The Bartlett Roundhouse Preservation Society

Hi All, I wanted to let you all know that The Bartlett Roundhouse Preservation Society has been awarded a NH Moose Plate Grant by the Division of Historical Resources. The State of NH Bureau of Rail and Transit will be chipping in an addition to the grant. The monies will be used to start rehab of the building and will begin with the rear of Stalls 1&2 which are in need of most repair. The combined total of the grant and funds from the State of NH is $25,000.00. I will let you know more about when the rehab will start as soon as I have the information. Scotty Mallett

We are happy to announce that we are now a proud distributor of Herron Rail Videos! We have in stock 3 New England titles. All titles are each $40.00+S&H. You can also grab one at Conway Scenic Railroad's Railfan's day, where we will have a table. To order contact Scott Mallett at scottymallett@gmail.com Titles in stock: MOUNTAIN DIVISION-FEATURING FOOTAGE OF THE ROUNDHOUSE IN OPERATION! BOSTON & MAINE IN THE 4 SEASONS VOL.1 BOSTON & MAINE IN THE 4 SEASONS VOL.2

MEC/P&O CSRR One of the last remaining buildings from the Portland & Ogdensburg Railway, the Bartlett Roundhouse structure was completed between 1887 and 1888. Originally si x stalls, the building housed helper engines for the system plus a single logging/yard engine. It was later acquired by the Maine Central Railroad and was altered to meet new needs. Two stalls were removed and later two were elongated for bigger machines. With the decline of steam at the middle of the century, the building fell dormant. The  Bartlett Roundhouse Preservation Society  has been working to save this historic structure. We are pleased to have provided them with as-built documentation to further their efforts. Here are two renderings of the proposed rehabilitated structure. The green is the original P&O colors and the yellow scheme is for the  Conway Scenic Railroad  who operates on the adjacent active railroad. Please visit both their pages to learn more about what ea...

Hi Everyone,                      Well Pete Davis and I had a meeting with Jill Edelmann from the NHDOT and Peter Michaud from the Division of Historical Resourses on Thursday the 26th of June and I have some SPECTACULAR news. The NHDOT on this past Tuesday the 24th of June allotted funding to hire a specialist to do the National Register nomination for the Bartlett Roundhouse. This means if all goes according to plan, the Bartlett Roundhouse will be listed on the National Register of Historic places by Christmas!! When this is complete it opens up avenues like driveway access and gives us points in grants such as the LCHIP grant and the Tillostan grants. Jill is also going to see about getting us a letter from the head of the DOT which gives us permission to apply for grants for the Roundhouse and supports us doing so. Jill is also seeing about us becoming "Stew...

Hi all,          Please find in the pictures below a photo of the front and back of our new T-Shirts. The sizes range from Med-3X. Prices are: NON MEMBERS $ 20.00, MEMBERS $ 18.00, SHIPPING is Priority with free tracking $ 6.00. Tote Bags have the same design as the front logo on the T-Shirts and are $ 10.00. Shipping is Priority $ 6.00   If you buy a Tote Bag AND a T-Shirt, you automatically get a free Pen!  Front of shirt all green with logo on left breast area.                                                                      Back Please send Check or Money order made out to Bartlett R...

This Photo comes to us through the courtesy of Mr. David Larrabee. It shows the Bartlett Roundhouse in it's heyday and was taken in August 1932. Click photo for larger version.

This image comes to us from our friend Steve LaBonte. It was taken on May 18, 2013. Thank you Steve for a wonderful shot of the Roundhouse and property!

It is my pleasure to inform you that we got the call from our Accountant today and we are now officially NON -PROFIT, 501C3! This accomplishment will now allow us to apply for grants and other serious funding that will help to restore the Bartlett Roundhouse for future generations to enjoy! More news to follow on how you can contribute to this worthwhile cause... Scotty Mallett, Bartlett Roundhouse Preservation Club President

The new roundhouse roof is now complete, thanks to the generous support of the NHDOT. Thanks to BRPC volunteer Tim Zimont for providing these great photos. Looking forward to 2011, we will look to have some sill and foundation work completed at the rear of Stall 1, and a complete engineering study. We are still looking for new members, membership is only $10.00 and helps support our preservation efforts. We expect the IRS to approve our 501c3 status in the spring of 2011, though we would appreciate any support in the meantime. Watch for an announcement of our next spring clean-up weekend. Happy holidays to everyone from the BRPC! —Scotty Mallett

As many of you know the machine shop at the rear of stall 3 and 4 has been collapsing for some time and has become unsafe. I will be meeting on site with Joyce McKay and Jill Eidelman from the State as well as Phil Nedza from Dectam Corporation (The contractors doing the asbestos abatement and the abatement and removal of the machine shop) on Monday to go over what will be saved from the machine shop. There is the large workbench to be saved as well as the T-Bar rail from the crane and maybe a window sill and a side beam that gives the height of the building so we have it when it comes time to rebuild the machine shop in the future. It is important, MOST IMPORTANT, that we stay clear of the building as the company is doing the asbestos abatement. Dectam will be buttoning up the building as listed below. I will let you know when the abatement procedure is done and it is safe to once again approach the roundhouse. —Scotty Malett

We are pleased to announce that the Bartlett Roundhouse was placed on the State of New Hampshire State Registry of Historic Places on this past Tuesday... "Constructed in 1887 by the Portland & Ogdensburg Railroad, this building soon became a hub for the Mountain Division of the Maine Central railroad. The locomotives kept in Bartlett assisted trains over the grade leading to Crawford Notch, opening the White Mountains to tourism and logging, thereby transforming the region’s economy." --Scotty Mallett, President

The BRPC got a surprise donation for the full amount of the state-required liability insurance premium. With this, the club goes from a bunch of people with a dream to a full blown actual organization with a project. With the insurance comes a formal lease agreement with the State of New Hampshire, and more rights to the building, allowing us to have insured contractors come in and give estimates as well as allowing us to apply for grants. I will be meeting with our insurance agent this week. Once we have our lease agreement we will also be talking with Conway Scenic Railroad about obtaining outside braced wooden boxcar MEC #35059 and ex-PTM wooden snowplow #68. Both need extensive restoration, but are both within the realm of possibility. Both cars are ex-Maine Central, boxcar 35059 served as the Car Department tool car in Bartlett from 1940-1969. Our 501c3 (IRS non-profit status) paperwork is already at the accountant. Our non-profit status is retroactive, so anyone that donates now...

The Bartlett Roundhouse Preservation Society is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization that depends on the help of thoughtful people just like you! Our members come from all walks of life, young and old, men and women, each new member makes us stronger. If you have an interest in railroads and preserving our local history, then please consider lending your support. Membership is only $10.00 a year, and afford you all of the rights and privileges of full member. New volunteers are always welcome! Work sessions always go quicker with many hands helping. It's not all heavy lifting, however. We always need help writing grants, contacting the press, cataloging donations, maintaining good relations with our government officials, keeping out grounds neat and clean, and much, much more. Can you think of a way you can help us out? Join today! Please send a check or money order for $10 to: Bartlett Roundhouse Preservation Society. Inc P.O. Box 16 Bartlett, N.H. 03812-016 Consider a tax-...

Do you have stories or photos to share? Care to make a donation of time, services, materials, or artifacts? Remember, some donations qualify as tax deductions. Have a question about the project? Looking for information on how to join ? Please contact us... Officers : Peter Davis- President Cameron Sargent - Vice President Sandra Abbott - Secretary/Treasurer Directors : Scott Mallett : Archives / Grant Writer Doug Andrew Jim Abbott Dennis Adams Steven Nickless CONTACT US: Bartlett Roundhouse Preservation Society. Inc P.O. Box 16 Bartlett, N.H. 03812-016 GENERAL E-MAIL: bartlettroundhouse@gmail.com

Do you have stories or photos to share? Care to make a donation of time, services, materials, or artifacts? Remember, some donations qualify as tax deductions. Have a question about the project? Looking for information on how to join ? Please contact us... Lisa Dufault Photo. CONTACT US: President: Cameron Sargent Vice President: Scott C. Mallett Secretary/Treasurer: Sandra Abbott Blog Master/Archives/Historical: Scott Mallett Director: Dennis Adams Director: Steven Nickless Director: James Abbott Director: Doug Andrew  Bartlett Roundhouse Preservation Society. Inc P.O. Box 16 Bartlett, N.H. 03812-016 GENERAL E-MAIL: bartlettroundhouse@gmail.com

As of September 2011, we are officially a 501(c)3 non-profit organization! The BRHPS was formed in March 2008. Its purpose is to save and facilitate restoration of the former Portland & Ogdensburg /Maine Central roundhouse located on the famed Mountain Division. In August 2008, the BRHPS successfully got the roundhouse listed on the State of New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places  and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014 . The group is always cleaning up debris and trash around the structure so that it may be made accessible for contractor estimates and further volunteer labor. We are an all-volunteer non-profit organization, and we need folks like you to help us reach our goal! Your donation of time, services, materials, and artifacts are greatly appreciated. Membership helps us grow stronger, and is only $10.00 a year. Please feel free to browse around our site and check back often as we make updates and add historic material. Due to our insu...

As of September 2011, we are officially a 501(c)3 non-profit organization! The BRHPS was formed in March 2008. Its purpose is to save and facilitate restoration of the former Portland & Ogdensburg /Maine Central roundhouse located on the famed Mountain Division. In August 2008, the BRHPS successfully got the roundhouse listed on the State of New Hampshire State Registry of Historic Places  and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014 . The group is always cleaning up debris and trash around the structure so that it may be made accessible for contractor estimates and further volunteer labor. We are an all-volunteer non-profit organization, and we need folks like you to help us reach our goal! Your donation of time, services, materials, and artifacts is greatly appreciated. Membership helps us grow stronger, and is only $10.00 a year. Please feel free to browse around our site and check back often as we make updates and add historic material. Due to our insur...

Built by the Portland & Ogdensburg Railroad between 1887 and 1888. The all-wood Bartlett Engine House with six stalls was home to helper locomotives that would assist heavy trains over the grade leading to Crawford Notch. The efficient railroad was instrumental in opening the White Mountains to tourism, logging and freight service. The P&O was acquired through lease by the Maine Central railroad in 1888. Besides transforming the region's economy, the railroad served a critical role in moving materials and supplies during World War I and World War II. Bartlett Roundhouse, 1880's The roundhouse was built to shelter and service steam locomotives. As steam was replaced by diesel locomotive technology in the early 1950's, the usefulness of the terminals like Bartlett began to fade. Plans were drawn up to replace the structure in 1951. Two stalls were demolished and the 17,500 gallon water tower were removed between 1951 and 1952. Plans to rebuild and replace the engine t...