New Canaan Line
(Stamford, CT - New Canaan)

Shoreliner® Article Index

Volume 13 Issue 4 1982
  • "The New York Commuter Scene...Today" -- Reviews the current (1982) state of commuter operations. 14 pages, with photos, roster, maps and tables.
Volume 15 Issue 3 1984
  • "Trolley Stop: The New Haven's Electric Problems" -- Reprint of a January 15, 1904, 'Railroad Gazette' editorial, detailing the current state and problems with the New Haven's various electrified lines, including trolley lines, the Nantasket, MA, branch, the Providence, Warren & Bristol, Norwich - Central Village, CT, Burnside - Vernon - Rockville - Melrose, CT, Middletown - Berlin - Meriden, CT, and New York - Stamford - New Canaan. 3 pages with photos and map.
Volume 20 Issue 2 1989
  • "The New Canaan Branch" -- The history of this short but important 8-mile line. 12 pages, including photos (some color), map and diagrams.
Volume 39 Issue 2
  • "The New Haven's Wire Trains" -- Detailed story on the New Haven's west end overhead electrification and maintenance. 28 pages with photos and rosters.