~ Early Web Links ~

Railpace Newsmagazine is a monthly publication dedicated to railroading news, photography, and features focused on the Northeastern United States and Canada, published by White River Productions. Each issue takes readers lineside with photographers and writers covering railroad history, active operations, museum restorations, and beloved trackside locations through series like 'My Favorite Spot'.

A Fanlistings Network-approved fanlisting dedicated to the concept of Romance, inviting fans of this timeless idea to join and be counted among its 111+ members. Part of the gryffindors.com collective, it offers buttons, member listings, and an affiliate program for similar fanlistings.

The North Central O Gaugers (NCOG) is a model railroad club based in Mundelein, Illinois, dedicated to running and displaying O gauge trains on their operating club layout. The site features club news, membership info, photos, schedules, and videos, and proudly notes their 2012 MTH Blue Comet Award honorable mention recognition.

Barb and Stan Pope's personal site is a substantial resource dedicated to Scouting, featuring over 200 pages of original content on topics like Pinewood Derby race management, car design, 2-liter bottle rocket launchers, and Cub Scout Roundtable. Hosted originally on AOL for over a decade, the site also includes Pope and McMillan family trees alongside Stan and Barb's personal insights from their years of Scouting in central Illinois.

Asbjörn's Swedish personal homepage blends a variety of interests including aviation history, cars, weather links for Göteborg, and a notable passion for Babylon 5 and science fiction. The site features links to Interstellar Alliance fan resources, a Marina Sirtis photo, and a regularly updated links page covering topics from air shows to chess.

Carole's blog chronicles her miniature wargaming hobby, showcasing painted 15mm figures, resin buildings, and scenic pieces across historical periods from the Nine Years' War to WW2. With hundreds of labeled posts covering specific manufacturers like Gripping Beast, Hovels, and Bad Squiddo, it's a rich visual diary of a dedicated miniature painter and wargamer.

Pilot's personal homepage centers on a love of BJD (ball-jointed dolls) and related fashion dolls, with sections for a doll gallery, projects, and a 'My Dolls' showcase. The site has a dreamy, whimsical aesthetic and participates in several webrings including a No AI webring.

Eric Schmidt of San Francisco converted a 1971 VW Bug into a human-powered pedal car weighing 900 pounds, and this site documents the quirky project as a hands-on argument for rethinking automobile culture. Visitors can learn about the physics of car inefficiency, read press coverage, and even contact Eric to borrow the bizarre vehicle for events or join him on a cross-country pedal adventure.

A personal site themed around trains, featuring flashy colorful visuals and an animated loading screen that warns visitors about flashing lights before entering. The domain name and styling suggest a hobbyist passion project dedicated to trains and rail enthusiasm.

Railfan.net is a sprawling community hub for railroad enthusiasts, hosting over one million rail images, forums, email lists, and an extensive archive of links to railroad-related sites across the country. Visitors can explore contributor photo archives, historical USGS railroad maps, newsletters from the 1970s, and a network of hosted sites covering specific railroads, model railroad clubs, and historical societies.