GN in Maine

Bob Yarger · **Posted:** Wed Jul 21, 2004 12:20 pm

Part of a now-defunct complex I never understood, this ex-Great Northern "Ranch" car sits at Biddeford, Maine.

http://photos.nerail.org/showpic/?photo=2004071823111724484.jpg&bydate%3A11
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Bob Yarger · **Posted:** Wed Jul 21, 2004 12:23 pm

There was also a two-foot gauge train ride, decorated in GN colors.

http://photos.nerail.org/showpic/?photo=2004071823060024059.jpg&bydate%3A12
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Ken Jones · **Posted:** Wed Jul 21, 2004 12:31 pm

> There was also a two-foot gauge train ride,
> decorated in GN colors.
just out of curiosity, what is happening with the equipment there....I would love to get my hands on those 2 Chance coaches for our new operation here in Niagara....They are an ideal car for people, expecially with air brakes, and larger wheels....

Ken Jones Jr.
Niagara Falls Railway Museum

Niagara Falls Railway Museum
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Scott · **Posted:** Wed Jul 21, 2004 6:46 pm

I remember these on the Empire Builder. I wonder how many are around. I would think they would make great snack bar/lounge cars for excusion service.

T. Harper · **Posted:** Thu Jul 22, 2004 11:16 am

This is the same location in Biddeford, Maine that also has a shay on display. I beleive the owner was Ralph Day who I beleive passed away a while back.

The Shay (former Horseshoe Forrestry) is still on the site. I have no idea what the plans are for the 2 ft. gauge railroad, equipment etc.

shay at Biddeford Station
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Brian Norden · **Posted:** Thu Jul 22, 2004 9:07 pm

> This is the same location in Biddeford,
> Maine that also has a shay on display. I
> beleive the owner was Ralph Day who I
> beleive passed away a while back.

I believe that Mr. Day once served as a member of the Board of Directors of Seashore Trolley Museum. Also I recall that he was a retired UPS executive.

Brian Norden

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