October 30, 2005 - Northern Rail Trail 1.7 Mile Opening

Craig Mayo accepts a golden spike in appreciation for the help the Andover Snowmobile Club provided in preparing the rail bed for this day.

George Burdick accepts a golden spike in appreciation for all the time and energy he has donated to the Northern Rail Trail.

Craig Mayo cuts the ribbon to officially open this 1.7 mile of walking trail.

Rail Bed prior to October 2005 Grading and Stone Dust.

Rail bed after October 2005 grading

Rail Bed after grading and stone dust fill.

Rail Bed is graded and stone dust filled between the Andover Elementary-Middle School and Potter Place Depot.

Newly decked bridge in October 2005

Newly decked bridge in October 2005

First Decking of Rail Bed Bridges c. 1998

First Decking of Rail Bed Bridges c. 1998

Beaver's won't get past this trick

Jim Minard playing with the pole saw

Some stump and rock removal

Bridges constructed to accomidate the tucker c. 1999

Greg Miller operating a small Bob-Cat for tie removal from Highland Lake to Danbury c. 1999

A rail bed free from ties and other large obstructions

Another bridge built to accomidate the tucker. This one is on the Winslow State Park trail.

More bridge work

Pulling in the stingers for a bridge.

Rail Bed Bridge Decking c. 1998

Rail Removal from Highland Lake to Dyers Crossing c. 2001??

Rail Removal from Highland Lake to Dyers Crossing c. 2001??

Rock and stump removal.