Web Links

New York Central System Historical Society

The New York Central System Historical Society was formed in March 1970 through the combined efforts of several former New York Central employees and is tasked with the preservation of artifacts and information related to the New York Central System.  Click here to visit their site.

Ray Bottles

Mr. Ray Bottles began his railroad career with the New York Central System in 1959 and is honored with being the last known brakeman to work the 20th Century Limited.  Mr. Bottles continues his railroad career to this day with CSX.  Click here to visit his website.

United Railroad Historical Society of New Jersey

The United Railroad Historical Society of New Jersey, Inc. (URHS) is a non-profit educational organization directed at supporting the preservation of historical railroad equipment and artifacts for the proposed New Jersey Transportation Heritage Center or in its absence, another railroad museum in New Jersey.  Click here to visit their site.

American Association of Private Railroad Car Owners

The American Association of Private Railroad Car Owners (AAPRCO) is an organization dedicated to promotion of the operation, ownership, and enjoyment of the private passenger railcar.  Click here to visit their site.

Karl Zimmerman Books on Amazon.com

Karl Zimmerman is a highly respected author and railroad historian.  Click here to see various books available written by Mr. Zimmerman.

TRAINS Magazine

TRAINS Magazine offers the latest news from the railroad industry.  Click here to visit their site or here to purchase a copy of Classic Trains, which featured an article written by Karl Zimmerman on the Hickory Creek.