These pages tell the story of the 22-mile-long railway that served Bermuda from 1931 to 1948. Whether you are a railway buff or a Bermuda enthusiast, I think you will find something of interest.

The History pages explain how Bermuda entered the modern era with a railway, rather than road transportation, and why the railway only survived for the remarkably short period of 17 years.

The Railway in Operation describes the line's passenger and freight operations, and its rolling stock.

The Line as It Was contrasts the railway in its heyday with The Line Today, Bermuda's Railway Trail. (To tour the Trail starting from St. George's, click here, then use the arrows.. To start from Somerset, click here.)

People of the Bermuda Railway will talk about the builders, backers and owners of the line, as well as the workers and managers who actually ran it and the Bermudians who used it.

What Might Have Been considers what might have happened if, in 1947, Bermuda had somehow found the money needed to rebuild the Railway.

Resources acknowledges the sources of information that I have used, while Links will connect you to other Bermuda and railroad web sites. A Glossary should help out sort out any terminological questions.

Finally, here and there a Q&A link will take you to my Questions and Answers page, which will raise issues and ask you questions. My researches into the Bermuda Railway are just beginning, and I would be glad of any help or information you may be able to provide.

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This page was last modified November 2007.
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