Author: Peter S. BarneyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Narrow gauge railroads
Languages : en
Pages :
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Structures of the Maine Two-footers
Author: Peter S. BarneyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Narrow gauge railroads
Languages : en
Pages :
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The Maine Two-footers
Author: Linwood W. MoodyPublisher: Berkeley, CA : Howell-North
ISBN:
Category : Narrow gauge railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
The story of the two-foot gauge railroads of Maine.
A Two-Footer Trilogy
Author: Clinton F. ThurlowPublisher:
ISBN: 9780974769936
Category : Narrow gauge railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
The Two Footers
Author: Henry Temple CrittendenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Narrow gauge railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 820
Book Description
Guide to Narrow Gauge Modeling
Author: Tony KoesterPublisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
ISBN: 1627001514
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
This book provides an entry point for any modeler interested in building a narrow gauge layout. Narrow gauge railroads remain popular among railfans and modelers due to the spectacular mountain scenery in which many operated. Although narrow gauge layouts have a passionate niche following, there are very few books on this subject. • The book is an overview of prototype narrow gauge railroading as well as available models. • This is a one-stop book for introducing modelers to the subject of narrow gauge railroading. • It explains why and where narrow gauge railroads were built, how they operated, what their equipment was like, and why they were abandoned.
The Maine Two-footers
Author: Linwood W. MoodyPublisher: Heimburger House Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780911581478
Category : Narrow gauge railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Originally published in 1959 this is the story of the two-foot-gauge railroads of Maine, including the Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes, the Monson, the Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington, the Edaville and the Kennebec Central.
Model Railroad Craftsman
Author: Railfan & Railroad
Author: Maine Narrow Gauge Railroads
Author: Robert L. MacDonaldPublisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 143962867X
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
The narrow gauge railroad arrived in the United States in the late nineteenth century. Based on the Welsh two-foot gauge, the American narrow gauge was expanded by railroad engineers to a three-foot gauge that became the standard track width for narrow gauge railroads in the United States. Maine, however, adopted the two-foot gauge that was developed by George E. Mansfield in Massachusetts. The narrow track width was ideally suited to the mountainous terrain, and the maneuverability of the trains proved highly beneficial to companies and passengers traveling to remote locations. The narrow gauge railroad served Maine for over fifty years until the early 1940s. Maine Narrow Gauge Railroads is a comprehensive pictorial record of the history of the narrow gauge railroad in Maine. From the one-hundred-twelve-mile Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad to the five-mile Kennebec Central, Maine Narrow Gauge Railroads features the toylike miniature trains of Maine as they appeared at different stages in their history. The Bridgton and Harrison Railroad, the Monson Railroad, and the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway lines are documented within, as well as the current restoration projects that are under way.
Maine Adventure Guide
Author: Earl BrechlinPublisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc
ISBN: 1588431290
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 538
Book Description
Exhaustive coverage of this quintessential New England state that offers year-round fun for outdoorsfolk. Skiing, skating, ice fishing, waterskiing, hiking, camping, biking and more! Resident-author Earl Brechlin has been exploring Maine for years, and he'll introduce you to hidden lakes, deserted mountain tops and secluded, tranquil bays. Acadia and Baxter parks are included, with details on how to avoid the crowds, hiking safety and the best trails.