Gary Gurske Presentation, May 12, Plymouth New Hampshire
Gary Gurske presents his rail adventures at the Boston & Maine Railroad Historical Society's meeting Plymouth, N.H., May 12, 2018. Staff Photo.
A crowd of about 50 members and guests was on hand. Staff Photo.
Jimmy Nigzus (L) and Bill Hodges man the sales table. Staff Photo.
On Saturday, May 12, 2018, the Boston & Maine Railroad Historical Society returned to the hospitable Plymouth, N.H. Regional Senior Center in Plymouth. This is the former B&M RR station on the Boston to Montreal route (via Woodsville, NH). The program was: Through a Trainman's Eyes, presented by the entertaining Gary Gurske, who began his career as brakeman with Penn Central in 1970, eventually retiring from Conrail. Usually with camera in hand, he worked various locals in Connecticut, then Springfield, Beacon Park and the B&M's Boston engine house. Gary was even part of the crew handling the Barnum & Bailey train. The meeting is open to members, their guests, and the public. Location is 8 Depot St., Plymouth, N.H. 03264
