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Abandoned Rails provides maps, photographs, and information about abandoned railroad routes by state.
About Abandoned Rails
Abandoned Rails provides maps, pictures, and history of former railway grades across the United States. Routes can be browsed by state through a U.S. map or by railroad company. The site also includes ICC filings and information on Texas interlocker towers, and accepts contributions via email.
Key features
- Browse abandoned routes by U.S. state
- Browse routes by railroad company
- View maps of former railway grades
- View pictures of abandoned routes
- Read history of former railway grades
- Submit contributions via email
Best for: People interested in the locations and history of abandoned U.S. railroad routes.
Good for
- Organizes routes by both state and railroad company
- Combines maps, pictures, and historical information
Watch out for
- Covers only former railway grades in the United States
Abandoned Rails at a glance
- Website
- abandonedrails.com
- Category
- Travel & Maps › Maps, Navigation & Weather
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Abandoned Rails FAQ
How can I find abandoned routes on the site?
Click on a state in the U.S. map or select a specific railroad company.
How can I contribute material to Abandoned Rails?
Submit it via email to the site.
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