William Hayden wrote:
>
> Does anyone know where I can locate a comprehensive list of Rail Road Museums
> in the U.S. ?

Try contacting the Association of Railroad Museums (ARM), their member
list is one good source. The always have an ad restoration magazines.

Another is a WWW page:

        http://www.panix.com/~ni2p/tour/mainidx.html

There is also an annual publication called AIR 'The North American Steam
Train Guide' which include most museums plus a lot of trains (not just
steam) ourist railroads and club-museums.

also try


National Railroad Historical Society
P. O. Box 58153
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Railway & Locomotive Historical Society
P. O. Box 215
East Irvine, CA 92650

Miscellaneous
Canadian Railroad Historical Association
120 Rue St-Pierre
St. Constant, Quebec
Canada J5A 2G9

National Railroad Historical Society
P. O. Box 58153
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Rail-Marine Information Group
John Teichmoeller
12107 Mt. Albert Rd.
Ellicott City, MD 21042

Railway & Locomotive Historical Society
P. O. Box 215
East Irvine, CA 92650

Texas Panhandle Railroad Historical Society
P. O. Box 50422
Amarillo, TX 79159-0422

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