On my way from Stowe, VT to Scotia, NY--I decided to head to Poultney, VT and ride a bit of the Rail Trail there.
Bristol
On the way, I stopped at Bristol for a coffee and a Danish. Its a nice town and I had done a study on its railroad history a few years back. [
Thursday, September 3, 2015 - Bristol Railroad]
Poultney, VT
I was in the mood for something easier today and thought a ride along the river and a bit of railroad history would be fun. Sadly the trail was really boring and there very almost no river views.
I started my ride from the former station
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| The two photos above were taken the year before |
The Ride...
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| Riding on the old D&H ROW was fun... |
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| ...however most of the trail is just a mowed cut thru fields |
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| At this kiosk, there was a short spur... |
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| ...to the river |
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| Pricklers in the field left their mark on me! |
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| but finally the loop brings you back to the RR ROW |
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| Heading to the station once again |
Slate Valley
Last August I rode the
D&H Rail Trail from Granville to West Pawlet. This area was known as
Slate Valley and there's a proliferation of slate quarries all around...
Salem, NY
Once in Salem, a stop to the old railroad station was of course a must!
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| A peak thru the window |
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It once was a major railroad hub !
(from kiosk across the street) |
Salem, NY - Further Railroad Info
Cambridge, NY
Ages ago, our family had a get together here and stayed in the Victorian Hotel. I knew the hotel had fallen on hard times and closed and it was wonderful to see it reborn as an assisted living center!
The train area has been totally revitalized as well. The
Argyle Brewing Co. has turned the passenger depot into a tasting room and the freight building complex is now all renovated as part of
Hubbard Hall. What they've done is fantastic!
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| This is the Map from their site |
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| Close up of the hearth/furnace? in the photo above |
Across the street may hopefully get renovated as well someday... :-)
Sadly, I had planned on visiting Hoosick Falls as well but due to an unbelievable amount of long waits in traffic because of one-lane-only construction delays, I had to forgo that visit... :-(
You've got more energy than me... nice story Rich.. :)
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