New Book Details Berlin's Historic Rail History

BERLIN, CT — A local writer has published a new history book on a classic railroad line that went right through the heart of Berlin.

The book is called "Next Stop Berlin: A Historical Sketch of the First Railroad Station At Berlin, Connecticut."

Written by Newington native John DiSarro III, who according to the Berlin Historical Society, has "close family ties to Berlin."

"Over the years he’s been a frequent visitor at our museum, and has contributed a wealth of information on the history of the Berlin Train Station to our archive," wrote the historical society.

DiSarro's 165-page book, released last month, is now available for purchase via Amazon.

It chronicles in detail the first rail service to link Meriden to Hartford, with much of the track running right through Berlin. It was founded in 1839 when rail travel was in its infancy.

According to the Berlin Historical Society, DiSarro is a friend of local historians, with stories about the train station and the Red & White store on Harris Street on the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library’s website.

For more information on the Berlin Historical Society, click on this link.

To purchase "Next Stop Berlin: A Historical Sketch of the First Railroad Station At Berlin, Connecticut," click on this link.