About Us

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Dalton Hulsey, President/Shop Foreman 

Born and raised in South Texas, Dalton grew up watching trains go by creating a passion for both railroading and history. Working with his father as a mechanic before moving to Bridgton he had learned repairs of a plethora of machines big and small. Dalton got his first taste of railroading when he was hired on at Conway Scenic Railroad where he worked as a railroad car mechanic, welder, carpenter, machinist, and general mechanic on both industrial machinery and locomotives. Shortly thereafter he volunteered at the Wiscasset, Waterville, and Farmington Railway and Maine Narrow Gauge, where he worked on track projects. The B&SR Project was born after a conversation about the railroad between himself and Adam, then shortly into 2020 the project was born.

Adam Cook, Vice President/ Secretary/Track Foreman 

A Bridgton native and long time rail enthusiast with a passion for history. Adam would gain first hand railroading experience after being hired onto the Conway Scenic Railroad track crew. Thoroughly loving the job he would pursue an education in track maintenance and track standards. After gaining this education he frequently volunteers at track work events at the Wiscasset Waterville & Farmington Railway and Maine Narrow Gauge Museum.

Austin Kaeser, Treasurer

 From Casco, Maine Austin grew up building model airplanes and woodworking with is father. He was first introduced to railroading  when visiting his friends at Conway Scenic Railroad, from there on in he was interested in railroading. His curious personality would eventually have him joining his friends in volunteering at the Wiscasset, Waterville, and Farmington Railway and at Maine Narrow Gauge, where he worked on track projects. He would be asked to join the B&SR crew shortly after the project's inception.


Jordan Valladares, Road Foreman of Engines

A native of East Conway, New Hampshire, Jordan has been a railroad enthusiast since birth with deep family ties to the Maine Central Railroad. He started working for the Conway Scenic Railroad after leaving the Navy where he was able to witness railroading in England, Ireland, France and Egypt. In Conway he worked as a railroad car inspector, diesel mechanic, steam mechanic, yard hostler, and fireman. With a great interest in preserving history he was asked to join the B&SR crew shortly after the project's inception.


Connor Maher, Operations Manager

A resident of Scarborough, Maine who has a passion for history and railroads. First got involved in railroad preservation by helping the 470 Railroad club restore a tank car at the Conway Scenic Railroad. Connor worked at the Conway Scenic Railroad as a Trainman, Conductor, Steam Locomotive Fireman and Student Locomotive Engineer.  He also has spent time volunteering at the Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway and Maine Narrow Gauge Museum.

Cullen Maher, Company Historian

A resident of Scarborough, Maine with a passion for railroad history.  First got involved in railroad preservation by helping the 470 Railroad club restore a tank car at the Conway Scenic Railroad. Cullen worked at the Conway Scenic Railroad as a Trainman, Conductor, and History Guide.  He also has spent time volunteering at the Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway and Maine Narrow Gauge Museum.