I thoght i had seen one in claremont NH at the junction. sitting way in the back on an abandoned section of track. I aslo think there is one in Bellows falls VT/Walpole nh at the Green mountain repair facility ( the former home of Steamtown usa)
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I thoght i had seen one in claremont NH at the junction. sitting way in the back on an abandoned section of track. I aslo think there is one in Bellows falls VT/Walpole nh at the Green mountain repair facility ( the former home of Steamtown usa)
Claremont Railway and Lighting company in Claremont NH. Car Barn #1 still standing on Layfayette St. 1903. Also the electric plant behind the car bar is still there.
I forgot to mention, all of the information I can find dates the Claremont Railway and lighting Company car barn to 1903
Claremont Railway and Lighting Company car barn #1 is still standing on Layfayette st. in Claremont NH. The second car barn was to the right and behind car barn #1. although all the tracks have been removed from the front of the building, most of the building remains unchanged. I am unsure who owns ...
http://davesrailpix.com/odds/nh/nh.htm#cr
7 great pictures of the Claremont Railway.
Thanks to everyone who posted. I found a little book on the rail road with the complete history behind it, on the first page I there was a picture of my great grandfather standing in front of the car barn. I will try to scan it and post the contents for all to enjoy
I have confirmed that the Claremont railway and Lighting Company car house is located on Lafayette St. in Claremont NH. The building is still standing and appears to be in original condition. I am unsure of who owns it now, but plan to find out in an attempt to gain access to it.
Paul, thanks for posting the photo, i just couldn't upload it. It looks great. The badge was made in Boston, MA. After looking at the hallmark it appears to be made by R. Woodman? Thanks again
I believe I have located the Claremont Railway and lighting Company Car House. I drove down Lafayette St. today, and noticed a building with four bays that looks alomost identical to the pictures in the eariler post. It would make sense being that tracks used to run up Layfayette st. to Main St. I w...
I want to thank everyone for all the information. The badge is in my fathers collection and I am working on getting it scanned and posted foe all to see. Thanks Again, Josh
Hi, again I have gotten a lot of great info from other users and Pictures. i am still looking for any pictures of the railway, and would love to see ones with workers. I would be interested in purchasing them if they were for sale and if not would just like to see them. Thanks again for the great in...
3rdrail, I will try to post a picture of the badge, been having trouble with my camera. I see your in law enforcement, as am I ,and my father is retired LEO. I can only imagine the prestige of having been issued the badge we have and the honor of wearing it.I know the feeling as do you, although its...
Leo, are all of thoes picture of the Claremont Line? Do you know where the Car house was located? I had thought I was told that it was on Sullivan St or Main St. The pictures are great! Do you have any infor on why a worker would have a badge? Thanks Josh
Hi, Im new here and have been doing some research on my family. I have found that my great grandfather work for the railway. He had a badge which is in our possession that reads "Claremont Railway and Light Company" the badge is shaped like a police badge and has a number the 8 inthe cente...