the trade day area over a mile-long track.
Wales West RV Park and Light Railway
WALES West operates two different size trains— narrow gauge (2' between the tracks), and grand scale (7.5" between tracks). Both are big enough for even a grown-up to ride.
ALASKA
Alaska Live Steamers, Inc.
Alaska Live Steamers is a 501C-3 nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to the preservation and education of railroad history.
ARIZONA
Maricopa LIve Steamers
The Maricopa Live Steamers Railroad Heritage Preservation Society is a club for people who enjoy preserving the heritage of railroading.
Arizona & Pacific Railroad
The Arizona and Pacific Railroad is a project of John Sayre (with help from my brother David) located in Peoria, Arizona a rapidly growing suburb northwest of Phoenix. The current line consists of approximately 700 feet of mainline and over 1000 feet of sidetracks that travel among fruit trees and gardens and past our brick observation patios.
Double K Bed and Breakfast
A very special Bed and Breakfast Homestay in the foothills of the Santa Catalina mountains in Tucson, Arizona. If you're looking for a peaceful retreat that appeals to Railroad enthusiasts, bird watchers, hikers, and cyclists just to name a few--then you've found the perfect B&B Inn Homestay lodging in Tucson, Arizona.
Freestone Railroad
Ride the rails, catch a 'desert wave' on the waterless Wave Runner. Pick your favorite pony from dozens on the beautiful antique carousel. Finish up with a ride on the mini Ferris Wheel, the perfect spot to look back on a day of fun! There's even fun food, at family-friendly prices.
Flagstaff, Coconino & Western Railroad
A Private 2 1/2" Scale and 1" scale Live Steam Railroad in the High Country of Arizona.
Gadsden Pacific Railroad
The GADSDEN-PACIFIC TOY TRAIN OPERATING MUSEUM, LTD. (GPDTTOM) is a charitable, non-profit corporation dedicated to the advancement of model railroading by the collection and operation of toy and model trains and railroad memorabilia. The organization also serves to preserve prototype railroad history by sponsoring railroading related activities and events.
McCormick/Stillman RR Park
The McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is operated by the city of Scottsdale’s Parks & Recreation Department. Take a ride on the Paradise & Pacific Railroad.
Redlake Junction Railroad
Scottsdale Live Steamers
Scottsdale Live Steamers is a fun and exciting club and the club members really enjoy it. We give rides on Sundays from noon to 5pm.
United Verde and Pacific Railroad
A 7.5" gauge private railroad being constructed in Prescott Valley.
Yuma Territory Live Steamers
The Yuma Territory Live Steamers is a 1/8 scale railroad club. We now have 3000 feet of track in Riverside Park and plan to expand to about 7000 feet.