Lakeshore Railroad - Part Two

mcdude · 02-06-2005, 05:22 PM

(From the Walker Collection) Is this Belknap Point Station (as the photo is labeled) or the Loon Cove Station? The Loon Cove Station is pictured below and sure looks similar.

Welcome to Part Two of the Lakeshore Railroad thread....the sequel! Since posting the last thread, I've found more related items and others have seemed to find me. Also thanks to forum folks (who wish to remain anonymous) for sending along photos and cards. All images are from the "mcdude collection" unless otherwise noted. Images from the "Walker Collection" are utilized with permission. (My release is in the mail)

All scanned narrative written by Dana Philbrick in his article "The Lakeshore Railroad: The First Forty Years" See references below and many thanks to the B&M Historical Society for their permission to use this text.

To see the previous thread (Part One) CLICK HERE

On our previous journey we visited most of the major stations on the line but several of the flagstop or "whistlestop" stations were left out. Once again, we will travel from the south and up the lake in a northwesterly direction with images in geographical order as one would travel if they were on the train.

Nancy's Crossing - New Durham, NH - On the way up to the bay.

The Grain Storage Building in Alton Village. Recently revitalized to become part of the new Alton Village Railroad Park. (From Alton's MAIN STREET monthly newspaper. Feb. 2005 - Volume XXI Number 2)

CLICK HERE to read more about the proposed railroad park plans.

photo contributed by Conrad

I always assumed a grade crossing at Main Street. Had no idea there was a bridge!

Freight building and railroad car next to Alton Police station to become part of the new Railroad Park. (Photo taken February 2005)

LAKESHORE RAILROAD LIST OF STATIONS
Stations listed in red were not listed in the last posting. There are twenty in all.
1.- Alton Bay
2.- Keewaydin
3.- Loon cove
4.- Buckley
5.- Brookhurst
6.- Mount Major
7.- Woodlands
8.- West Alton
9.- Smith's Point
10.- Spring Haven
11.- Ames
12.- Terrace Hill
13.- Lakeshore Park
14.- Greystone
15.- Belknap Point
16.- Glendale
17.- Gilford or Sanders
18.- Meadow Brook
19.- Lily Pond
20.- Lakeport - End of the Line

ENTERING ALTON BAY

(From the RattlesnakeGal Collection) This card depicts very well the bridge next to the Winnipesogee House that the trains had to pass under before arriving at the Alton Bay Station.

Any photos depicting the old station are from before 1906 since the old station burnt in that year.

Click here to SUPER-SIZE this print

(From the Walker Collection)

(From the Walker Collection) The track crew - 1890.

(From the RattlesnakeGal Collection)
To see many more views of the Alton Bay stations and trainyard CLICK HERE for the JacksonB Collection

Two locomotives and crew at the Alton Bay Station.

02-06-2005, 05:22 PM	#1
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,057 Times in 495 Posts	Lakeshore Railroad - Part Two (From the Walker Collection) Is this Belknap Point Station (as the photo is labeled) or the Loon Cove Station? The Loon Cove Station is pictured below and sure looks similar. Welcome to Part Two of the Lakeshore Railroad thread....the sequel! Since posting the last thread, I've found more related items and others have seemed to find me. Also thanks to forum folks (who wish to remain anonymous) for sending along photos and cards. All images are from the "mcdude collection" unless otherwise noted. Images from the "Walker Collection" are utilized with permission. (My release is in the mail) All scanned narrative written by Dana Philbrick in his article "The Lakeshore Railroad: The First Forty Years" See references below and many thanks to the B&M Historical Society for their permission to use this text. To see the previous thread (Part One) CLICK HERE On our previous journey we visited most of the major stations on the line but several of the flagstop or "whistlestop" stations were left out. Once again, we will travel from the south and up the lake in a northwesterly direction with images in geographical order as one would travel if they were on the train. Nancy's Crossing - New Durham, NH - On the way up to the bay. The Grain Storage Building in Alton Village. Recently revitalized to become part of the new Alton Village Railroad Park. (From Alton's MAIN STREET monthly newspaper. Feb. 2005 - Volume XXI Number 2) CLICK HERE to read more about the proposed railroad park plans. photo contributed by Conrad I always assumed a grade crossing at Main Street. Had no idea there was a bridge! Freight building and railroad car next to Alton Police station to become part of the new Railroad Park. (Photo taken February 2005) LAKESHORE RAILROAD LIST OF STATIONS Stations listed in red were not listed in the last posting. There are twenty in all. 1.- Alton Bay 2.- Keewaydin 3.- Loon cove 4.- Buckley 5.- Brookhurst 6.- Mount Major 7.- Woodlands 8.- West Alton 9.- Smith's Point 10.- Spring Haven 11.- Ames 12.- Terrace Hill 13.- Lakeshore Park 14.- Greystone 15.- Belknap Point 16.- Glendale 17.- Gilford or Sanders 18.- Meadow Brook 19.- Lily Pond 20.- Lakeport - End of the Line ENTERING ALTON BAY (From the RattlesnakeGal Collection) This card depicts very well the bridge next to the Winnipesogee House that the trains had to pass under before arriving at the Alton Bay Station. Any photos depicting the old station are from before 1906 since the old station burnt in that year. Click here to SUPER-SIZE this print (From the Walker Collection) (From the Walker Collection) The track crew - 1890. (From the RattlesnakeGal Collection) To see many more views of the Alton Bay stations and trainyard CLICK HERE for the JacksonB Collection Two locomotives and crew at the Alton Bay Station. Last edited by mcdude; 08-09-2005 at 06:45 PM.