railfan.net

RailFan.net

RailFan.net operates discussion forums and community resources for railroad enthusiasts, covering topics like locomotives, model railroads, and rail history. The site serves hobbyists and rail fans and has operated for over 28 years. It also offers affordable web hosting services to railfan-related organizations and individuals.

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Authority

57/100

Safety

90/100

Registered

Feb 13, 1998

28 years old · Network Solutions, LLC

1 of 2 safety checks passed (Sep 21, 2026).

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Authority 57/100 — ahead of 57% of the August 2026 scored sampleClear

Why this authority score

Prominence (Tranco rank #170,085)+6
Verified continuity: 28.6 years (RDAP registration)+11
Security & email hygiene+2
Calibration adjustment (published map)+11

These lines explain the underlying model score of 30/99, which is what places this site at 57/100 using the August 2026 scored sample. Public Authority is capped at 99.

Safety evidence

No unexpired threat-feed result; name-similarity check available (recorded about 29 days ago); 3/3 transport and email checks available (oldest recorded about 29 days ago). This is evidence coverage, not a probability that a website is safe.

Recorded HTTPS check did not confirm a valid connection

Site history

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1998
Domain registered (Feb 13, 1998).
2026
Checked today — 1 of 2 safety checks passed (Sep 21, 2026).

✓ domain continuity 28 years registered✓ live verified Sep 21, 2026

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