Baltimore Bridge [WGN 45-14- 03]

Bath-Haverhill Bridge [WGN 29-05- 04]

Bath Bridge [WGN 29-05- 03]

Bath Bridge Bridge [WGN 29-05-03]

Hi Folks
       Continuing on September 16, we stopped at the Baltimore bridge next to the Eureka Schoolhouse, Vermont's oldest surviving one-room schoolhouse. The schoolhouse was open to visitors and had a few items for sale. Liz bought a Christmas ornament.
       We then crossed the Connecticut river into New Hampshire and visited the Edgell bridge. We arrived in Lincoln at the Comfort Inn in the early afternoon. Since we had some free time, we drove north to see the Swiftwater, Bath/Haverhill, Bath, Mt. Orne, and Mechanic St. bridges.
       Some of you might notice the date 1-1-98 on some of the pictures. Liz's camera battery died. She put in a new battery, but did not reset the date till we returned to the motel.
       Liz and I climbed down to the riverbank to get a side view of Swiftwater bridge. I suspect that would not be possible now with the heavy rains in New Hampshire and Vermont these last few weeks. On the other hand, we missed the changing leaf colors.
       The Mt. Orne bridge is one of three covered bridges that crosses the Connecticut river between Vermont and NH. Liz took two pictures one in each state.
       The Mechanic St. bridge is closed for repairs--not even pedestrians can cross. I liked the open latticework on this bridge.
       Mt. Orne and Mechanic St. are in the "Great North Woods" section of New Hampshire. Although we did not see any moose, there were many signs saying "Brake for Moose--It could save your life!" My brother, stationed in Alaska while in the army, once told me a story about a friend who lived off base. He drove a small sports car into = work every day. One day he hit a moose. His car was a total loss. The moose walked away.
       On September 17, we drove to the Hobo RR station, for a 2 1/2 hr train ride south thru the White Mountain National Forest to Plymouth and return. We each purchased a box lunch and had a choice of souvenirs--a "Hobo bundle stick" or a "Hobo drawstring sack." We each chose sacks (and gave them to our daughter for our two grandchildren when we returned home).
       We stopped next to the Jack O'Lantern covered bridge (not authentic), in the Jack O'Lantern Golf Resort. Although passengers could get out, everybody could get a good picture.
       We are using the "New Hampshire Covered Bridges Map and Guide" published by Hartnett House Map Publishers. We bought our copy from Amazon.com, but I saw it for sale at the craft complex across the road from the Covered Bridge Museum. According to the guide, the Jack O'Lantern Golf Resort was formerly called the Keating Country Club. I prefer Keating Country Club, myself. I think it has a nice sound--but I may be prejudiced.
       I have also attached scans of me talking to the "Hobo," and standing in front of the Hobo RR engine. The "Hobo" did magic tricks and told jokes during the train ride.
Tom

Edgell Bridge.[WGN 29-05-11]	Edgell Bridge

Mechanic Street Bridge.[WGN 29-04-06]	Tom and the Hobo Railroad.

Mt. Orne Bridge.[WGN 29-04- 03]	Mt. Orne Bridge. [WGN 45-05-08]

Swiftwater Bridge. [WGN 29-05-02]	Swiftwater Bridge.

Tom and the hobo	Jack 'O Lantern Bridge. [WGN 29-05-18]