North Conway in Carroll County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

Flanger CV 4233

Photographed By Alexander Schwarzmueller, October 14, 2014

1. Flanger CV 4233 Marker

Inscription. This unusual car has two air-operated flanger blades that drop down to remove snow from between the rails. The car is 34 feet long and weighs over 20 tons. The 4233 was built by the Erie Car Works of Erie, Pa. in 1891 for the Central Vermont Railway. In 1925 the CV rebuilt the flanger at their shops at St. Albans, Vt. The car was last used by the Grand Trunk Railway on their line bebtween Portland, Maine and Island Pond, Vermont. Retired in the early 1970's, the 4233 is now owned by Mr. & Mrs. David Lamson.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 44° 3.178′ N, 71° 7.811′ W. Marker is in North Conway, New Hampshire, in Carroll County. Marker can be reached from Norcross Circle, 0.1 miles west of White Mountains Road (U.S. 302). Marker is on the flanger at Conway Scenic Railroad. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 38 Norcross Circle, North Conway NH 03860, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Caboose Grand Trunk Ry. No 75953 (a few steps from this marker); Caboose CV-4011 (within shouting distance of this marker); Maine Central Instruction Car No. 2001 (within shouting distance of this marker); Water Standpipe (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Caboose B&M 104391 (within shouting distance of this marker); Roundhouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wig Wag Signal (about 300 feet away); Crossing Gate (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Conway.

More about this marker. The railroad and flanger are private property. Check for hours that the railroad is open to the public. There is a Conway Scenic Railroad lock on the flanger.

Also see . . . Conway Scenic Railroad. (Submitted on October 27, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Flanger CV 4233 and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Alexander Schwarzmueller, October 25, 2014

2. Flanger CV 4233 and Marker

Flanger CV 4233 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Alexander Schwarzmueller, October 25, 2014

3. Flanger CV 4233

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 557 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.