The Maine Narrow Gauges (Historic & Preserved) > Maine Narrow Gauge RR Co. & Museum
2008 Restoration Work at Maine Narrow Gauge (MNG #1, B&SR #7, SR&RL #15))
Bill Piche:
Hello to all of you folks curious to see what we have been up to this summer at the Maine Narrow Gauge!
Over the next few days, keep a close eye on the Maine Narrow gauge thread on NERAIL (http://photos.nerail.org/show/?order=byrail&page=1&key=Maine%20Narrow%20Gauge) as I will be uploading pictures from our November 29th work day. It was a very busy day, with work going on for both #1 and #7.
The first of these pictures will be of the recently returned (and beautifully restored) Sandy River and Rangely Lakes combine #15 (formerly Phillips and Rangely #13) and of #1 (a few adjustments away from being cleared to return to service).
The eagerly awaited photos of #7 will be coming shortly.
Bill Piche
Fireman
MNGRR
Ed Lecuyer:
Those new pics of #15 look great! Congratulations on a most excellent restoration.
Glenn Christensen:
Thanks Bill!
I love that Billmeyer and Small logo on the inside of the door. Is that original to the car?
Best Regards,
Glenn
Matthew Gustafson:
YAY! I can wait to see hows good old #7 is doing down there in your steam shops! ;D ;D ;D ;D
Bill Piche:
--- Quote from: Glenn Christensen on December 02, 2008, 08:40:15 PM ---Thanks Bill!
I love that Billmeyer and Small logo on the inside of the door. Is that original to the car?
Best Regards,
Glenn
--- End quote ---
Glen,
I couldn't tell you myself if the Billmeyer and Small logo is original or a well done reproduction. What I can tell you is that there is probably a reference to Billmeyer and Small in "Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad and Predecessors V1 (Equipment Manufacturers and the Equipment, 1)" I do know that they built railroad cars up until the late 19th century, and did work for NG lines during the "Narrow Gauge Fever" days of the 1880s, so there could be a link between them and #15.
Someone with a copy of that book or maybe a little more historical knowledge than myself could probably shed some light on the subject.
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