Western Connecticut Railroads - Museums - CT Antique Machinery Asso

The Connecticut Antique Machinery Association has a large collection of machines dating back to the beginnings of the Industrial Revolution. Included in this collection is a roster of narrow gauge (3 foot) railroad equipment including an operating steam engine dating back to 1925. During special events such as their most recnt Fall Festival their entire roster is on display for inspection. Clicking the thumbnail will open a larger picture in a new window.


Steaming and ready to roll is the 1925 2-4-2 Baldwin locomotive from the Hawaii Railway Company (H RY Co). It was used primarily to deliver Hawiian sugar cane crops, but also saw some passenger service. After leaving Hawaii and going through several changes of owners and restoration projects, it found it's way into the hands of the CAMA on long term loan. It is kept in immaculate condition and fired up during special events.

From Worcester, Massachusetts comes this 1918 locomotive. It served primarily as a switch for the American Wire and Steel Company.


Built in 1909 is this Porter steam engine which originally served the Dennis-Simmons Lumber Company in North Carolina. Around 1926 it started it's 30+ year service with the Argent Lumber Company delivering lumber to the mills before being retired in 1959.
The Connecticut Antique Machinery Association is open from May until the end of October, Tuesdays through Sundays. The hours are from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. More information can be found on their website.