Railroads in Early Postcards Vol 2 Northern New England By Boothroyd & Barney SC

Description: RailroadTreasures offers the following item: Railroads in Early Postcards Vol 2 Northern New England By Boothroyd & Barney SC Railroads in Early Postcards Vol 2 Northern New England By Stephen Boothroyd & Peter Barney Soft Cover Copyright 1992 106 Pages CONTENTS CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY In Vermont1 RUTLAND RAILROAD 2 Bellows Falls Branch9 CENTRAL VERMONT RAILWAY12 VERMONT SHORTLINES19 Woodstock Railroad19 Hoosac Tunnel And Wilmington Railroad19 BOSTON AND MAINE In Vermont20 Connecticut Valley Line20 BOSTON AND MAINE In New Hampshire27 White Mountains Division27 Boston Concord And Montreal Route30 Northern Railroad Route40 Concord And Claremont Route42 New Boston Branch 43 Contoocook Valley Route 44 Fitchburg Railroad Routes 45 Lakes And Coastal Region 48 MAINE CENTRAL In New Hampshire Mountain Division54 MOUNT WASHINGTON COG RAILWAY 58 GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY In New England60 BOSTON AND MAINE RAILROAD In Maine64 MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD In Maine68 BANGOR AND AROOSTOOK RAILROAD92 CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY In Maine96 SANDY RIVER And RANGELEY LAKES RAILROAD97 KENNEBEC CENTRAL RAILROAD 98 MONSON RAILROAD99 WISCASSET WATERVILLE & FARMINGTON RAILROAD 100 BRIDGTON AND SACO RIVER RAILROAD102 INDEX 104 A PARTING SHOT106 INTRODUCTION There was another time, not so very long ago, but seemingly a world away. As we approach a new century it is altogether fitting that we should look back at the beginnings of the present one. In what better way can we do this, but through that uniquely twentieth century phenomenon, the picture postcard? The railroads of northern New England connected rural communities together in a lacework pattern of intersecting rail lines built mostly in the nineteenth century. Railroads such as the Somerset; the Washington County; and the Boston, Concord, and Montreal to name a few built in that era, joined the small towns together, spreading the benefits of civilization to all the people. It truly was an optimistic age. Progress was being made at every turn, as travel became possible and convenient. Local economies expanded for upon those steel rails it was possible to travel at the unheard-of speed of forty or even fifty miles per hour! Once the rails wove an incomprehensible spider's web across the face of New England. Then slowly the smaller roads were joined together to form larger systems like the Boston and Maine; the Central Vermont, the Maine Central; and the lilliput giant the Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes, with consolidations of personnel and equipment. The faster trains and improved service of the years prior to the first World War were captured on postcard views showing the prominent position that the railroads held in their communities. Views of bridges, trains, stations and railroad yards were printed both in the United States and Germany where the hand coloring of views was a specialty. These images reflect the spirit of a time not so long ago, but seem oh, so far away. Today many of these railroads are gone, as are the men who built them. They were abandoned in the hard times of the depression or, as in more modern times, torn up as the bulk commodities necessary to sustain a modern railroad have departed the local communities. In some cases the stations are still in use on active lines. Others have been preserved by local historical societies, and some have been renovated to lead another life as a bank or restaurant. Still, in so many cases all that remains are photos and relics. So, as we look back at the past through our rose colored windows, these authors offer their salute to those railroaders and the half-forgotten lines upon which they ran. All pictures are of the actual item. There may be reflection from the lights in some photos. We try to take photos of any damage. If this is a railroad item, this material is obsolete and no longer in use by the railroad. Please email with questions. Publishers of Train Shed Cyclopedias and Stephans Railroad Directories. Large inventory of railroad books and magazines. Thank you for buying from us. Shipping charges US Shipments: Ebay will add $1.25 each additional items, there are a few exceptions. Ebay Global shipping charges are shown. These items are shipped to Kentucky and forwarded to you. Ebay collects the shipping and customs / import fees. Refunds may be issued if you add multiple items to your cart and pay with one payment. For direct postage rates to these countries, send me an email. Shipping varies by weight. Payment options Payment must be received within 7 days. Paypal is accepted. Terms and conditions All sales are final. Returns accepted if item is not as described. Contact us first. No warranty is stated or implied. Please e-mail us with any questions before bidding. Thanks for looking at our items.

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