Edaville Railroad, the brainchild of Carver, Massachusetts cranberry farmer Ellis D. Atwood, was born out of a love for vanishing two-foot gauge railroads in Maine. He meticulously salvaged equipment from these forgotten lines, laid tracks through his sprawling cranberry bogs, and in 1947, Edaville Railroad triumphantly steamed onto the scene!
Starting as a simple five-mile loop, Edaville's charm blossomed with every whistle blow. Steam locomotives, like the mighty Boston & Maine No. 1455, huffed and puffed through vibrant cranberry vines, families picnicked by the tracks, and the aroma of fresh cranberries filled the air. It was a magical escape, not just from the everyday, but to a simpler time filled with the romance of the railroad and the bounty of the harvest.
Over the years, Edaville continued to flourish. Amusement rides joined the trains, twinkling Christmas lights transformed the cranberry bogs into a winter wonderland, and seasonal events like the legendary North Pole Limited became cherished traditions. But through it all, the heart of Edaville remained its trains, a testament to the ingenuity and passion of Ellis D. Atwood.
A Glimpse into Edaville's Past
This film, shot around 1970 on 50 feet of super 8, offers shots of Boston & Maine No. 1455 on static display, and the ever-reliable Edaville No. 3, formerly Monson Railroad No. 3.
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Негізгі бет Edaville Railroad, 1970
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