~ Early Web Links ~

The Suncoast Model Railroad Club welcomes hobbyists to explore their HO and N scale layouts, with photos, event flyers, and membership information for both newcomers and seasoned railroaders. The site serves as an online hub for a Florida-based club united by a lifelong passion for model railroading, featuring layout galleries and a GoFundMe fundraiser.

A fanlisting dedicated to phoenixes, the mythological birds of fire and rebirth found across world folklore and legend. With 109 members, this small community invites fans of the legendary creature to join and celebrate one of mythology's most enduring symbols of hope and renewal.

Billed as the oldest continually running railroad site on the web, Daniel S. Dawdy's Cyberspace World Railroad has been online since 1994 and covers railroad history, images, puzzles, collectibles, and even debates about the best train movies. Visitors can explore aerial images, prototype drawings, Amtrak schedules, railroad links, and quirky monthly features like oddities and collectible railroad blotters.

GoldMaps.com offers detailed regional maps for gold prospectors, panning enthusiasts, and treasure hunters across states like California, North Carolina, Georgia, and more. Published by H&H Engineering, the site covers prospecting locations, metal detecting resources, ancient gold river information, and outdoor recreation tips for serious hobbyists.

Stan Pope's computational tool helps Pinewood Derby enthusiasts drill and measure axle holes at precise angles in car bodies, calculating camber and toe adjustments. The interactive forms let builders input parameters and get exact angle readings using two different measurement methods, making precision woodworking math accessible to hobbyists.

A sprawling links collection from a Swedish enthusiast covering aviation history, experimental aircraft, airshows, and science fiction with a heavy focus on Babylon 5. The sheer breadth of curated resources, from obscure military prototypes to JMS's every internet post, makes this a treasure trove for fellow aviation and sci-fi fans.

A dedicated page celebrating Ivan Collins (1906-1971), a craftsman who spent thirty years building meticulous one-eighth scale models of historic horse-drawn vehicles from the American West. The page features photos from the book 'Historic Vehicles in Miniature' by Ron Brentano, showcasing 12 of Collins' 62 remarkable miniatures including stagecoaches, farm wagons, hearses, and carriages.

Kestrel's Corner is a personal neocities-style site with a playful, animated entrance page that teases content about trains with looping hypnotic text. The site promises enthusiast content about trains wrapped in a flashy, JavaScript-powered retro-web aesthetic.

The Radio Control Club of Rochester (RCCR) maintains this comprehensive club hub covering field locations, membership info, event schedules, newsletters, and a large photo and video archive of club activities. With resources ranging from beginner flying guides and electric flight calculators to prop charts and sailplane references, it serves both newcomers and seasoned RC enthusiasts in the Rochester, New York area.

KnifeThrowing.info is a comprehensive resource covering everything about the sport of knife throwing, from beginner tutorials and safety tips to competition calendars and reviews of throwing knives. Visitors can find guides on building their own knives and targets, browse an online shop, and connect with a community of throwers across Europe and beyond.