Northern Railroads: Vermont and Her Neighbors - Vermont ETV 1995

In the mid-1800's, train service finally came to northern New England, connecting its rural communities to the outside world. The advent of the railroads meant enormous change for the people in these towns.
Trains opened up trade, making it easy to take milk, butter, cheese, turkeys, granite and marble to the far-off markets of New York and Boston. Towns sprung up around train depots, and new gathering places were created, for now politicians and distant cousins, news and even gossip traveled by rail.
Take a fascinating ride back in time as you explore the age of steam and the transition to diesel. Lively stories told by railroaders, townspeople and historians paint a vivid picture of the early days of railroading. Experience the challenge of rugged mountain lines like the one through New Hampshire's Crawford Notch, and visit town and scenic vistas along Vermont's picturesque steel ways. Includes rare footage from the steam era plus breathtaking views of current excursion lines. VHS. 1 hour.
Produced and directed for Vermont ETV by Frederic Fischer. This video was made possible by a grant from The Robert Fleming and Jane Howe Patrick Foundation, Inc.
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[@bobwillhauck2979]

What a wonderful video. In the 1960's I worked for the Green Mtn RR. with Bob Adam's, Bob Ashcroft, and course Nelson Blount. Those were heady days for a young man. They were so kind and patient with me learning " Railroading" . Now in my 87th year I'm so grateful to them. Thank you for bringing me home
Bob Willhauck

[@barrystone1377]

Nice to see some guys I knew when I attended the Champlain Valley Chapter, National Railway Historical Society. I moved from Vermont in 1978, but have continued to be a member of the club for over 50 years.

[@scotsmanofnewengland7713]

Island Pond had the most different railroad tracks leading in and out of that small town.

[@kyle7110]

Thank you so much for posting this!!!!

[@danmartin8414]

I enjoyed watching the video. Thanks for sharing!