The state border line between MASS & NY New Haven Railroad State Line interchange yard was located entirely in Massachusetts, at the western end of the yard is the border line between the states of Massachusetts and New York. The New Haven
What was, wasn't, but is anywayWhat wasThese simple railroad structures built during 1896 that were once located at New Haven State Line interchange yard have long appealed to me since first seeing the above photo 47 years ago in the NHRHTA…
Finishing the Boston & Albany stationColors and some signature detailsThe station colors appear to be a light gray with darker gray trim in the 1952 Thomas J. McNamara photo posted before and below. The second photo below is the restored B&…
Boston & Albany Railroad station building at the State Line Massachusetts interchange yardSearching for historical and dimensional information that would be useful in building a model of the Boston & Albany station structure that once stood…
The State Line bridge numbering indicates that it was located 10.33 miles west from the junction point with the Berkshire main at Rising Junction. Reference photos for modeling State Line bridge #10.33 over Flat Brook are scarce. The only p…
The State Line bridge numbering indicates that it was located 10.33 miles west from the junction point with the Berkshire main at Rising Junction. Reference photos for modeling State Line bridge #10.33 over Flat Brook are scarce. The only p…
More structure modeling for State Line interchange yard. The next two modeling projects for the New Haven RR State Line interchange yard diorama will be to complete the decking of bridge #10.33, then build a model of the State Line Boston &…
More structure modeling for State Line interchange yard. The next two modeling projects for the New Haven RR State Line interchange yard diorama will be to complete the decking of bridge #10.33, then build a model of the State Line Boston &…
Locomotive Smoke Jacks, Monitors & Boiler Room Ventilator The side elevation drawing below shows the locomotive smoke jack, monitor and boiler room ventilator detail to be modeled and positioned on the roof. The locomotive smoke jack and mo…
The interior colors of the State Line roundhouse are not documented and available black and white photos offer no proof. Several photos of New Haven roundhouses show a two color scheme of a dark color on the lower portions of the walls wher…
Jim Dufour stopped by for a visit today. The hours flew by while we had great fun running freight train RI-2 between Danbury CT and the interchange yard with the B&A at Stateline MA. Jim says I need to start posting on this blog again, he i…
The blank left exterior wall will not be seen once the structure is in place on the layout. The interior side of the same wall will be inclosed as part of the shop/boiler room and also not be seen on the completed model, this makes a good s…