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G&W to buy Claremont Concord Railroad
So this will become a part of GWI’s New England Central operation and bye-bye ALCos. Pity.
New England heritage railroad. Still can view several of the railroads restored covered bridges over Sugar Creek east of Claremont on a well prepared bike and hiking trail plus one in the heart of downtown Contookook. All bridges restored with addition of automatic fire protection from what appears to be pumps which operate on sensing alarm. It is an historic…and one time electric railroad…and demands fan attention even in its well shortened state.
The section which was electric was the city branch in Claremont; the rest of it was conventional. It went all the way east to Concord and was a former B&M branch complete with the covered bridges mentioned by Henry Sommers. It had steam-powered passenger trains consisting of antique open-platform coaches until about 1952-53. The very first operation of Steamtown trains took place on this line in mid-1961.
It would indeed be a shame to see the ALCos leave the property!
Really becoming weary of seeing more G&W orange and generic emblems!
“The Orange Borg” assimilates another line!
G&W - hideous paint scheme! Where is all of their money coming from??
They’ve been running a crappy looking blue Geep lately. Will look good in those sharp G&W colors.