by railaw
A fellow at my job is retiring this month, and it has become known that he is a model railroad hobbyist. Since his office is located in Waterbury, Conn., one idea floated for a parting gift is a display case featuring a engine from each era of railroading in Waterbury since the company was founded, which was about 1910. So far, I understand that:
The Naugatuck Railroad merged into NY, NH & H about 1906. Does anyone know if Naugatuck marked engines might still have been operating about 1910, and what engine might have been use on this line?
NY, NH & H ran until 1969
Penn Central operated through 1976
Conrail took over until the Metro-North started in 1983.
There is of course the "new" Naugy too.
Is this the universe for passenger rail through Waterbury?
What about B&M? Was that freight only? Were there other freight operators through Waterbury?
Lastly, does anyone have information on models of engines during this era that actually operated through Waterbury?
I know there are some guys on here involved with RMNE, so hopefully this isn't as much as a long shot as it might otherwise seem.
As a bonus, any resources on finding such HO gauge models would be much appreciated!
Thanks in advance.
The Naugatuck Railroad merged into NY, NH & H about 1906. Does anyone know if Naugatuck marked engines might still have been operating about 1910, and what engine might have been use on this line?
NY, NH & H ran until 1969
Penn Central operated through 1976
Conrail took over until the Metro-North started in 1983.
There is of course the "new" Naugy too.
Is this the universe for passenger rail through Waterbury?
What about B&M? Was that freight only? Were there other freight operators through Waterbury?
Lastly, does anyone have information on models of engines during this era that actually operated through Waterbury?
I know there are some guys on here involved with RMNE, so hopefully this isn't as much as a long shot as it might otherwise seem.
As a bonus, any resources on finding such HO gauge models would be much appreciated!
Thanks in advance.