Plymouth Meeting Draws 43 Railfans
B&MRRHS banner marks the location of the October 15, meeting at Plymouth depot, Plymouth, N.H. Chuck Spence photo.
Crowd of B&MRRHS members assembles to meet and greet the crew Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad autumn foliage excursion train at Plymouth, N.H. , October 15, 2016. Chuck Spence photo.
Gregg McFarland, one of the featured speakers at the October 15, meeting, talks about railroading in the Granite State. Chuck Spence photo.
October 15, 2016 – The Society’s October meeting at the former B&MRR depot in Plymouth, New Hampshire drew 43 interested railfans to hear two talks on Granite State railroading. The presentation was made in the spacious former dining room of the Plymouth station.
The two-hour presentation began with Gregg McFarland speaking on the Concord to White River Jct. main line in the 60s and 70s along with Selkirk in the Conrail era. Gregg’s brother Geoff McFarland covered the early Guilford years around Dover and the Berlin Mills Railway.
Sales were brisk at the Society’s tables, and Jim Nigzus and his crew took in $400 through the sale of B&M merchandise and railroadiana.
Attendees were treated to stops by northbound and southbound Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad autumn foliage excursion trains.
The meeting was arranged by Program Chairman Jim Nigzus who saw to all the details. Thanks to volunteers Hank Binney, Bill Hodges, Jerry Kelly, and Paul Kosciolek who assisted with sales, set-up and break-down. We also thank the WRR crew and special thanks to the Plymouth Regional Senior Center for permitting us to use their facility in the Plymouth depot.
The Society’s next membership meeting will be held on November 12, at our regular meeting location at Rogers Hall on Rogers St. in Lowell, Mass. Old friend, Gary Gurski, will be back to entertain with more stories and views of New England railroading.
