Fitchburg & Leominster RR, Wedge & Wing plow, 1886

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Fitchburg & Leominster RR, Wedge & Wing plow, 1886

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"Plows were an important railroad item, especially for the northern U.S. roads. Here we see a wooden Fitchburg & Leominster Railroad wing plow needed to clear the line and push the snow well back to make room for the inevitable next snowfall." - Fletcher, David H. 'The Portland Company 1846-1982. Charlest, S.C. : Arcadia Pub., 2002. 41. The Portland Company built this plow for the Fitchburg & Leominster Railroad, January 2, 1886.

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  • Title: Fitchburg & Leominster RR, Wedge & Wing plow, 1886
  • Creation Date: 1886-01-02
  • Subject Date: 1886-01-02
  • Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
  • Media: Albumen print
  • Local Code: Coll. 242, Box 37-36
  • Collection: Portland Company records
  • Object Type: Image

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