Bangor and Aroostook 101, 1929
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Description
In 1929 Bangor and Aroostook Railroad purchased three American Locomotive Company "Mountain" 4-8-2 engines. With 63 inch diameter drive wheels and weighing over 550,000 pounds with a fully loaded tender, these engines pulled both fast freight and heavy passenger trains.
The white flag indicates that it was an "extra," that is, an extra train added to the regularly scheduled freight trains.
Other Information
- Title: Bangor and Aroostook 101, 1929
- Creation Date: circa 1930
- Subject Date: circa 1930
- Town: Oakfield
- County: Aroostook
- State: ME
- Media: Photograph
- Dimensions (cm): 20 x 26
- Object Type: Image
For more information about this item, contact:
Oakfield Historical Society
PO Box 176, Oakfield, ME 04763
(207) 757-8575
http://www.oakfieldmuseum.org
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LC Subject Headings
Bangor and Aroostook 101 (Railroad locomotive)--Photographs
Railroads--Maine
Bangor and Aroostook Railroad Company--Equipment and supplied
Railroad locomotives--Maine
Other Keywords
, steam locomotive , locomotive , Bangor and Aroostook , ALCO , steam engines , Mountain , B & A , Trains , 4-8-2 , American Locomotive Company , Class M , Bangor & Aroostook
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