Fairmont Speeder

Contributed by Fort Kent Historical Society

Fairmont Speeder

Purchase a reproduction of this item on VintageMaineImages.com.

Description

This gasoline powered vehicle, the Fairmont Speeder, was used by the Bangor and Aroostook Railraod in the 1950s and 1960s.

It was built by Fairmont Railway Motors Inc. of Fairmont, Minnesota.

The Speeders were replaced in the 1980s with the more flexible Hi-Rail trucks that could transport more men and equipment and ran on both roads and rails.

View/Add Comments


About This Item

  • Title: Fairmont Speeder
  • Creation Date: circa 1950
  • Subject Date: circa 1950
  • Location: Fort Kent Historical Society, Fort Kent, Aroostook County, ME
  • Media: Metal
  • Dimensions: 165 cm x 160 cm x 145 cm
  • Object Type: Physical Object

Cross Reference Searches

Standardized Subject Headings

Other Keywords


For more information about this item, contact:

Fort Kent Historical Society
PO Box 181, Fort Kent, ME 04703
(207) 834-2115

This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. No Permission is required to use the low-resolution watermarked image for educational use, or as allowed by the applicable copyright. For all other uses, permission is required.

How to cite content on this site


Please post your comment below to share with others. If you'd like to privately share a comment or correction with MMN staff, please send us a message with this link.