My grandfather ran those trains for a few seasons when they were in use. They were hauled in over the ice--by horses--imagine! We called that short rail line slot, from Eagle Lake over to Chamberlain and across to the west of it on a very long trestle, the Tramway. Hauling logs from Eagle Lake to Chamberlain took the value from the Allagash watershed, flowing into the St. John and eventually into New Brunswick, and put them on the Penobscot, at least until Telos Dam was built. That's another story. Logging wars were serious business. Exploding the competing dams was a thing :) The pilings and rails across the northwest end of Chamberlain were mostly still up last time I was there, many years ago. Have fun!
Every time Maine enters the scene, the angels sing. The views from seaside to the mountains are one in a billion. Soothes the soul. ~Sadie, NH (future ME resident)
The nice thing about snowmobiling, you can go further and see more of Maine woods vs a ATV or UTV. You get to explore lakes and rivers a car driver will never see. I have been vacationing in ME since 1985. I hope to retire up there with in the next 8 years.....Great video, really enjoyed it.
Further north way out in the middle of the northern Maine woods off an atv trail about a half hour walk are other abandoned trains. Northern Aroostook county has many hidden gems if you have the time and energy to search
I live and snowmobile in Idaho. I served 2 years in the Navy at Portsmouth, NH, Navy Yard from 1968 to 1970. Does Maine or NH have trails cresting mountain tops for snowmobile access?
Sorry we missed this comment. Not really sure on milage from Millinocket but easy enough to calculate from Maine trail maps. Or just give Shin Pond Village a call. I am sure they can advise.
WENT THROUGH THE ICE ON CHESSUMCOOK LAKE! I WAS SKIRTING THE TRAIL AS IT IS TERRIBLE AND SUNK INTO 3" OF WATER JUST UNDER THE SNOW. BE CAREFUL OR WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR. I TURNED AROUND AND SCOOTED BACK TO THE LAKEHOUSE.
I live in Maine and I’m not leaving, I love to snowmobile and that’s why love Maine
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My grandfather ran those trains for a few seasons when they were in use. They were hauled in over the ice--by horses--imagine! We called that short rail line slot, from Eagle Lake over to Chamberlain and across to the west of it on a very long trestle, the Tramway. Hauling logs from Eagle Lake to Chamberlain took the value from the Allagash watershed, flowing into the St. John and eventually into New Brunswick, and put them on the Penobscot, at least until Telos Dam was built. That's another story. Logging wars were serious business. Exploding the competing dams was a thing :) The pilings and rails across the northwest end of Chamberlain were mostly still up last time I was there, many years ago. Have fun!
WOW that's awesome
I wish to thank you for sharing this Historical video with me .
Maine is and always will be 1 of my favorite places
Every time Maine enters the scene, the angels sing. The views from seaside to the mountains are one in a billion. Soothes the soul. ~Sadie, NH (future ME resident)
I have been to Libbys camp on sled great place.
The nice thing about snowmobiling, you can go further and see more of Maine woods vs a ATV or UTV. You get to explore lakes and rivers a car driver will never see. I have been vacationing in ME since 1985. I hope to retire up there with in the next 8 years.....Great video, really enjoyed it.
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Further north way out in the middle of the northern Maine woods off an atv trail about a half hour walk are other abandoned trains. Northern Aroostook county has many hidden gems if you have the time and energy to search
Libby's camps, triple berry pie Feb 2017 awesome
Bear hunted and camped in Allagash, beautiful area and very quiet
It's a magical area, no matter what time of year!
We’ve been sharing about these trains since 2011 with directions to the trains in 2014. All kinds of info and shared experiences here.
What an amazing place
Nice sled
I live and snowmobile in Idaho. I served 2 years in the Navy at Portsmouth, NH, Navy Yard from 1968 to 1970. Does Maine or NH have trails cresting mountain tops for snowmobile access?
Yes
Wonderful video. How far, by sled to the trains would you say it would be coming up from Millinocket?
Sorry we missed this comment. Not really sure on milage from Millinocket but easy enough to calculate from Maine trail maps. Or just give Shin Pond Village a call. I am sure they can advise.
Great video. What drone to you use?
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280 MILE ROUND TRIP FROM BROWNVILLE!
WENT THROUGH THE ICE ON CHESSUMCOOK LAKE! I WAS SKIRTING THE TRAIL AS IT IS TERRIBLE AND SUNK INTO 3" OF WATER JUST UNDER THE SNOW. BE CAREFUL OR WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR. I TURNED AROUND AND SCOOTED BACK TO THE LAKEHOUSE.