History Of The Shepaug Railroad, By An Employee
History Of The Shepaug Railroad, By An Employee
WASHINGTON â Bob Devine, the last living employee of the Shepaug Railroad, will discuss his memories of working for the railroad that traveled through Washington Depot on Tuesday, April 17, at 6:30 pm, at Gunn Memorial Library & Museum.
The Shepaug, Litchfield and Northern Railroad was a short independent railroad that was chartered as the Shepaug Valley Railroad in 1868. It operated as the Litchfield Division of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad until being abandoned in 1948. Much of the line, which stretched from Hawleyville to Litchfield, remains in place as rail trails to this day.
Mr Devine was the last to work on this line and will tell his story of working on this historic railroad as a young man.
Mr Devine, formerly of Washington, has resided in New Fairfield since 1951. He has led a fascinating life as a self-taught photographer, Korean War veteran, pilot, race car champion, and carpenter.
The event is free and open to the public.
Gunn Memorial Museum is at 5 Wykeham Road, at the intersection of Route 47 and Wykeham Road, on Washington Green. Call the museum at 860-868-7756 or visit GunnLibrary.org for more information.