Thank you so much for this video. We were out walking on the Grossman trail and noticed the remains of the trolly old bridge. Thank you for sharing and the pictures.
@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA
5 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!. I have to ride that trail and make another video.
@jayducharme
Жыл бұрын
That was really interesting. Thanks!
@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! I love to explore old railroads and trolleys. You might enjoy my other channel. youtube.com/@CVRHS
@jayducharme
Жыл бұрын
@@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA You're right -- I do like that channel!
@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA
Жыл бұрын
Jay thanks for checking it out. This is a hobby and I enjoy sharing it with others. Your feedback and dialogue is greatly appreciated.
@donhiller7036
Жыл бұрын
Very helpful
@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA
Жыл бұрын
Thanks @donhiller7036. I'm glad you found it helpful.
@thevigarfeeling
Жыл бұрын
Hi, lovely video to come across, some great facts along the way ! We really enjoyed your video. We have liked and subbed to see more from you. Chelsea and Mike
@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA
Жыл бұрын
Chelsea and Mike, l’m glad you enjoyed it and welcome to the channel! Check out the playlists on the channel for more content like this one. I am often add local history to my videos.
@thevigarfeeling
Жыл бұрын
@@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA amazing thank you. Keep in touch
@laurienash6854
Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this. The red house where you came out is next to my family's property. When I was young we would walk the old tracks and would sometimes find railroad spikes. My grandfather bought up part of the old pavilion property and it is now owned by my cousin for use by the family as a beach. We still own property on the other side of the road. There used to be enough of that old bridge to cross it but the boards rotted away - I was always afriad to cross it but some of my cousins would be brave enough to do it.. The good old days!
@RM-bl4td
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for adding all of the photos. Your films are a real treasure
@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I love combining my railroad interests with my hiking.
@justramblinaround
7 ай бұрын
Great trail with railway history and it looked like a nice trail. Finding the bridges that the trolleys went across. It was nice yoir friend had the pics but I am sure you were kicking yourself.
@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA
7 ай бұрын
Yes I am a bit of a railroad nerd. I love exploring old right of ways. This part of Connecticut is couple of hours drive from my house, but worth every mile to check out these old railroads. I wonder if you guys have taken advantage of your bike and the many rail trails in Washington State. I think that would make cool segments in your Rambler videos. I have ridden a few of them and there are a bunch more I’d love to do.
@justramblinaround
7 ай бұрын
We totally agree with you and it is on our list for sure!!
@RhodySeth
Жыл бұрын
I wanted to see that old couch! Those old bridges are cool. Love the ruins of yesteryear. Makes one think about how different everything will look 100 years from now.
@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA
Жыл бұрын
Seth, I’ll take a photo of the next couch I see on the trail and send it to you. I can’t image what will remain in another century.
@hikingoutdoorfamily
Жыл бұрын
Very neat that some parts of the bridges are still intact. I really like videos that combine history and hiking, well done!
@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA
Жыл бұрын
It not unusual to see bridge abutments, but many trolley bridges not removed when the line was abandoned usually didn’t survive the WWII scrap drives. Thanks for watching!
@BlueBell-tu6gp
Жыл бұрын
AYO!! I LIVE IN Winsted, CT!!!
@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA
Жыл бұрын
Winsted is a cool town. I have visited many time and have a series of videos on the railroad through there. kzitem.info/door/PL1pEkm22X64vv6EkWnsgG-qfRZLM3ViDb
@Flasqin
11 ай бұрын
AYO!! I LIVE IN Torrington, CT!! highland lake rd, pretty cool huh?
@MannyManican
11 ай бұрын
Very cool i found this video. I have rode my quad to this bridge and dam many times, and have always been curious what is was for exactly, and what else couldve been left throughout the trails. Thanks for sharing
@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA
11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@theresaroy5231
Жыл бұрын
I agree with the other comments. I enjoyed the history tidbits. I was thinking how some of it did not survive. I have spent a great deal of my life with the older generations. I have heard many stories of places where there were many activities at halls with trolleys boats ECT. We need to go outside more before it's all gone. Thank you for sharing your adventures and information.
@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA
Жыл бұрын
It seems like we have a lot in common! Thanks for the support! Love you.
@SullivanScientific
Жыл бұрын
At your 5:56 mark, that foundation and the other nearby held a house that stood until 2006. (I know because it was burned it down that year as part of a fire dept training exercise.) The “right” side of that prop, to the north, contains other trails as well.
@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information. That makes sense. I’m going to try and get back there this year.
@SullivanScientific
Жыл бұрын
@@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA There are abt 8 miles of technical dirt bike track up that hill - I helped put on a fundraiser years ago with the fire dept in town. Also atop the hill, if you go south from Pratt St, along the ledge, is an old horse track! I think there was a trotting arena or farm some time ago.
@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA
Жыл бұрын
@@SullivanScientific Interesting, I had no idea they were there. Thanks
@Mazzlebee
10 ай бұрын
Ever since I found the remains of an old town dump from the 20s behind my house I’ve been trying to learn more about the town’s history! I wonder what ever happened to the carousel after it was shut down? I’m sure it was beautiful.
@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA
10 ай бұрын
I know why you mean I love looking for old mill ruins. I have always love railroads and there are tons of abandoned lines to explore. I didn’t find too much on the park other than what I included, you may want to reach out for the local historical society. Good luck!
@RobCopley-m2h
7 ай бұрын
My grandfather who was born in 1903 in Torrington where he lived his entire life. He often told stories about going to Highland Park I would guess in the 1920's.. He would occasionally mention that they dumped a trolley into the lake when it stopped running. Any truth to that story? I spent a lot of time at Highland Lake in the 70's and 80's as my Aunt and Uncle owned a cottage on the lake.. It was always a lot of fun..
@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA
6 ай бұрын
My grandfather used to tell me stories about the Stafford to Rockville Trolley and how he used rid the rear cow at her for free. I have not heard of anything regarding a trolley in the water. The station or end of track was a considerable distance from the lake and the park was in the way. Most trolleys disposed of by burning. Thanks for watching.
@RonWallach
6 ай бұрын
I walked around high land lake 7 miles
@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA
6 ай бұрын
That’s impressive Ron!
@Truckdriverdivorcee
Жыл бұрын
Sad the majority of the lake is private land now
@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA
Жыл бұрын
I believe there is still some access, but certainly nothing like Highland Lake Park.
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