by S1f3432
There was a brief obituary in the Portland Press Herald yesterday for Jean Emmons Lancaster, 81, who passed away
May 25, 2014, after a brief illness. Emmons was an engineer in the Bridge and Buildings Department of the Maine Central
Railroad for many years and active in the 470 Railroad Club, editing and printing the newsletter in his basement for a
lengthy time. He was also active in many railfan and preservation projects over time, including the start-up of the
Conway Scenic RR in the early-mid seventies. The obituary when on to say a memorial service will be held on a yet-to-
be announced date in July.
May 25, 2014, after a brief illness. Emmons was an engineer in the Bridge and Buildings Department of the Maine Central
Railroad for many years and active in the 470 Railroad Club, editing and printing the newsletter in his basement for a
lengthy time. He was also active in many railfan and preservation projects over time, including the start-up of the
Conway Scenic RR in the early-mid seventies. The obituary when on to say a memorial service will be held on a yet-to-
be announced date in July.
Greg S
