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Re: Abandoned ROW in South Norwalk (Wilson Point)

 by RichCoffey ¦  Mon Dec 11, 2023 7:09 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Abandoned ROW in South Norwalk (Wilson Point) ¦  Replies: 25 ¦  Views: 4600

Visit
The Tyler City Station site for photos and maps of the Wilson Point branch
http://www.tylercitystation.info/stations-wh-y.html
(Scroll to Wilson Point)

Lots of detail info!

Collinsville. CT

 by RichCoffey ¦  Fri Sep 22, 2023 1:24 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Collinsville. CT ¦  Replies: 2 ¦  Views: 672

...What a great town for RR history~ https://rc-pedalpoint.blogspot.com/2023/07/collinsville-finally.html The former railroad bridge https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijZiSyUJqu5zRwMw_78mI2LBW1eRANGYtFeFrBjV7bJq7ydnCDVSuPjQ0hYhx9T5H0txnxLZBtAw-ZdOEeT-vo6P554lkLvI0orh_W77fava...

Airline Trail - north from Willimantic

 by RichCoffey ¦  Fri Sep 22, 2023 1:17 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Airline Trail - north from Willimantic ¦  Replies: 2 ¦  Views: 598

Includes Video Summation - The tread changed from pavement to gravel to dirt and then to stone. https://rc-pedalpoint.blogspot.com/2023/08/airline-trail-north-from-willimantic.html https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3p7QqKKeNnBFl6zirZmdBXuq8Uljs8IWKRimjymZoYC5X_e-rxIyTAujR0P...

Eagle Bridge, NY - RR Photos

 by RichCoffey ¦  Fri Sep 22, 2023 1:12 pm ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: Eagle Bridge, NY - RR Photos ¦  Replies: 1 ¦  Views: 392

Railroad Exploring - Southern VT and NY Photos of the old railroad station, the small yard and a short video of a walk on the rails to the bridge (!) https://rc-pedalpoint.blogspot.com/2023/08/railroad-exploring-southern-vt-and-ny.html https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkeb...

Ashokan Rail Trail

 by RichCoffey ¦  Fri Sep 22, 2023 1:04 pm ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: Ashokan Rail Trail ¦  Replies: 1 ¦  Views: 424

Although a controversial issue (converting the railroad line to a rail trail), there are numerous kiosks that do a good job of paying tribute to and educating the general public on this unique railroad line's history. https://rc-pedalpoint.blogspot.com/2023/08/ashokan-rail-trail.html Near the former...

Wallkill Valley Rail Trail

 by RichCoffey ¦  Fri Sep 22, 2023 12:00 pm ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: Wallkill Valley Rail Trail ¦  Replies: 0 ¦  Views: 253

A 150 foot tall trestle, huge abandoned kiln ruins and a myriad of mining caves made it an interesting morning. https://rc-pedalpoint.blogspot.com/2023/08/wallkill-valley-rail-trail.html Rosendale Trestle https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDmPKVUMRRg4FxREwTxMGjIuF7y-701sT1QI...

Re: NH to VT Rail Trail Trek

 by RichCoffey ¦  Mon Aug 01, 2022 6:42 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: NH to VT Rail Trail Trek ¦  Replies: 7 ¦  Views: 1111

Steve:

  • Boxcars were at the former Paper Service Limited mill west of Ashuelot.
  • RR Bridge is over the Connecticut River south of Brattleboro.
There's lots more info on the blog (link outs to further info, etc.)
https://rc-pedalpoint.blogspot.com/2022 ... art-1.html

NH to VT Rail Trail Trek

 by RichCoffey ¦  Mon Aug 01, 2022 8:01 am ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: NH to VT Rail Trail Trek ¦  Replies: 7 ¦  Views: 1111

I rode from Coombs Bridge Road in NH to Brattleboro on abandoned B&M ROW. Saw a couple of train stations, abandoned mills and the highlight was the RR bridge over the Connecticut River. Details in Two Parts - Start Here https://rc-pedalpoint.blogspot.com/2022/07/nh-to-vt-rail-trail-trek-part-1.h...

Cromwell RR Station

 by RichCoffey ¦  Fri Jul 15, 2022 10:41 am ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Cromwell RR Station ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 671

Cromwell RR Station nicely preserved! https://rc-pedalpoint.blogspot.com/2022/06/cromwell-rr-station.html https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgre9ww3T6RNvbI9a4v9ORR6ZmT3qrUp2vD0VOTvigaSCdjmYobv6M7jZS-Bho6TKx4GdcD9bZ62qmCdLANdtMCC-Nt3vfp4dKO-T57tnf7zghHiVTJwoz9DfFETHi9A5SZa6o5...

Stephentown, NY - Early 1900s Freight Way Bills

 by RichCoffey ¦  Wed Jun 08, 2022 7:08 am ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: Stephentown, NY - Early 1900s Freight Way Bills ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 447

Kinda cool! (Crisco Lard, Sears and Roebuck, Coffee...) See more: https://rc-pedalpoint.blogspot.com/2022/06/stephentown-ny-freight-way-bills.html https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj1b0il5l9qB46lD7S_QcH9bno95GQRklX3RqIoNx1XuCJBRUVYXg2xpd4tdbc0-sZzQEvPQbut5AaoRY3vyuAx5DSBdst...

Re: Portland - Abandoned Airline RR

 by RichCoffey ¦  Tue May 10, 2022 10:45 am ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Portland CT - Abandoned Airline RR ¦  Replies: 17 ¦  Views: 2765

re "Rich, which section is this? "
There's a map of this section I hiked on my blog - the link is provided above...

Portland CT - Abandoned Airline RR

 by RichCoffey ¦  Thu May 05, 2022 4:01 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Portland CT - Abandoned Airline RR ¦  Replies: 17 ¦  Views: 2765

I hiked another short section of Portland - Abandoned Airline RR https://rc-pedalpoint.blogspot.com/2022/05/portland-abandoned-airline-rr.html https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2_VnoRdhFRo0utNQkodZCkVeTSPb3EhLeWxtM1HLc91E2ttdiHC7Wy6b4HUkAa7C2Ui4T7KTRkPA-99vi-KIYMa8Qp05CnRnQ...

Abandoned Hudson and Berkshire Railroad ROW Spotted

 by RichCoffey ¦  Fri Mar 04, 2022 6:33 pm ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: Abandoned Hudson and Berkshire Railroad ROW Spotted ¦  Replies: 2 ¦  Views: 696

https://rc-pedalpoint.blogspot.com/2022/01/hudson-and-berkshire-railroad-abandoned.html https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaLc9kzp8pAvB35RzVnCyXyF7npbkryXiyWXtY0nSC-Ogguc-TfQJowPschGf-50fS5KAefK9Kqm72nMTJdx-LGAFLANz2V-2E1MnBID1Vo745k5vOTLbaYRZactyTqaSGEQdqTMfftX15ueV3t481Nybp1HSEeL4...

Re: Hawleyville Tunnels, Retracing the Shepaug and NY&NE RRs

 by RichCoffey ¦  Fri Feb 25, 2022 1:26 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Hawleyville Tunnels, Retracing the Shepaug and NY&NE RRs ¦  Replies: 16 ¦  Views: 5330

Scalziand - Thanks!
I'm going to attend - sounds interesting!

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