Touring the New York, New Haven & Hartford

The Merchants Limited leaves South Boston with a streamlined Hudson on the head end. The 464 eases by the south station interlocking. Number 1407, a class I-5, goes through the South Boston commercial district at the end of the yard throat. Extra equipment is stored here. The Merchants Limited makes its way by Boston's main interlocking plant. Prides Peak is in the background. On the hill is Johns Farm. This massive truss bridge leads to Readville. This area is an example of how the single track main is made to look like a double track by looping the line back on itself. The only industry here is the Romano Fuel Depot. Number 1407 rolls onto the graceful Canton Viaduct. The varnish continues over a skewed truss bridge and into Providence. Providence has one of the line's main yards for passenger operations. This track is physically above New Haven, but on the schematic it represents the start of the Providence to New Haven line. New London is the major sea port between New Haven and Providence. It's famous for its boat building industry. Here the train appears to be in Readville again, only it's not in Readville. This is merely a device to gain more running room. This cut under Route 80 is part of the approach to New Haven. The train passes the engine facility and the New Haven Yard interlocking tower. At New Haven, the 464 will be changed to an electric. An EP-3 Class Electric backs to the train. The I-5 heads to the engine service facility. Number 0361 leaves for New York under catenary with the Merchants Limited. The EP-3 takes the New York route at New Rochelle Junction. The Canton Viaduct makes a nice backdrop. Dave's inlet and dock boast a beautiful bascule bridge. Number 0361 and its cars now head for the New York holding track.