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I had a ggg grandfather that worked his way up to engineer in NH in the 1880's. He was killed in a wreck in 1886. The article does not specify what the line was called ("Northern" is as close as they get). I was given a lantern that has engraved on it "B L & C RR". Can anyone point me in the right direction as to where I might find what line that might have been? I would be very grateful!
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I asked about the name B L & C RR on the trains.com forums and this is a reply that I got that might help you. If I get any more replies with additional information I will post them here. I hope this helps.
While we are on the SWAG train lets try "Boston, Lexington and Concord" The nick name woudld be " The Minuteman Route. Sounds good to me: (posted by piouslion on trains.com railroads forum on 10/6/05)
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QUOTE: Originally posted by emmar
QUOTE: Originally posted by CShaveRR
I looked in a couple of references, and couldn't find any possibilities, New Hampshire or otherwise.
I'm wondering whether it's some small "lumber and coal" outfit, or something like that.
Emma, do you have any other clues about those initials you can give us? Where'd you see them?
I am actually asking about this on the behalf of KBryan on trainweb who posted this on trainweb. I had a ggg grandfather that worked his way up to engineer in NH in the 1880's. He was killed in a wreck in 1886. The article does not specify what the line was called ("Northern" is as close as they get). I was given a lantern that has engraved on it "B L & C RR". Can anyone point me in the right direction as to where I might find what line that might have been? I would be very grateful! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A clue would be if you could find out where the accident was,or where your ggg grandfather lived or is buried. That might give the general area.
Posted by Murphy Siding on trains.com railroads forum 10/6/05
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You might Post a photo of the LANTERN with the Initials on it. Someone then might be able to 'Date' the Lamp for it's time frame.
More advice from trains.com railroad forum.Posted by SDR_NORTH on 10/6/05
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The Northern Railroad is on this map. It looks like it starts in Concord and ends in White River Junction. http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?gmd:3:./temp/~ammem_mzEC:: This post has been edited by nanaimo73 on Today, 01:56:16 -------------------- Heres some more info from nanaimo73 on the trains.com railroads forum.Also KBryan please reply I would like to know if any of this information is helping.
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