The Boston and Lowell Railroad is a historic railroad that operated in Massachusetts. It was one of the first railroads in North America and the first major one in the state. The line later operated as part of the Boston and Maine Railroad's Southern Division.
Read more about Boston And Lowell Railroad: Beginnings, Getting Chartered, Building The Railroad, Early Operation, Locomotives, The Boston and Maine Railroad, Branches, Life As A B&M Line, Modern Times, Station Listing
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