What? Where? When?:
Station and Railroad News, Places, Events
In New Hampshire
Updated: 7/30/24
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 difficult to keep track of and 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.
Maplewood: The
Maplewood Station
has been razed at its original site but is expected to be
saved, moved, and
reconstructed/restored nearby. Donate here to the station
restoration fund:
Just Be Historical: Save the Statio
Newington: An effort is underway to preserve
the station at Newington. See the
Save the Seven list of the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance.
Hillsboro: The freight house in Hillsboro has been lost
to fire.
Troy: The depot
in Troy has been completely restored and is now an historical-society museum,
the Troy Cheshire R.R. Depot
Salem: The depot in Salem
has been completely 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/Loon Cove: The former freighthouse
in Alton has been restored and a B&M caboose has been moved onsite as part of a Railroad Park, as has the Loon Cove station,
which has also been restored..
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 ).
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, is now owned by the Wakefield Historical Commission, which
operates the
Heritage Park Railroad Museum.
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 visit the website and call one of the telephone numbers provided. Update 10/06 Update 9/10
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!
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.
Station (and Caboose) Historical Societies/Museums:
The following list may or may not be accurate; things change, notably public availability and operating hours. Readers are advised to consult internet web pages for updated information.
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http://www.visitnh.gov/what-to-do/scenic-drives/trains.aspx:
Granite
State Scenic Railway
(formerly known as the Hobo RR)
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.
