ABOUT
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company & Museum
From the 1870s until the 1940s, Maine had a unique system of railroads that ran on rail only two feet apart. The narrow gauge railroads connected the less populated rural areas of Maine with the larger cities and thus were an important part of the economic development of the interior of Maine. Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company & Museum preserves and operates the historic railroad equipment for the education and enjoyment of the public. The Museum features exhibits relating to Maine’s narrow gauge railway history, several historic rail cars, activities for children, and a unique gift shop.
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HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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Railroad Excursion Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Did you know that before the invention and popular use of the railroad, Americans told time by the position of the sun in the sky? After the development of the railway system, consistent, accurate time became necessary. In 1883, Standard Railway Time was adopted. Shortly after that, the four time zones—eastern standard, central daylight, mountain standard, and Pacific daylight—were adopted. Who knew that an invention in transportation could drastically alter how Americans told time?
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Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company & Museum
From the 1870s until the 1940s, Maine had a unique system of railroads that ran on rail only two feet apart. The narrow gauge railroads connected the less populated rural areas of Maine with the larger cities and thus were an important part of the economic development of the interior of Maine. Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company & Museum preserves and operates the historic railroad equipment for the education and enjoyment of the public. The Museum features exhibits relating to Maine’s narrow gauge railway history, several historic rail cars, activities for children, and a unique gift shop.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Railroad Excursion Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Did you know that before the invention and popular use of the railroad, Americans told time by the position of the sun in the sky? After the development of the railway system, consistent, accurate time became necessary. In 1883, Standard Railway Time was adopted. Shortly after that, the four time zones—eastern standard, central daylight, mountain standard, and Pacific daylight—were adopted. Who knew that an invention in transportation could drastically alter how Americans told time?
View Lesson Plan>>ABOUT
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company & Museum
MAINE NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD COMPANY & MUSEUM
From the 1870s until the 1940s, Maine had a unique system of railroads that ran on rail only two feet apart. The narrow gauge railroads connected the less populated rural areas of Maine with the larger cities and thus were an important part of the economic development of the interior of Maine. Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company & Museum preserves and operates the historic railroad equipment for the education and enjoyment of the public. The Museum features exhibits relating to Maine’s narrow gauge railway history, several historic rail cars, activities for children, and a unique gift shop.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Railroad Excursion Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Did you know that before the invention and popular use of the railroad, Americans told time by the position of the sun in the sky? After the development of the railway system, consistent, accurate time became necessary. In 1883, Standard Railway Time was adopted. Shortly after that, the four time zones—eastern standard, central daylight, mountain standard, and Pacific daylight—were adopted. Who knew that an invention in transportation could drastically alter how Americans told time?
View Lesson Plan>>ABOUT
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company & Museum
From the 1870s until the 1940s, Maine had a unique system of railroads that ran on rail only two feet apart. The narrow gauge railroads connected the less populated rural areas of Maine with the larger cities and thus were an important part of the economic development of the interior of Maine. Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company & Museum preserves and operates the historic railroad equipment for the education and enjoyment of the public. The Museum features exhibits relating to Maine’s narrow gauge railway history, several historic rail cars, activities for children, and a unique gift shop.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Railroad Excursion Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Did you know that before the invention and popular use of the railroad, Americans told time by the position of the sun in the sky? After the development of the railway system, consistent, accurate time became necessary. In 1883, Standard Railway Time was adopted. Shortly after that, the four time zones—eastern standard, central daylight, mountain standard, and Pacific daylight—were adopted. Who knew that an invention in transportation could drastically alter how Americans told time?
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