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Minuteman

By Angela Cotey | May 29, 2025

Boston & Maine train 58, the eastbound Minuteman, approaches North Pownal, Vt., in August 1940. Pacific 3658 has milk cars tucked in behind its tender.
John P. Ahrens photo

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