Flying Yankee Association members, Conway Scenic Railroad employees and workers from the tow trucks and crane services involved pose together in front of the recently assembled Flying Yankee train cars at the Conway Scenic Railroad depot in Conway Village on July 30. From left: (front row) FYA Vice Chairman James VanBokkelen, Anthony Sarson of the CSRR, FYA volunteer Helen Robichaud and Director Tommy Robichaud, Mike Sobieniak of STC Trucking, Chris Bryant of Todd Bryant's Trucking, Larry Kemp of Iron Mountain Transportation Services, Tim Slager of the CSRR, Nick Ororak of Streamline Media, (back row) Mike Lacey and Brandon Proulx of the CSRR, FYA volunteer John Wathne, Collin Sulloway of the Plymouth and Lincoln Railroad, FYA member volunteer Tom Fuller, FYA Director Alden Burns, FYA volunteer Gabe Wathne, Tom Szirbik Sr. of Iron Mountain Iron & Equipment, FYA Director Tom Rymes and volunteer Connor Welch, John Kemp of Coady's Towing, Bruce Bourgeouis of Blue Caboose Station, FYA Treasurer Bob Kotsonis, Secretary Andria LaPlant and Chairman Brian LaPlant, Todd Bryant of Todd Bryant's Towing, Gaven Eldridge-Ferry and Barry Packard of Over All Crane Service, and Robert Kemp of Coady's Towing. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Flying Yankee Association members and workers from the Conway Scenic Railroad and tow trucks involved ready the trucks as cranes from Coady's Towing and Over All Crane Service lift one of the Flying Yankee train cars at the Conway Scenic Railroad depot in Conway Village on July 30. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Flying Yankee Association Treasurer Bob Kotsonis (left) and member Tom Rymes (right) take videos as cranes from Coady's Towing and Over All Crane Service lift one of the Flying Yankee train cars at the Conway Scenic Railroad depot in Conway Village on July 30. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Flying Yankee Association members and workers from the Conway Scenic Railroad and tow trucks involved make adjustments as cranes from Coady's Towing and Over All Crane Service hold up one of the Flying Yankee train cars at the Conway Scenic Railroad depot in Conway Village on July 30. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Flying Yankee Association members, Conway Scenic Railroad employees and workers from the tow trucks and crane services involved stand around the recently assembled Flying Yankee train cars at the Conway Scenic Railroad depot in Conway Village on July 30. From left in front: Brandon Proulx of the Conway Scenic Railroad, Brian LaPlant and Alden Burns of the Flying Yankee Association, Tim Slager and Mike Lacey of the Conway Scenic Railroad, and Mike Sobieniak of STC Trucking. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Flying Yankee Association board members (from left) Tom Rymes, Andria LaPlant, Alden Burns, Tommy Robichaud, Bob Kotsonis, Brian LaPlant and James VanBokkelen stand together in front of the recently assembled Flying Yankee train cars at the Conway Scenic Railroad depot in Conway Village on July 30. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Flying Yankee Association members and workers from the Conway Scenic Railroad and tow trucks involved ready the trucks as cranes from Coady's Towing and Over All Crane Service lift one of the Flying Yankee train cars at the Conway Scenic Railroad depot in Conway Village on July 30. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
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A trio of tow trucks carry the cars of the Flying Yankee over the Kancamagus Highway, seen here by the Saco Ranger Station in Conway, on July 30. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
A trio of tow trucks carry the cars of the Flying Yankee over the Kancamagus Highway, seen here by the Saco Ranger Station in Conway, on July 30. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
A trio of tow trucks carry the cars of the Flying Yankee over the Kancamagus Highway, seen here by the Saco Ranger Station in Conway, on July 30. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
A trio of tow trucks carry the cars of the Flying Yankee over the Kancamagus Highway, seen here by the Saco Ranger Station in Conway, on July 30. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Cranes lift one of the Flying Yankee cars in the air as Flying Yankee Association members move one of the trucks at the Conway Scenic Railroad depot in Conway Village on July 30. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The front Flying Yankee car moves up along the tracks as association members make room for the middle car at the Conway Scenic Railroad depot in Conway Village on July 30. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Flying Yankee Association members, Conway Scenic Railroad employees and workers from the tow trucks and crane services involved pose together in front of the recently assembled Flying Yankee train cars at the Conway Scenic Railroad depot in Conway Village on July 30. From left: (front row) FYA Vice Chairman James VanBokkelen, Anthony Sarson of the CSRR, FYA volunteer Helen Robichaud and Director Tommy Robichaud, Mike Sobieniak of STC Trucking, Chris Bryant of Todd Bryant's Trucking, Larry Kemp of Iron Mountain Transportation Services, Tim Slager of the CSRR, Nick Ororak of Streamline Media, (back row) Mike Lacey and Brandon Proulx of the CSRR, FYA volunteer John Wathne, Collin Sulloway of the Plymouth and Lincoln Railroad, FYA member volunteer Tom Fuller, FYA Director Alden Burns, FYA volunteer Gabe Wathne, Tom Szirbik Sr. of Iron Mountain Iron & Equipment, FYA Director Tom Rymes and volunteer Connor Welch, John Kemp of Coady's Towing, Bruce Bourgeouis of Blue Caboose Station, FYA Treasurer Bob Kotsonis, Secretary Andria LaPlant and Chairman Brian LaPlant, Todd Bryant of Todd Bryant's Towing, Gaven Eldridge-Ferry and Barry Packard of Over All Crane Service, and Robert Kemp of Coady's Towing. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Flying Yankee Association Director Alden Burns carries a vacuum out from the Flying Yankee at the Conway Scenic Railroad depot in Conway Village on July 30. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Flying Yankee Association members look on as cranes from Coady's Towing and Over All Crane Service lift one of the Flying Yankee train cars at the Conway Scenic Railroad depot in Conway Village on July 30. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Flying Yankee Association members look on as cranes from Coady's Towing and Over All Crane Service lift one of the Flying Yankee train cars at the Conway Scenic Railroad depot in Conway Village on July 30. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Flying Yankee Association members and workers from the Conway Scenic Railroad and tow trucks involved ready the trucks as cranes from Coady's Towing and Over All Crane Service lift one of the Flying Yankee train cars at the Conway Scenic Railroad depot in Conway Village on July 30. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Flying Yankee Association members and workers from the towing companies involved push one of the Flying Yankee cars down the tracks at the Conway Scenic Railroad depot in Conway Village on July 30. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Flying Yankee Association Treasurer Bob Kotsonis (left) and member Tom Rymes (right) take videos as cranes from Coady's Towing and Over All Crane Service lift one of the Flying Yankee train cars at the Conway Scenic Railroad depot in Conway Village on July 30. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Scenic Railroad's 1751 engine, with Matt Winslow seen at front, sets on tracks next to the Flying Yankee at the Conway Scenic Railroad depot in Conway Village on July 30. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
A crane from Coady's Towing wraps around the back of one of the Flying Yankee cars at the Conway Scenic Railroad depot in Conway Village on July 30. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Flying Yankee Association members and workers from the Conway Scenic Railroad and tow trucks involved make adjustments as cranes from Coady's Towing and Over All Crane Service hold up one of the Flying Yankee train cars at the Conway Scenic Railroad depot in Conway Village on July 30. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Flying Yankee Association members, Conway Scenic Railroad employees and workers from the tow trucks and crane services involved stand around the recently assembled Flying Yankee train cars at the Conway Scenic Railroad depot in Conway Village on July 30. From left in front: Brandon Proulx of the Conway Scenic Railroad, Brian LaPlant and Alden Burns of the Flying Yankee Association, Tim Slager and Mike Lacey of the Conway Scenic Railroad, and Mike Sobieniak of STC Trucking. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The brake and throttle controls are seen here inside the front of the Flying Yankee at the Conway Scenic Railroad depot in Conway Village on July 30. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Space for the engine is seen here in the front Flying Yankee car at the Conway Scenic Railroad depot in Conway Village on July 30. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Various materials are seen here inside one of the Flying Yankee cars at the Conway Scenic Railroad depot in Conway Village on July 30. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Somewhat restored seating areas are seen here inside the Flying Yankee at the Conway Scenic Railroad depot in Conway Village on July 30. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The depot building is seen here from the front windows of the Flying Yankee at the Conway Scenic Railroad depot in Conway Village on July 30. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Flying Yankee Association board members (from left) Tom Rymes, Andria LaPlant, Alden Burns, Tommy Robichaud, Bob Kotsonis, Brian LaPlant and James VanBokkelen stand together in front of the recently assembled Flying Yankee train cars at the Conway Scenic Railroad depot in Conway Village on July 30. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Flying Yankee Association members look on as cranes from Coady's Towing and Over All Crane Service lift one of the Flying Yankee train cars at the Conway Scenic Railroad depot in Conway Village on July 30. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
A tow truck backs one of the Flying Yankee cars closer to the tracks at the Conway Scenic Railroad depot in Conway Village on July 30. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The nose of the Flying Yankee is seen here at the Conway Scenic Railroad depot in Conway Village on July 30. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Flying Yankee Association members look on as cranes from Coady's Towing and Over All Crane Service lift one of the Flying Yankee train cars at the Conway Scenic Railroad depot in Conway Village on July 30. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Flying Yankee Association members and workers from the Conway Scenic Railroad and tow trucks involved ready the trucks as cranes from Coady's Towing and Over All Crane Service lift one of the Flying Yankee train cars at the Conway Scenic Railroad depot in Conway Village on July 30. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Flying Yankee Association Board Chairman Brian LaPlant stands near the front Flying Yankee car at the Conway Scenic Railroad depot in Conway Village on July 30. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
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