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 #905515  by b&m 1566
 
This is the first time I've ever scene this type of equipment... I guess they were called Doodlebug's.

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Are these self propelled rail cars? How many did the B&M have? Were they converted passenger cars or built new as seen in the photos? Who built them and did Maine Central have any?
Supposedly Bachmann as modeled these cars all in B&M livery.