Frank Barrett Jr 144 pages softcover
During America’s golden age of railroading, it was the smaller branch
lines that were the most beloved by the people they served. Such was the
case of Vermont’s Woodstock Railroad, which faithfully served the daily
needs of the local populace—farmers, mill owners, carpenters and
general store proprietors. From 1875 to 1933, the line provided a vital
link between the communities of White River Junction, Quechee and
Woodstock. Local families such as the Deweys, Billingses and Williamses
led the development of the railroad and contributed greatly to the local
economy. Local author and historian Frank J. Barrett Jr. recounts the
story of that proud line, its construction, daily operations, growth,
triumphs and eventual demise.
