For many, there is a fascination with trains and railroads since they were very young.  Some never outgrow this fascination and grow up to be conductors or have some other affiliation with trains or railroads.  Gifts for these individuals can include items with a train or railroad theme, a train set or something dealing with their other hobbies or interests (which can be found in our Hobbies and Interests section section).

 

Trainload of Treats

 

Ceramic Coffee Mug (Cutomized & Personalized)

Celebration of America Train Set

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Association of American Railroads (official): "The Association of American Railroads — one of the nation's oldest and most respected trade associations — represents the major freight railroads of the United States, Canada and Mexico."

History of Railroads and Maps (official): An article on the history of the railroad and how it relates to early mapmaking of the western states of the United States.

Abandoned Railroads of the U.S. (official): "Thousands of miles of railroads have been abandoned in the United States, much of it in the last 30 years. All of these railroad lines have a history and a story. This web site is dedicated to the preservation of the history of these former rail lines."

Railroad Research Resources (Randy Hees, SPCRR): List of sources relating to railroads and railroad history.