Antique Rock Drill - $15

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I found this baby in the woods below the site of the old station master’s house in Crawford Notch, NH, maybe 30 years ago. It possibly dates back to the construction of the railroad in 1875 tat stretched from Portland, Maine, up to Fabyans, just over the height of land. Eventually it would be extended to St. Johnsbury, VT, and on to Ogdensburg, NY.

About 30 years ago I had the pleasure of making the acquaintance of the son of the station master, Ray Evans. His family lived along the tracks, in a house that stands no more, just below the height of land. A trip to “the dump” usually meant opening the back door and chucking down the steep slope whatever it was that needed to be gone. Animals ate the food scraps, and the rest provided treasure hunters like me plenty to dig through—rusty buckets, ceramics, worn shovel heads, etc. This rock drill—also known as a miner’s drill—roughly 26” L x 1” thick, is still usable and may have been discarded or simply left behind after the construction of the railroad up through that famed Notch. Own a piece of history. Great conversation piece and perfect for decorating a camp or cabin in the woods.

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posted: 2025-11-06 15:43

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I found this baby in the woods below the site of the old station master’s house in Crawford Notch, NH, maybe 30 years ago. It possibly dates back to the construction of the railroad in 1875 tat...