WOODSTOCK, N.H. — Rail photographer and historian, Alan Thomas, 85, of Woodstock, N.H., passed away Feb. 3, 2019. Not only was Alan a talented rail photographer, he was generous about allowing others to use his work, said Trains author Chuck Bohi. “I met Alan while chasing a B&M train at Bath, N.H., and benefited from both his talent and his generosity. “He will be missed, but he leaves a photographic legacy that will help preserve mid-20th Century railroading for years to come.” A story about White River Junction, Vt., in the April 2008 edition of Trains featured four of his photos.
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By Angela Cotey | March 6, 2019
| Last updated on November 3, 2020
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Alan was a great friend and will be missed. He knew the White MT’s logging railroads like a expert and help save some of the logging history. Sorry to say he had a long illness before he passed. He was very connected with the steam at Clark’s Trading Post at North Woodstock, NH, close to his home. He was a great member of the team of historians with Bill Gove exploring the rail history in New England. His collection of old photo along with his own help create some of the many books published by Bill Gove.