Searching for the Highland Lake Trolley in Winsted, CT
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- čas přidán 30. 06. 2024
- Searching for a trolley branch in Winsted, CT that once brought travelers to Highland Park. It was last operated in 1929. This branch was less than a mile long and had two bridges. We found the remains of two bridges and a much of the ROW in tact. Highland Park featured a carousel, a dance pavilion, a restaurant, boating, and bathing. There was even a steam boat that picked up passengers for tours of the lake.
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro/Teaser
0:23 - The Map
1:12 - Historical Overview
1:30 - Looking for the Trolley ROW
1:44 - The bridge
2:23 - West to the Lake
3:43 - Sawmill Dam & Bridge
4:58 - East to the Road
6:26 - 2nd Bridge & Jct
7:13 - Highland Lake & Highland Park
8:11 - Wrap up - Sport
Thank you so much for this video. We were out walking on the Grossman trail and noticed the remains of the trolly old bridge. Thank you for sharing and the pictures.
Glad it was helpful!. I have to ride that trail and make another video.
Awesome story!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very helpful
Thanks @donhiller7036. I'm glad you found it helpful.
I wanted to see that old couch! Those old bridges are cool. Love the ruins of yesteryear. Makes one think about how different everything will look 100 years from now.
Seth, I’ll take a photo of the next couch I see on the trail and send it to you. I can’t image what will remain in another century.
That was really interesting. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it! I love to explore old railroads and trolleys. You might enjoy my other channel. youtube.com/@CVRHS
@@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA You're right -- I do like that channel!
Jay thanks for checking it out. This is a hobby and I enjoy sharing it with others. Your feedback and dialogue is greatly appreciated.
Hi, lovely video to come across, some great facts along the way ! We really enjoyed your video. We have liked and subbed to see more from you. Chelsea and Mike
Chelsea and Mike, l’m glad you enjoyed it and welcome to the channel! Check out the playlists on the channel for more content like this one. I am often add local history to my videos.
@@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA amazing thank you. Keep in touch
Really enjoyed this. The red house where you came out is next to my family's property. When I was young we would walk the old tracks and would sometimes find railroad spikes. My grandfather bought up part of the old pavilion property and it is now owned by my cousin for use by the family as a beach. We still own property on the other side of the road. There used to be enough of that old bridge to cross it but the boards rotted away - I was always afriad to cross it but some of my cousins would be brave enough to do it.. The good old days!
Great trail with railway history and it looked like a nice trail. Finding the bridges that the trolleys went across. It was nice yoir friend had the pics but I am sure you were kicking yourself.
Yes I am a bit of a railroad nerd. I love exploring old right of ways. This part of Connecticut is couple of hours drive from my house, but worth every mile to check out these old railroads. I wonder if you guys have taken advantage of your bike and the many rail trails in Washington State. I think that would make cool segments in your Rambler videos. I have ridden a few of them and there are a bunch more I’d love to do.
We totally agree with you and it is on our list for sure!!
Very cool i found this video. I have rode my quad to this bridge and dam many times, and have always been curious what is was for exactly, and what else couldve been left throughout the trails. Thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it!
At your 5:56 mark, that foundation and the other nearby held a house that stood until 2006. (I know because it was burned it down that year as part of a fire dept training exercise.)
The “right” side of that prop, to the north, contains other trails as well.
Thanks for the information. That makes sense. I’m going to try and get back there this year.
@@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA There are abt 8 miles of technical dirt bike track up that hill - I helped put on a fundraiser years ago with the fire dept in town.
Also atop the hill, if you go south from Pratt St, along the ledge, is an old horse track! I think there was a trotting arena or farm some time ago.
@@SullivanScientific Interesting, I had no idea they were there. Thanks
My grandfather who was born in 1903 in Torrington where he lived his entire life. He often told stories about going to Highland Park I would guess in the 1920's.. He would occasionally mention that they dumped a trolley into the lake when it stopped running. Any truth to that story?
I spent a lot of time at Highland Lake in the 70's and 80's as my Aunt and Uncle owned a cottage on the lake.. It was always a lot of fun..
My grandfather used to tell me stories about the Stafford to Rockville Trolley and how he used rid the rear cow at her for free. I have not heard of anything regarding a trolley in the water. The station or end of track was a considerable distance from the lake and the park was in the way. Most trolleys disposed of by burning. Thanks for watching.
Ever since I found the remains of an old town dump from the 20s behind my house I’ve been trying to learn more about the town’s history! I wonder what ever happened to the carousel after it was shut down? I’m sure it was beautiful.
I know why you mean I love looking for old mill ruins. I have always love railroads and there are tons of abandoned lines to explore. I didn’t find too much on the park other than what I included, you may want to reach out for the local historical society. Good luck!
I agree with the other comments. I enjoyed the history tidbits. I was thinking how some of it did not survive. I have spent a great deal of my life with the older generations. I have heard many stories of places where there were many activities at halls with trolleys boats ECT. We need to go outside more before it's all gone. Thank you for sharing your adventures and information.
It seems like we have a lot in common! Thanks for the support! Love you.
Great video! Thanks for adding all of the photos. Your films are a real treasure
Thanks so much! I love combining my railroad interests with my hiking.
Very neat that some parts of the bridges are still intact. I really like videos that combine history and hiking, well done!
It not unusual to see bridge abutments, but many trolley bridges not removed when the line was abandoned usually didn’t survive the WWII scrap drives. Thanks for watching!
AYO!! I LIVE IN Winsted, CT!!!
Winsted is a cool town. I have visited many time and have a series of videos on the railroad through there. czcams.com/play/PL1pEkm22X64vv6EkWnsgG-qfRZLM3ViDb.html
AYO!! I LIVE IN Torrington, CT!! highland lake rd, pretty cool huh?
I walked around high land lake 7 miles
That’s impressive Ron!
Sad the majority of the lake is private land now
I believe there is still some access, but certainly nothing like Highland Lake Park.