Abandoned Tracks at Bolton Notch,CT in Oct 1972In this October of 1972 photograph, tracks lay dormant on the old NY NH & H Right Of Way through Bolton Notch. Looking eastbound from the old station and freight yard area towards the 1951 constructed tunnel for Rt 6 & 44. Scene looks similar today, but there are NO TRACKS and this is the parking area for the Rails to Trails! The tracks appear to be in pretty decent shape with exception to lots of grass. Note the old siding track towards the tunnel to the right.
I've heard of some stories of motorcars running this line during 1972 after the railroad had abandoned the line. It's a sad site, maybe some day the tracks can be put back in place instead of it being used as a Rail Trail!
BRING BACK THE TRACKS!
Photographed by The Bolton Historical Society, October, 1972.
Added to the photo archive by Xian Clere, February 27, 2004.
Railroad: NY, NH & H.
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