Product Overview
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The 2027 Railroad Calendar for Franklin County Massachusetts with 13 delightful pictures is ready for your viewing pleasure! This is the 19th train calendar we have made for this rural county in western Massachusetts. This year’s calendar focuses on just one location, the East Deerfield Yard, where thousands of Franklin County men and women have worked over the years. Railroads from all points of the compass meet here in 2026 just as they have for more than a century. East Deerfield was and remains the most important freight car switching facility in New England. Our exceptional photos come from a 1917 photo album acquired recently by Doug Manson of Greenfield and scanned by Chris Coyle of Athol. They were supposedly taken by G.L. Huckins, a construction engineer who worked for the contractor T. Stuart & Co of Newton, Mass, while that firm was working on a major re-build of East Deerfield in 1917. East Deerfield first came into use in 1851. An expansion happened circa 1880 when the Hoosac Tunnel was opened and huge amounts of traffic moved west from Boston to Albany and points beyond. In 1916 the operator B&M RR went bankrupt and the US Government stepped in, providing loans to keep the trains running and to rebuild East Deerfield. Each of our 13 pictures has commentary by railroad historian Alden Dreyer.
Finished size 8 1/2 x 11. Printed in color on glossy "cover-stock" paper with a punch hole for wall hanging.
We like to describe this publication as a "picture book disguised as a calendar".
Our calendars have become collectors items for many area railroad buffs. We print about 400 calendars per year.
General Information & Disclaimers -
- All of our maps are printed on high-quality bond paper with Canon inks.
- Most of our maps are reproductions of old maps. Due to the age of the original maps, many contain mild defects (ink markings, cracks, small holes, etc.)
- Map color: no map will look identical to what you see on your computer monitor. Please be aware that the shade will likely be a bit different than what you see.
- Note that prints smaller than the original size may be difficult to read, while the larger print sizes may appear fuzzy when viewed up close.
- Print sizes and margins may vary (especially for the more obscure reprints and town/village map excerpts.)
- Frames are NOT included - plan to purchase one AFTER receiving and measuring your print.
- We DO NOT accept returns, as our maps are printed on demand. We only offer replacements/refunds for shipping damage or mistakes on our part. Please review your selection carefully before purchase to ensure satisfaction with your order.
- Don't see the map or size you're looking for? Use our custom order form or email us for more complex requests. We also offer canvas prints!
