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Description
"Ties lifted out of muddy ballast illustrate drainage problem posed by ties in badly-drained roadbed. Rain water collects and stands in impressions, causing to deteriorate and track to become rough."
Bangor and Aroostook Railroad's magazine, "Maine Line," Damaged ties are removed, replaced and the road bed is repaired to promote better drainage and reduce future damage. v. 4 #5, p. 9.
About This Item
- Title: Bangor and Aroostook Railroad track repair, ca. 1955
- Creator: Richad W. Sprague
- Creation Date: circa 1955
- Subject Date: circa 1955
- Location: Aroostook County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 20 cm x 20 cm
- Collection: Richard Sprague
- Object Type: Image
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- Hammers
- Railroad ties
- Chisels & mallets
- Bangor and Aroostook Railroad Company--People
- Railroad construction & maintenance
- Railroads--Maine
- Railroad tracks
- Railroad employees
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