| Originally part of the
Cheshire Railroad, then the Boston & Maine Railroad, the depot was taken
out of service when the rail lines discontinued service in the late
1960s and abandoned in 1972. The building was being used for two small
apartments until it was purchased by the town and slated for
restoration. After nearly seven years of meticulous restoration (by Fyfe
Hill Millwork, John Satas, proprietor) the station is almost restored to
its former glory. Sporting the color scheme of the Boston & Maine
Railroad it has been restored to the 1930-1940s era. The Troy Cheshire
Railroad Depot Commission (P.O. Box 568, Troy, NH 03465) is to be
commended for their hard work and continued efforts to make a part of
Troy's history available to the residents of Troy and the world.
The Troy rail segment was originally part of the
Cheshire Railroad, which went from South Ashburnham, MA to Bellows
Falls, VT. The line was opened in 1849 and the Cheshire Railroad
independently operated it from 1847 to 1890 when it became a part of the
Fitchburg Railroad (1890 - 1900). In 1900 the Boston & Maine Railroad
absorbed the Fitchburg system, acquiring the Fitchburg to Keene run.
Passenger service ceased in 1958 and the rail lines were abandoned in
1972.
The old rail beds now serve as trails for hikers and
bikers who enjoy the beautiful scenery and nature along its length.
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