Welcome to Abandoned Rails, featuring maps, pictures and the history of former railway grades across the United States.

This crowd-sourced map is regularly updated with abandoned, disused, and out-of-service railroads worldwide, including many that have been converted into hiking and biking trails.

The Abandoned and Railbanked Rail Lines Map: This map shows the location and other key information related to rail lines that have been fully abandoned or railbanked since 2004, as …

Apr 3, 2025 · Abandoned and Railbanked Rail Lines Abandoned and Railbanked Rail Lines Open in Map Viewer Modify Map

Aug 7, 2025 · Exploring abandoned railroads turned trails is a unique way to connect with history and nature. These trails often combine breathtaking scenery with a sense of nostalgia, …

May 19, 2010 · Welcome to the Abandoned and Out-of-Service Rails group on Facebook! This group is for anybody who is fascinated with old (not operating) railroads. It...

Oct 14, 2021 · For the past several years, Grigg, a transit enthusiast, has been building an interactive atlas of abandoned railroads. Using Google Maps, he lays the ghostly silhouettes of …

Jun 11, 2025 · Once a symbol of expansion and connectivity, the Rock Island Line now shows its age through rusted rails and abandoned stations. At its peak, it stretched over 7,000 miles, …

Mar 24, 2025 · Map of America's Abandoned Railroad Tracks. (Graphic courtesy of the fascinating Forgotten Lands, Places and Transit website.)

Sep 25, 2023 · All across the country, there are scores of abandoned railroads and rail lines, so if you're wondering about "abandoned rail tracks near me," this map will show you everything …