Maine's first railroad, the Bangor & Piscataquis Canal and Railroad opened in 1836. The two-foot narrow gauge rail lines began in the late 1800's and at their height boasted of 5 narrow gauge lines until there demise by 1942. The state has over 1100 miles of trackage and Amtrak's Downeaster runs from Portland to Boston. The Maine Eastern RR scenic rail excursion provides a relaxing way to see some the best coastal scenery Maine has to offer in fully restored vintage coaches. Narrow gauge excursions and a guest engineer program can be found at the Maine Narrow Gauge RR.
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The Wiscasset, Waterville, and Farmington Railway was a two-foot gauge common carrier railroad that operated from 1894 until 1933. Rebuilt by volunteers on the original right-or-way, museum includes original rolling stock and narrow gauge steam train ride. Model railroad train. Directions
Antique land transportation museum with over 200 vehicles including the first Bangor and Arroostook RR diesel-electric locomotive built by the electro-motive division of General Motors. Directions.
B&MLRR is a 33-mile railroad line in Waldo County, Maine. Built in 1867 and one of the oldest continuously-operating railroads in the United States, B&MLRR is believed to be the best preserved rural branch line railroad in the northeast United States. Murder Mystery Trains, Fall Foliage and Santa Express Excursions are available.
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Museum includes a history of narrow gauge railroads in Maine as well as over 50 antique and classic automobiles and other vehicles. Steam train ride through a re-created historic village. Check schedule for Day out with Thomas rides. Directions.
Relax and enjoy a carefree 57 mile scenic rail train ride through the spectacular scenery of mid-coast Maine, aboard the Maine Eastern Railroad's restored streamlined stainless steel railcars from the Art Deco era of the 1940's and 1950's between Brunswick and Rockland. Experience charming seaside villages, picturesque sailboats, lobstermen working their traps on the bay, tidewater wildlife, and, in autumn, magnificent foliage. Special excursions include the Haloween Train, Polar Express, a Candy Cane Train and a Santa Train. Directions.
Museum with 25 minute trolley ride aboard a restored early 1900's electric streetcar. You have the opportunity to operate one of the Museum's antique streetcars. After a brief overview of how a streetcar works and how to operate it, one of our instructors will guide you as you operate one of the Museum’s streetcars out on our two-mile rail line. Directions.
Exhibits housed in the restored Oakfield Bangor & Aroostook RR station. Vintage photographs from the early days of the railroads beginning in 1891. Displays also include a caboose and mail cars. Free admission. Directions.
Take a trip back in time at the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad & Museum. Enjoy magnificent views of Portland's working waterfront aboard antique rail cars pulled by hard-working steam and diesel locomotives. Discover the unique two-foot gauge trains that linked rural Maine to the rest of the world. Excursions include Ghost Train ride and as well as a Santa Train. Guest engineer program also available. Directions.
New England Railroad's newly awakened Portland to Montreal Scenic Rail trip will take you on the most sensational, scenic rail journey on the east coast. Travel in comfort aboard Bi-level Glass Domed coaches as your train leaves Portland, making a stop in Bethel, ME and then continue to Gorham, NH. From here, some will depart and and begin a 5-day/4-night vacation. Scenic train rides continue their journey through Island Pond, VT and reach its final destination, Montreal. Those aboard the train will experience superlative service, fine food, relaxing atmosphere and spectacular New England scenery.
