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New Haven Railroad's "Roger Williams," modified Budd RDC train with cab car # 140, seen in the lead, on a platform track at Union Station, New Haven, Connecticut, mid 1950's. This train was another lower slung high speed lighweight train delivered to the New Haven Railroad in 1957 for testing in competition with the two other new lightweight trains. What's interesting about this train of modified RDC's it that it is 7 inches lower than a standard RDC, rides on swinghanger trucks, retractable vestibule steps and has a different style of stainless side paneling. It is also is set up for third rail operation into Grand Central Terminal. This train was also taken out of service in the Summer of 1958. However, since it was based on RDC's, the car set was broken up and were used as individual units along with other standard RDC's. Only the two end cab RDC's used in this train had controls. The RDC's were geared for 110 mph operation and had two up-rated engines of 300 hp each installed. The outer axles of the trucks had traction motors installed for electric operation. The non-cab cars had only one vestibule per car as compared to a normal RDC. You may notice that there is someone standing in the cab. This view is looking toward the East end of the platform. The name of the photographer that took this photo is unknown. This photo is from the Mac Seabree Collection. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for the purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
New Haven Railroad ALCO S-1 switcher # 0959 leads an eastbound MOW train, which includes a small crane riding on a flat car, at Stamford, Connecticut, 1968. Bob Hughes from his tower SS38 location could capture the on-going railroad action with his camera, as he did with this image.
New Haven Railroad original version of the Mack FCD Railbus Coach # 10, is seen operating on a branch line dueing the winter in the early 1950's. This is the first deliver version of the Mack FCD Railbus, and it was painted in a light green scheme with silver trim. This Railbus started to operate between Woods Hole and Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts on April 2, 1952, however; it was withdrawn form service in 1954, by the McGinnis administration. In 1954, the New Haven Railroad received nine new Mack FCD II Railbus Coaches # 11 - # 19, but only one was placed into service # 12, and it operated between Providence, Rhode Island and Worcester, Massachusetts, however; it was withdrawn from service in December 1956. These new Mack FCD II Railbus Coaches were painted in a scheme similar to the railroad's green coaches, plus they were larger, included operating controls at each end, could MU and they also had a toilet along with center side doors. The name of the photographer is unknown and it came from a photo that was on the Internet. This photo has been cropped and modified from the original to improve its appearance. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for the purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
New Haven Railroad DERS-2c ALCO RS3 locomotive # 544, is seen spotted on a track in what appears to be a locomotive service area at in unknown yard, early 1960's. In the background there appears to be a roundhouse at this location. The RS-3 is wearing a version of the McGinnis paint scheme, while the locomotive seen in the background is wearing the Alpert paint scheme. The 45 RS-3 locomotives purchased by the New Haven Railroad between 1950 & 1952 all had steam generators when originally purchased, so they could be used as dual service engines. The name of the photographer that took this photo is unknown. This photo is from the Mac Seabree Collection. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for the purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
New Haven Railroad line-up of three DERS-7 GE U25B locomotives starting with # 2516 & # 2507, are seen spotted on a yard track at Maybrook, New York, in the late 1960's. The old steam locomotive coaling tower is seen in the background behind the locomotives. The old brick building on the right appears to be a locomotive service and maintenance building. The name of the photographer that took this photo is unknown. This photo is from the Mac Seabree Collection. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for the purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
New Haven Railroad DERS-2b ALCO RS-2 locomotive # 0502, is seen departing an unknown railroad yard location while passing through a grade crossing with a string of tanks cars during the mid 1950's. It appears that an agent or switchman from the nearby yard office # 0316, is presenting the hoop with train orders to a crewmen in the cab of the locomotive. There appears to be an old Ford, rather new at the time, parked next to the yard office. The tank cars are most likely chemical tank cars, rather than for fuel. The name of the photographer that took this photo is unknown. This photo is from the Mac Seabree Collection. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for the purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
New Haven Railroad DERS-3 FM H16-44 locomotive # 598, is seen spotted on a turntable track at an unknown location at the East End of the railroad, early1960's. This locomotive was delivered to the New Haven Railroad along with nine more H16-44's in the first group received in 1950. The locomotives's curvaceous carbody was designed by Raymond Loewy. The end steps at the end of the long hood were mounted to a low walkway, however, the end steps on the short hood end were mounted to a high walkway, requiring more steps to reach the deck. It appears that the locomotive spotted behind this locomotive is also a H16-44 painted in the original orange-green paint scheme, as compared to the # 598 in the McGinnis black hood with red cab scheme. These locomotives were supplied with steam generators when new and were used in occasional passenger service duties. The name of the photographer that took this photo is unknown. This photo is from the Mac Seabree Collection. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for the purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
New Haven Railroad DERS- 1b ALCO RS-1 locomotive # 0662, is seen hauling a tank car on a siding or branch line, with two crewmen riding along, at an unknown grade crossing location, mid 1950's. An unidentified automobile is waiting at the grade crossing for the train to pass by. The name of the photographer that took this photo is unknown. This photo is from the Mac Seabree Collection. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for the purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
New Haven Railroad DER-4 FM CPA-24-5 locomotive # 797, is seen leading a southbound nine car passenger train on the Springfield Line at south Springfield, Massachusetts, in the early 1950's. This nine car train's consist includes a mixture of heavyweight and lightweight cars. These CPA-25-5 locomotives have been seen hauling even a greater number of passenger cars unassisted. The New Haven Railroad had much headend business during this time period, as you can see by the two baggage or REA cars plus the RPO. If you notice the signal bridge seen in the background, it is wide enough for at least two to three more tracks that have been removed at this location. On the right behind the fence there is an area to store highway trailers in the piggyback yard. In the background is seen the large gas tank of the Springfield Gas Light Company. The area where the train is located in this scene is now near the present day Basketball Hall of Fame and the Balise Chevrolet Dealership. The name of the photographer that took this photo is unknown. This photo is from the Mac Seabree Collection, Al Chione identified slide. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for the purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
New Haven Railroad ALCO DER-2a FA-1 & DER-2b FB-1 locomotives are seen in a four unit set, led by FA-1 # 0421, on a loco storage track in the yard at Maybrook, NY, late 1950's. The old steam locomotive coaling towere is seen in the background as is a water tower. An old brick locomotive repair, maintenance and repair shop is seen on the right. The also appears to be a GP-9 spotted on the track to the right. The two FA-1's are painted in the Alpert paint scheme, while the two FB-1's are painted in the standard green and gold stripe scheme. The second B-unit may actually be an DER-2c ALCO FB-2 with 1,600 hp, because of the side grill placement. The name of the photographer that took this photo is unknown. This photo is from the Mac Seabree Collection. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for the purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
New Haven Railroad DERS-7 GE U25B locomotive # 2505 along with two DERS-8 ALCO C425 locomotives # 2557 & # 2552 are seen leading a manifest freight train along the mainline at an unknown location, late 1960's. You can plainly see the fireman in the cab of the lead U25B locomotive. GE U25B # 2505 was received in the first order of ten locomotives and had a single piece windshield with a flat short hood. The name of the photographer that took this photo is unknown. This photo is from the Mac Seabree Collection. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for the purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
New Haven Railroad DER-2 series three unit set of ALCO FA-1's & FB-1 are seen heading a Boston to New Haven manifest freight train that is stopped to pick up cars at Providence, Rhode Island on January 8, 1958. A crewman is seen walking by the lead locomotive and it may be the engineer or train conductor. The train is led by DER-2a ALCO FA-1 locomotive # 0419, followed by DER-2b ALCO FB-1 locomotive # 0453, with DER-2a ALCO FA-1 locomotive # 0421 bringing up the rear. Notice the added MU hose connections on the nose of the lead FA-1. The name of the photographer that took this photo is unknown. This photo is from the Mac Seabree Collection. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for the purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
New Haven Railroad DER-2a ALCO FA-1 locomotive # 0418 along with another FA-1 locomotive, is seen leading a manifest freight train under wire on the four track electrified mainline at an unknown location in Connecticut, ca early 1960's. The locomotive engineer has his head out the cab window while providing a big smile. This train may be a Maybrook or Oak Point freight train. In the background you can see a signal bridge with blade semaphore signals. Both of these locomotives are painted in the (aka) Alpert paint scheme. On the left there appears to be a couple railfans standing by a signal control box. A major highway appears to be located on the right, possibly I-95. The name of the photographer that took this photo is unknown. This photo is from the Mac Seabree Collection. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for the purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
New Haven Railroad 3-unit set consisting of 2 ALCO FA-1's & 1 FB-1 diesel electric locomotives, are seen as engine # 0429 leads a manifest freight train on the gauntlet track while crossing the Hudson River on the Poughkeepsie Bridge in New York State, ca 1949. The locomotives are in the DER-2a & DER-2b class. Locomotive # 0429 was the last FA-1 in the series of 30 engines delivered in 1947. This locomotive set is wearing the short lived warm orange and dark green paint scheme, with a black under-body along with silver gray pin stripes. The portion of this great bridge that is over water is 2,260 feet in length, and he track is 212 feet above the water. The total length of the bridge structure is 6,767 feet with the eastern portion over the City of Poughkeepsie and the western portion over the palisades, with a structure clearance of 160 feet over water. The bridge was completed in 1889, and was re-enforced in later years to handle heavy locomotives and trains, with the original double track reduced down to a single gauntlet track. The Bridge was taken out of service on May 8, 1974 due to a fire, but it is now a walking trail, "Walkway Over The Hudson." The name of the photographer that captured this image on film is unknown. This photo came from my personal collection of New Haven Railroad photos. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for the purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
New Haven Railroad DER-2 series 3-unit set of ALCO FA-1's & FB-1, are seen after picking up extra freight cars while preparing to depart with a manifest freight train on the mainline at Providence, Rhode Island on January 8, 1958. The train is led by DER-2a ALCO FA-1 locomotive # 0419, followed by DER-2b ALCO FB-1 locomotive # 0453 and bringing up the rear is DER-2a ALCO FA-1 locomotive # 0419. All three locomotives are wearing the McGinnis paint scheme. The name of the photographer that took this photo is unknown. This photo is from the Mac Seabree Collection. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for the purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
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A classic mid-century memory of the New Haven Railroad somewhere in Fairfield County, circa 1950's
Stefano’s Restaurant is located at 18th Street and the Boulevard in North Beach Haven. Stefano’s building goes back to the 1960’s. In the 60’s it was called, I believe, The Rocket or perhaps the Rocketship. It had a Jetson’s Do Wop look with a futuristic rocket sign. Today it is an upscale Italian/Seafood restaurant. On … Continue reading "Stefanos Restaurant – North Beach Haven"
Stunning Art Deco Catalin New Haven desk clock from the 1930's. Small barrel shaped laminated Catalin marbleized in a bright red and butterscotch.
