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Cotton Valley Rail Trail Club, Inc.
Established in 1992
NARCOA Affiliate Club since 2014
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LEGAL NOTICE: Operation of railway
equipment, including motorcars, is governed by Federal,
State and Railroad authorities. All rail property is
owned by someone. Operation of any equipment on or
around railroad property is only permitted with
permission of the property owner or leasor. CVRTC
will assist local, State, and Federal authorities in
prosecuting illegal operators of railway
equipment. Railway motorcar organizations now
exist in most parts of the world. Please contact
one of your local organizations. They have access
to rail property, equipment information and SAFETY
information. They are always looking to promote
the hobby/sport and would love to have your help.
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| The Cotton Valley Rail Trail Club
is an association of railway motorcar enthusiasts dedicated to
preserving motorcar history and right-of-way maintenance through
active operation and stewardship. |
Seashore Trolley Museum
 (9 August 2019)
Jon headed over for another productive day cutting back brush at the
Seashore Trolley Museum. At this point, we're no cutting stuff that was
hitting the finely restored trolleys, but we're improving sight lines, and
clearing around platforms, trolley poles, and catenary supports.
In the picture, TC-42 has stopped at "Morrison Hill", and Jon will grab
the "Orange Work Paddle" before heading out on the mainline. They've got
a pretty simple, but effective system. The next trolley out will see that
the work paddle is missing, so they'll expect to find someone on the line.
Jon will also put his sweeps down before continuing. He's found that if
the sweeps are down in the Vistor Center area, they pick up grease and
plow the pea-stone ballast in the walking areas.
Interested in helping out... get in touch with Jon and he can provide
more details.
(JWM) |
Seashore Trolley Museum
 (28 July 2019)
Big crew today! Jon and David were joined by Hank and Lili, as well as Bill.
Bill also works in the Museum's Restoration Shop. Thanks to Hank for taking
the picture, as we sit on the Biddeford track with some old PCC cars.
(JWM) |
July Meeting
  (20 July 2019)
The monthly business meeting started at 10:00 AM. Bruce and Jesse covered NHOHVA
status, Fernald's need for a new roof and the work needed for the new sickle bar
on the club tractor. After the business meeting some club members went east and
some west to improve the sight lines at the crossings.
Photo Left: As the new owner of a Woodings CBI, one of our newest members (and among the youngest), Hayden
takes a spin in his first motorcar. The smile says it all! Photo Right:
Tommy wields the cutter at a crossing west of Fernald.
(SPM) |
Seashore Trolley Museum
 (14 July 2019)
On Sunday, Jon and David headed over for another early morning.
Repeating what worked before, they got two hours of cutting done,
before meeting the Inspection Crew at Talbott Park. David learned
how to apply grease to the insides of the trolley rail. After
following the trolley back and setting-off, the guys rode the
first revenue run and chatted with the crew about future cutting.
Pictured; David stands next to TC-42 at the Library Crossing, in front of
Tower C.
(JWM) |
See the archives for postings from
2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019
CVRTC, Inc.
P.O. Box 417
Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03896
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Cotton
Valley Rail Trail Club, Inc.