Operations on Lou Sassi’s Western Hoosic Division
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Soon it reenters Adams to set out a B&O wagon top at B Saulet Supply. The B&M engine crosses route 2 and stops before the coal company, then crosses over the Saul High Trestle. At the west end of Adams it runs through the crossing on route 2. It then heads over the stone arch bridge and towards Tunnel Number 2. After exiting the tunnel, the freight crosses Collins Creek.
At Hoosic Junction the 260 will switch at the scale company with the general store on the left. Here Delaware & Hudson car Number 17285 will be set up and D&H Number 18851 is added. With the switching done Number 1478 heads for the Saco River Bridge. At Bennington the Rutland Number 8252 will be set out near the Smith Machine Company.
Now they must back up to Hoosic Junction to turn on the wind. After reversing direction the train passes through the Mount Greylock State Forest on its way to Williamstown. The Hoositonic Hotel is a great vacation spot for railfans because the trains never stop moving by. Number 1478 heads for the J Callahan Tool Company at Williamstown with the Bennington Roundhouse in the foreground.