by BostonUrbEx
Anyone know the history of the Madison (Bingham) Branch and the Hinckley (Skowhegan) Branch?
Just trying to imagine why a there wasn't a connection between Skowhegan and Noridgewock. Would have been easy to follow the river, I'd imagine. Especially back when the branches were built, possibly even when they came under one ownership (anyone know what year?). The distance from Hinckley to Madison probably would have been nearly half of the distance from Oakland to Madison, so perhaps the Madison branch would have seen better maintenance as it would have had a better return. There's no sign of any industry, past or present, between Oakland and Noridgewock, so I don't think it would have missed anyone.
Also wondering if anyone knows when the Bingham branch was cut back to North Anson and when it was cut back to Madison? And when Skowhegan rail service ended/under what circumstances?
Just trying to imagine why a there wasn't a connection between Skowhegan and Noridgewock. Would have been easy to follow the river, I'd imagine. Especially back when the branches were built, possibly even when they came under one ownership (anyone know what year?). The distance from Hinckley to Madison probably would have been nearly half of the distance from Oakland to Madison, so perhaps the Madison branch would have seen better maintenance as it would have had a better return. There's no sign of any industry, past or present, between Oakland and Noridgewock, so I don't think it would have missed anyone.
Also wondering if anyone knows when the Bingham branch was cut back to North Anson and when it was cut back to Madison? And when Skowhegan rail service ended/under what circumstances?
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