WW&F Railway Museum Discussion > Work and Events
Trout Brook Station - Official Work Thread
Josh Botting:
Does anyone know what is happening up at Trout Brook on 218? There is a new driveway and a gravel pad beteen the ROW and 218???
Allan Fisher:
The Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association, which owns the property on either side of our right of way, is putting in a parking lot for their new Carleton Brook Trail, which will cross our right of way and follow the Trout (Carleton ) Brook up to its source.
Although the trail will not be dedicated until October, there will be two organized walks down the Mountain from end of track and along Trout Brook during the Jointly sponsored SVCA/WW&F Septemberfest all day Sunday, September 28, with food free food and activities included in the Train ticket price.
John Kokas:
How far from end of track is the planned conservation lot & trail-head?
Might be a great add-on for the museum to have a conservation connection and "guided" nature walks. (school trips ;) )
Wayne Laepple:
If my memory serves me correctly, it's about 6,600 feet from the current end of track to Route 218. From Top of the Mountain to Route 218 is about 4,400 feet. The Trout Brook bridge location is about 500 feet from Route 218. Crossing the brook from the right-of-way is a bit difficult except when the stream is quite low. It's a beautiful walk down the mountain, though. It will be the scenic highlight of our line when the track reaches that area.
John Kokas:
thanks for the info Wayne, had a hard time trying to get the distance right. For the sake of discussion, would it possibly make sense to consider "breaking trail" with the conservation folks and actually clear the ROW (trail width only) so that the RR could connect with the conservation area. This might make for some good relations, PR, and also some potential business. what's everyone's thoughts?
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