Miniature Steam Railroad

Pepper · 01-20-2011, 06:43 PM

I just stumbled upon some fascinating photos in the PhotoPost section. There's a series of five photos of a miniature steam railroad, fully functioning, with the operator sitting on the locomotive. I would absolutely love to see this in person! Here's a link to the first photo in the series: http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...hp?photo=16602

The photos are from 1978, and there's some info posted under each photo. I hope some of you enjoy them as much as I just did.

RailroadJoe · 01-20-2011, 08:11 PM

Don't know where this model railroad is, but, there is a 6 inch track in Ossipee that has live steam engines. It normally takes place the first or second week-end in July.

They will give you rides on their trains, but watch out for your feet, they stick way out. Lots of fun to watch and enjoy.

Jmo77011 · 01-20-2011, 08:20 PM

Joe, do you happen to know the man's name who runs it in Ossipee? My grandparents had a friend that ran them back in the early and mid eighties. The name is literally on the tip of my tongue, but I can't get it! Even if it is not the same family, it would be fun to take my kids!

RailroadJoe · 01-20-2011, 08:25 PM

Can't remember the man's name. But to see a few photos, go to PHOTOS.NERAIL.ORG Click on SEARCH In search string type OSSIPEE CENTRAL and for type ALL of the above.

Its located a couple of miles up Dore St in Center Ossipee.

Pepper · 01-20-2011, 10:23 PM

Following RailroadJoe's directions will take you here: http://photos.nerail.org/search/sear...SIPEE+CENTRAL+
You can bet I'll be checking out that little railroad in Ossipee this summer!

Thanks, RailroadJoe!!!!!

Waterbaby · 01-22-2011, 07:52 PM

There's also an operational train at the train museum in the Intervale area which you can ride on, and I am totally drawing a blank on the name of the place. You can go into the museum for a fairly nominal fee and there are stationary models, past and present, of all scales; operational set ups enclosed in glass (and I mean HUGE set ups) which you start up with the push of a button. As someone said about the one in Ossippee, the name is on the yip of my tongue but not quite there!

Ha! Got it! Gotta love the internet............. here's the link: http://www.hartmannrr.com/

GM doc · 01-23-2011, 09:08 AM

The name is winkley. He passed away a few years ago, But they still bring out the train on the 4th of July weekend. It is on Chickville road at Stillings Road.
Hope this helps.

RailroadJoe · 01-23-2011, 11:37 AM

Across the street from Garland Pond. If you google map the area you can see the track layout.

Tallyho · 01-23-2011, 01:12 PM

Hi Pepper, I'm glad that you enjoyed my train photos. Your interest has prompted me start digging through my boxes of photos again. I'm sure I have some other pictures of that railroad, as well as old lakes region postcards.

Pepper · 01-23-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tallyho

Hi Pepper, I'm glad that you enjoyed my train photos. Your interest has prompted me start digging through my boxes of photos again. I'm sure I have some other pictures of that railroad, as well as old lakes region postcards.

I am completely enthralled with these miniature railroads, and am now anxiously awaiting the warmer weather so I can go check them out in person! I'm looking forward to seeing more of your photos, too!

Jmo77011 · 01-23-2011, 05:54 PM

Thank you so much! Winkley...of course! I'll have to dig and see if I have any old pictures of that! My grandparents lived near there. In fact, they used to own garland Pond, and donated it. I love it there! Thank you so much for bringing these old memories back to the surface!

01-20-2011, 06:43 PM	#1
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	Miniature Steam Railroad I just stumbled upon some fascinating photos in the PhotoPost section. There's a series of five photos of a miniature steam railroad, fully functioning, with the operator sitting on the locomotive. I would absolutely love to see this in person! Here's a link to the first photo in the series: http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...hp?photo=16602 The photos are from 1978, and there's some info posted under each photo. I hope some of you enjoy them as much as I just did. __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

01-20-2011, 08:20 PM	#3
Jmo77011 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 86 Thanks: 60 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts	Ossipee? Joe, do you happen to know the man's name who runs it in Ossipee? My grandparents had a friend that ran them back in the early and mid eighties. The name is literally on the tip of my tongue, but I can't get it! Even if it is not the same family, it would be fun to take my kids!

01-20-2011, 10:23 PM	#5
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	Following RailroadJoe's directions will take you here: http://photos.nerail.org/search/sear...SIPEE+CENTRAL+ You can bet I'll be checking out that little railroad in Ossipee this summer! Thanks, RailroadJoe!!!!! __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

01-22-2011, 07:52 PM	#6
Waterbaby Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kensington, NH and Paugus Bay Marina Posts: 656 Thanks: 323 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	There's also an operational train at the train museum in the Intervale area which you can ride on, and I am totally drawing a blank on the name of the place. You can go into the museum for a fairly nominal fee and there are stationary models, past and present, of all scales; operational set ups enclosed in glass (and I mean HUGE set ups) which you start up with the push of a button. As someone said about the one in Ossippee, the name is on the yip of my tongue but not quite there! Ha! Got it! Gotta love the internet............. here's the link: http://www.hartmannrr.com/ __________________ On the boat is always waterfront! Last edited by Waterbaby; 01-22-2011 at 07:53 PM. Reason: Adding link

01-23-2011, 09:08 AM	#7
GM doc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 76 Thanks: 1 Thanked 23 Times in 9 Posts	Ossipee RR The name is winkley. He passed away a few years ago, But they still bring out the train on the 4th of July weekend. It is on Chickville road at Stillings Road. Hope this helps.

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01-20-2011, 08:11 PM	#2
RailroadJoe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 620 Thanks: 259 Thanked 158 Times in 100 Posts	Don't know where this model railroad is, but, there is a 6 inch track in Ossipee that has live steam engines. It normally takes place the first or second week-end in July. They will give you rides on their trains, but watch out for your feet, they stick way out. Lots of fun to watch and enjoy.

01-20-2011, 08:25 PM	#4
RailroadJoe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 620 Thanks: 259 Thanked 158 Times in 100 Posts	Can't remember the man's name. But to see a few photos, go to PHOTOS.NERAIL.ORG Click on SEARCH In search string type OSSIPEE CENTRAL and for type ALL of the above. Its located a couple of miles up Dore St in Center Ossipee.

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01-23-2011, 11:37 AM	#8
RailroadJoe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 620 Thanks: 259 Thanked 158 Times in 100 Posts	Across the street from Garland Pond. If you google map the area you can see the track layout.

01-23-2011, 01:12 PM	#9
Tallyho Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 312 Thanks: 439 Thanked 16 Times in 13 Posts	Miniature Steam Railroad Hi Pepper, I'm glad that you enjoyed my train photos. Your interest has prompted me start digging through my boxes of photos again. I'm sure I have some other pictures of that railroad, as well as old lakes region postcards.

01-23-2011, 05:54 PM	#11
Jmo77011 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 86 Thanks: 60 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts	Thank you! Thank you so much! Winkley...of course! I'll have to dig and see if I have any old pictures of that! My grandparents lived near there. In fact, they used to own garland Pond, and donated it. I love it there! Thank you so much for bringing these old memories back to the surface!

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