Boston and Maine Railroad - 1930s

This video is a compilation of several 8mm films that were assembled together to show some passenger train operations of the Boston & Maine RR in the 1930s. The first train featured in a few shots is the famous "Flying Yankee" which is currently under restoration in New Hampshire and is expected to return to service soon. Later scenes in the video show steam trains of the B&M RR pulling wooden pasenger cars. The scenes were shot near Ipswich, Beverly and Salem, Mass.

For more information about the "Flying Yankee" and the restoration of the train please visit http://www.flyingyankee.com/

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Boston
• Maine
• Railroad
• B&M
• Flying
• Yankee
• Steam
• Train

[Howard1939]

BTW: Whatever happened to "The Yankee Flyer" restoration project that was begun about 10 years ago..?

Haven't heard or read anything about the project in recent years through the media or TRAINS Magazine..!

[chicraig6421]

If your even in Chicago the Museum of Science and Industry has the CB&Q Denver Zephyr that ran non stop from Denver to Chicago and made the record books for land speed. Its quite a train to see. same as the Flying Yankee. The cab up front was really cramped and awkward, followed by the dessel engine, and the mail part of the 1st car. 2nd car was seats, 3rd was seats and lounge. Refurbished to like new, worth a trip to the museum in your in Chi.

[blembree1]

Remarkable quality given the age of the 8mm films.

[1938528]

Wife has a model of this train. Paid $300.

[jedi725]

nice video. what music did you use?

[gp40mc]

Great old footage!

[modelrailscenes]

Very nice video, liked the focus on the Yankee Flyer, especially in Portland. I should post a pic on my website of this beautiful train.

[bigboy4016]

Love to see old videos.

[fairmontmotorcars]

wow!!! very nice 20 stars if i could

[tothehoop]

very cool Bob!