Useful Links

This list has Links that may be useful and informative for those interested in Railroads in and around the St. Louis, MO area. If you know of a website that should be listed contact the Chapter with that information.

NRHS National Logo

National Railway Historical Society

The St. Louis Chapter is the largest NRHS chapter in the midwest.

Museum of Transportation

The St. Louis Chapter NRHS works closely with The Museum of Transportation in St. Louis, Missouri.

John W. Barriger, III, National Railroad Library

A special collection of the St. Louis Mercantile Library, the John W. Barriger III National Railroad Library stands today as one of North America's largest and finest railroad history collections.  The Library is major resource for the history of railroad business and technology as well as for the study of railroading's influence on the American economy, society and culture.

Monticello Railway Museum

The Monitcello Railway Museum is an all-volunteer organization in central Illinois with an operational railroad yard open to the public. They collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit materials and artifacts from throughout the fascinating history of trains and railroading.

The Wabash Frisco and Pacific Railroad Association, Inc.

You are invited to come aboard our 12 inch gauge live Steam Railroad. Ride along the scenic Meramec River for a two mile round trip lasting about 30 minutes.

Gateway NMRA

The Gateway Division is the greater Saint Louis area chapter of the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA). The chapter is devoted to the development, promotion, and enjoyment of the hobby of model railroading.

History of Trolleys, Light Rails, Street Cars and Subways

An explanation of the differences, the history and some links to Trolley and Streetcar museums around the county.