Volume 1 covers the predecessor railroads that made up the cne, including their construction, the building of the poughkeepsie bridge, and the role of hopewell junction. When the massachusetts towns of bedford and billerica clamored for a railroad, george e. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The new york central merged into the pennsylvania central on february 1, 1968. Prior to 1873 it was known as the boston, hartford and erie railroad, which had been formed by several smaller railroads dating back to 1846. Coming soon new releases nook book bundles nook daily find nook foreign language. A handbook of railroad history was praised by the new london day as an excellent introduction to local rail history. The new york and new england railroad was a major railroad connecting southern new york state with hartford, connecticut, providence, rhode island, and boston, massachusetts. Jim dufour maintains a useful remembering the rutland railroad page. New york central railroad company, one of the major american railroads that connected the east coast with the interior. The central new england railway reporting mark cne was a railroad from hartford, connecticut and springfield, massachusetts west across northern connecticut and across the hudson river on the poughkeepsie bridge to maybrook, new york.
It contains original scholarship and fresh interpretations that set the standard in railway research. Railroads new england hiking and guidebooks bondcliff books. Map of boston showing the entrance of the rail roads. Lost railroads of new england, 3rd edition new england rail heritage series ronald dale karr on. New englands colorful railroads volume one sweetland.
The rail lines of northern new england a handbook of railroad. New haven railroad archives and special collections blog. Ive also got some links for other pages on new england railroading. The new england central railroad reporting mark necr began operations in 1995. History of lehigh and new england railroad company. New york central railroad company american railway. The new england southern railroad reporting mark negs is a class iii shortline railroad that operates out of canterbury, new hampshire, and serves industries in central new hampshire, in the united states. The history of the poughkeepsie railroad bridge spans a large part of the economic development of the hudson river valley, as it served as a focal point for economic development and strengthened railwaycentered commerce by providing an eastwest route across the. A photographic history of the university of new hampshire university of new hampshire, 1984 this book is the result of an effort to preserve a collection of endangered photos, many pre1923, which sketch the history of the university, from early days in hanover, h. The rail lines of southern new england branch line press. Lc railroad maps, 109 description derived from published bibliography. The new england southern railroad volume 1 by rick kfoury. Lost railroads of new england, 3rd edition new england rail. The new york, ontario and western railway was the first classone railroad in the united states to be abandoned in its entirety.
The lehigh and new england railroad was likely the least known of the great anthracite carriers of the northeast which included names like the reading, lehigh valley, and jersey central. Introduction to the development of industryand transportation in the hudson river valley. Only yesterday on the lehigh and new england railroad new book. Founded in 1853, it was a consolidation of 10 small railroads that paralleled the erie canal between albany and buffalo. The author, christian wolmar, also provides some background information about railroads in britain early in the book, because steam trains originated in that country. The new england central railroad is the successor to the central vermont railway, which was sold by the cn to the railtex corp. Lehigh valley chapter, national railway historical society, inc. The industrial history of the poughkeepsie railroad bridge. Forgotten railroads through westchester county new york. History of lehigh and new england railroad company book. A history of american railroad refrigerator cars white. The first book ever written on the subject, the new england southern railroad volume i tells the story of one of new hampshires longestrunning shortline railroads from its inception in 1981 to the mid 1990s.
The history of the poughkeepsie railroad bridge spans a large part of the economic development of the hudson river valley, as it served as a focal point for economic development and strengthened railwaycentered commerce by providing an eastwest route across the hudson river. Rounding out the railroads multidecade story are anecdotes from various individuals involved with the nessie system over the years, with words straight from those who were there. New england southern railroads last run for 2018 youtube. Located smack in the middle of the white mountains tourist town of north conway, in north conway village, the station sits like something plucked from a childrens book. It was added to the national register of historic places in 1979, just five years after the railroad switched over to a fullytourist operation. This guide is another essential book for the new england railfan. New england southern railroad unofficial home facebook. Branch line press publisher of books on new england railroading and transportation history buffer books uk online seller of secondhand railway books camtech publishing publisher of railroad history books including the lincoln funeral train, building a lima locomotive, henry ford, the lima route, and bradford the railroad town. The railroad museum of new england operates the naugatuck railroad between waterville and thomaston, connecticut. Lost railroads of new england, 3rd edition new england. The author, christian wolmar, also provides some background information about railroads in britain early in the book, because steam trains originated in. Another active site is run by the new haven railroad historical technical association. Railroad history by richard jensen, retired professor of history, university of illinois chicago.
Claremont concord railroad shortline railroad offers locomotive, trolley, streetcar, and railcar restoration, repair, custom paint, and graphics. The rail lines of northern new england a handbook of. O scale trains the continue reading forgotten railroads through westchester county. The core of the new edition is an expanded, updated, fully annotated directory of.
If youre a dedicated railfan or just interested in new hampshire history, the new england southern railroad volume ii is for you. Jbvbs new england railroad history and modeling page. The new england southern railroad volume 2 by rick kfoury. Bay colony railroad shortline freight railroads in millis and north dartmouth, massachusetts. Anyone with an interest in the history of any railroad line in the region should consult this important and valuable book. Books about new england railroad history bedford depot park. With an informative summary of the rise and fall of new england s railroads, lost railroads of new england is a comprehensive guide to all abandoned rail lines in the six new england states.
The underground railroad was a network of people who hid fugitives from slavery in their homes during the day and moved them north by night to free states, canada or england. New england central railroad freight railroad operates 327 miles between the port of new london, connecticut and east alburg, vermont just south of montreal new england southern railroad rosters and photos of a shortline operating from concord, new hampshire. New listingthe illustrated history of the american railroad. It was part of the poughkeepsie bridge route, an alliance between railroads for a passenger route from washington to boston, and was. New england was a natural destination for refugees.
Scrupulously done history of the central new england railway with a description of all the stations, industries, side tracks, branches, etc. Our station in the center of north conway village has been a regional landmark since its completion in 1874. Whereas other rail lines were closed gradually, the federal government closed down the railroad on march 29, 1957. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The northern pacific railroad, the sioux, and the panic of 1873 by m. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. In seasons of trains, an exclusive new book from railroad explorer, writer and photographer george pitarys takes the reader on a personal journey through the four seasons, covering 35 years of railroading and railfanning in new england and eastern canada from 1974 to today. Discover new england is the official tourism site for the new england states of connecticut, maine, massachusetts, new hampshire, and rhode island. Railroad museum of new england, thomaston, connecticut. Here is the story of a carrier originally envisioned as part of a major trunk line to new england that later prospered as an efficient carrier of pennsylvania coal, slate, and cement. Railroads, the pioneers building americas transportation backbone, and more. Telegraph and rail road map of the new england states. The region had banished slavery and nurtured a strong abolitionist movement.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. I ordered the book because of an interest in a few tracks near me, but ended up. We are a notforprofit educational and historical organization whose mission is to tell the story of the regions rich railroad heritage through our educational exhibits and operation of scenic and historical train rides on the naugatuck railroad. The rail lines of southern new england, 2nd ed ronald dale. New england the birthplace of america is filled with rich history, cultural attractions, fascinating cities, scenic villages, and outdoor adventures at every turn. The new england railroad club was founded in 1883 by the officers of several of the regions leading railroads for the purpose of sharing knowledge regarding operations, technology, and management, as well as to provide a forum for socializing todays. To actively and safely preserve new hampshire railroad history through live operations for all to enjoy. Mansfield appeared on the scene and sold them on a new, inexpensive.
Here is your onestop shop for learning about all of the newest additions or changes happening at americanrails. Jan 01, 2012 the great railroad revolution is a history of trains in the united states from their beginnings to the present day. The railroad museum of new england name and trademark was adopted in 1987, as a result of reassessing the connecticut valley railroad museums goals and visions cvrm had been founded in the mid1960s. Very clear, succinct history of all southern new england railroads. In the early 1950s the new haven railroad phased out use of its steam fleet in favor of its electric and diesel locomotives. Conway scenic railroad white mountains fun new england. Here is the story of a carrier originally envisioned as part of a major trunk line to new england that later prospered as an. According to its website, new england southern operates between concord and lincoln, n. Continue reading central railroad of new jersey cnj. Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Whereas other rail lines were closed gradually, the federal.
Railroad history, railways, locomotives, entrepreneurs. Aar railroad reporting marks guide to 5,000 railroad reporting marks and associated new england railroads. The newly revised and greatly expanded second edition of this classic history of james everell henrys logging railroad operations in new hampshires white mountains. History of lehigh and new england railroad company no author on. Accidents 1879 book smith, the old colony railroad. Trains magazine told its readers, anyone interested in new england railroads should have this book. Ontario and western railway was the first classone railroad in the united states to be abandoned in its entirety. The great railroad revolution is a history of trains in the united states from their beginnings to the present day. Railroad museum of new england lecture series cliff schexnayder, more. The lehigh and new england railroad freight car diagram book, sb. I recently enjoyed a white mountains weekend with my family, and our visit included a ride at one of the areas most recognizable spots the conway scenic railroad. The rail lines of southern new england, 2nd ed ronald.
With an informative summary of the rise and fall of new englands railroads, lost railroads of new england is a comprehensive guide to all abandoned rail lines in the six new england states. A handbook of railroad history new england rail heritage series by lindsell, robert m karr, ronald dale and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This book is great for anyone looking for a starting point for historical and geographical information on the railroads of northern new england. Railroad maps, 1828 to 1900, available online, new england. A list of new north american books we can order here. New england southern railroad unofficial, canterbury, new hampshire. The depot, built in 1874, was designed by nathaniel j. The naugatuck railroad operates train excursions throughout the year, but on a.
List of books and articles about railroad history online research. Click here to book now menu click here to buy your tickets. The third edition of a railroad history classic, lost railroads of new england comprises a concise history of the rise and fall of new england s railroads and a fully annotated directory to all abandoned segments of every common carrier railroad. Prepared under the auspices of the connecticut historical society, this evocative, lively and authoritative history covers all the railroads in connecticut their achievements, troubles, wrecks, and usually eventual absorption into j. Long considered the bible of new england railroad history by many of the regions rail fans, the first edition of the rail lines of southern new england.
History of lehigh and new england railroad company the history and operations of the lne deserved its own volume. Map of parts of new england and new york showing the railroad network and the progress of track construction along the portland and. The third edition of a railroad history classic, lost railroads of new england comprises a concise history of the rise and fall of new englands railroads and a fully annotated directory to all abandoned segments of. Popular railroad history books goodreads share book. Robert richardson new england central railroad, inc. The first book ever written on the subject, the new england southern railroad volume i tells the story of one of new hampshires longestrunning shortline railroads from. Short line group buys new england southern trains magazine. Conway scenic railroad white mountains fun new england today. Listed below is every page that is either new or which was updated within the last few days. Continue reading lehigh and new england railroad feb 15, 2020.
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