Maine Railroad History True or False - Statistics

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In what year did Timothy Mellon's Guilford Transportation Industries begin acquiring railroads to expand its empire? 1981
75%
In 2020, what Maine railroad was purchased by Canadian Pacific Railway? Central Maine & Quebec Railway
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What terminal railroad company was jointly operated by the Maine Central as well as the Boston & Maine? Portland Terminal Railroad
75%
The Lime Rock Railroad moved limestone from surrounding quarries to kilns on the waterfront of what Midcoast city? Rockland
75%
Maine's first steam locomotive entered service in 1846, and greets people as the first exhibit one sees at the Maine State Museum in Augusta. This engine is called... The Lion
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In 1987 the Maine Department of Transportation purchased the Rockland Branch rail line to prevent abandonment of the corridor. Since then, how many operators have run the rail line? 7
50%
Which railroad ran the annual 'Turkey Train' across its system, distributing free turkeys to its employees? Bangor & Aroostook Railroad
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Amidst WWI in the year 1915, German spies detonated explosives on what international railroad bridge linking Maine with Canada in an attempt to snare the allies's ware effort? Vanceboro-Saint Croix Bridge
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In 2009, a local group of residents came together to save the railroad station in Brooks, ME. Since then this group has grown to operate the equipment and rail corridor on what Waldo County rail line? Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad
25%
Many railroads have attempted to link Maine with northern Canada since the birth of railroads in the 1830's. Which 2ft narrow gauge railroad attempted to link 'Maine's Prettiest Village,' with Canada? Wiscasset & Quebec Railway
25%
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