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Description
In 1957, Bangor and Aroostook Railroad started cutting back on rail passenger service in Northern Maine. On November 25, 1957, four busses replaced two trains (No. 2 and No. 7) that provided commuter service to the region. The bus service provided connections with both Maine Central Railroad and Greyhound. Bangor and Aroostook Railroad's magazine, "Maine Line," v. 5 #5, pp. 4-8; v. 6, #1, pp. 4-7. Bus service was discontinued on January 21, 1984. "Maine Line," v. 31 #1, p. 11.
About This Item
- Title: Bangor and Aroostook Railroad Bus Service, 1957
- Creator: Richard W. Sprague
- Creation Date: 1957
- Subject Date: 1957
- Location: Aroostook County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 20 cm x 20 cm
- Collection: Richard Sprague
- Object Type: Image
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- Commuters
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