When the branch first had "New" life.: The NERAIL New England Railroad Photo Archive

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When the branch first had "New" life.

The Falmouth, MA secondary, which at the time served The Grain Mill and a local lumber company, began a new life during a 1978 restoration. Track speed up to this time was 10mph, tops.

Photographed by John A. Taylor, August 20, 1978.
Added to the photo archive by John A. Taylor, May 8, 2022.
Railroad: Conrail.

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The Falmouth Secondary & the Otis Industrial track underwent major rehabilitation during the summer of 2020 with new ties / ballast and additional work is scheduled for 2022 as well. Track speeds are back up to 30 mph and running smooth once again!

Posted by John A Speers on 2022-05-10 08:10:36

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