by NortheastTrainGuy1965
I was first told about the CNE turntable in West Winstedwhen I started to research railroad history in the area.
I have since found out about the New Haven RR turntable and roundhouse located in Winsted between Willow St. and Maple St. which runs above it. It was on the site of what is now office suites and elderly housing. I noticed this on an 1874 map and then asked an elder family member about it. Found out he and his son jack hammered the remains of the turntable and roundhouse foundation to clear the property for the elderly housing. I was told there is a photo of the New Haven's Winsted roundhouse hanging at the Tributary Restaurant.
Anyone have any other info or photos?
BTW, I Google Earthed the region and it almost looks like there is the remains of a mangled turnout behind the elderly housing against the retaining wall on Maple St. Maybe it's just ground contour, but it sure looks like mangled tracks that would be approximately where they appear on the map I had seen. A spur ran off behind the roundhouse towards Maple St. towards Old Winsted Rd.
I have since found out about the New Haven RR turntable and roundhouse located in Winsted between Willow St. and Maple St. which runs above it. It was on the site of what is now office suites and elderly housing. I noticed this on an 1874 map and then asked an elder family member about it. Found out he and his son jack hammered the remains of the turntable and roundhouse foundation to clear the property for the elderly housing. I was told there is a photo of the New Haven's Winsted roundhouse hanging at the Tributary Restaurant.
Anyone have any other info or photos?
BTW, I Google Earthed the region and it almost looks like there is the remains of a mangled turnout behind the elderly housing against the retaining wall on Maple St. Maybe it's just ground contour, but it sure looks like mangled tracks that would be approximately where they appear on the map I had seen. A spur ran off behind the roundhouse towards Maple St. towards Old Winsted Rd.