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May 24 to 28: Great North Woods of Maine Train Spotting Trip 2K19

Discussion in 'North East' started by Arcticelf, Dec 7, 2018.

  1. Dec 13, 2018 at 7:47 PM
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    m603holden

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    We're starting from NH. Will be a bit more of a hall. I've got next week off. I'm hitting the maps hard.

    Too bad you couldn't get this weekend off. Would have been nice to have you join. But I get it. Work is work
     
  2. Dec 14, 2018 at 8:08 AM
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    Arcticelf

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    We're starting from PA, it's a long transit up there.
     
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  3. Dec 14, 2018 at 8:15 AM
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    m603holden

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    No, we are starting our off-road / back country from NH all the way up there
     
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  4. Dec 14, 2018 at 8:31 AM
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    This seems like something I'd hop in on........ :spy:
     
  5. Dec 14, 2018 at 8:54 AM
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    Yah man i know it would be cool to go with yall its always fun to camp and hangout. I think i like our routes a bit better though plus we get to go see the bombers
     
  6. Dec 14, 2018 at 9:29 AM
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    @Arcticelf Count me in (dates depending)!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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  7. Dec 14, 2018 at 10:23 AM
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    Cool.
     
  8. Dec 14, 2018 at 10:23 AM
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    That will be a nice trip.
     
  9. Dec 17, 2018 at 10:53 PM
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    What kind of equipment is necessary for the trip? Are some of the roads/trails impassible without a solid set of A/T tires and winch, or could it be done with a bare bones TRD/OR?
     
  10. Dec 17, 2018 at 11:04 PM
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    Depending on Pace you might vibrate your teeth out of your head on stock suspension. Also, sharp shale is a real concern for tires

    I air down for the main roads up there for comfort , and even more for the trails.


    But it is a blast
    Cover.jpg
     
  11. Jan 4, 2019 at 6:15 PM
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  12. Jan 7, 2019 at 5:11 PM
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    I would love to do this.. I'm already in midcoast Maine, and could meet up somewhere along the route... subb'ed
     
  13. Jan 7, 2019 at 5:36 PM
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    That's why we don't have stock suspension :) Used to drive on those roads with an F350 and stock suspension, it got old fast.

    We'll be playing with air levels for handling vs ride comfort.
     
  14. Jan 7, 2019 at 5:44 PM
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    20-25 should be more than fine. I wouldn't go too low on gldn road . Still paved in some areas.
     
  15. Jan 7, 2019 at 5:46 PM
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    Cool. I'll be starting at 40, and work down from there.
     
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  16. Jan 8, 2019 at 1:15 PM
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    id be interested. is this trip open to anyone? ive been wanting to visit the ghost trains for a while.
     
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  17. Jan 8, 2019 at 1:40 PM
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    I might be interested in this trip depending on the dates. Our trip up to that area last month was a blast.

    Also @jmferg not sure if you've seen this thread yet. But these are the same trains we didnt have time to stop at on the trip last month. I think you were the one that was pretty keen on seeing them
     
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  18. Jan 8, 2019 at 1:48 PM
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    Yes, we'll pick people up along the way at pre-established rally points.
     
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  19. Jan 8, 2019 at 1:52 PM
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    Awesome. i live in southeastern Maine.
    Love to join in on the adventure.
     
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  20. Jan 8, 2019 at 3:49 PM
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    Same here, in live in the midcoast... would love to join. Would my stockish OR do ok?? Or should I plan upgrades and air down a lot?
     
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