Wolfeboro Railroad - 1872-1985

[gtxrider]

Is any part of the current Dock Side from the original station?

Some of the pcitures look like they could have been from Ellis Island near the turn of the century. I guess I need to specify early 1900 not 2000.

[goosejr]

I really enjoyed that! Thank you!

[upthesaukee]

McDude -- another superb job of information gathering and education. Thanks to all who made it possible for you, including Eric and RG. And thanks again for the ride. Now if I could just get into my boat at the Lakeside Station, go over to the West Alton Station, and make my connection to Loon Cove...I could be home in an hour!!!!!! Great job McD.

[Rattlesnake Gal]

Thanks for taking the time to put this together McDude! It was a very enjoyable ride.

[DRH]

After reading McDude's excellent post about the Wolfeboro RR, I started digging around for some old color slides I had taken years ago of Engine 250. I found several that might be of interest.

The first three photos were taken in 1973:







The following three pictures were taken in 1981:








Here's another photo taken in 1973. Does anyone remember this Wolfeboro cheese shop?

[mcdude]

Thanks DRH for posting those great old shots! Now that I know you can do that from slides I'll have to dig out a few for you! I received these in e-mail today that I'd like to pass along.

"Mike - My daughter scanned in these pics for me which I send on to you. I cannot remember the name of the man in front of the 250 engine at the moment. It was taken around early 80's by my dad at the Wolfeboro station. But I am sure lots of people in Wolfeboro could tell you his name...he was with the Wolfeboro Railroad for years. I thought this was a nice pic of the engine and coal car. Second pic is of Robert Pigott. Thanks again. M. P."
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Wolfeboro Railroad Historical Society Series #15 - The westbound local on the Wolfeboro Line heads through the rock-cut near Mast Landing about 1915.

Train #6 waiting to depart the victorian Wolfeboro Depot on Railroad Ave. in downtown Wolfeboro.

Decal for your luggage or bumper.

Here's Engine #250 again before departing for Sanbornville. Antique (self-propelled I believe) railcar #10 awaits passengers for her next trip.

thanks again, MP and DRH!!!!

[Just Sold]

Mike,

Another winner of a post. Thanks for all your efforts. Also thanks to DRH & MP for their additions too.

[mcdude]

This article appeared in the Laconia Citizen this past Saturday (April 30, 2005) It was written by historian Warren Huse who wrote the "Laconia" and "Weirs" books in Bruce Heald's Arcadia Publisher's Series and details efforts to revive the railroad.
CLICK HERE for article


From Wolfeboro-on-Line




1978 - Back Bay - Photo taken by ART on Photopost - used with permission. Great shot, ART!

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Added 9-27-05 Here's a link with many photos to the COTTON VALLEY RAIL TRAIL CLUB who maintains the tracks and runs little rail cars over them! Enjoy! McD

[mcdude]

The Wolfeboro Branch Railroad Club, Inc
RAILROAD DAYS


CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS PHOTO IN THE "SUPER-SIZED" MODE

[Rattlesnake Gal]

Originally Posted by mcdude

This article appeared in the Laconia Citizen this past Saturday (April 30, 2005) It was written by historian Warren Huse who wrote the "Laconia" and "Weirs" books in Bruce Heald's Arcadia Publisher's Series and details efforts to revive the railroad.
CLICK HERE for article

In the future I think we are going to have to copy and paste any articles for insertions into threads. It seems most disappear after a time, which is really too bad.

Great picture McDude!

[Formula]

This brings back many memories. I was able to volunteer in the mid to late 70's with 3-4 others on the line.
We did fire watch behind the steam engine during the summer, replaced rail ties during the spring and even worked on the engine during the winter cleaning the fire box. I recall the front of the engine (nose) off and grinding the black soot off the inner walls.
We stayed over on the privately owned caboose and in one of the smaller stations (do not recall which one).
Thanks for the post it brought back some very good times!

[Scottish2]

Hi

Years ago when I was young I road the railroad there a number of times as my parents were friend with one of the conductors there on the RR.

There are 2 images above and was curious if anyone knows the individuals name as wondering if this is the guy I am referring to but being it's been years since we were there last and I am sure by now they have passed away as it has been along time just wondering if this man is the gentleman I am referring to.

Does anyone know the mans name in the images below

Only one guy in this brochure but the one standing on back of the car

I linked to this first image cause was way to big

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...rdpamphlet.jpg

And this man (The conductor found out after posting it that there were 2 scanned images on same image so the lower one of the conductor.)



In fact not sure but I am pretty sure I still have my WBRR hat somewhere but being it was bought when I was a kid it no longer fits but think I still have it HE HE

Ah memories

[tis]

That is Bob Piggott in the bottom picture.

[Scottish2]

Never mind up was busy when reply came through and missed that you said bottom. Thanks on clearing that one up.

So only need to know on the top one the one that is at the link as the image was too large to post was scrolling off the right side of screen but is a photo that was posted above.

Thanks!!

[Rattlesnake Guy]

WOW Mike,
This Post is from before my time. What an incredible historical record.
Thanks