Surprises at South Station Boston

What famous people do you think used that car Dotty? The car was built for Harold Vanderbilt 80 years ago.

Great!!! Thank You for sharing.

Yes Eddie, I knew that. I read up on all the cars that we see as soon as I get to my computer. Some of them I already have knowledge of, but there are always a few little interesting tidbits that escaped me or I had forgotten. I consider myself fortunate not only to live in a prime train watching area, (close to Boston that has North and South Stations, I'm a half mile from Readville station, 1 1/2  miles from Amtrak's 128 station, and a ticket away from New York), but I also have Marty Fitzhenry's expertise available.

Eddie, were you and Harold classmates.

Dotty:

Thanks for sharing the photo of railroad history. I would assume that "Portland" stands for Portland, Maine.

Years ago I got to crew aboard the "Trivia".  Here's what she looks like:

She was Harold Vanderbilt's graduation present from Prep School.  Because she was ONLY 30' on the waterline, and 47' overall, the Vanderbilt's named her "Trivia"...

Jon

Marty, I believe that Harold was born in 1884. I was born in 1885. We were close friends.

Suite! Is that a NG Herreshoff-built boat?

Eddie...you don't look bad for your age!!!

Dotty and Marty....fantastic looking pictures!  You two are so lucky to live next to railroad heaven...WOW!!

Thanks,

Alan

I believe this car and several others including a Milwaukee Road Business Car and an ex- ATSF Full Length Dome were at the Steamtown Railfest over labor day.

Suite! Is that a NG Herreshoff-built boat?

Yes she is.  Built in 1902/03.  She's in the collection in Bristol, RI while her sister "Nellie" is still out racing.

Jon 

I caught video of this car crossing the Rockville bridge in Harrisburg this past June.