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 Armstrong turntable might be a clue. Any takers?

It's been over an hour with no stabs so here's another clue. I believe this cinder block structure
may still be standing according to Google Maps. Also, the location is not my normal stomping grounds.

More clues: This shortline had its general offices at 11 Water Street according to the Official Guide of December 1965.
                    The November 1958 Guide shows mixed train service over the line.
Charlie

 



Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 10/08/15 12:28 by cewherry.

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I don't know your usual stomping grounds,  but it looks to be in the East somewhere.

Victor A. Baird
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wabash2800 Wrote:
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> I don't know your usual stomping grounds,  but it
> looks to be in the East somewhere.
>
The natives have a peculiar way of saying "East"

Pictures were taken in June 1973.

Charlie



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/08/15 11:11 by cewherry.

It sure doesn't look standard gauge.

Marty Bernard

MartyBernard Wrote:
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> It sure doesn't look standard gauge.
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> Marty Bernard

Yep, standard guage.

is that belfast, maine?

aaronhanson Wrote:
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> is that belfast, maine?
Ding, Ding, Ding, Ding!!  We have a winnah!  Good work!!

My wife's relatives live in Camden, Rockland and Rockport. We flew to Boston and then drove 'Down East' to spend time with
them. On our way to Bar Harbor one day we passed through Belfast so naturally I detoured a bit to search out
the Belfast & Moosehead Lake. Apparently their locos were stored inside one of these two buildings or maybe they
were out on the line to Burnham Junction where they interchanged with Maine Central. Couldn't spend enough time to
do a proper check so left after getting these. Note the industrial strength marker holders. Maybe to hold them on
the sides when the deep snow weighs them down. Also looks like the crew shoved a bit too far. (One wheelset buried
in the dirt).
Is this road or its descendents active today? From what I could see on Google it appears rail starts at City Point today.

Charlie

Thanks 3rdswitch Joe Blackwell for the inspiration.  



 



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cewherry Wrote:
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> aaronhanson Wrote:
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> > is that belfast, maine?
> Ding, Ding, Ding, Ding!!  We have a winnah! 
> Good work!!
>
> My wife's relatives live in Camden, Rockland and
> Rockport. We flew to Boston and then drove 'Down
> East' to spend time with
> them. On our way to Bar Harbor one day we passed
> through Belfast so naturally I detoured a bit to
> search out
> the Belfast & Moosehead Lake. Apparently their
> locos were stored inside one of these two
> buildings or maybe they
> were out on the line to Burnham Junction where
> they interchanged with Maine Central. Couldn't
> spend enough time to
> do a proper check so left after getting these.
> Note the industrial strength marker holders. Maybe
> to hold them on
> the sides when the deep snow weighs them down.
> Also looks like the crew shoved a bit too far.
> (One wheelset buried
> in the dirt).
> Is this road or its descendents active today? From
> what I could see on Google it appears rail starts
> at City Point today.
>
> Charlie
>
> Thanks 3rdswitch Joe Blackwell for the
> inspiration.  
>
You are correct wrt B&ML retrenchment from Belfast to City Point. Today's operation is a RT excursion over a 10 mile segment between City Point and Brooks.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belfast_and_Moosehead_Lake_Railroad_(1871%E2%80%932007)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belfast_and_Moosehead_Lake_Railroad_(2009)
http://belfastandmooseheadlakerail.org/joomla/index.php/maine-train-rides-and-excursions