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Thank you for stopping by! This is the blog for the Russell P. Panecki Collection of vintage railroad-related postcards. The entire collection consists of nearly one thousand so far with images dating from circa 1904 to the 1950s. To leave a comment, ask a question, to contribute or correct historical information, a comment box is located to the left for your convenience.

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Monday, October 19, 2015

Phillips and Rangeley, Maine, Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad

These  views are of the Phillips and Rangeley stations, circa 1915, on the famous Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad. The outcome of mergers with different two-foot gauge lines, the railroad began operating under its final name in 1908. Note size of the engine in relation to the switch stand and the interesting piece of rolling stock on the right in the first card. For more information on the SR&RL, click Here.




1 comment:

F Bunts said...

A wonderfull, tinted picture of what was the only access to Rangeley besides the horse & buggy for the sports befor the automobile.