What? Where? When?:
Station and Railroad News, Places, Events
In New Hampshire
Updated: 1/1/08
This page is devoted to Station News,
Station Historical Societies, and Railroad Events, including on-going rail excursion
opportunities. If you have news to report, updates to offer on items below, or any other
information that seems relevant for inclusion here, please e-mail me.
Station News:
Note: News of this sort is reported when and as received. As most of this news is of uncertain duration, notices will be left standing until word is received that the situation described has been changed. Please write if you know this to be the case.
Salem: The depot in Salem is
currently (1/1/08) being restored.
Webb: Anyone with information, photos,
artifacts, etc. from or about the Webb Quarry station in Marlborough, NH, might wish to
contact Mr. George D. Webb III, great-grandson of
the quarry's founder, who would very much appreciate hearing about it/them.
Alton: The former freighthouse in
Alton is currently (10/30/05) being restored and a B&M caboose has been moved onsite
as part of a Railroad Park.
Madison: The Madison
depot in Silver Lake has been completely restored and the nearby freighthouse
re-painted. Interest inquiries might be directed to the current owners (at neilciciu@earthlink.net ).
Troy: The depot in Troy is
currently (6/10/04) being restored and reportedly looks terrific.
Lisbon: The town of Lisbon has bought the former
B&M depot in Lisbon, NH, with the intent of using
the structure for a number of town-related purposes. Updates: 1 2
3
Union: The former B&M depot in
Union, NH, has been sold again, this time to the Wakefield Historical Commission, which
will continue the restoration of the interior and exterior begun by the depot's previous
owner, the late Mark Sage. Check out his depot website.
Lakeport: Parts of the already dismantled Lakeport depot
will be saved, but the building evidently was not spared demolition, despite efforts to
give the depot away to any interested party. See articles from
Manchester, Laconia newspapers.
Lakeport: The Lakeport
Community Association is converting the Lakeport
Freighthouse into a museum of Lakeport history. Anyone interested in contributing in
some way should contact Wanda Tibbetts, Association President, Lakeport Community
Association, Lakeport, NH.
Contoocook: The Contoocook Depot
has been purchased by the Contoocook Riverway Association, which has begun to restore the station. Anyone with information regarding the
depot or interested in helping with the project should contact Dace Winzeler at dace@conknet.com . Update 10/06
Derry: The town of Derry has acquired
the B&M station to be restored and used for the Greater
Derry Chamber of Commerce.
East Kingston: The East Kingston railroad station and the Powwow River flag station have been purchased by the town of
East Kingston and will be restored and eventually opened to the public as a community
center/museum with exhibits including the ticket booth (which has been kept nearly intact)
and containing artifacts and memorabilia. (Sue St.Martin @ 603 642 6652). Update!
Rockingham Jct: The depot
and freighthouse at Rockingham Jct. have recently (early
2005) been sold; beware the "No Trespassing" signs. There are reports that
the whole site will be restored by the new owners.
Station (and Caboose) Historical Societies:
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Contoocook |
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| Gorham |
Raymond |
Sandown |
 Newbury |
Railroad and Station Events/Excursions:
Hobo Railroad/Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad
The
Amtrak Downeaster
The Cafe Lafayette Dinner
Train
New Hampshire Railroad Historical Societies:
The Boston & Maine Railroad Historical Society The
B&MRRHS has recently started its own web page. Click here for information on the
Society's services, publications, calendar, dues schedule, etc.
The Massachusetts Bay Railroad Enthusiasts,
Inc. The Mass Bay Railroad Enthusiasts group also has its own web page. Click
here for information on the Society's services, publications, calendar, dues schedule,
etc.
The Walker Transportation Collection Richard Symmes, curator. The Walker Transportation
Collection of the Beverly (MA) Historical Society and Museum houses an enormous collection
of Railroad related materials, particularly photographs,including many of New Hampshire
depots. The museum is located at 117 Cabot St., Beverly MA, and is open to the public on
Wednesday, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
