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Thread #29196 Message #2422882
Posted By: oldhippie
26-Aug-08 - 07:14 PM
Thread Name: Origins: The Dummy Line - What's a dummy train?
Subject: RE: What's a dummy train

Charley,
There was a famous "dummy" train in Maine in the 1880-1890s, that ran from Old Orchard to Camp Ellis, with a stop at Ferry Beach. The return trip was done in reverse, as there was no provision to turn around.
OH