VIEWER SUPPLIED - VINTAGE CTM SHOTS

Early 1990 photo showing the completely rebuilt control cab. An earlier accident

had all but demolished this portion and an extensive rebuild was necessary if

she was ever to run again.

You can view the rebuilding-process steps here...

A Galen Semprebon photograph

RIO cars arrive in Hartford - 1965

It's summer in Connecticut and the Rio open trolleys have arrived by flatcar

in the Windsor Street yard of the New Haven RR.

Interested in more about these Brazilian cars?

We have an extensive collection of their photos and history from the time that they serviced Rio de Janeiro streets until they became an active component of the CTM.

Thanks to the contributions of many viewers, the provenance is very broad and

thorough. If you haven’t viewed the two page history yet …check it out here.

A Ron Musco Sr. photoo

35 Ton Engine #1386 (Black Mariah) - PONEMAH MILLS - As she appeared in 1980 on the CTM Campus

Built in 1884 by GE, she hustled freight to and from the Ponemah Mills of Norwich CT. (and some smaller factories along the private line) from mainline Norwich & Worcester RR. The Ponemah Mills today are being restored as condos and artist lofts.

[The Ponemah (textile) Mill is actually located in Taftville, CT - the Native Americam name means; "our future hope"]

Photograph by Ron Musco Sr.  

Car 2023 as she appeared working East Glastonbury in 1939 prior to dieselization.

Cursor-over the photo and you can view her today as she awaits restoration monies...

both (top) photos supplied by Ron Musco Jr.                                         Photo by Stephen D Maguire, Belmar NJ.

EARLY 1990'S AND CARS ARE BEING BROUGHT INTO THE NEW FACILITIES

Connecticut Company Car 0206 (originally #25 - before 1920) and received by

the Museum in 1949, was the first to be moved into the new Visitors Center

Wayne Jenkins using heavy equipment to position the cars

Temporary track for the move - yes folks - it is still temporary today...

Photographs supplied by Galen Semprebon  

August 16, 1952 - Car #36 in all of her faded glory on the CTM main track @ Warehouse Pt.

Photo supplied by Frank Pfuhler   

Wildwood Car #36 sans truck assembly (on blocks) - circa early 1950's

Photo supplied by Joel Salomon

It's "Winterfest" 1981 and the CTM's S-193 appears jewel-like

amongst the remnants of an early, Connecticut snowfall...

A Dave Brody photo

The late Walter Sheffeld is shown here preparing a

thirmite mold at the CTM's Hancock Siding - 08/05/1981.

A Barbara Brody photo

 OLDIES BUT - MOST CERTAINLY - GOODIES

 Shall we guess that these are '60s shots?

 The CTM's CV caboose 4052 (now at CERM)

 Springfield Terminal plow 12 doing its thing -

Photos supplied by Ron Musco Jr. - Actual photogs unknown

Would you like to share some of your early Connecticut Trolley Museum photographs with us and our viewers? Dig into your albums and shoeboxes and see what you can come up with. We are looking for photos at least 10 years old and, of course, the older the better. It'll be fun to look back and it might be a pleasant surprise for family or friends to see themselves as they looked visiting the Museum all those many years ago. Where has the time gone...

Email whatever you find to:   editor@ct-trolley.org