Hobo Corporation

1986 – Present

Business Type
Corporation
State of Incorporation
New Hampshire
Business Purpose
Entertainment Services, Heritage Railroad
Operations In
United States: New Hampshire

Doing Business As, Assumed, or Trade Names

Timeline

November 6, 1986
Hobo Corporation incorporates in the State of New Hampshire by Edward A. Clark and Brenda Clark.
Source
New Hampshire Department of State, “HOBO CORPORATION,” New Hampshire QuickStart, accessed July 6, 2025, https://quickstart.sos.nh.gov/online/BusinessInquire/TradeNameInformation?businessID=C1rSHrMCxbU%3D.
April 23, 1996
Lakeside Dinner Train trade name is registered in the State of New Hampshire by Hobo Corporation.
Source
New Hampshire Department of State, “LAKESIDE DINNER TRAIN,” New Hampshire QuickStart, accessed July 6, 2025, https://quickstart.sos.nh.gov/online/BusinessInquire/TradeNameInformation?businessID=NjdtvhF%2FgyE%3D.
April 23, 1996
Mountain View Dinner Train trade name is registered in the State of New Hampshire by Hobo Corporation.
Source
New Hampshire Department of State, “MOUNTAIN VIEW DINNER TRAIN,” New Hampshire QuickStart, accessed July 6, 2025, https://quickstart.sos.nh.gov/online/BusinessInquire/TradeNameInformation?businessID=PatKmSvqAOQ%3D.
July 17, 1996
The Hobo Line trade name is registered in the State of New Hampshire by Hobo Corporation.
Source
New Hampshire Department of State, “THE HOBO LINE,” New Hampshire QuickStart, accessed July 6, 2025, https://quickstart.sos.nh.gov/online/BusinessInquire/TradeNameInformation?businessID=%2BnI2QjzcCLo%3D.
March 20, 2009
Hobo Corporation closes on the purchase of condominium Unit 3 (the waiting room section and porte cochere) within the Laconia railroad station.
Source
“Hobo RR principals purchase Laconia train station unit,” The Laconia Daily Sun, April 2, 2009, https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news/local/hobo-rr-principals-purchase-laconia-train-station-unit/article_300132aa-5420-5fc4-b7e4-4f3f48821abb.html.
June 4, 2020
Rail Bike Adventures trade name is registered in the State of New Hampshire by Hobo Corporation.
Source
New Hampshire Department of State, “RAIL BIKE ADVENTURES,” New Hampshire QuickStart, accessed July 6, 2025, https://quickstart.sos.nh.gov/online/BusinessInquire/TradeNameInformation?businessID=fS4ghmFB710%3D.
May 7, 2021
Granite State Railroad trade name is registered in the State of New Hampshire by Hobo Corporation.
Source
New Hampshire Department of State, “GRANITE STATE RAILROAD,” New Hampshire QuickStart, accessed July 6, 2025, https://quickstart.sos.nh.gov/online/BusinessInquire/TradeNameInformation?businessID=YLxW3UFi4I4%3D.
June 25, 2021
Rail Bike Adventures begins operations at the Laconia railroad station.
Source
Granite State Railway, “Our History,” Granite State Railway, 2025, https://gsscenic.com/our-history/.
August 22, 2023
Hobo Corporation and Plymouth and Lincoln Railroad Corporation are acquired by Patriot Rail Company LLC.
Source
Patriot Rail, “The Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad and The Hobo Railroad Now Part of Patriot Rail,” Patriot Rail, 22 8, 2023, https://patriotrail.com/media/the-winnipesaukee-scenic-railroad-and-the-hobo-railroad-now-part-of-patriot-rail/.
December 15, 2023
Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad trade name is registered in the State of New Hampshire by Hobo Corporation.
Source
New Hampshire Department of State, “WINNIPESAUKEE SCENIC RAILROAD,” New Hampshire QuickStart, accessed July 6, 2025, https://quickstart.sos.nh.gov/online/BusinessInquire/TradeNameInformation?businessID=njCEC6LaR%2FE%3D.
February 6, 2024
Granite State Scenic Railway trade name is registered in the State of New Hampshire by Hobo Corporation.
Source
New Hampshire Department of State, “GRANITE STATE SCENIC RAILWAY,” New Hampshire QuickStart, accessed July 6, 2025, https://quickstart.sos.nh.gov/online/BusinessInquire/TradeNameInformation?businessID=Jpymb1SBxfE%3D3.
February 14, 2024
Granite State Rail Bikes trade name is registered in the State of New Hampshire by Hobo Corporation.
Source
New Hampshire Department of State, “GRANITE STATE RAIL BIKES,” New Hampshire QuickStart, accessed July 6, 2025, https://quickstart.sos.nh.gov/online/BusinessInquire/TradeNameInformation?businessID=T2nfzOR2rS8%3D.
April 16, 2024
Lincoln operations are rebranded as Granite State Scenic Railway. Rail Bike Adventures in Laconia is rebranded Granite State Rail Bikes.
Source
Granite State Scenic Railway, “We are so excited to announce our new name, "Granite State Scenic Railway!",” Facebook, April 16, 2024, https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16TXPqUHeK/.
June 4, 2025
Rail Bike Adventures trade name expires.
Source
New Hampshire Department of State, “RAIL BIKE ADVENTURES,” New Hampshire QuickStart, accessed July 6, 2025, https://quickstart.sos.nh.gov/online/BusinessInquire/TradeNameInformation?businessID=fS4ghmFB710%3D.
June 20, 2025
Granite State Railway trade name is registered in the State of New Hampshire by Hobo Corporation.
Source
New Hampshire Department of State, “GRANITE STATE RAILWAY,” New Hampshire QuickStart, accessed July 6, 2025, https://quickstart.sos.nh.gov/online/BusinessInquire/TradeNameInformation?businessID=Wu4x7TZ1Dao%3D.
June 20, 2025
Laconia Rail Bikes trade name is registered in the State of New Hampshire by Hobo Corporation.
Source
New Hampshire Department of State, “LACONIA RAIL BIKES,” New Hampshire QuickStart, accessed July 6, 2025, https://quickstart.sos.nh.gov/online/BusinessInquire/TradeNameInformation?businessID=sPjQ0GxPCeQ%3D.
June 20, 2025
Winnipesaukee Railway trade name is registered in the State of New Hampshire by Hobo Corporation.
Source
New Hampshire Department of State, “WINNIPESAUKEE RAILWAY,” New Hampshire QuickStart, accessed July 6, 2025, https://quickstart.sos.nh.gov/online/BusinessInquire/TradeNameInformation?businessID=M%2FAMRnFTqH4%3D.