Route 24 overpass in Richmond had been removed a few years ago and now the abuttments are gone..
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Route 24 overpass in Richmond had been removed a few years ago and now the abuttments are gone..
According to a Facebook post, train departed Waterville at 2pm
newpylong wrote: ↑Fri Sep 25, 2020 11:49 amSorry, I don't follow this board like I used to. I don't care for the new layout. I guess I will have to see what you are refering to..Mikejf wrote: ↑Fri Sep 25, 2020 10:47 am I am betting there is a reason 507 got painted the colors it did.. And not for heritage either.I've noted the purpose of the repaint several times.
I am betting there is a reason 507 got painted the colors it did.. And not for heritage either.
Yiu can never say end. As always, progress on any project moves at the speed of money and time.
Thanks for the heads up Peter. Time to grab it while I'm thinking of it..
The lumber mill in Dixfield has logs shipped in. They arrive by rail in Peru (railroad calls it Dixfield) due to the distance they travel within the state. They are then unloaded and trucked the mile or so to the mill. This is a google image of the area while they were constructing the new bridge a ...
There is a stretch in Scarborough that has been turned into a road, and some towards Rigby from there that is a walking trail. And between Saco and the Kennebunk Service plazas on the Pike has been turned into a nice walking/biking trail.
Doubtful that those stones were set during initial construction. Probably done as an upgrade or improvement to the line.
Thanks for bringing this thread back. Those pictures are great, especially the then and now..
Kind of ironic. CP is buying back what they sold off..plus the BAR..
It was part of the Portland trolley lines. See the map in this link.
https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xIMcj35UUk4/ ... 03005.jpg
From the Lewiston Sun Journal https://www.sunjournal.com/2019/10/10/detour-planned-during-work-on-route-4-railroad-crossing-in-livermore-falls/ LIVERMORE FALLS — Bridge Street, which is also Route 4, will be closed to through traffic two days next week while crews repair the railroad crossing. Throu...
A couple of nice shots. Thanks Fritz
Inbound loads would be outbound empties unfortunately, would be my guess, unless it was in a pool car that could reload for a new destination..