Railroads, 1975-1995

File — Box: 23, Folder: 52

Staff Only

Dates

Creation: 1975-1995

Creator

From the Collection: Warner, Truman A. 1920-1997 (Person)

Access Restrictions

Open for research without restrictions.

Extent

From the Collection: 63.5 Linear Feet (, 64 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Sub-Series: English

Additional Description

General note

Clippings and research notes cover complaints about rail service, sanitation, unattractive platforms (Redding), Berkshire line lost, Torrington vies for ConRail service, end of Penn Central after proposals for new consolidation of railroad lines, improved crossings and signals for safety, and Bethel railroad station vandalized. See also Student Research Papers: #30: Establishment and Growth of Railroads in Danbury During the 19th Century by Anthony V. Dilluvio. #91: Transportation Development to 1850 by Dorothy C. Allen. 1968.