The New England Southern Railroad Volume 1
The New England Southern Railroad Volume 1

Author: Rick Kfoury

Publisher:

Published: 2017-09-05

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781389658075

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The most comprehensive book ever written on the subject, "The New England Southern Railroad Volume 1" tells the story of one of New Hampshire's longest-running shortline railroads from its inception in 1981 to the mid- 1990s. Featuring over 200 rare color and black and white photographs from some of New England's best known railroad photographers, nearly every operation the railroad engaged in during that period is covered, including operations on the White Mountain Branch, passenger excursions, freight operations on the Northern Mainline, unusual power, and much, much more. Also included are stories from "Nessie System" employees and information taken straight from those who made the railroad what it was, and is. If you are a die-hard New England Southern fan, a railroad enthusiast, or just a lover of New Hampshire history, this book is for you!

New Hampshire Rail Trails
New Hampshire Rail Trails

Author: Charles Fontaine Martin

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13:

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The most comprehensive guide yet written on multi-use rail trails in New Hampshire, with inviting prose, 95 meticulous maps, and 180 photographs of railroad artifacts, scenery, and trail conditions. Includes capsule histories of the abandoned railroads that formerly operated in New Hampshire, followed by detailed descriptions of the trails that have taken their place. Each trail description includes ratings of the trail surface condition and the scenery along the trail; a list of permitted uses; clear instructions for parking and accessing the trail; and comprehensive notes on natural and historical sights and railroad artifacts that trail users will see along the way.

Lost Railroads of New England
Lost Railroads of New England

Author: Ronald Dale Karr

Publisher:

Published: 2010-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780942147117

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The 3rd edition of a railroad classic, Lost Railroads of New England comprises a summary of the rise and fall of New England's railroads and a fully annotated directory of all abandoned segments of every common carrier railroad in New England, updated through January 1, 2010. This edition features all new maps showing rail trails as well as abandonments, with detailed city maps for areas of dense railroad activity; new sections on rail trails and lines that have been reinstated; many more photographs of trails and rail artifacts on abandoned lines; and many directory entries rewritten for better clarity and expanded with new information.

Railroads of New Jersey
Railroads of New Jersey

Author: Lorett Treese

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2006-03-28

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 081174356X

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• Regional histories of the major railroads • Railroad attractions Dividing the state into regions, the author recounts the stories of the people and events that shaped the state's railroad history, explores the major phases of the industry's development, and identifies the state's rail-culture relics--steam and diesel locomotives, routes, bridges, stations, and landmarks, as well as tourist railroad lines and Rails to Trails paths.