Item 17440 - Bangor and Aroostook Railroad track repair, ca. 1955

Item 17440 - Bangor and Aroostook Railroad track repair, ca. 1955
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Item 17440
Bangor and Aroostook Railroad track repair, ca. 1955
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"Ties lifted out of muddy ballast illustrate drainage problem posed by ties in badly-drained roadbed. Rain water collects and stands in impressions, causing to deteriorate and track to become rough."

Bangor and Aroostook Railroad's magazine, "Maine Line," Damaged ties are removed, replaced and the road bed is repaired to promote better drainage and reduce future damage. v. 4 #5, p. 9.

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