Madrid Railroad
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| Madrid Railroad | |
|---|---|
| Locale | Maine |
| Dates of operation | 1902–1908 |
| Successor line | Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad |
| Track gauge | 2 ft (610 mm) |
| Headquarters | Phillips |
The Madrid Railroad was a short lived 2 ft (610 mm) gauge narrow gauge common carrier railroad in the State of Maine. It was built in 1902 and ran from Madrid Junction on the Phillips and Rangeley Railroad to a lumber camp at Weld Township. It was operated by the Phillips and Rangeley Railroad until both railroads were acquired by the Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad.
[edit] References
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