Welcome to the Old Trains Fan website.  This site is designed to foster an appreciation of old trains and the American Railroads.

I grew up on the railroad during the 1940’s and 1950’s and was around trains almost every day of my young life.  I share some of my memories in Growing Up On The Railroad.

I have provided some highlights of the history of the American Railroad in American Railroad History.

As this website is a work in progress, I hope you will check back as I add information on:

Steam Engines

Diesel Engines

Train Museum and Excursions and

Model Trains.