History of Maine Railroads, A

History of Maine Railroads, A
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 160
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ISBN-10 : 9781467145299
ISBN-13 : 1467145297
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Book Synopsis History of Maine Railroads, A by : Major Bill Kenny, USAF (Ret.)

Download or read book History of Maine Railroads, A written by Major Bill Kenny, USAF (Ret.) and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2020 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maine is populated with intriguing characters who set in motion a fascinating, compelling story of railroads and the unique communities they helped to build. One of the first states to build railroads and trolleys in the United States, Maine at one point had more than ninety communities with trolleys. Standard-gauge and "two-footers" crossed the state, including the St. Lawrence & Atlantic and the Bangor & Aroostook. From an international electric trolley to the attempted World War I dynamiting of a railroad bridge between the United States and Canada, the state is home to a rich rail heritage. Join Bill Kenny as he takes you on a journey from the first tracks made of wood to today's high-speed Downeaster Amtrak train.


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