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The Original W&Q and WW&F: 1894-1933 / Re: WW&F speeder?

« on: July 05, 2021, 07:28:19 PM »

This photo appears on page 103, of Narrow Gauge in the Sheepscot Valley Volume 4.  It says taken at north Whitefield.

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US Two Footers / Re: Newest 2-foot steamer

« on: April 03, 2020, 01:36:03 PM »

Also the last locomotive Portland built was Bridgton and Saco #5 in 1906.  It had been 12 years since they had built any locomotives those being W&Q #2 and 3 in 1894.

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Museum Discussion / Re: Roster of Surviving Maine 2' Locomotives

« on: September 27, 2018, 10:30:59 PM »

The Maine Peat Moss Co. locomotive at Boothbay.  What's the story on that?  Where was it located?

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US Two Footers / Re: Pacific Coast Borax #1

« on: September 16, 2017, 09:53:47 PM »

Found a couple of youtube video's

From 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXXGRrqENL4

And from 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YR7gyYAxEI

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General Discussion / Re: Kathadin Iron Works RR and the Ray Lumber Co.

« on: September 27, 2016, 09:49:39 AM »

Here is more info on the Ray Lumber Co.


http://personalpages.tds.net/~lpwhite/Raytown.htmlhad

Ray lumber a Shay, No. 1 36ton 2truck.  S/N 2560 Built 8/1912  and a 4-4-0 No. 2 formally number 201 from the Bangor & Aroostook.
 

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Volunteers / Re: April 2016 Work Planning

« on: April 26, 2016, 11:21:09 PM »

Look's like we need a narrow gauge fork lift....

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Kennebec Central / Re: No. 1

« on: March 22, 2016, 11:07:29 AM »

Wonderful side shot of KC #1 in the latest issue of NG&SLG  Mar/Apr 2016 along with plans for F&M #2 and KC #1.

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Other Maine Narrow Gauge / Re: Bangor Industrial Two Footer?

« on: March 09, 2016, 10:02:04 PM »

Odd gauge.  Works out 47.6 cm seems like I've read about it some where but can't find where yet.  My guess is the line may have been hand or 1 horsepower originally and then add locomotion later.  18" was fairly common in the mining world.  Used extensively at Homestake mining in South Dakota.  which was originally mule driven.

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Other Maine Narrow Gauge / Re: Bangor Industrial Two Footer?

« on: March 08, 2016, 10:33:42 PM »

I have the 1978 edition of Northern Rails.  Published buy The 470 Railroad Club.  It states that the gauge is 18 3/4"  locomotives are 3-ton Plymouth Model AL.  SN 750 purchased 1919 and SN 895 purchased 1920.  Original built with Continental 4's replaced with Chrysler 6's.  For 1978 it states the locomotives are store, but cars are hand pushed.

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Two Footers outside of the US / Re: Maine: The Russian Version

« on: March 22, 2015, 10:34:11 PM »

The Streamlined 0-4-0 is great.  The next step after No.4

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Work and Events / Re: Top Of The Mountain Siding - Official Work Thread

« on: September 03, 2014, 09:10:19 AM »

So how far past TOM can we go with out major wash out repair work?

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Volunteers / Re: Want to give pattern making a try?

« on: August 08, 2014, 12:26:04 PM »

Ok, I'll bite.  But I live in a small Condo, so the parts would have to be small. I assume I should start with something simple.

 I'm always fascinated buy the patterns you two have made.

 I can also work through the winter, but not the summer.  It's a bit warm here in AZ for outdoor work in the summer.

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Work and Events / Re: Albion Day 2013

« on: November 11, 2013, 12:28:47 PM »

What's the plan for the south side of the station.  Looks like the windows have been redone.

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Work and Events / Re: Annual Picnic 2013 and Loco 9 Benefit Yard Sale

« on: August 28, 2013, 12:31:58 AM »

here's some B&W.

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Volunteers / Re: A few stories ...

« on: August 01, 2013, 10:00:15 AM »

Speaking of Model T's the latest issue of Narrow Gauge and Short Line Gazette features a 2 foot Vulcan with a Model T engine and hood, etc.