Another great video, Russ. Thank you again for bringing back to us what has been lost, and, without someone like you and Terry taking the time to document it now, it would almost surely be unknown to the generations. I appreciate what you are doing to make sure our railroad heritage, and how key it was to life back then, is not forgotten.
Nice to see you doing more explores in CT, Russ. If you are ever exploring any sections of that line again, I highly recommend you and Terry check out just east of where the Shepaug ended, in Hawleyville (Newtown), along the Maybrook. The location is just west of Parmalee Hill Road in Newtown, where it goes over the line at a bridge. There, there were multiple lines that crossed and converged, mostly abandoned now, and there are actually two tunnels - a very old rock tunnel at current grade elevation, abandoned, next to the Maybrook, and a concrete tunnel actually underneath the Maybrook line, for the Hartford, Providence and Fishkill Railroad, which is abandoned in that area. The Maybrook line here is still technically active, but seldom used as I understand.
Thanks, Russ, for another great video. I absolutely love all the cut rock you showed us; beautiful! The music at the end of the video, at the caboose, was hauntingly beautiful!
Russ, is this your son singing and playing at the end of the video? He’s really good! I asked Siri it was, and then saw his name at the end of your presentation, looked up his name and saw that he has several videos…. very enjoyable, and thank you!
Yes, that's my boy! He is great! We play in a six piece Alt-Bluegrass group called Beercaps and Quarters....Mr. Terry is the fiddle player!! Thank You!@@rcague
Well, that"s absolutely great! I love country music and bluegrass music..... that all started at Opryland for me years ago! Presently, I am TRYING to learn pedal steel guitar. I have a mandolin that I've taken an interest in, but the pedal has most of my attention. Anyway, I love your music and absolutely had to compliment you on it. I will check to see if Beercaps and Quarters has RUclips videos. Didn't I see that name in some of you Lost Rail Beds presentations? This would explain that thought. Anyway, thanks for all you information! - Dick@@lostrailbeds8289
Hi Russ. I love railroad archeology and love your videos. If you decide to explore the Shepaug in Roxbury and Newtown I would love to help you. I have done extensive research and photography of the Shepaug in those towns. Let me know if you would like to discuss that possibility.
Great work crew! The franken-culvert at the beginning was quite interesting. This must have been quite the beautiful ride. Is the music done by a family member or is that just a crazy coincidence? Have a great day Russ!
Thanks Kevin. This line ran through some of the prettiest scenery areas in Ct. That's my son, Austin. He and I both play/write and have a six piece Alt-bluegrass group.
That is NOT the station. It might a part of a other building. It's a new building. There have been a few buildings on the same spot. You should have the book on Connecticut Railroads which includes the Shepaug RR . My family is from Litchfield. My Grandfather was buried right off . the train! They stopped and took him right over to the grave! I have been visiting Litchfield since 1955 at least. My dad drove. But I take the train from NY to Waterbury. Then rent a car there for Litchfield. I remember the road bed with ballast! That was there into the 1960's. The book is great, it has a map of all the sidings, stations, water towers, pictures, time tables mile posts. And details like the direct Palour car to Grand Central Station NY> Being a private business the New Haven was taxed and those taxes built the roads, and airports . Taxes on gas came much later and NEVER covered the full cost of the roads. That is why they are government. At least this state does spend some money on trains. So we have the train to Waterbury. My whole family years ago rode the Shepaug. And told me how the stopped the train and took my Grandfather off there. He died of a heart attack walking the Brooklyn Bridge in the 1920's . The family had moved to Brooklyn .These places change and change again over the years. Years ago the Shepaug was a dirty mess. Not the nice river it is now. People wanted to get rid of something they threw it in the river! It was their drinking water too! Not very smart indeed.
Which one? Litchfield? Is this current station NOT the same one as in black/white photos? I thought it might be , minus the big 2 story part. Assumed that big 2 story part was just taken apart and station "downsized" I agree on the River...so so many rivers were just dumping grounds in the early part of the 20th century. Thanks for the comments!
@@lostrailbeds8289 I believe he is referring to your commentary in Washington. The building you identified as possibly the former passenger station has been Washington Supply seemingly forever. In fact, it appears in one of the historic photos in the intro - the one with the inspection engine. The former passenger station still exists and at one point you were looking right at it. It's now the American Legion hall. But it has been moved a couple of hundred feet from it's former location on Bryan Hall Plaza. The former station site is now occupied by the Post Office.
I came to that conclusion when my Daughter and I were editing.....that the Washington Supply bldg was probably NOT the station. AHA!! Now I have to go back and re-look at the town better! Thank You!!@@billguider
Trying to see name on front of building with magnifying glass on my computer screen, but I'm assuming it's the gray bldg right there behind the stoneworks wall when I'm discussing the path of bed .With the American Flags! @@billguider
When I visited it years ago. I remember a very little building it had like a gift and flower shop in it. I was looking for anything railroad and did not find it. The larger building was the offices of the short line in the upper floor. Since most of my family rode out of here , I really wish I could have seen it. Visits were for things they remembered , not anything a child like me was interested in. A Child was seen and not heard from Litchfield it seems was always a town of the well to do. So the palour car business went to cars quickly.
the holliday house was biult by a rich couple from new york who lost there daughter. they brought up girls from the garmit district in the city to relax in peace.
Russ.
Welcome to my territory.
There is a tiny piece of the Shepaug still used at the Hawleyville lumber transload facility in Newtown.
Russ in CT
Just added it to our list! Thanks!
Another great video, Russ. Thank you again for bringing back to us what has been lost, and, without someone like you and Terry taking the time to document it now, it would almost surely be unknown to the generations. I appreciate what you are doing to make sure our railroad heritage, and how key it was to life back then, is not forgotten.
Probably one of the nicest comments we've gotten! It is why we do what we do, and it makes us feel good when you appreciate it like we do! Thanks!
Nice to see you doing more explores in CT, Russ. If you are ever exploring any sections of that line again, I highly recommend you and Terry check out just east of where the Shepaug ended, in Hawleyville (Newtown), along the Maybrook. The location is just west of Parmalee Hill Road in Newtown, where it goes over the line at a bridge. There, there were multiple lines that crossed and converged, mostly abandoned now, and there are actually two tunnels - a very old rock tunnel at current grade elevation, abandoned, next to the Maybrook, and a concrete tunnel actually underneath the Maybrook line, for the Hartford, Providence and Fishkill Railroad, which is abandoned in that area. The Maybrook line here is still technically active, but seldom used as I understand.
Well then, looks like now we've got another "add on" to our Ct. list! Thank you!
Thanks, Russ, for another great video. I absolutely love all the cut rock you showed us; beautiful! The music at the end of the video, at the caboose, was hauntingly beautiful!
Why Thank You!! We had a great time in Ct. filming this video. Hope to keep going as long as we can!!
Russ, is this your son singing and playing at the end of the video? He’s really good! I asked Siri it was, and then saw his name at the end of your presentation, looked up his name and saw that he has several videos…. very enjoyable, and thank you!
Yes, that's my boy! He is great! We play in a six piece Alt-Bluegrass group called Beercaps and Quarters....Mr. Terry is the fiddle player!! Thank You!@@rcague
Well, that"s absolutely great! I love country music and bluegrass music..... that all started at Opryland for me years ago! Presently, I am TRYING to learn pedal steel guitar. I have a mandolin that I've taken an interest in, but the pedal has most of my attention. Anyway, I love your music and absolutely had to compliment you on it. I will check to see if Beercaps and Quarters has RUclips videos. Didn't I see that name in some of you Lost Rail Beds presentations? This would explain that thought. Anyway, thanks for all you information! - Dick@@lostrailbeds8289
Thanks for sharing a piece of CT railroad history, Russ.
You're welcome Kevin!
Love the videos Russ. Keep it up!
Thank you so much!
Nice presentation.
Love history. Many dont have a clue as to how towns grew around the railroads.
You're right! It's nice to be a part of presenting History that's still around. And it's fading every day!
Nice work on your part. Thank you for the tour.
Thanks!!
Hi Russ. I love railroad archeology and love your videos. If you decide to explore the Shepaug in Roxbury and Newtown I would love to help you. I have done extensive research and photography of the Shepaug in those towns. Let me know if you would like to discuss that possibility.
Ok, sounds like we might just have to venture down that way soon!
Fun exploration. Thank you❤
You are welcome...Thanks!
You've managed to find another local railroad I knew nothing about.
Good job by Austin on the music!
Thanks friend!! Yes- there were SO MANY RR's that have been disappearing back to Nature for decades.
Like groovy man!
Thanks!
Groovy back atcha! Haha!
Geuss they would have had a Y there to turn the engines around there somewhere
Turn table. Not long because the branch used small steamers. Litchfield is a very rich town.
Great work crew! The franken-culvert at the beginning was quite interesting. This must have been quite the beautiful ride. Is the music done by a family member or is that just a crazy coincidence? Have a great day Russ!
Thanks Kevin. This line ran through some of the prettiest scenery areas in Ct. That's my son, Austin. He and I both play/write and have a six piece Alt-bluegrass group.
@@lostrailbeds8289Nice. Quite the talented family. Cheers Russ. Have a nice weekend.
You as well, Kevin! Thanks!
@@kevinsalsbury2118
That is NOT the station. It might a part of a other building. It's a new building. There have been a few buildings on the same spot. You should have the book on Connecticut Railroads which includes the Shepaug RR . My family is from Litchfield. My Grandfather was buried right off . the train! They stopped and took him right over to the grave! I have been visiting Litchfield since 1955 at least. My dad drove. But I take the train from NY to Waterbury. Then rent a car there for Litchfield. I remember the road bed with ballast! That was there into the 1960's. The book is great, it has a map of all the sidings, stations, water towers, pictures, time tables mile posts. And details like the direct Palour car to Grand Central Station NY> Being a private business the New Haven was taxed and those taxes built the roads, and airports . Taxes on gas came much later and NEVER covered the full cost of the roads. That is why they are government. At least this state does spend some money on trains. So we have the train to Waterbury. My whole family years ago rode the Shepaug. And told me how the stopped the train and took my Grandfather off there. He died of a heart attack walking the Brooklyn Bridge in the 1920's . The family had moved to Brooklyn .These places change and change again over the years. Years ago the Shepaug was a dirty mess. Not the nice river it is now. People wanted to get rid of something they threw it in the river! It was their drinking water too! Not very smart indeed.
Which one? Litchfield? Is this current station NOT the same one as in black/white photos? I thought it might be , minus the big 2 story part. Assumed that big 2 story part was just taken apart and station "downsized" I agree on the River...so so many rivers were just dumping grounds in the early part of the 20th century. Thanks for the comments!
@@lostrailbeds8289 I believe he is referring to your commentary in Washington. The building you identified as possibly the former passenger station has been Washington Supply seemingly forever. In fact, it appears in one of the historic photos in the intro - the one with the inspection engine. The former passenger station still exists and at one point you were looking right at it. It's now the American Legion hall. But it has been moved a couple of hundred feet from it's former location on Bryan Hall Plaza. The former station site is now occupied by the Post Office.
I came to that conclusion when my Daughter and I were editing.....that the Washington Supply bldg was probably NOT the station. AHA!! Now I have to go back and re-look at the town better! Thank You!!@@billguider
Trying to see name on front of building with magnifying glass on my computer screen, but I'm assuming it's the gray bldg right there behind the stoneworks wall when I'm discussing the path of bed .With the American Flags! @@billguider
When I visited it years ago. I remember a very little building it had like a gift and flower shop in it. I was looking for anything railroad and did not find it. The larger building was the offices of the short line in the upper floor. Since most of my family rode out of here , I really wish I could have seen it. Visits were for things they remembered , not anything a child like me was interested in. A Child was seen and not heard from Litchfield it seems was always a town of the well to do. So the palour car business went to cars quickly.
thank you, do you have any more info on that caboose?
He said TM? Texas Mexican? You could buy these for 10 bucks when they got ride of them.
I don't currently have info on caboose. Will try to look into it though.
I believe you said the Bettendorf trucks on the caboose were marked 'PM Ry 1929'. Possibly a former Pere Marquette Ry hack?
the holliday house was biult by a rich couple from new york who lost there daughter. they brought up girls from the garmit district in the city to relax in peace.
Yes, I read up on that info. Pretty wild story. Thanks
No sign of a turntable in Litchfield, the end of the line would think there was one,
Ok, so we did a little homework and went back! You can check out the video- "Clearing up loose ends...and ticks too!" Thanks!
adbandment was permitted becauce of a 400+ foot wooden tressel accoss the housatonic that needed to be replaced.
Was it the one near Judds bridge?
@@lostrailbeds8289 thats mitchell's bridge. this crossed the housitonic river now lake lillinonah. not far from the origin at hawleyville.
@@lostrailbeds8289 that is mitchell's hole. this one crossed the housitonic river now lake lillinonah at pondbrook near hawleyville. massive
@@lostrailbeds8289 no, thats mitchell's hole. it was a huge curved tressel over the housitonic river now lake lillinonah.
@@ScottUnangst Oh, yes. That's a giant spot on the river......Thanks!