Winsted in Winchester in Northwest Hills Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
The Central New England Railway
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Map of Winsted 1874
Photographed by Conrad Ward, April 9, 2025
1. The Central New England Railway Marker
The Central New England Railway
The Central New England Railway was one of two rail lines that stopped in Winsted from 1871 until the 1980's. The C.N.E. (founded as the Connecticut Western Railway) operated a passenger train line from Hartford to Canaan and on to New York State. The above photograph of a C.N.E. train was taken at the site of this trail, and includes views down to Main Street.
(upper photo)
Train in West Winsted (courtesy of the Connecticut Historical Society)
(lower left map and lower right time table courtesy of the Connecticut Historical Society)
(south side)
Map of Winstead - 1874
When this map was drawn, Winsted and West Winsted were two separate villages of the Town of Winchester. As can be seen on the map, both villages had railroad stations. The Village of Winsted was served by both train lines that ran through Winsted while the West Winsted Station was served by one of the lines - the Central New England. Note also the freight house and the engine turntable.
Courtesy of the Winchester Historical Society
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars
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Location. 41° 55.323′ N, 73° 4.53′ W. Marker is in Winchester in Northwest Hills Region, Connecticut. It is in Winsted. It can be reached from Prospect Street just south of Spring Street, on the left when traveling south. Located on the walkway adjacent to Prospect Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winsted CT 06098, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Connecticut’s Berkshire Foothills and in the Litchfield Hills. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Litchfield County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Train at the Winsted Station (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Old Newspaper Building" (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Engine Turntable / The Day Express (approx. 0.2 miles
Photographed by Conrad Ward, April 8, 2025
2. Map of Winsted 1874 Marker
Also see . . . Central New England Railway (Wikipedia). (Submitted on April 15, 2026.)
Photographed by Conrad Ward, April 9, 2025
3. The Central New England Railway Marker
Photographed by Conrad Ward, April 9, 2025
4. Map of Winsted 1874 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2026, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 28 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 15, 2026, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
