The Boston & Maine Railroad Historical Society is composed of people who share a common interest in the history and operations of the Boston & Maine Railroad, the Maine Central Railroad, and other related railroads.

Originating in the idea of constructing a continuous inland route between Boston and Portland, the Boston and Maine Railroad gradually gained control of other lines until the B&M system linked hundreds of cities, towns, and villages in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and …

The Maine Central Railroad had a close relationship with the Boston and Maine Railroad throughout its history. The Eastern Railroad gained control of Maine Central in 1871. B&M leased ERR in 1884 and thereby controlled MEC.

Throughout our fifty+ years of preservation the B&MRRHS has been the grateful recipient of countless generous donations to our archives, all of which help to advance the history, legacy and story of the Boston & Maine Railroad. Here are some of the notable collections of photographs, negatives and images preserved within our archives.

The historic industrial city of Lowell, Massachusetts is home to Boston & Maine Railroad steam locomotive No. 410. Together with its combination coach-baggage car No. 410 is the visual centerpiece of the city and the focus of our Society’s preservation efforts.

The Boston & Maine Railroad Historical Society, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization composed of people who want to share their knowledge, and learn more about, the history and operations of the Boston and Maine Railroad, its predecessors, and successors.

Rick Kfoury and James P. Nigzus visit New England’s famed railroad locations. Join us as we relive the days-gone-by of the Boston & Maine Railroad!

Our Society has published several books about the Boston and Maine Railroad. The most recent is George Corey’s Boston & Maine by George C. Corey (2022). This book , written by longtime photographer George C. Corey, features his stunning photography and stories from his time documenting the Boston & Maine from the late 1930s until the 1980s.

In this handy guide you will find a wealth of practical information about modeling the motive power, rolling stock, and structures of the Boston & Maine, as well as some very interesting historical background concerning how the B&M built and acquired its equipment.)

Are you interested in preserving locomotives, rolling stock, or old railroad buildings? Are you curious about railroads and the people who work for them? Do you enjoy studying historical photographs, maps, and documents? Do you attend railroad …