Maine Memory Network

Freight Train between Guilford & Sangerville, ca. 1920

Contributed by: Guilford Historical Society Date: circa 1920 Location: Guilford Media: Photographic print

Springvale Depot Freight Shed, ca. 1910

Contributed by: Sanford-Springvale Historical Society Date: circa 1910 Location: Sanford Media: Print from glass negative

Freight-Storage, Widgery's Wharf, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Union Wharf Proprietors Use: Freight-Storage

Freight House, Portland Pier, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Proprietors of Portland Pier Use: Freight House

Maine Central Railroad, Bangor Freight House, Bangor, 1947-1948

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1947–1948 Location: Bangor Client: Maine Central Railroad Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell

The Trolley Parks of Maine

At the heyday of trolleys in Maine, many of the trolley companies developed recreational facilities along or at the end of trolley lines as one further way to encourage ridership. The parks often had walking paths, dance pavilions, and various other entertainments. Cutting-edge technology came together with a thirst for adventure and forever changed social dynamics in the process.

A Field Guide to Trolley Cars

Many different types of trolley cars -- for different weather, different uses, and different locations -- were in use in Maine between 1895-1940. The "field guide" explains what each type looked like and how it was used.

Presque Isle: The Star City - Bangor and Aroostook Railroad Train Crossing the Aroostook River Bridge, Presque Isle, c. 1990

"… Aroostook Railroad engine 82, a GP-38, hauling a freight train over the Aroostook River Bridge. View additional information about this item on the…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Aroostook Valley R.R., Presque Isle, ca. 1939

"Flat Car #20 is loaded with people in front of freight car #52, which is partially in the car barn. Car #52 now is at Seashore Trolley Museum in…"

A first encounter with Bath and its wonderful history
by John Decker

Visiting the Maine Maritime Museum as part of a conference

John Coyne from Waterville Enlists as a Railroad Man in WWI
by Mary D. Coyne

Description of conditions railroad men endured and family background on John Coyne.