Our vermont room has town directories, books on the history of rutland and surrounding communities, genealogy resources and handbooks, and other material of local interest as well as books about vermont and new england families and more. Rutland railroad historical society preserving the. Included in this list is the morning sun book rutland in color by rrhs member phil jordan left. The rutland railroad railroad history and classic passenger. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. For detailed contents list, view the rutland railroad archive finding aid via archivesspace photographs selected images from the poulin collection of rutland railroad photographs during the 1960s francis poulin walked the entire length of the right of way of the rutland railroad and took photographs the. The rutland railroad later railway was a fabled system located in the new england area. In this updated edition, the author covers the history of the three lines that continued to operate after the demise of the rutland railroadthe vermont railway, the green mountain. Rutland railroad steam locomotive 232 is belching smoke and steam in front of the railroad station at st. The rutland railroad reporting mark rut was a railroad in the northeastern united states, located primarily in the state of vermont but extending into the state of new york at both its northernmost and southernmost ends.
Most of the material in the archives has been donated by members of the rutland railroad historical society and the archives include a great variety of resources. More information about this seller contact this seller 12. In this updated edition, the author covers the history of the three lines that continued to operate after the demise of the rutland railroadthe vermont railway, the green. Albans, vermont, as two men stand on the adjacent sidewalk. Rutland railroad archive at middlebury college special. The rutland railroad served its home state of vermont for nearly 120 years. See more ideas about vermont, green mountain and train. Seven volumes 2 are 2book volumes, a total of 9 books. Lot 6 hardback books railroad trains steam locomotive.
Its keeper, railroad employee ernest reynolds, recorded which engines made trips on various days, where they went, and who the conductors were. Vermont rail system a railroad renaissance jones, robert c. The first fifty years of vermonts railroad history has been essential ly that of. In september of 2010 pegtvs channel 15 began a weekly television news magazine entitled access. Rutland road, second edition new york state series jim shaughnessy. After years of declining revenues and a total shut down as a result of an employee walkout. Welcome to the railroad commissary online railroad book catalog. The rutland historical society was invited to provide a two or three minute historical moment for each weekly program.
Lawrence railroad paralleled those of other new york state short lines built in the 20th century. A great new railroading book chronilcing the history of the delaware and hudsons susquehanna division line between albany and oneonta, new york. Martin, a prominent norwood, new york, businessman, interested watertown industrialist charles h. The railroad s progress then stalled for several years until, under an agreement approved on january 6, 1909, the norwood and st. The rutland railway faded into the history books at the end of 1963. Based out of rutland, vermont it is perhaps best remembered for the large amount of milk and dairy products it moved over its system and its classic forest green and yellow livery. We have the rutland herald available on microfilm from 17912008. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features.
The archive contains photographs and other information for about 75 railroads in addition to the rutland railroad. Please take a few moments to browse around and introduce yourself to this fascinating railroad. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. The humble 400mile long line serviced vermont and northern new york state up until the early 1960s, succumbing to a long list of woes from labor issues, economic downturn and the loss of industry in the northeastern us. You will find equipment rosters, maps, capsule histories, photographs and more. Full text of historical sketch of the rutland railroad company 18491949 see other formats t 1 historical sketch of rutland railroad company 1849 1949 issued on this centennial date december 18, 1949 d ecember 18, 1949 is an impor tant date on the calendar of the rutland railroad for it marks the centennial anniversary of the running of the first train over the completed line of the. In 1905 the new york central railroad purchased control but in. Rutland railroad historical society preserving the memory. The northern pacific railroad, the sioux, and the panic of 1873 by m.
Bessettes rods down and fires dropped and john stovers history of the illinois central railroad. Includes a table of distances from boston to new york. Rutland road, second edition new york state series. This issue contains articles on rutland connections, rutland marble flat 257. By no means yet a comprehensive list of every book or dvd published about the rutland, the goal is to make it that list. An informative illustrated logging railroad history by the wellknown vermont author chronicling the colorful and often perilous history of the various logging rail lines that once operated in new hampshires rugged north country. In this updated edition, the author covers the history of the three lines that continued to operate after the demise of the rutland railroadthe vermont railway, the green mountain railroad, and the ogdensburg bridge and port authority. Rutland railroad archives guide middlebury college. Sep 24, 2019 the rutland railroad reporting mark rut was a railroad in the northeastern united states, located primarily in the state of vermont but extending into the state of new york at both its northernmost and southernmost ends. The rutland can trace its roots to the vision of timothy follett.
The rutland railroad historical society is dedicated to preserving the memory of the rutland railroad. For detailed contents list, view the rutland railroad archive finding aid via archivesspace. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Dont forget to bookmark this page so you can return easily and often. Remington in the development of water power in nearby norfolk, new york, and the two. This is a scanned copy of the original postcard at middlebury college special collections and archives, middlebury, vt. Jim shaughnessyawardwinning railroad photographer and authoritydiscusses the rutlands entire history thoroughly, from preconstrnction in 1831 to the present. The picture in jim shaughnessys book shows the last mixed pulled by an ancient.
This new section features a list of books, pins, model railroad kits and supplies. After its closure in 1963 parts of the railroad were taken over by the state of vermont and are now operated by the vermont. One other exception is the rutland railroad logbook, which was acquired separately from the rest of the collection and deals with the parent company, the rutland railroad, in the early 20th century. Aarp tax aide senior and low income tax assistance will start feb. Morning sun southern railway in color vol 2,3, lanierreisweber, hc. Pages 11,12,21 and 22 were left out will be available in the future. Baker has admirably summarized the situation in his book when he states. Based out of rutland, vermont, the rutland railroads beginnings date back to the champlain and connecticut river railroad in 1843. Beginning june 26, a three week strike, the first in the railroads history, shuts down the rutland. During 1904 the railroad had come under control of the new york central system. Welcome to remembering the rutland, a web site dedicated to preserving the memory of the late, lamented rutland railroad. Jim shaughnessy notes in his book, the rutland road.
Most of the material in the archive has been donated by members of. Most of the material in the archive has been donated by members of the rutland railroad historical society. Lawrence absorbed and consolidated with the raymondville and waddington railroad company, completing its 12mile line between those two towns on july 1, 1909, to create a railroad 18. Pages 11,12,21 and 22 were left out will be available in the.
Historical narrative showing corporate development and preliminary historical audit 1954 of the rutland railway. The railroad commissary bookshelf we specialize in outofprint and hardtofind used rr books. For 38 years, from 1892 to 1930, the sixmile bristol railroad was among the busiest lumber product haulers in the united states. Bristol manufacturing company was shipping boxcar loads of locally made caskets from their plant along the new haven river to the bristol village train station and all points of the compass via the connecting rutland. Being familiar with many of them, this was a very enjoyable read, i look forward to exploring these little villages with new eyes this upcoming summer. Troy and rutland rail road company records, 18141919 m. Official record of the corporators, april 30, 1868. Beginning june 26, a three week strike, the first in the railroad s history, shuts down the rutland. During a subsequent period of independence the rutland was extended to ogdensburg, ny and bennington. Collection of a wide variety of material relating to the rutland railroad, its predecessor the rutland and burlington railroad, and the central vermont railroad and new york central railroad, both of which had controlling interest in the rutland railroad at different times. Irs remote tax assistance via videophone link in the library 18445455640. Railroads new england hiking and guidebooks bondcliff books. A nostalgic and saccharine account of all the railroad depots on the rutland railroad between rutland and bellows falls, and the history of the rutland mainly focusing on the era 18461920. Joseph academy,proctor high school, west rutland and mill river union high school.
Rutland railroad historical society photos facebook. Nimke self published no more than 600 copies of each book and indicated he would destroy the plates when the print runs where through. The origins of rutlands whippet service can be traced back to events of 1915 and the passing of the panama canal act. After its closure in 1963 parts of the railroad were taken over by the state of vermont and are now operated by the vermont railway. More books added 022104 rutland railroad equipment trust. Contents rutland railroad archive the middlebury blog network.
I came across a model layout of a green rutland alco on the branch. Lucius beebes 20th century describes the history of new york centrals crack streamliner. Separate chapters track the history of each affiliate, including relevant antecedent roads. Winner of the certificate of merit from the american association of state and local history. Of course, im sure that branch was the one part of the rutland that never saw a diesel. All proceeds from rret sales go to the preservation of rutland equipment and facilities. Rutland historical society, 1990 history 464 pages. Based out of rutland, vermont, the rutland railroad s beginnings date back to the champlain and connecticut river railroad in 1843. Full text of historical sketch of the rutland railroad. In 1905 the new york central railroad purchased control but in 1911 the nyc sold half its interest.
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