Recreation & Sports
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http://narrowgauge.org/
Narrowgauge.org is a dedicated resource for narrow gauge railroad enthusiasts, covering the history, equipment, and culture of small-scale railway lines. The site appeals to both model railroaders and fans of prototype narrow gauge railways with its focused subject matter.
http://ina.anaclubs.org/
The Iowa Numismatic Association (INA) is a statewide organization dedicated to promoting coin collecting and the science of numismatics through education, conventions, and club affiliations across Iowa. Visitors can find upcoming coin shows, club listings, medals information, bylaws, and award nominations for collectors at all levels.
http://calzephyr.railfan.net/home.html
The California Zephyr Virtual Museum is a lovingly crafted tribute to the legendary 'Silver Lady' passenger train, maintained by Alan Radecki and John Wilson, covering its history, equipment rosters, timetables, advertising, postcards, memorabilia, and firsthand passenger and crew reflections. With sections on inaugural and final runs, car tours with photos and plans, and coverage of surviving equipment, this is a remarkably thorough archive for railroad enthusiasts and streamliner fans alike.
https://deathbusters.org/sweets
Love Sweets is a revival clique run by Christina, dedicated to celebrating all things sugary including candies, cakes, and desserts, originally created in 2001 by Glowbot. Members can join and display a sweet-themed badge on their own webpages, keeping this charming piece of old-web internet history alive.
https://bloodkisses.com/boots
A fanlisting dedicated to boots, welcoming fellow footwear enthusiasts to join a community of fans who share a love for all styles, from knee-high leather to high-heeled and scrunch boots. Run through The Fanlistings Network, it currently boasts 81 members and is part of a broader accessories-focused fanlisting collection at bloodkisses.com.
https://wamalug.org/
Wamalug is the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area LEGO Users Group, a club for Adult Fans of LEGO that has been meeting continuously since August 1999. The site archives the group's detailed history, documenting over two decades of meetings, events, shows, and displays through painstaking research across Yahoo! Groups archives, Brickshelf, Flickr, and the Wayback Machine.
https://gcmra.org/
The Green Country Model Railroaders Association (GCMRA) is a non-profit club based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, dedicated to the hobby of model railroading with a large operating layout open to the public every Tuesday and Saturday. Visitors of all ages can drop in, run a train, and explore opportunities to join the club and help build scenery, structures, and more.
https://www.ncogtrains.com/
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.
https://nergsd.com/clubs
The NMRA Garden State Division's clubs directory lists member model railroad clubs across New Jersey and Staten Island, including the historic Model Railroad Club founded in 1949 by Paul Mallery. Each entry details the club's history, facilities, meeting times, and scale layouts, making it a useful hub for hobbyists seeking local model railroading communities.
https://driftingclouds.net/2025/02/12/a-tale-of-two-cities-xiamen-prc-vs-taipei-roc
Drifting Clouds is the travel blog of Jani Patokal, featuring detailed trip reports and cultural comparisons from across Asia and beyond. This post offers a fascinating side-by-side comparison of Xiamen in mainland China and Taipei in Taiwan, written from the perspective of a seasoned traveler with Japanese and Chinese language experience.