 Locomotive No.4 outside the museum | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Portland |
| Locale | Portland, Maine, U.S. |
| Dates of operation | 1993–present |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 2 ft (610 mm) |
| Length | 1.5 miles (2.4 km) |
| Other | |
| Website | https://mainenarrowgauge.org/ |
The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum is a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge railway, located in Portland, Maine, United States.[1]
History[edit]
Operating out of the former Portland Company Marine Complex, the organization was founded in 1993 and continues to operate as of 2022. The collection consists of passenger and freight equipment, as well as artifacts from the 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge railways that ran in the state of Maine in the late 19th century and early 20th century.[1]
The organization operates a 1+1⁄2-mile (2.4 km) long railroad that runs along the waterfront of Casco Bay and parallels Portland's Eastern Promenade. Historic steam and diesel locomotives and a variety of restored coaches are used to run passenger services on the railroad.[1]
Since 2021, Several of their steam locomotive equipment are currently on long-term loan at the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway.[2][3]
Equipment[edit]
Locomotives[edit]
| Number | Images | Builder | Type | Date | Works number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
|
General Electric | 23 Tonner | 1949 | Unknown | Out of service |
| 3 | 
|
Vulcan Iron Works | 0-4-4T | 1912 | 2093 | Operational |
| 4 | 
|
Vulcan Iron Works | 0-4-4T | 1918 | 2780 | Stored, awaiting overhaul |
| 7 | Baldwin Locomotive Works | 2-4-4T | 1913 | 40864 | Operational | |
| 8 | Baldwin Locomotive Works | 2-4-4T | 1924 | 57659 | Stored, awaiting restoration | |
| 11 | Plymouth | 9 Tonner | 1975 | Unknown | Operational | |
| 14 | Plymouth | 4 Tonner | 1976 | Unknown | Operational |
Visiting locomotives[edit]
| Number | Images | Builder | Type | Date | Works number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Whitcomb Company | 1950 | Unknown | Unknown | Operational |
Gallery[edit]
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No. 4 hauling an excursion train. -
Train operating along the Eastern Promenade. -
Train parked at the platform. -
Narrow gauge tracks re-gauged from standard gauge.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum". Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum. 2019. Retrieved 2019-12-12.
- ^ a b c "Collection & Roster | Portland, ME".
- ^ "Equipment Roster".
- Meade, Edgar T. Jr. (1968). Busted and Still Running. The Stephen Greene Press.