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john d Stone:
A question occurred to me the other day when I was perusing my limited 2 foot library. (small and ragged)
It is pretty well known, how #3 and #4 went by land to their short careers on the WW&F as #8 and #9. (Well, OK #9 took a vacation and will shortly embark on a long and glorious second phase!)
My question is; how did they get to the KC to begin with? For that matter, How did #1 and #2 get there?
I would guess floated, but perhaps some narrow minded fellow, broad of knowledge, can enlighten me.

John

Bernie Perch:
John,

Of 3 & 4, one or both may have come in on the trolley line.  I read somewhere that the cylinder was broken in the transfer.  The current #9 has cylinder damage that could have happened at that time.  I stand corrected on all this statement.

Bernie

john d Stone:
Bernie

Thanks for the prompt response. I had never considered the trolley line. Makes a lot more sense than off loading them to a skiff for a voyage across the Kennebec.
Was the trolley line fairly close to the KC at Togus?

John

Bernie Perch:
John,

Looking at a map in "Two Feet to Togus", it looks like about 200-300 feet.  The terminals were quite close.

Bernie

john d Stone:
Bernie

Thanks, once again. I looked longingly at that book last time I was at Sheepscott. Next time I'll have to make the jump!

John

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