Altoona Rail Kings were a former Independent baseball team, playing their home games at Veterans Memorial Field in Altoona, Pennsylvania averaging nearly 1,200 fans per game.
The Rail Kings were a formidable opponent during their time in Altoona, finishing second and third place in their respective leagues.
When the Pittsburgh Pirates-affiliated AA franchise was awarded to Altoona, the Rail Kings relocated to Huntington, West Virginia, for the 1998 season—playing at the St.
Cloud Commons, they retained the Rail King name but redesigned their logo to feature a crowned H rather than an A.
The Huntington Rail Kings did not finish the 1998 season, closing due to poor attendance.