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Description
Bangor and Aroostook Railroad initiated piggyback service in January of 1984 in an effort to create a more efficient way to move produce to market. The initial effort faded in February of the same year when potential customers didn't use the service. Bangor and Aroostook Railroad's magazine, "Maine Line," v. 31 #1, pp. 4-5.
About This Item
- Title: Bangor and Aroostook Railroad Piggyback Service, Presque Isle, 1984
- Creator: Richard W. Sprague
- Creation Date: 1984
- Subject Date: 1984
- Location: Presque Isle, Aroostook County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 20 cm x 20 cm
- Collection: Richard Sprague
- Object Type: Image
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- Bangor and Aroostook Railroad Company--Equipment and supplies
- Delivering--Maine--Houlton
- Trucks
- Transportation--Maine--Houlton
- Railroads--Maine
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