AbRail Rail Databases

Links to other sites of Railway interest

Charterstock (Yahoo Group) Reports, Sightings, Movements, Stock Lists of UK Charter Stock operations (Past & Present)
Frixo
Frixo is a road traffic reporting site which may be a useful resource for enthusiasts. It provides users with live traffic information and gets updated every 3 minutes using various road sensors.
www.225studios.co.uk  Probably the largest producers of full route Railway Cab Rides In the United Kingdom and Europe
Collecting Railwayana All you need to know about this popular subject on Andrew Watts site
The Railway Herald Richard Tuplin's EXCELLENT railway magazine site
Railway Correspondence and Travel Society The UK's leading Railway Enthusiasts Society, bringing together more than 3000 members all interested in railway operation – past, present and future.
UK Railways.com Excellent site covering all aspects of the rail enthusiasts hobby
Intercity Railway Society (ICRS)

Excellent site for the modern enthusiast. The ICRS also produces a range of highly-regarded publications covering UK and European railways, which are available at a discount to members.

Branch Line Britain Superb Site - Gives information about Britain's railway branch lines, plus other minor railway lines in Britain, including history, stations, places of interest and journey reviews
The Siding Excellent photographs of most classes of UK locomotives and units
Kent Rail All you need to know about railways in Kent - Excellent well produced site
Northern Trains Excellent site with forum for discussing the northern rail scene
Cumbria Railways - Bolton Loop Excellent historical site with good railway links section
Nostalgic Art Debra Wagner's Excellent site for nostalgic steam pictures
Preserved Shunters Top quality photos and details of preserved shunters - Well worth a visit!!!!
DPT Net and OnTrack Plant Net THE SITES for all you need to  know about Departmental Stock & On Track Plant
Train Driving Adventure Steam and Diesel Locomotive Driving Experience at competitive prices
National Railway Museum  The Nation's Rail Treasure House
Locoscene Excellent site for the modern enthusiast - Well worth a visit
UIC Stock Excellent site for UP TO DATE news items on European Coaching and Wagon stock (from the GB Rail stable)
Locotrack Manage your own sightings with this accessible database - Great value at only £20.00
Rail Britain Brilliant Site covering ALL aspects of the UK rail scene. Well worth a visit
Rail Regulator  Up to date news on franchises etc. 
The Trainline National Timetable and Ticketing site
Train Operating Companies Latest news and developments of the operators
Engine Art Richard Beresford-Linnell's excellent Railway Art site
Deutsche Bahn Timetables Excellent GERMAN site for BRITISH Timetables
1980's Timewarp If you enjoyed loco hauled travel in the 80's you'll certainly enjoy this site!!
Nene Valley Railway Books Probably the UK's largest internet stockist of railway related books and magazines
Jobs in Rail Excellent site for those looking for a career in the rail industry 
Through Their Eyes Primarily a military photo archive, but also includes 5000 plus original images of diesel and steam trains .

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