Our WebPages contain numerous pictures and stories of old railroad stations. Some are from Connecticut while others relate to the New York Central Railroad.
Quality RailFan Images is focused on presenting quality railroad related images photographed throughout the United States while on many railfanning adventures.
The Reconstruction of the NYC and rebuilding at Fishkill Landing starting in 1913. The Newburgh, Dutchess and Connecticut Railroad became part of the Central New England Railway (CNE). The New York Central ran from New York City to Albany and beyond through the Hudson Valley. The two roads met at Fishkill Landing.
Budd announced the RDC (Rail Diesel Car)in 1949. Some are still in use. One successful operation was between Bridgeport and Waterbury, Connecticut. Now that they are disappearing, many of us tend to forget about Rail Diesel Cars (RDC).
Short biography of Oris P. and Mantis J. Van Sweringen two brothers from rural Ohio built a railroad empire when railroads were more critical to American transportation.
Lots about Watertown, the "Hojack Line", Ogdensburg, Rutland Connection. The 643-mile Rome Watertown and Ogdensburgh became a part of the New York Central in 1891. As late as the mid-1950's, most of the RW&O was still in service.
The Central New England Railway (CNE) / Newburgh, Dutchess and Connecticut Railroad between Hopewell Junction and Millbrook with a side trip on the Clove Branch RR. After the NDC and Clove Branch merged into the CNE, then the CNE became part of the New Haven Railroad.
British rail, a rail-boat-rail trip across the English Channel, and Dutch railways. An American's experience. Welcome to our Great Britain, Europe and the Channel WebSite.
Snow jets, rotary plows and ice breakers. Dewitt Yard snow stories. Snow belt in New York State. Clearing snow on the Long Island RR. See some historic photographs of the railroads in snow. Rotary plows in snow! Great stories of railroad action in Winter!
Head End equipment, in the heyday of passenger service, was a big part of the railroad's operations. Head end included Railway Express Agency and the post office's RPOs (Railway Post Offices).
Eisenbahnen in Österreich, Slowakei und Ungarn
Reisetips: Sonderfahrten,Dampfbetrieb,Schmalspur;
Railways in Austria,Slowakia and Hungary
Tips for trips:special trains, steam operation,narrow gauge lines
