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New Railroad Links for April 28th to May 4th, 2002
New Category: Restaurants_and_Lodging - Railroaddata.com has added a new category to our directory listing. The Restaurants and Lodging category is for hotels, motels, B&B, restaurants, taverns and other public facilities that are in a railroad building and/or that have a railroad theme. Many of these are located in former train stations. The listings are intended as a guide for railfans to find railroad related activities. Please note that dinner trains will continue to be listed under the tourist railways and museums category.
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New Railroad Links for April 28th to May 4th, 2002 from the RailroadData.com Railroad Links Directory
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Locomotives_and_Rolling_Stock/Parts_and_Equipment
McConway & Torley - http://www.mcconway.com/Specializing in Railcar Products. Couplers, knuckles, Strikers, drawbars ,yokes, wine door parts and more... Winter Valley Regional Railway - http://www.wvrr.ca
A G Scale Garden Railway in the Canadian West. Amtrak Historical Society - http://www.amtrakhistoricalsociety.com/
The mission of the Amtrak Historical Society™ is to be a venue of education and research concentrating on the preservation of the history of Amtrak. Wisconsin - Spirit of Wisconsin - http://www.middletonexpress.com/
The Spirit of Wisconsin Passenger Train was created to help bring passenger rail service back to Middleton, WI `` and the surrounding communities. It will also serve as an introduction to passenger commuter rail service in and around Dane County, WI. There will `` be many train excursions and community based trip opportunities available.
Railroadiana/Artwork_and_Photography
Slide Show Railroad Slides - http://SlideShow.railfan.net/slideshow.cgiRailroad slides for sale MichiganRailroads.com - http://www.michiganrailroads.com/
A web portal for railroad fans covering Michigan as well as northern Ohio and Indiana. British Columbia - Putnam Station Inn - http://www.putnamstation.com/PutnamPages/putnams%20page.htm
The "Train Station Inn" at Silver Star Mountain. Based on the completion of the Transatlantic Railway in the late 19th century, Putnam Station Inn is built in a cozy atmosphere, filled with train decor from this era. ````One of the highlights is our G scale model train in The Craigellachie Dining Room, which will thrill the child in you.
California - Melitta Station Inn - http://www.melittastationinn.com/
Santa Rosa, CA - Melitta Station is a late 18th century building which has always served a unique part of Sonoma County's history. It has been used as a country store and post office, rail depot, antique store and family home. Basalt stones from rock quarries in what is now a state park were sent by rail to San Francisco for use as the city's cobblestone streets. The Station was caringly and lovingly converted into a bed and breakfast inn and family home.
California - The Depot Restaurant - http://www.oroville-ca.com/depot/
Oroville, CA - Watch the Trains ``Go By At The Depot Restaurant. ``An original Western Pacific Railroad Station beautifully restored and turned into a first class restaurant. Artifacts from the railroad's heyday abound here. The Depot was an active railroad station from 1906 until 1966. Travelers arriving by train to California were introduced to California's horticultural wonders here at the former Plant Introduction Garden which grew every fruit tree imaginable.
Colorado - Elk Creek Station - http://www.elkcreekstation.com/
Pine, CO - Elk Creek Station is the preferred gathering place for great food and cool drinks for recreation bound travelers to Pike National Forest, the fabled trout fishing waters of the South Platte River and Cheesman Canyon, the Lost Creek Wilderness area, the North Fork of the South Platte River the Colorado Trail and the Pine Valley Ranch Open Space Park.
Colorado - Giuseppe's Old Depot Restaurant - http://www.giuseppes-depot.com/
Colorado Springs, CO - October 26, 1871, the first passenger train stopped at the soon-to-be Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Depot in the infant city of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Many trains followed, bringing hearty souls of adventurous spirit... The glorious parade ended in 1971, when the last passenger train faded from view... But that same Depot still stands, gracious as a grand lady slightly past her prime, a proud testimonial to her splendid history... And Giuseppe's Depot continues that fine tradition of western hospitality to today's visitors. Enjoy your meal and feel the rich history of our past.
Colorado - Harmon's at the Depot - http://www.harmonsrestaurant.com/
Telluride, CO - Food with flair, wine with class, service to please and an atmosphere like no other in Telluride. Located in the historic train depot in downtown Telluride, Harmon's is worth a visit. Whether you sit in the candlelit dining room, near the cozy fireplace or at the casual mahogany bar, you're in for a unique dining experience.
District of Columbia - Washington Union Station - http://www.unionstationdc.com/
Washington DC - For over 90 years, Union Station has welcomed people to the most important city in the world. This magnificent building has even played host to 17 Presidents and countless foreign dignitaries. However, what may be most impressive is the fact that Union Station's marble floors echo with the footsteps of over 23.4 million people each year, making it the most visited site in all of Washington, D.C. ``Union Station is the most exciting and dynamic shopping destination in the country.
``There are two levels of concourses, each lined with stores.``For a tasteful break from shopping, enjoy a meal at one of our fine restaurants throughout the Station or visit the food court on the lower level with hundreds of delicious choices. For dessert, why not see a movie? A state-of-the-art, 9 screen American Multi-Cinema complex is located on the lower level, too.
England - The Old Railway Station Guest House - http://www.old-station.co.uk/main.htm
Formerly Petworth Railway Station, built in 1894 - now the perfect place to relax in colonial splendour. You may choose to stay in the Old Station or ...step back in time and board the train. Experience a night at The Old Railway Station, and re-live the golden age of rail travel. The Old Railway Station Guest House - Bed And Breakfast Accommodation in Petworth``West Sussex UK The Perfect Traditional English Holiday Break In The Beautifully Restored Old Railway Station And Luxury Historic Pullman Carriages
Maine - Narrow Gauge Brewing Co - http://granary-boilerroom.com/page5.html
Farmington, ME - Granary just north of Sandy River & Rangley Lakes Railroad Station. Brewpub and restaurant.
Massachusetts - Sullivan Station - http://www.berkshireweb.com/dining/menus/sullivanstation/
Lee, MA - All Aboard! All Aboard! Marilyn Kelly and her staff welcome you to Sullivan Station... to dine in a casual, relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Our restaurant is a restored 19th century railroad depot and offers you a tempting menu, as well as an ambiance that will capture your imagination. Sullivan Station was originally built as a railroad passenger depot in 1893 by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad.
Massachusetts - Victoria Station Restaurant - http://www.victoriastationinc.com/
Boston, MA - Patrons of Victoria Station Restaurant have been enjoying casual dining and excellent food at affordable prices for nearly 30 years. There are two Boston locations, one on the water at Pickering Wharf at Salem, MA and the other one at Burlington, MA across the street from the Burlington Mall. The restaurant’s décor is uniquely British, including real railway cars, red telephone booths, and pictures of the British Railway System.
Michigan - Gandy Dancer - http://www.muer.com/muer/gandydancer.html
Ann Arbor, MI - Once noted as "the finest station between Buffalo and Chicago", the majestic Michigan Central Depot deserves that commendation now more than ever as the Gandy Dancer. When Muer Seafood Restaurants bought the station house in 1969, it was the victim of disuse and too meager a budget to keep the once handsome building in repair. Now completely restored and adapted for use as a fine seafood restaurant, it is a busy center of activity at lunch and dinner as well as a beautiful architectural landmark.
Michigan - Clara's - http://www.claras.com/claraslanhist.html
Lansing, MI - Michigan Central Railroad Depot. Where delightful dining and turn of the century hospitality make a timely connection. Relax awhile and join us on a trip through time to the turn of the century. That's when the Michigan Central Railroad Station, now Clara's, was built. Michigan Central Railroad Depot, 1903
Michigan - Clara's on the River - http://www.claras.com/clarashistory.html
Battle Creek, MI - The Michigan Central Railroad Depot was built in 1888 to support the growing transportation needs of Battle Creek and the U.S. Army training center at Fort Custer. It was heavily used by soldiers departing for overseas duty in World War I and World War II.
Although the Michigan Central Railroad Depot stopped serving passengers in the early 1980's, today the Depot continues to serve customers making stops from all over the country as Clara's on the River.
Michigan - Mountain Town Station - http://www.restaurant.com/mts/
Mt. Pleasant, MI - In 1995 partners saw potential in a historic Mt. Pleasant Railroad Depot, thus coming up with the idea to create a brewing company and steak house around the theme of a "Mountain Town Station". The floor, walls and rafters in the center portion of the station are original, although they are covered with new materials. The northern most telegraph office projection towards the track is the original, the south two are copies. The overhang, roof pitch and knee braces under the eaves all reflect the old Ann Arbor Railroad heritage. Mt. Pleasant's Depot never looked this good. The restaurant boasts a different environment form the depot days with air-conditioned, comfortable surroundings, and attentive service.
Michigan - Sidetrack Bar & Grill - http://www.sidetrackbarandgrill.com/
Ypsilanti, MI - Sidetrack Bar & Grill, located in Ypsilanti's historic Depot Town. Featuring the best burgers in southeastern Michigan.
Michigan - Station 885 - http://station885.citysearch.com/
Plymouth, MI - Station 885 sits on the original site of the Chesapeake freight house, which was built in the early 1900s. The Chesapeake freight house was relocated across the tracks in the 1960s and a new free standing restaurant was constructed on the original site...885 Starkweather, Plymouth Michigan.
Missouri - Drury Inn Union Station - http://www.druryhotels.com/properties/unionstation.cfm
St. Louis, MO - Experience the excitement of St. Louis and stay at the historic Drury Inn Union Station. This hotel has been carefully renovated from one of the most impressive Railroad YMCA Structures in the United States. This hotel has 177 spacious guestrooms that appeal to families and is equipped for business travelers with flexible workspace. Historical elegance is built into every feature of the Drury Inn Union Station. Blending the memories of the past with the present!
Missouri - St. Louis Union Station - http://www.stlouisunionstation.com/
St. Louis, MO - St. Louis Union Station, once the largest and busiest passenger rail terminal in the world, is now one of America's great marketplaces. Today, this 106 year old National Historic Landmark of unmatched beauty and elegance has been dramatically restored and redeveloped as a dynamic mixed-use project that includes great shopping, delicious dining and fabulous entertainment.
``St. Louis Union Station houses a 539 room Hyatt Regency Hotel, a 10-screen movie theater, luxury offices, a lake, four active train tracks and a plaza for festivals, concerts and other special events.
New Jersey - C.B. Huntington Resteraunt - http://www.blackbeardscave.com/rest.htm
Bayville, NJ - Part of the Blackbeard's Cave entertainment center, the restaurant features an operating model train display and railroad memorabilia.
New Jersey - Ken's Trackside Supper Club - http://www.ardore.com/morris/morrisrestaurantlistings/restaurant/kenstrackside/morris_kenstrackside_restaurant_listing.htm
Dover, NJ - Located in the historic Dover station, Ken's Trackside Supper Club features American Cuisine and a view of the New Jersery Transit, (ex DL&W)railroad.
New York - D. & R. Depot Restaurant - http://www.dandrdepot.com/
Leroy, NY - Take a step back in time and dine in a former B & O train depot where the food is homemade, the service is friendly and attentive, and even the background music is old fashioned.
````The local train depot used to be the hub of the town, where people gathered.``The D. & R. Depot Restaurant is still the place to gather - but nowadays people come from far and near to enjoy homemade cooking, to be pampered with attentive servers, to sit back on comfortable chairs and enjoy the old fashioned background music.
New York - Besemer Station Inn - http://www.lightlink.com/donald/inn.html
Ithaca, NY - Located just 7 minutes (5 miles) from Cornell University, Ithaca College and Ithaca, Besemer family history says that this country farmhouse was originally an inn on the Catskill Turnpike. Later Mr. Besemer became the stationmaster for Besemer Station on the Elmira, Cortland and Southern Railroad. ``Hike or cross country ski on the old railway bed and imagine how the old water tower used by the trains could be given a new life.
New York - Caboose Motel - http://www.caboosemotel.net/
Avoca, NY - The Caboose Motel is located in the Heart of New York State's Finger Lakes Region. Your stay in one of our converted cabooses will be memorable for you or your family, whether you are a railroad fan or a family looking for a unique adventure. The Caboose Motel is the only motel in New York State with cabooses. We restored and converted five, 1916, N5 cabooses to family size motel rooms in 1986, and we have been renting them ever since.
New York - Cold Spring Depot Restaurant - http://www.coldspringdepot.com/
Cold Spring, NY - The original train station at "the foot of Main Street" in beautiful downtown Cold Spring. Popular and well known for family dining, "The Old Train Station" is located at Depot Square at the foot of Main Street close to the current Metro North train platform. Dixieland Band on weekends, outdoor dining with a trackside raw bar and ice cream parlor are featured.
New York - The Station Restaurant and Sleeping Cars - http://www.ithacastation.com/
Luxurious overnight accomodations in beautifully restored, private sleeper cars in authentic railroad motif. The Station Restaurant features several dining areas. What was once the station's waiting room is now the main dining room which features chandeliers from the dining room of the Ithaca Hotel and benches from the original station waiting room.
Ohio - Quaker Square Trackside Grille - http://www.quakersquare.com/trackside.htm
Akron, OH - This unique restaurant is built in and around the authentic, original Broadway Limited Railroad Cars that ran in 1938, from Chicago to New York City.````Dine in an original Pullman car while enjoying a wide selection of sandwiches, steaks, seafood and salads. ``
``Enjoy hundreds of antiques and railroad memorabilia of a bygone era when the mighty Steam Engine was King of the Road.
Pennsylvania - DiSalvo's Station Restaurant - http://www.disalvosrestaurant.com/
Latrobe, PA - History abounds in the architecture of DiSalvo's Station. Once through the tunnel, you enter the expansive atrium (formerly the train yard) where the cobblestone floor, ornate 10-foot limestone fountain, and abundant greenery give you the feeling of dining in a courtyard in old-town Italy. The area's high ceilings and overall size are demonstrated by the fact that a full-size railroad dining car is dwarfed by the room's expansiveness.
``DiSalvo's Station has a number of other individually unique "nooks and crannies" where one can indulge in fine dining, all accented with original, antique railroad memorabilia: the main dining room (the original concourse area), the adjacent tap room (formerly the ticket and luggage area), the Latrobe Room, or the Railway Express Office. Like the menu, choices abound among many distinct dining environments.
Pennsylvania - Lackawanna Station Hotel - http://www.radisson.com/scrantonpa
Built in 1908 and widely considered one of the most beautiful railroad terminals in the East, this breathtaking Neo-Classical structure is listed with the U.S. National Registrar of Historic Places.
Today, as The Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, this landmark has been restored to a level of beauty, opulence and service reminiscent of legendary world-class hotels. The crowning achievement was the revitalization of The Grand Lobby, which incorporated the dramatically ornamented mosaic tile floor, the barrel vaulted Tiffany stained-glass ceiling, the rare Sienna marble walls and the unique faience tile murals that surround the Grand Lobby.
Pennsylvania - R and R Station - http://www.mtpleasantpa.com/randr/
Mt. Pleasant, PA - Our 118 year old hotel has 17 rooms tastefully decorated in nostalgic train decor. Enjoy homestyle cooking in our Family Restaurant. Historic photographs and memorabilia, from Mount Pleasant and the surrounding areas, adorn the dining room walls. The Victorian Tea Room is available for private banquets. Don't forget the Caboose Lounge, serving your favorite cocktails!
Pennsylvania - Red Caboose Motel and Restaurant - http://www.redcaboosemotel.com/
Strasburg, PA - The Red Caboose is Lancaster County's most unusual motel, restaurant and gift shop. Sleep in a restored 25-ton caboose and wake up in the heart of Amish farms. Stop, look and listen to the sights and sounds of the Strasburg Steam Train on its daily run as it passes the Red Caboose Village. Enjoy hearty Lancaster-style meals in our 80-ton Victorian dining car and visit our Depot Gift Shop jam-packed with trains, antiques and collectibles.
Pennsylvania - Tarentum Station Restaurant - http://tarentumstation.com/index.html
People lunching or dining at the Tarentum Station Restaurant don't talk in hushed voices. There is a hearty conviviality in the air, very much like the jolliness that must have prevailed during the train station's heyday.````Maybe it has to do with the fact that the trains still zoom by, traveling up and down the Allegheny River, just a few feet away from the restaurant. So you tend to speak up when you are asking for more rolls or telling your favorite story. You don't ever worry about laughing too loudly and you notice that long after the train is but a distant whistle, chugging its way through Creighton or Natrona, diners are still energized somehow by the spirit of the thing.
Pennsylvania - The Station Inn - http://www.stationinnpa.com/
Cresson, PA - Guests are provided food and lodging in an 1866 Railroad Hotel, built twelve years after J. Edgar Thomson pushed the Pennsylvania Railroad over Allegheny Mountain and on to Pittsburgh. Situated ten miles west of Horseshoe Curve, The Inn is a unique Bed and Breakfast which faces the old PRR main.
From The Inn's large front porch you will see eastbounds completing their climb to the Gallitzin Tunnels. The Yard Office Saloon, downstairs at The Inn, serves hot meals, sandwiches, drinks, and take out food. The Yard Office's original Men's Bar looks today much as it did in 1904 when it opened. Its ornate ceiling, tile floor and mirrored cherry backbar are a delight to the eye.
Tennessee - Nashville Union Station - http://unionstation.citysearch.com/1.html
Nashville, TN - Built in 1900, this National Historical Landmark reopened its doors in 1986 not as the architecturally Romanesque-influenced train station, but as Nashville's most extraordinary hotel, welcoming its contemporary guests with an uncompromising commitment to service and comfort with every modern convenience you have come to expect.
Texas - Whistle Stop Inn Bed and Breakfast - http://www.whistlestopbandb.com/
Jefferson, TX - ALL ABOARD! Do You remember the days of old train travel? Relive those wonderful dreams when you sleep in our 1895 Work Train Dormitory Car. Dating back to the to the turn of century, your private railroad car has an illustrious past. It was specifically designed as a crew car - combining the features of a caboose with a passenger car.
Wisconsin - End of the Line Vacation Station - http://www.caboosemotel.com/
Lake Geneva, WI - End of the Line offers a great place to vacation in a caboose. Dave and Pat Hanley, long time Lake Geneva residents thought of the idea of a caboose motel after purchasing a caboose and transforming it into a guesthouse. They purchased several more cars and placed them along the old Chicago & Northwestern tracks leading into Lake Geneva. Each caboose was completely stripped inside and remodeled with new plumbing, heating and electricity. While the motel started with fifteen "rooms", there are now forty-three cabooses on the property. Some of the cars have been joined to form suites.
This shortline railroad operated from 1892 until 1986. It ran from a connection with the Green Bay & Western Railroad at Casco Junction to its main terminals of Algoma and Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The line was owned by Edward Decker from 1892-1906, the GB&W from 1906-1947, Vernon Bushman 1947-1969, U.S. Plywood 1969-1977, GB&W 1977-1993, Fox Valley & Western 1993-present. Pennsylvania - Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station Restoration Project - http://www.mainstreetgettysburg.org/Trainwww/train%20home.htm
Gettysburg, PA - The Station, built in 1858, is in dire need of salvation... ``President Abraham Lincoln arrived and departed here when delivering his GETTYSBURG ADDRESS, November 19, 1863. ``Eleven other United States Presidents, arriving by train, used this historic railroad station when visiting Gettysburg. ``This railroad station, commandeered on the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg, served as a hospital during the battle. ``Over 15,000 wounded soldiers and the mortal remains of many others departed this station after the Battle of Gettysburg. ``Your contribution will allow us to immediately take advantage of available Federal matching funds.
Stations_and_Depots/Museums_and_Displays
Missouri - Kansas City Union Station - http://www.sciencecity.com/Built in 1914, Union Station served as an important link in cross-continental travel during the glory days of rail traffic. During it's peak, more than 75,000 trains per year stopped at Union Station. North America's second largest train station, it is now home to the new Science City.
Missouri - St. Louis Union Station - http://www.stlouisunionstation.com/
St. Louis, MO - St. Louis Union Station, once the largest and busiest passenger rail terminal in the world, is now one of America's great marketplaces. Today, this 106 year old National Historic Landmark of unmatched beauty and elegance has been dramatically restored and redeveloped as a dynamic mixed-use project that includes great shopping, delicious dining and fabulous entertainment.
``St. Louis Union Station houses a 539 room Hyatt Regency Hotel, a 10-screen movie theater, luxury offices, a lake, four active train tracks and a plaza for festivals, concerts and other special events.
Tennessee - Chattanooga Choo Choo - http://www.choochoo.com/
Chattanooga, TN - Welcome to one of the South's most renowned and unique landmarks. This 30-acre vacation and convention complex is located in the heart of Chattanooga and has something for everyone. The Choo Choo combines history and fun in a delightful blend that appeals to visitors of all ages.
Tourist_RRs_and_Museums/Midwestern_USA
Michigan - Lake Central Rail Tours - http://www.lcrt.homestead.com/Homepage.htmlVarious locations - Lake Central Rail Tours is pleased to offer another season of train excursions over the rails of the Tuscola & Saginaw Bay Railway.`` All trains operate with T&SB diesels and historic passenger equipment from a variety of owners with the exception of the steam excursions in June and September which will be pulled by the magnificent #1225 steam locomotive operated by the Steam Railroading Institute. Every train has a concession car. Tickets for any trips can be purchased in advance from LCRT.
Michigan - Old Road Dinner Train - http://www.murdermysterytrain.com/blissfield.htm
Blissfield and Charlotte, MI - Our murder mystery dinner train is a 2 to 2 1/2 hour fine dining and entertaining experience aboard a moving train. As the train makes a leisurely round trip through the countryside you are served a wonderful five course meal all the while being entertained by our troupe of actors and actresses performing a comical interactive murder mystery. The show is more of a comedy versus a drama and the best way to describe the experience is that it is much like being in the front row at a comedy club, where you are likely to be involved in the show.
Wisconsin - Spirit of Wisconsin - http://www.middletonexpress.com/
Middleton, WI - The Spirit of Wisconsin Passenger Train was created to help bring passenger rail service back to Middleton, WI and the surrounding communities. It will also serve as an introduction to passenger commuter rail service in and around Dane County, WI. There will be many train excursions and community based trip opportunities available.
Transit_Light_Rail_and_Commuter/Specific_Region
Tampa - TECO Line Streetcar System - http://www.tecolinestreetcar.org/The TECO Line Streetcar System is a public investment designed to support continued growth in downtown Tampa, Channelside and Ybor City. The first phase of Tampa's new electric streetcar system will be a 2.3 mile section that will connect these three areas. ``A ride from downtown Tampa to Ybor City on the TECO Line Streetcar System will take 22 minutes and make 11 stops. Streetcars will run seven days a week with extended hours on the weekend. Germany, Darmstadt - http://www.heagmedianet.de/webcam.php3?action=lui
Luisenplatz in the centre of Darmstadt, Germany. This is at the heart of the city tram network.
Poland, Krakow - http://www.mpk.krakow.pl
Krakow, Poland, a shot of Podgórze tram depot. Overnight the tracks in front of the depot can be full of trams.
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