The Tall Pines Scenic Railroad is located in Berwick, Maine on 15+ acres. The land is heavily wooded with a mixture of Red and White Pines, Hemlock, Fir, Maple, Oak, and Birch trees.

     Presently,  there is 3052' of 15" guage track made up from 12 lb rail lag bolted to 4 x 4 x 30" pressure treated ties. Heavy duty landscape fabric was first put down to prevent ballast from sinking into the ground and to prevent weed growth. Finally 3/4" stone ballast was used to level the track.

     When the line is finished, there will be over a mile of track. This includes 3359' of main line and the rest sidings and yard area.

LOCOMOTIVE

     Tall Pines Scenic Railroad currently has a 3" scale GE 50 ton 0-4-0 switcher. The prime mover is a Kohler 16 hp gas engine driving a hydraulic pump which in turn drives two hydraulic motors, one on each axle. The engine has an air system for train brakes, air horns, and operating headlights. Weight - 1200 lbs, Wheel diameter - 8 5/8", Fuel - gasoline, capacity 3.6 gal.

     ROLLING STOCK

     There are five freight cars on the railroad and one MOW weed spraying car. These include a flat car, hopper, low side gondola, high side gondola, and box car. Under construction is a "backhoe" car. This is basically a flat car with a backhoe attached to the deck. I"m also fitting an old electric lawnmower to the boom for mowing duties.

NEWS

     Here it is, Fall, and the end of another busy season. This summer, I have managed to complete a 16 foot extension to the bridge abutment I installed last season, complete an all steel 24' Warren Truss bridge, build a second bridge abutment, install the bridge, install 3 new culverts, finish grade the last 1000' of roadbed and put down 763' of track for a total length of 3052'. Approximately 440' of mainline remains to complete the loop. I have also completed maintenance on the high side grey gondola, black hopper, and brown boxcar, reworking the couplers and coupler pockets, changing out the wheelsets, and installing air brakes. Basic maintenance was also performed on the locomotive. The backhoe car is nearing completion. It has been finish painted and is ready for final assembly.

     I am looking for volunteer help with the railroad. If you live in the area and are interested in the construction, maintenance, and operation of a large scale railroad, please let me know. 

     The line is private and not open to the general public, occasional exceptions are made for model railroad enthusiasts. Please e-mail for more information.

Thanks for visiting the "TALL PINES SCENIC RAILROAD".     

updated 12-8-2007 wrw

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