The SolidWorks 3-D CAD virtual image continues to become more complete,
as statistical files of components are added to the SolidWorks files by Ernie Eaton,
the restoration shop project manager, who manages the restoration of
National Register of Historic Places member, Narcissus.
Please consider joining the epic journey to complete the Narcissus Project by making a donation today!
Click Here: Donation Options
The restoration of this majestic icon of Maine's electric railway history is but one in a series of captivating stories containing an abundance of incredible narratives of electric railways' impact here in Maine.
Theodore Roosevelt was a passenger aboard the Portland-Lewiston Interurban, No. 14, Narcissus on August 18, 1914, while campaigning between Lewiston and Portland, Maine. The Narcissus is featured as the "Elegant Ride" in the multi-award-winning book, Theodore Roosevelt, Millie, and the Elegant Ride, by Maine author Jean M. Flahive. Jean and I will be guest speakers for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library's December 8, 2025, live virtual YouTube broadcast. Jean will talk about the book, and I will talk about Roosevelt's connections to the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport, Maine, and Theodore Roosevelt's Maine Heritage Trail. Click Here: for the post about the TRPL live virtual broadcast program
Above left photo, taken by Phil Morse, of the right side sill and steel C-channel,
a few weeks before being joined and attached to the Narcissus on November 18, 2025.
Above right photo taken by Ernie Eaton
Click Here: for the post on the removal in the fall of 2018 of the original right sidesill and steel C-channel
The overhang truss rod, on the right side of the Narcissus, will be one of many
components required to be connected to the side sill. See the image below for
how the ends pass through the sill. Photo by Katie Orlando
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The overhang truss rod (blue) literally passes through the side sill. This image is
a screenshot from a SolidWorks 3-D CAD file created by Ernie Eaton.
Click Here: for the post on the various truss rods and their condition when removed from the Narcissus.
\The Number 2 end of the Narcissus.
One of the next steps, to follow the completion of the securing of
components to the side sills, will be to install the crowns to the vestibules
on each end of the Narcissus. Of course, that will include securing
the door and window posts that travel between the vestibule roof to
the crown. Photo taken in October 2025 by Phil Morse
Lower left above - using Ernie's SolidWorks 3-D CAD
printouts as blueprints, the two crowns were made by
the master woodworker, STM restoration staff member
Seth Reed. Each crown will be installed in the vestibule
end of the Narcissus it was made for.
Click Here: for the post about developing, building, and positioning the placement of the new crowns to
the vestibules.
Above left photo, taken by Phil Morse, of the left side sill and steel C-channel,
a few weeks before being joined and attached to the Narcissus on November 18, 2025.
Above right photo taken by Ernie Eaton
Click Here: for the post on the removal in the fall of 2018 of the original left sidesill and steel C-channel
Click Here: for the post in January 2019 with photos and videos of the removal process of the sills
The overhang truss rod, on the left side of the Narcissus. Photo by Katie Orlando
The photos below show how Ernie fabricated a couple of the unusual bolts for mounting the crowns.
The bolt head is a few thousandths bigger than the hole, so it doesn't spin when tapped in.
The heads are welded up to make them large enough for turning. Replacing the
head of the heavily rusted bolt, via welding, then milling the welded head while
it spins in a lathe. Ernie Eaton photo
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The bolt diameter hole is drilled in the crown and H beams.
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The jig tool in hand to drill the wider hole to accept the head of the bolt.
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Secondary hole to accept the head of the bolt and have its top be flush with
the timber side. Ernie Eaton photo
During the same day in October 2025, I also spent some time with Ernie, as he showed me many of the metal components from the Narcissus that have been worked on, sandblasted, primed, and painted. They will be stored in the safe, secure, 53-foot storage trailer full of Narcissus components.
Numerous metal components from the Narcissus
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Below are a series of close-up photos of the items just painted and of items painted recently before, the items on the table in the above photo.
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Below are items painted before the items above.
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Click Here: For the list of links to Theodore Roosevelt Maine Heritage Trail Posts in Easy Order to View
We continue the restoration work on the 1912 Narcissus, the only surviving high-speed, luxury interurban coach of the Portland-Lewiston Interurban.
Click Here: Narcissus Restoration-Related Posts
Being more than a century old, the stately, "Elegant Ride," Narcissus, is a gem. This shimmering precious stone of Maine transportation history is brilliantly resplendent as it emanates so many elements of history, including time, places, people, and events, that it was coupled to, that when just a smattering of its seemingly innumerable stories are shared, the contents first captivates, then fascinates, then generates interest to learn more 🙋. The majestic Narcissus is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Please consider joining the epic journey to complete the Narcissus Project by making a donation today!
Click Here: Donation Options
The restoration of this majestic icon of Maine's electric railway history is but one in a series of captivating stories containing an abundance of incredible coalition of narratives.
Click Here: History-Related Posts - Narcissus and Portland-Lewiston Interurban
The Narcissus is featured in the national Gold Award-winning novel, Teddy Roosevelt, Millie, and the Elegant Ride. The "Elegant Ride" is the Narcissus. Theodore Roosevelt was a passenger on the Narcissus on August 18, 1914, between Lewiston and Portland, Maine, while campaigning for the Progressive Party candidates.
Click Here: Bookstores and Businesses promoting the Narcissus Project
Independent book publisher Phil Morse,
holding Gold Book Award Winner plaque
for the Middle Reader category for The Eric
Hoffer Book Award. Congratulations to
award-winning Maine author,
Jean M. Flahive
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