Maine Memory Network

Presque Isle: The Star City - Train Depot, Presque Isle, ca. 1955

"… Description The north bound Bangor and Aroostook diesel engine #41 stopped at the Presque Isle Depot."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Maritime Tales: Shipyards and Shipwrecks - Page 1 of 2

"… house; it was larger, about 34 feet, and had a diesel engine. These particular powerboats had frames of oak and hulls made from pine strips."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 3 of 4

"Use of gasoline or diesel engines enabled lobstermen to fish further along the coast or offshore or finish hauling early enough to undertake a second…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Aroostook Valley Railroad Trestle, ca. 1910

"These trolleys were used until 1946 when diesel engines were used. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 4 of 4

"Larger fiberglass boats; more powerful diesel engines; and modern equipment, such as hydraulic pot haulers, GPS, radar, etc., enable the lobster…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Water Transportation

"… of 27 feet, and was powered by a 160 horsepower diesel engine. The ferry was built and maintained with town funding in the form of four bonds “not…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Aroostook Valley Railroad

"In July of 1945, two diesel locomotives replaced the two electric ones. The last freight run was made in April of 1996."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"Passenger service was discontinued in 1946. The last freight run was made in April of 1996. The engines and passenger cars were sold to collectors…"