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Old Saybrook, CT 06475 (population, 10,242 (2010))
GPS: N 41.30043, W 72.37753
Scanner: Northeast Corridor, 160.920; Providence & Worcester switch, 160.650
Railroads: Amtrak NEC, Providence & Worcester
Description: Old Saybrook station is located on Amtrak's Northeast Corridor about midway between Boston and
New York City. Acela Express Trains cruise past the station at 110 mph, and 13 Amtrak regional and 34 Shore Line
East commuter trains stop at the station. An enclosed overhead walkway gives access to both sides of the tracks. The
Providence & Worcester freight local serving 2 customers in Old Saybrook usually operates at night. A defect detector
gives notice for westbound trains and eastbound trains are visible for some distance from the Station.
Approximate # trains per 24 hours: 90+
Nearby RR stuff: The tourist line Valley Railroad is located 4 miles north in Essex CT.
Breakfast: Parthenon Diner-Old Saybrook, 809 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook N 41.29229, W 72.38307
Fast Food: Burger King, 607 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook N 41.29687, W 72.37776
Local food: Saybrook Soup & Sandwich Co, 745 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook N 41.29333, W 72.38179
Ice Cream: Ben & Jerry's, 19 Main St N 41.29660, W 72.37706
Pub and Grub: Monkey Farm Café, (Cash only) 571 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook N 41.29795, W 72.37693
Lodging: Quality Inn Old Saybrook - Westbrook, 100 Essex Rd, Old Saybrook N 41.31862, W 72.35955
note: The Super 8 in Saybrook has an unusual number of bad reviews
TRAINS Article: Hot spot October 2016
Visitor's Center: Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce, 1 Main St N 41.29677, W 72.37705
Nearby non RR POI: Mystic Seaport about 25 miles east is a Reimagined waterfront settlement featuring a
19th-century village, historic ships, a museum & more. If you have the time and inclination, it is well worth a visit.
GPS: N 41.30043, W 72.37753
Scanner: Northeast Corridor, 160.920; Providence & Worcester switch, 160.650
Railroads: Amtrak NEC, Providence & Worcester
Description: Old Saybrook station is located on Amtrak's Northeast Corridor about midway between Boston and
New York City. Acela Express Trains cruise past the station at 110 mph, and 13 Amtrak regional and 34 Shore Line
East commuter trains stop at the station. An enclosed overhead walkway gives access to both sides of the tracks. The
Providence & Worcester freight local serving 2 customers in Old Saybrook usually operates at night. A defect detector
gives notice for westbound trains and eastbound trains are visible for some distance from the Station.
Approximate # trains per 24 hours: 90+
Nearby RR stuff: The tourist line Valley Railroad is located 4 miles north in Essex CT.
Breakfast: Parthenon Diner-Old Saybrook, 809 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook N 41.29229, W 72.38307
Fast Food: Burger King, 607 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook N 41.29687, W 72.37776
Local food: Saybrook Soup & Sandwich Co, 745 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook N 41.29333, W 72.38179
Ice Cream: Ben & Jerry's, 19 Main St N 41.29660, W 72.37706
Pub and Grub: Monkey Farm Café, (Cash only) 571 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook N 41.29795, W 72.37693
Lodging: Quality Inn Old Saybrook - Westbrook, 100 Essex Rd, Old Saybrook N 41.31862, W 72.35955
note: The Super 8 in Saybrook has an unusual number of bad reviews
TRAINS Article: Hot spot October 2016
Visitor's Center: Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce, 1 Main St N 41.29677, W 72.37705
Nearby non RR POI: Mystic Seaport about 25 miles east is a Reimagined waterfront settlement featuring a
19th-century village, historic ships, a museum & more. If you have the time and inclination, it is well worth a visit.
Map
Links
. Todd Sestero's RAILFAN GUIDES of the U.S. Old Saybrook page
. Railfanning Old Saybrook Connecticut...
. Railfanning Old Saybrook 1.14.18
. Todd Sestero's RAILFAN GUIDES of the U.S. Old Saybrook page
. Railfanning Old Saybrook Connecticut...
. Railfanning Old Saybrook 1.14.18
Picture Google image
. Old Saybrook Station
. Old Saybrook Station
