"Connecting the Past with the Present"
Current Progress
NOTE: The website is currently undergoing maintenance. Work will be completed soon.
November 15, 2009
New track has been installed in West Upton, the caboose is in the process of being repainted to match the newly painted engines, and unit 1750 has been seen switching cars (YouTube Video)October 4, 2009
The GP9 is painted black with yellow stripes. The CF7 is now undergoing similar sanding and repainting. Extensive work has been done through Milford and Hopedale to clear the tracks of brush, trees and other encroachments. Picture* Picture Picture* Image Courtesy of Dan in Hopedale
September 1, 2009
The GP9 (former Bay Colony 1702) is sanded down to reveal its original Pennsylvania Logo and numbers before being repainted in new Grafton & Upton Colors.Tie replacement and other track maintenance is still in progress through Grafton.
August 14, 2009
Brush & tree removal begins again in Milford and Hopedale continuing from Route 140 to the Hopedale Yard. Picture Picture Picture* Images Courtesy of Dan in Hopedale
June 30, 2009
A Gulf & Ohio passenger car arrives at the N.Grafton Yard. Picture PictureJune 7, 2009
Ballast regulation and ditch work reaches the N.Grafton yard. Ties still need to be replaced through Grafton. In Upton, the yard's switches and track are replaced with fresh ties. Pictures PicturesAlso, the old flat car is scrapped. Picture
May 26, 2009
Track is removed from entrance of Upton yard for a rumored switch. A mound of dirt is built and seeded between the construction area and the Upton yard in what appears to be a response to dust complaints. Also, the base of operation appears to have moved to Grafton Center (near Cumberland Farms). Track work continues from here. PicturesMay 5, 2009
All trees have been cleared from the Milford Jct. (Picture) to Route 140 (Picture). Oldest tree counted at 40 years old. Ballast Regulator reached Grafton Center. Ties removed up to Old Upton Road. Ties replaced past Williams St.April 16, 2009
The two condemned houses adjacent to the West Upton yard are demolished along with the old French door building.April 7, 2009
Brush cutting begins south of the Hopedale yard through Milford.April 6, 2009
Tie Replacement Begins. Begins in Upton moving towards Grafton.March 25, 2009
The hopper car unloading "tunnel" at West Upton is filled in. Any future salt customer will need to find a new way to unload. In Hopedale, a large "gravel-like" pile has appeared, potentially for ballast use. Tie replacement is slated to begin in the upcoming weeks.March 23, 2009
The G&U begins receiving telephone utility poles in North Grafton and ships them to West Upton via truck. Shipments have been arriving on a weekly basis since.March 17, 2009
All available land at the North Grafton depot is cleared of trees. Picture PictureFebuary 2009 - March 2009
Excavation at the G&U West Foundry (Wickes Lumber) continues as the material removed from inside the building is processed. The remnants from the torn up yard (track and ties) are also separated and removed.January 27, 2009
Hopedale Engine House is knocked down. Scroll down to bottom for photosFor Older Information, Please view the Timeline in the History section.
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November 18, 2009
Milford Daily News
Hopedale leaders upbeat about railroad prospects
Hopedale leaders upbeat about railroad prospects
October 4, 2009
The Telegram & Gazette
Tracking a Rebirth
Tracking a Rebirth
September 29, 2009
Milford Daily News
Railroad owner promises to be a good neighbor
Railroad owner promises to be a good neighbor
September 1, 2009
Worcester Business Journal
Tracking Change on the Grafton & Upton Railroad
Tracking Change on the Grafton & Upton Railroad
July 27, 2009
The Milford Daily News
Railroad neighbors' fears partially allayed
Railroad neighbors' fears partially allayed
July 18, 2009
The MetroWest Daily News
Local man sees business opportunity with Grafton & Upton Railroad
Local man sees business opportunity with Grafton & Upton Railroad
June 30, 2009
The Milford Daily News
Railroad: Telephone pole odor will be solved
Railroad: Telephone pole odor will be solved
June 30, 2009
The Milford Daily News
Maker of poles looking for solution to smell
Maker of poles looking for solution to smell
June 12, 2009
The Milford Daily News
Upton residents make stink over pole odor
Upton residents make stink over pole odor
June 10, 2009
Wicked Local Upton
Officials: Poles' odor not a health hazard
Officials: Poles' odor not a health hazard
June 9, 2009
May 31, 2009
The Milford Daily News
Smell from utility poles has Upton riled
Smell from utility poles has Upton riled
October 2, 2008
Providence Business News
Mass. to Acquire Some CSX Rail Assets
Mass. to Acquire Some CSX Rail Assets
September 8, 2008
The Milford Daily News
Hopedale called a good fit for commuter rail
Hopedale called a good fit for commuter rail
August 28, 2008
August 26, 2008
August 20, 2008
August 6, 2008
August 5, 2008
July 16, 2008
July 1, 2008
The Telegram & Gazette
Railroad Plan Worrying Residents
The Milford Daily News
Railroad Resurgence Raises Concerns
Railroad Plan Worrying Residents
The Milford Daily News
Railroad Resurgence Raises Concerns
June 25, 2008
May 9, 2008
April 10, 2008
March 26, 2008
Milford Daily News
Upton residents worried about trains
Milford Daily News
Upton parcel may be developed by railroad
Upton residents worried about trains
Milford Daily News
Upton parcel may be developed by railroad
February 15, 2008
Wicked Local Hopedale
Glass recycling company may move into Draper building
Glass recycling company may move into Draper building
Older News
Website Redesigned!
After noticing that not many people have visited the new website, I have decided to port over the new aesthetics to this one. Hopefully the new look is more visually appealing than before.
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www.GraftonUptonRailfan.net
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