Boothbay Railway Village presents a Free Presentation

Saturday, April 13, 1:30PM

Free Speakers’ Program at the Boothbay Railway Village

Railroads in Maine Between 1961-1973

 

This presentation by Ben English, Jr. will give the audience an idea of what was happening along our railroads here in Maine between 1961 and 1973.  The railroads to be featured will be the Boston & Maine, Canadian Pacific, Belfast & Moosehead Lake, Maine Central, and Bangor & Aroostock.  This power point program will emphasize the human element of the railroad industry by way of Ben's narration and stories and the photographs he took during those twelve years.  You will see photographs of regular train operation, railfan trips, derailments, and railroad maintenance.

Come join us for this free presentation and learn a bit more about the State of Maine and its very unique history.

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Photo Date:   Saturday, Sept. 12, 1965

Location:  Bethel, Maine on the Grand Trunk RR

Locomotive:  Canadian National Railways steam engine #6218

Occasion:  A railfan excursion from Portland, Maine to Island Pond, Vermont.