In partnership with the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Boothbay Railway Village, the Wiscasset Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum hosted a pair of Maine Two-Footer Winter Steam Events, designed to provide unique photographic opportunities of winter operations typical a hundred years ago. Two different dates were held, January 14-15 and January 21-22, 2017. In addition to WW&F Rwy #9, Monson #3 was on the railroad and operated courtesy of the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company. Bridgton and Saco River coach #11 was also at the event courtesy of Boothbay Railway Village. The WW&F Rwy’s new turntable at Sheepscot was in operation allowing for photographic opportunities not possible on the railroad before. World-class lighting for the night shoot scenes was provided by museum volunteer Stephen Hussar and his staff.I attended both weekends, with my primary focus being both the men who operate the equipment and the collection of operating oil lanterns at the museum. I incorporated both into my photographic compositions, striving to have the human element at the forefront of my images.Worth noting is photo #33 – motorman Stewart Rhine with Railcar #4, a replica of SR&RL track crew car #2.This image was captured with my 1951 Kodak Brownie Hawkeye vintage film camera.Follow the link below to my gallery:
http://www.losttracksoftime.com/p47324941
Enjoy,
Matthew
Mathew, lovely pictures.I live in the uk but have often watched YT videos of this little line.
You are lucky to have such a super preserved line.
Gorgeous shots Maestro! You continue to amaze!
PS: Where did you find film for that '51 Kodak Brownie Hawkeye? If I remember correctly it takes 620 roll film.
It doesn't look like it was a big snow year for Maine. Thanks for sharing.
My favorites were shots #24 and #31, though #26 was easy on the eyes.
Thanks for posting!
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actually, we got almost 3 feet in one storm back in Febuary .
A freind sent these two photos after a trip to Maine:
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