The Guest of Honor at the ceremony was John W. Barriger III, the father of modern railroads and CEO of the Boston and Maine Railroad. Mr. Barriger had been CEO for MON, MKT and P&LE prior to comin... (more)

After the ceremonies, 161 headed to Valley Falls to get a cut of revenue freight and start earning income. A few stragglers like myself stayed around till the train left to make sure the railroad... (more)

Employees created a beautiful RS 3 for the first day of operation for the independent Providence and Worcester Railroad. P&W started from this site with an opening ceremony and two diesels and on... (more)