The Bangor and Aroostook rostered some 150 different steam locomotives over its history.
Most were built by the Manchester Locomotive Works or the American Locomotive Company (ALCO), which absorbed Manchester in 1901.
The most popular type was the 4-6-0, with nearly 60.
Diesels began arriving in the late 1940s; general purpose types such as the EMD GP7 and EMD GP38 were common.
Unusually, the BAR also rostered eight EMD BL2 "branch line" locomotives, precursors to EMD's GPs.
Many first-generation diesels remained in operation on the BAR until they were museum pieces.
In the 1950s its red, white, and blue boxcars attracted national attention.
The Bangor and Aroostook rostered some 150 different steam locomotives over its history. Most were built by the Manchester Locomotive Works or the American Locomotive Company (ALCO), which absorbed Manchester in 1901. The most popular type was the 4-6-0, with nearly 60. Diesels began arriving in the late 1940s; general purpose types such as the EMD GP7 and EMD GP38 were common. Unusually, the BAR also rostered eight EMD BL2 "branch line" locomotives, precursors to EMD's GPs. Many first-generation diesels remained in operation on the BAR until they were museum pieces. In the 1950s its red, white, and blue boxcars attracted national attention.
Bangor and Aroostook Railroad