Teacher's Resources

• How is a steam locomotive different from a diesel-electric?

• Basic Steam Locomotive Action

• Steam Locomotive Workings Illustration

• Whyte Classification System for Steam Locomotives

Research Documents

• Maine Central Diesel Locomotive Diagrams (PDF) - These diagrams were received as part of a larger donation of Maine Central material to NESCo. They represent all locomotives owned by the railroad during the diesel era, and have been scanned and provided here as a resource for researchers.

• Flying Yankee Emergency Handling Instructions (PDF) - These instructions from 1937 explain how to re-rail the Maine Central/Boston & Maine Flying Yankee trainset if it is derailed but undamaged.

• Maine Central Roundhouse Drawings (PDF) - These 1970s drawings depict various roundhouses throughout the Maine Central system. They contain dimensional data that is invaluable for researchers and modelers!

Business Information

• NESCo 2020 Form 990

• NESCo 2024 Form 990

• NESCo’s 2025 Business Plan