Maine Central Railroad Company

In 1845 the Androscoggin & Kennebec Railroad was chartered to build a line from Danville Junction on the Atlantic & St. Lawrence (Grand Trunk) to Waterville, and the Penobscot & Kennebec Railroad was chartered to extend the Androscoggin & Kennebec line to Bangor. The former line was completed to Waterville in 1849, and the first train entered Bangor over the latter road in August, 1855. These railroads, forming a continuous line between Danville Junction and Bangor, were consolidated in 1862 to form the Maine Central Railroad Company.

From the description of Building drawings, 1856-1961. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 71014285

The Maine Central Railroad Company was chartered in 1856 and began operating in 1862 with the consolidation of the Androscoggin & Kennebec Railroad Company and the Penobscot & Kennebec Railroad Company. Its tracks ran from Danville Junction to Bangor, a distance of about 100 miles. The company continued its expansion by leasing or acquiring track and facilities of other railroads. By 1917, when the United States Railway Administration took over operation of U.S. railroads, the Maine Central had a 1,358 mile system, with tracks through the White Mountains of New Hampshire to St. Johnsbury, Vermont and into Quebec. In 1980 the Maine Central was purchased by U.S. Filter Corporation; in 1981 this company was acquired by Ashland Oil Company which subsequently sold the Maine Central to Guilford Transportation Industries, Inc. Since 1987 the company has continued to operate under Guilford control as the Springfield Terminal Railway's District No. One.

From the description of Records, 1850-1963 (bulk 1880-1920). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 56568865

Headquartered in Portland, Me.

From the description of Records, 1900-1905. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70976062