The “Rabbit Railroad”, or “Rabbit Line”, was the nickname for the Athol to Springfield, Massachusetts, branch of the Boston & Albany Railroad. The name is said to originate from the many stops and short runs between the numerous small towns along the line. The Rabbit provided essential transportation for the small towns in the Quabbin region, such as carrying students to the high school in Athol. When the region was flooded to create the Quabbin Reservoir, the railroad ceased operation.
Greene, J. R. [Three Athol Images from “Quabbin’s Railroad: The Rabbit”.] Highland Press, 2002. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/l05-151/. Accessed on October 16, 2024.
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