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Volunteers / Re: HELP NEEDED!! Line Clearing RESCHEDULED to 1/31/2026
« on: January 30, 2026, 12:43:25 PM »
I plan to be there tomorrow. I will have to leave around 2:00. I should be there by 8:00 - 8:30.
Brian W.
Brian W.
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Museum Discussion / Re: WW&F Sheepscot Shop
« on: January 29, 2026, 09:57:06 AM »
Nice research Earl,
You found more info about the machine than I did. I think it is a great idea to show case the old equipment/machines that are in the shop. It is all part of the history and adds a lot to the museum atmosphere we are creating.
Brian
You found more info about the machine than I did. I think it is a great idea to show case the old equipment/machines that are in the shop. It is all part of the history and adds a lot to the museum atmosphere we are creating.
Brian
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Massachusetts' Two Footers / Re: Edaville in 1959 on 16mm film
« on: January 14, 2026, 01:10:37 PM »
I do have a copy of O. R. Cummings book "Maine's Fast Electric Railroad" the Portland - Lewiston Interurban. It is a great book.
I also have a bound copy of "Transportation" Volume 10 dated May 1956. It was published by the Connecticut Valley Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. It is a 28 page history of the interurban by O. R. Cummings.
Included is a full size "O" gauge drawing of the car Arbutus plus two time tables. One effective July 21, 1921 and the other effective Sept. 30, 1928.
Both are very informative with lots of pictures.
Brian W.
I also have a bound copy of "Transportation" Volume 10 dated May 1956. It was published by the Connecticut Valley Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. It is a 28 page history of the interurban by O. R. Cummings.
Included is a full size "O" gauge drawing of the car Arbutus plus two time tables. One effective July 21, 1921 and the other effective Sept. 30, 1928.
Both are very informative with lots of pictures.
Brian W.
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Massachusetts' Two Footers / Re: Edaville in 1959 on 16mm film
« on: January 14, 2026, 07:37:10 AM »
I would be very interested in seeing the Portland/Lewiston street car film. I'm sure that the trolley museum in Kennebunk would be interested as well. They are restoring the only surviving car from that line, The Narcissus. I live on the Intervale in New Gloucester and have a great interest in the history of it.
Brian W.
Brian W.
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Museum Discussion / Re: First Class Train Crew
« on: December 14, 2025, 12:32:09 PM »
That's a calendar picture for sure!!
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General Discussion / Re: MEC Outside Frame Boxcar 35039
« on: October 04, 2025, 04:10:24 PM »
I say that we should take any MEC cars that we can, especially if they are free. I like the idea of using it for storage and also as a comparison to narrow gauge. It would be an additional display for the public to enjoy and learn.
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Volunteers / Re: March 2025 work reports
« on: March 16, 2025, 05:51:05 PM »
I had all I could do to keep up with the dull chains from cutting ties!
We're down to the ties that were used as a road behind the new platform. They are coated with mud and clay.
It doesn't take long for the chains to get dull.
Hopefully we will get some better and good ties in the near future.
Brian W.
We're down to the ties that were used as a road behind the new platform. They are coated with mud and clay.
It doesn't take long for the chains to get dull.
Hopefully we will get some better and good ties in the near future.
Brian W.
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Volunteers / Re: February 2025 work reports
« on: January 31, 2025, 01:55:22 PM »
Glad to hear it ran well. The only thing I didn't check is if the auger belt needs adjusting. There was no snow when I serviced it so I couldn't test how far it blows snow.
I think it will be ok.
I think it will be ok.
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Volunteers / Re: February 2025 work reports
« on: January 31, 2025, 10:46:29 AM »
I serviced the snow blower a while ago so it should be all set if it is needed.
Brian W.
Brian W.
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Volunteers / Re: Tree Work, November 9, 2024
« on: November 08, 2024, 09:26:12 AM »
Once the trees are dropped the wind won't be an issue.
I say we stick with the plan if we can. We can cut between gusts!!
Maybe the wind direction will be in our favor.
But... safety comes first.
I say we stick with the plan if we can. We can cut between gusts!!
Maybe the wind direction will be in our favor.
But... safety comes first.
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Volunteers / Re: September 2024 work reports
« on: September 27, 2024, 04:42:35 PM »
How long is the rules class going to be?
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Volunteers / Re: July 2024 Work Reports
« on: July 22, 2024, 05:09:42 PM »
I will be there in the morning and will help wherever needed.
My hope was to continue the necessary trimming at Head Tide and along the ROW.
But you can put me to work where needed the most.
Brian W.
My hope was to continue the necessary trimming at Head Tide and along the ROW.
But you can put me to work where needed the most.
Brian W.
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Volunteers / Re: July 2024 Work Reports
« on: July 12, 2024, 05:56:09 AM »
Any and all help would be appreciated. It is weather dependent, right now heavy rains & thunderstorms are predicted for Saturday morning. I plan to trim on Tuesdays too. But this heat is making it hard to put in a full day.
Brian W.
Brian W.
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Volunteers / Re: June 2024 work reports
« on: July 01, 2024, 04:07:44 PM »
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated to finish clearing the ROW at Head Tide to Trout Brook.
We have four blade trimmers, two chainsaws and many hand trimmers as well.
It is a beautiful spot and also part of the railroad's continuing commitment to the public.
Hopefully after this week of the 4th we can get a crew together to do the necessary and neglected maintenance.
Brian
We have four blade trimmers, two chainsaws and many hand trimmers as well.
It is a beautiful spot and also part of the railroad's continuing commitment to the public.
Hopefully after this week of the 4th we can get a crew together to do the necessary and neglected maintenance.
Brian
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Work and Events / Re: Sheepscot Passenger Platform Reconstruction - Official Work Thread
« on: April 29, 2024, 06:44:47 PM »
How can it be bouncy the way it was built??