Category Archives: Railroad History

Date Nails

Posted on July 28, 2013 by AssabetRiverRailTrail

Maynard ARRT volunteer and Beacon columnist David Mark has written an interesting article about date nails on the railroad. Don’t know what a date nail is? Follow this link and learn all about them. I think I see a new … Continue reading →

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Acton – Then & Now

Posted on July 3, 2012 by AssabetRiverRailTrail

There has been a train station in South Acton for more than 160 years.  It’s been there so long, its use has almost come full-circle. The first photo on the left is from 1908 and shows the nearly brand new … Continue reading →

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New Maynard Book

Posted on November 30, 2011 by AssabetRiverRailTrail

Beacon-Villager columnist and ARRT Director David Mark has just published a book of his best columns and blog posts. It is titled “Maynard – History and Life Outdoors” and can be purchased in Maynard at The Paper Store, Gallery Seven and … Continue reading →

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ARRT Caboose

Posted on September 20, 2010 by AssabetRiverRailTrail

Past the High Bridge, the trail starts bending eastward, running down the length of Vila do Porto park. The name reflects the large Portuguese influence back when Hudson was a big mill town.  The community is still big to this … Continue reading →

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