Silver Lake Railroad

The Silver Lake Railroad is a heritage railway located in Madison, New Hampshire, USA.

History

Founded and owned by Neil Underwood, Silver Lake Railroad opened on July 7, 2007, operating from Madison Station in the town of Madison. This station was a stop for the Boston and Maine Railroad from 1872 until passenger service ended on the line in 1961.
The station has been restored over the period from 2002–2007, and much of its original features are intact. The original order boards and stationmaster office were undisturbed, as well as the interior of the station, which displays its original varnished woodwork.
From 2007 to 2017 the railroad ran trackcar train excursions using Fairmont A cars and custom built coaches.
As of September 2025, the railroad now offers railbike excursions known as "Silver Lake Railriders".

Equipment

Silver Lake Railroad's rolling and display stock currently at the station:

1917 H. K. Porter, Inc 0-4-0 steam engine
Plymouth 24-ton locomotive
Vulcan 10-ton locomotive
Midsize Plymouth locomotive
Fairmont A8 Gang Car
Three Fairmont A6 gang cars
Fairmont S2 railcar
Fairmont railcar converted to small trolley
Three open passenger cars
Boston and Maine and Union Pacific baggage carts
a 1941 Sterling Diner

Route

The railroad operated on the historic Conway Branch, traveling northward past a chain of ponds in Madison, New Hampshire to a crossing south of Conway. Rides are approximately 40 minutes, aboard two open-air passenger cars powered by a Fairmont A6 railcar.
The line passes a series of lily ponds and beaver ponds which have beaver lodges and dams in them. Scenery includes the Mt. Washington Valley and views of the White Mountains. Wildlife that can be seen along the line include but are not limited to moose, bears, deer, and birds.