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The bulk of the R&LHS archives collection is located in Sacramento, CA, and is on deposit at the California State Railroad Museum. The portion of the collection which is most frequently utilized by authors and researchers is located in Florida, under the supervision of the Society's Southeast Chapter. All inquiries for copies of any archival material should be directed by mail to R&LHS Archives Services, PO Box 600544, Jacksonville, Florida 32260-0544.
A major component in the holdings is a large collection of photographs, probably the largest general collection of photographs of American railroads in existence. The major part of this collection consists of photographs of locomotives. Part of this is a very extensive collection of locomotive builder's photographs in the Florida holdings. The holdings also include an extensive collection of timetables, both employee and public. Railroad passes and annual reports of railroad companies are other major components of the holdings. There is also a substantial collection of "ephemera", sorted by railroad company. While the collection is nationwide in scope, it has a somewhat heavier emphasis, particularly for the oldest material on New England and eastern railroads.
To view some examples of items in the main archival collection, go to the Archives Gallery
An index to the Employee Timetable collection is available on line. This is a consolidated index combining the holdings of the California State Railroad Museum with that of R&LHS. Link to ETT Index
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