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For more than a century, the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad served northern Maine's forests, paper mills, farms and towns. Its distinctive freight operations and regional character make BAR a favorite for layouts inspired by Maine branch lines and northeastern railroading.
From insulated boxcars to distinctive diesel power, Bangor & Aroostook models bring northern Maine's working railroad history to life.
BAR's insulated potato cars helped protect Maine's harvest in harsh winter weather. These recognizable boxcars remain popular choices for collectors recreating seasonal agricultural shipments.
GP7, GP38, GP38-2, RS11, BL2 and F3 models capture the railroad's diesel-era personality. Earlier steam locomotives offer options for layouts set before dieselization.
Beyond potatoes, Bangor & Aroostook hauled forest products, paper and other regional freight. Standard boxcars, cabooses and mixed freight equipment help recreate these everyday operations.
Bangor & Aroostook models have been offered by Lionel, Atlas, Athearn, Bachmann, Broadway Limited, Bowser, InterMountain, Kato, Micro-Trains, Rapido, ScaleTrains, Walthers and MTH, depending on prototype, scale and production run.
Build a roster around blue-and-white locomotives, insulated potato cars, boxcars and cabooses. Whether you model a northern Maine branch line or a larger freight railroad, BAR equipment adds a distinctive regional identity.
Bangor & Aroostook collections may include potato cars, classic diesel locomotives, cabooses and other northeastern freight equipment. Trainz reviews qualifying model train collections from collectors, families and estates. Visit Sell My Trains to explore your options.
How It WorksNo. Bangor & Aroostook ceased independent operations following its acquisition during bankruptcy proceedings in 2003. Much of its former network became part of the Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway, with portions later operated by other regional railroads.
Bangor & Aroostook is especially known for hauling Maine potatoes, paper and forest products, including its distinctive insulated potato boxcars.
Collectors often seek BAR potato cars, insulated boxcars, GP7 and GP38 locomotives, BL2s, RS11s, cabooses and classic blue-and-white freight equipment.
Manufacturers including Lionel, Atlas, Athearn, Bachmann, Broadway Limited, Bowser, InterMountain, Kato, Micro-Trains, Rapido, ScaleTrains, Walthers and MTH have produced Bangor & Aroostook models.
