Lakeshore Railroad - "All Aboard!"

SteveA · 08-22-2006, 03:17 PM

Laconia and Dover... the milage is just about right

Thx SteveA

ike · 08-22-2006, 04:09 PM

SIKSUKR is right. Laconia 7 miles, Dover 38 miles.

carguy · 08-22-2006, 09:12 PM

SteveA:

Nice post on the mile markers. How many times through the years at Lake Shore Park did I walk by them?

There used to be a worn path on the hill by the D38 marker that led up to one of the community toilet buildings we had at LSP long before the camps had toilets in the cabins, and many, many, years before sewage linnes were addied to LSP.

When you had to go to the bathroom, you had to "go over the hill" as we called it back then. There were five of these glorified outhoses with running water toilets in the Park back then. I just verified this number with my brother, Conrad, who had the dubvious pleasure of cleaning them all every day, for his first summer job at the Park.

I told you that I would bring some "good poop" to this forum.

Captain Bob · 09-20-2006, 10:25 PM

What I remember the community outhouses at Lake Shore Park being called is "Johns". And when we'd carry the steel-with-ceramic-coating "pot" from the camp to empty it in the "John", we'd say we were going to "water the blueberries". Details about how the "pots" got so full in a crowded camp would be beyond good taste...

Which reminds me of a place that's still there, on Rte 11 near the road to Wiers - although it was "Barton's Village", my Dad (or was it us kids) would always say "There's Bathroom Village!"

Captain Bob · 09-20-2006, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Bob

What I remember the community outhouses at Lake Shore Park being called is "Johns".

CarGuy, I specifically was a regular user of thet hilly, deep-cut path from the railroad bed up to that Jogn by the split rock. Not that this has much to do with the old rail bed! But I've also been fascinated with the rail line along the lake shore, and the old Lake Shore Park station down the hill from my camp. The pictures were great!

Just Sold · 12-20-2006, 11:05 PM

I passed by the Springhaven Station in West Alton today and saw that the station has been moved and a new foundation has been poured to go under the station. A lot of work has been done so I would guess it will be placed on the foundation pretty soon.

Spit'n Image Farm · 12-28-2006, 11:01 AM

Just a little info on the Springhaven station. It is going to be moved from its original location. The new foundation is for a new house. The station is in the process of getting site plan approval to be moved just up the road to a campground to be used as a recreation hall.

Waterbaby · 12-28-2006, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Spit'n Image Farm

Just a little info on the Springhaven station. It is going to be moved from its original location. The new foundation is for a new house. The station is in the process of getting site plan approval to be moved just up the road to a campground to be used as a recreation hall.

Oh now, that's just plain WRONG!!!!!!!! (IMO.) When someone buys a historic building, that person has a responsibility to ensure the building remains WHERE it is, and lovingly cared for, and NOT moved. When that happens it loses some of its historical integrity and becomes more of a curiosity......... just goes to show what a "disposable" mentality a lot of this society has these days.

Sorry, getting off of my soapbox now, and thanks for the information. (As I walk away, snorting in disgust........)

Pineedles · 12-28-2006, 09:35 PM

Some times the owner of the "historic Building" has no choice but to move it. There are numerous examples of buildings being sold for $1.00 so that the buyer can relocate the building. BTW, the cost of moving is enormous.

mcdude · 12-28-2006, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Spit'n Image Farm

The station is in the process of getting site plan approval to be moved just up the road to a campground to be used as a recreation hall.

Drove by and saw it today all ready to be moved. Will it be the new rec hall for SpringHaven Campground?

upthesaukee · 12-29-2006, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mcdude

Drove by and saw it today all ready to be moved. Will it be the new rec hall for SpringHaven Campground?

I drove by the other day and they were widening the entrance into that campground. I guess I know why.

Spit'n Image Farm · 01-18-2007, 06:48 PM

Just an update on the Springhaven station. On 1/16/07 the Alton Planning approved the site-plan for the Springhaven campground to move the station to their property for use as a recreation hall. They do plan to do some restoration work to the station.

mcdude · 02-11-2007, 10:33 AM

Springhaven Station moves down the road. Photo by Just Sold.

Argie's Wife · 06-08-2007, 07:03 PM

mcdude -

Just a note of thanks for all you did to post this thread and all the photos. I thought you'd like to know that I had printed it and shared it with the owner of the model train museum in Wolfeboro last year. I had told him about the thread one day when I was there with the kids and knew he'd be very interested in it. When I returned a week later with 20+ pages in my hands, his eyes lit up like a kid's eyes at Christmas!

I mentioned it to him a couple of weeks ago when I had my boys in his museum again and he commented on what a great read this was - and I agree!

Thanks again!

mcdude · 06-09-2007, 12:02 PM

Mrs. Argie:
Thank you for your kind words. Your friend from the

WOLFEBORO MODEL RAILROAD MUSEUM might enjoy this thread about the

WOLFEBORO RAILROAD also!

08-22-2006, 03:17 PM	#1
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	That makes Sense Laconia and Dover... the milage is just about right Thx SteveA __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

08-22-2006, 09:12 PM	#3
carguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 199 Thanks: 4 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	LSP Mile Markers SteveA: Nice post on the mile markers. How many times through the years at Lake Shore Park did I walk by them? There used to be a worn path on the hill by the D38 marker that led up to one of the community toilet buildings we had at LSP long before the camps had toilets in the cabins, and many, many, years before sewage linnes were addied to LSP. When you had to go to the bathroom, you had to "go over the hill" as we called it back then. There were five of these glorified outhoses with running water toilets in the Park back then. I just verified this number with my brother, Conrad, who had the dubvious pleasure of cleaning them all every day, for his first summer job at the Park. I told you that I would bring some "good poop" to this forum. __________________ Best Regards, Carguy Norwich, CT 06360

12-20-2006, 11:05 PM	#6
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 1,083 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	Springhaven Station Changes I passed by the Springhaven Station in West Alton today and saw that the station has been moved and a new foundation has been poured to go under the station. A lot of work has been done so I would guess it will be placed on the foundation pretty soon. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

12-28-2006, 11:01 AM	#7
Spit'n Image Farm Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 5 Posts	Springhaven Station Just a little info on the Springhaven station. It is going to be moved from its original location. The new foundation is for a new house. The station is in the process of getting site plan approval to be moved just up the road to a campground to be used as a recreation hall. Attached Images

12-28-2006, 09:35 PM	#9
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,549 Thanks: 1,074 Thanked 670 Times in 369 Posts	Moving Historic Buildings Some times the owner of the "historic Building" has no choice but to move it. There are numerous examples of buildings being sold for $1.00 so that the buyer can relocate the building. BTW, the cost of moving is enormous.

08-22-2006, 04:09 PM	#2
ike Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 15 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	SIKSUKR is right. Laconia 7 miles, Dover 38 miles.

09-20-2006, 10:25 PM	#4
Captain Bob Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What I remember the community outhouses at Lake Shore Park being called is "Johns". And when we'd carry the steel-with-ceramic-coating "pot" from the camp to empty it in the "John", we'd say we were going to "water the blueberries". Details about how the "pots" got so full in a crowded camp would be beyond good taste... Which reminds me of a place that's still there, on Rte 11 near the road to Wiers - although it was "Barton's Village", my Dad (or was it us kids) would always say "There's Bathroom Village!"

01-18-2007, 06:48 PM	#12
Spit'n Image Farm Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 5 Posts	Just an update on the Springhaven station. On 1/16/07 the Alton Planning approved the site-plan for the Springhaven campground to move the station to their property for use as a recreation hall. They do plan to do some restoration work to the station.

02-11-2007, 10:33 AM	#13
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	Springhaven Station moves down the road. Photo by Just Sold.

06-08-2007, 07:03 PM	#14
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	mcdude - Just a note of thanks for all you did to post this thread and all the photos. I thought you'd like to know that I had printed it and shared it with the owner of the model train museum in Wolfeboro last year. I had told him about the thread one day when I was there with the kids and knew he'd be very interested in it. When I returned a week later with 20+ pages in my hands, his eyes lit up like a kid's eyes at Christmas! I mentioned it to him a couple of weeks ago when I had my boys in his museum again and he commented on what a great read this was - and I agree! Thanks again!

06-09-2007, 12:02 PM	#15
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	You may enjoy a trip on the Wolfeboro Railroad! Mrs. Argie: Thank you for your kind words. Your friend from the WOLFEBORO MODEL RAILROAD MUSEUM might enjoy this thread about the WOLFEBORO RAILROAD also! __________________