A Closer Look: Meriden

In earlier posts, we have visited stations and industries between Hartford and Newington Jct., taken a closer look at Berlin, and now we continue our photo trip in the next stop along the line: Meriden, CT. The New Haven railroad's mainline tracks run through the middle of town, while the remains of the long abandoned Meriden,Waterbury & Connecticut River Railroad circle around town, used to reach a trap rock quarry and a couple of industries. A small switching yard can be found just north of the town center, the railroad serves several small and large industries from here.