Contributed by Oakfield Historical Society
Description
Bangor and Aroostook Railroad’s Derby Yard was the site of the main repair shop. Engines, rolling stock and other equipment were taken to the Derby shop for overhauls. Steam engines were disassembled, worn parts replaced and rebuilt. Note the turntable, roundhouse and numerous sidings.
About This Item
- Title: Bangor and Aroostook Railroads Derby Yard, ca. 1940
- Creation Date: circa 1940
- Subject Date: circa 1940
- Location: Derby, Piscataquis County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 19 cm x 24 cm
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Machine shops--Maine--Derby
- Railroad shops & yards--Maine--Derby
- Maintenance & repair--Maine--Derby
- Turntables (Railroads)--Maine--Derby
- Railroad roundhouses--Maine--Derby
- Railroad construction and maintenance
- Bangor and Aroostook Railroad Company--Facilities
Other Keywords
- B&A
- Bangor & Aroostook Railroad
- Bangor & Aroostook RR
- Bangor and Aroostook Railroad
- Bangor and Aroostook RR
- Derby Yard
- railroad
- rolling stock
- roundhouse
- sidings
- steam engines
- turntable
For more information about this item, contact:
Oakfield Historical SocietyPO Box 176, Oakfield, ME 04763
(207) 267-1294
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