Dates of operation 2007 (2007)– Locale Madison | Length 4,828 m Date of operation 2007 | |
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Headquarters Silver Lake, New Hampshire Website www.silverlakerailroad.com Address 1381 Village Rd, Silver Lake, NH 03875, USA Hours Closed now Tuesday7AM–5PMWednesday7AM–5PMThursday7AM–5PMFriday7AM–5PMSaturday8AM–12PMSundayClosedMonday7AM–5PMSuggest an edit Predecessor Boston and Maine Corporation Similar Silver Lake, White Mountain Central R, Conway Scenic Railroad, Chocorua Lake, Remick Country Doctor M Profiles | ||
Silver lake railroad in 2011
The Silver Lake Railroad is a heritage railway located in Madison, New Hampshire, USA.
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Silver lake railroad heading out
History
Founded and owned by Neil Underwood, Silver Lake Railroad opened on July 7, 2007, operating from Madison Station (aka Silver Lake Depot) in the town of Madison. This station was a stop for the Boston and Maine Railroad from 1872 until passenger service ended on the line in 1961. The station has been restored over the period from 2002-2007, and much of its original features are intact. The original order boards and stationmaster office were undisturbed, as well as the interior of the station (now housing the Silver Lake post office), which displays its original varnished woodwork.
Equipment
Silver Lake Railroad's rolling and display stock currently at the station:
Route
The railroad operates on the historic Conway Branch (abandoned in October 1972), traveling northward past a chain of ponds in Madison, New Hampshire. Rides are approximately 40 minutes, aboard two 24-foot-long (7.3 m) open-air passenger cars powered by a Fairmont A6 railcar. The line passes a series of lily ponds and beaver ponds which have beaver huts and dams in them. Scenery includes the Mt. Washington Valley and views of the White Mountains. Wildlife that can be seen along the line include but are not limited to moose, bears, deer, and birds.
Silver Lake Railroad is open weekends only, July through October, weather permitting.