https://www.iridetheharlemline.com/2011/11/29/tuesday-tour-of-the-new-haven-line-westport/ Art, history, railroad, & photography adventures from Harlem & beyond. Sun, 11 Nov 2012 00:46:54 +0000 hourly 1 https://www.iridetheharlemline.com/2011/11/29/tuesday-tour-of-the-new-haven-line-westport/comment-page-1/#comment-288907 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 00:46:54 +0000 http://www.iridetheharlemline.com/?p=6099#comment-288907 The eastbound station has just finished a year-long renovation overseen by its managers – the Westport Police Department (yes – they run the train stations in town). Restored using original NYNH&HRR plans, the work received a preservation award from the local historical society.

]]> https://www.iridetheharlemline.com/2011/11/29/tuesday-tour-of-the-new-haven-line-westport/comment-page-1/#comment-141706 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:35:14 +0000 http://www.iridetheharlemline.com/?p=6099#comment-141706 One of the really interesting parts about Westport/Saugatuck is that on the eastbound side, you can walk on a foot path across the SAGA drawbridge eastwards. It’s a little scary – it’s an open-deck bridge, and you’re only separated from the trains by a single 2×4 railing. Fun though!

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