Useful links and sites

Maps

OpenRailwayMap

What it says...! A full zoomable/scrollable map of the UK railways.

https://www.openrailwaymap.org/

New Adlestrop Atlas

A PDF file atlas of current and historic railway lines

https://www.systemed.net/atlas/

Library of Scotland Maps

Side-by-side and geo-located (overlaid) maps, with many selectable layers including 1st edition 25inch OS maps - covers all the UK.

https://maps.nls.uk/

Railmap Online

Modern map overlaid with historical railways (including mainline, industrial, mineral lines plus street tramways and more).

https://www.railmaponline.com/UKIEMap.php

Other Railway Information

Railway Codes

All sorts of stuff about codes used in railways and railway signalling systems.

http://www.railwaycodes.org.uk/index.shtml

Railway Signs and Signals

Details about current and historical signs and signals on the railway systems.

https://www.railsigns.uk/

Tampere Railcam train information

Site showing upcoming trains at Tampere railcam.

https://raiteilla.fi/railcam/services.html

Site showing signalling details at Tampere and surrounding area.

https://raiteilla.fi/tampere/

Railway News

Railway Herald

Rail news for the enthusiast sector

http://www.railwayherald.co.uk/

Railway Ticketing

GB Rail Rover Guide

Independent guide listing Rover Tickets and Railcards available

http://www.railrover.org/index.html

Oyster Fares

Independent guide about usage and quirks of Oyster Cards in London area The Information pages are very useful to not getting overcharged for some journeys you may make.

https://oysterfares.com/