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Five two-foot gauge railroads once carried common freight and passengers in Maine, a track width so narrow it became a Maine specialty, and today you can ride restored two-footers by Casco Bay, through the Sheepscot Valley and on the old Sandy River grade at Phillips. This page is part of our national guide to train museums, and it covers 12 Maine museums, railroads and collections in 11 towns, plus one northern Maine archive. Type your town into the finder below to see what is closest.
Southern Maine has the trolley museum in Kennebunkport and the waterfront train in Portland. Midcoast families can pair steam in Alna with the village railroad in Boothbay, while Bangor makes a base for the Cole Land Transportation Museum, the logging village at Leonard's Mills and weekend trains from Unity and Hancock.
Most Maine rail museums run on a summer and fall season, so check each card for dates before you drive, especially from November to May.
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Every train museum in Maine, town by town
12 museums in 12 towns, A to Z by town. Tap any museum for its own page: the full story, what to see, what kids can do, hours, tickets, contact details and 20 answers to the questions families ask.
Alna
Heritage railroad with a museum
Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway Museum
Volunteers have brought the two-foot gauge WW&F back to life in Alna, five miles from Wiscasset. Steam trains run Saturdays year round plus many themed excursions, and advance tickets are strongly recommended.
Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQsBangor
Museum with a major rail exhibit
Cole Land Transportation Museum
A Bangor museum of Maine land transportation, from wagons and tractors to cabooses, fire trucks and 18-wheelers, plus moving veterans exhibits. Open daily May 1 to November 11, and visitors under 19 get in free.
Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQsBoothbay
Heritage railroad with a museum
Boothbay Railway Village Museum
A narrow gauge steam train loops a 35-acre recreated Maine village with a 1912 depot, an antique auto museum of 60+ vehicles, a large model railroad and goats to visit. Regular season is over; holiday trains run in December.
Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQsBradley
Museum with a major rail exhibit
Maine Forest and Logging Museum at Leonard's Mills
An open-air logging village in Bradley with a working up-and-down sawmill, blacksmith shop and steam and gas Lombard log haulers. Grounds are open daily sunrise to sunset; the machinery runs on event days like Living History Days.
Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQsBridgton
Railroad museum
Bridgton & Saco River Railroad Museum
A small museum in downtown Bridgton devoted to the town's two-foot narrow gauge railroad, founded in 2020 with big restoration goals. Posted hours are weekends; email the museum to confirm before visiting.
Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQsHancock
Heritage railroad with a museum
Downeast Scenic Railroad
A volunteer-run, 90-minute narrated ride from Hancock, just outside Ellsworth, in restored coaches over the old Maine Central Calais Branch and the Union River Bridge. Trains run weekends from Memorial Day to mid October.
Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQsKennebunkport
Trolley and streetcar museum
Seashore Trolley Museum
The world's first and largest electric railway museum, with rides on restored early 1900s trolleys, three carhouses, a restoration shop and an HO scale Maine Central model railroad. Dogs are welcome, even on the trolleys.
Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQsMonson
Museum with a major rail exhibit
Monson Railroad Museum
Monson's two-foot gauge slate railroad, remembered by the volunteer Monson Historical Society alongside slate mining, Monson Fair and military displays. Open mid-June to mid-October on Wednesdays and Saturdays, or by appointment.
Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQsNorthern Maine
Rail preservation group
Bangor & Aroostook Railroad historical collection
The railroad that served northern Maine's Aroostook County from 1891 to 2003, famous for its brightly painted boxcars. There is no single museum building; its history is kept in Maine library and online archives.
Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQsPhillips
Heritage railroad with a museum
Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad
Ride a two-foot gauge train on the original Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes trackbed in Phillips, the old heart of Maine's largest narrow gauge system. Trains run selected summer and fall weekends, and the Ghost Train is the big event.
Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQsPortland
Heritage railroad with a museum
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum
Historic two-foot gauge cars roll 3 miles along Casco Bay on a 40-minute narrated ride from Thames Street in Portland. Trains run Tuesday to Sunday in season, and THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride fills the holidays.
Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQsUnity
Heritage railroad with a museum
Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad
One-hour round-trip train rides from Unity station on weekends, with themed trains for pizza and whoopie pies, hot cocoa and cookies, fall foliage and Santa. Fares start at $18 for adults and $5 for kids.
Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQsCompare every Maine train museum side by side
Type, train rides, admission, hours and who each one suits, in one table. Tap a column to sort it, or a museum to open its page.
| Hours | Best for | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway MuseumAlna | Heritage railroad | Yes | Train tickets required; prices vary by excursion, kids 3 and under free on posted events | Saturdays year round, 10 am to 5 pm, plus added dates on the schedule | Families, steam fans and anyone curious how a railroad is rebuilt |
| Cole Land Transportation MuseumBangor | Rail gallery | No | Adults $14; seniors, military and first responders $12; under 19 free | May 1 to November 11, 9 am to 4 pm, 7 days a week | Families, vehicle lovers and anyone interested in Maine veterans |
| Boothbay Railway Village MuseumBoothbay | Heritage railroad | Yes | Adults 18 to 64 $20, seniors 65+ $15, ages 3 to 17 $10, under 3 free | Closed for the regular season; check the website for 2027 dates. In season, trains on the hour 11 am to 4 pm | Families with toddlers and young kids, car and train fans |
| Maine Forest and Logging Museum at Leonard's MillsBradley | Rail gallery | No | Living History Days (2026): adults $10, ages 3 to 17 $5, members free; non-event day fees not posted | Grounds open daily, sunrise to sunset; buildings and machinery operate on event days and Tuesday volunteer mornings | Families who like the outdoors and fans of old machinery |
| Bridgton & Saco River Railroad MuseumBridgton | Railroad museum | No | Not posted online; email the museum | Posted from July 3, 2026: Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 5 pm, closed weekdays; confirm before visiting | Narrow gauge fans and Bridgton history lovers |
| Downeast Scenic RailroadHancock | Heritage railroad | Yes | Fares are posted with online booking; groups of 40 or more get group rates | Saturdays and Sundays, Memorial Day weekend through the weekend after Columbus Day; see schedule for times | Families, rail fans and Acadia-area visitors |
| Seashore Trolley MuseumKennebunkport | Trolley museum | Yes | Trolleyween weekend $15, ages 0 to 2 free, members half price; check the website for regular prices | Wednesday to Sunday, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, through October 25, 2026 (last tickets 3:45 pm); model railroad Thursday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm in November | Families with young kids, transit fans and dog owners |
| Monson Railroad MuseumMonson | Rail gallery | No | Not posted online; call to ask | Mid-June through mid-October: Wednesday 10 am to 2 pm, Saturday 9 am to 3 pm; also by appointment | Narrow gauge fans and Maine small-town history lovers |
| Bangor & Aroostook Railroad historical collectionNorthern Maine | Preservation group | No | No admission; online archives are free to browse | No public museum hours; library collections set their own access rules | Researchers, rail historians and northern Maine families |
| Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes RailroadPhillips | Heritage railroad | Yes | $7 ages 13 and up, $3 under 13, under 6 free | Selected weekends, typically Father's Day through mid October; see the operating schedule | Narrow gauge fans, history lovers and families on a mountain drive |
| Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & MuseumPortland | Heritage railroad | Yes | Coach Class (non-event): adults $18.85, seniors $16.75, ages 3 to 12 $14.65, 2 and under free; fees extra | Trains Tuesday to Sunday through October 25, 2026; departures 10 am to 5 pm | Families with young kids and visitors exploring Portland's waterfront |
| Belfast & Moosehead Lake RailroadUnity | Heritage railroad | Yes | Unity Maine Train: adults $18, children $5; themed trains $23 to $29 for adults | Weekend excursions in season; doors open one hour before departure. See the online calendar for times | Families with young kids and dog owners |
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Quick picks: where to start in Maine
Best first visit with a toddler
Boothbay Railway Village Museum
Boothbay
A short steam train loop, flat walks between buildings and goats to feed make Boothbay easy with kids ages 1 to 3, and under 3 get in free.
Biggest collection
Kennebunkport
More than 350 transit vehicles from around the world fill a 350-acre campus, and dogs can ride the trolleys too.
Best ocean view from a train
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum
Portland
The 40-minute narrated ride runs 3 miles along Casco Bay past marinas, lighthouses and forts.
Steam all year
Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway Museum
Alna
Two-foot gauge steam trains run on Saturdays year round in Alna, and volunteers are building a new locomotive, number 11.
Free for kids
Cole Land Transportation Museum
Bangor
Visitors under 19 get in free to see cabooses, fire trucks, snowplows and big rigs in Bangor.
Longest scenic ride
Hancock
The 90-minute narrated trip from Hancock crosses the restored Union River Bridge and passes osprey nests and beaver lodges.
Budget train ride
Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad
Phillips
Kids under 13 ride for $3 and under 6 ride free on the original Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes grade.
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Day trips that pair Maine rail stops
Trip 1
Midcoast steam, Alna to Boothbay
Ride the two-foot steam train from Sheepscot station in Alna, then drive about 11 miles to Boothbay Railway Village for a second train, the model railroad and the goats. Buy WW&F tickets ahead, and allow extra time for traffic in downtown Wiscasset. Boothbay runs its regular season in summer and fall, with holiday trains in December.
Trip 2
Southern coast trolleys and trains
- Seashore Trolley MuseumKennebunkport
- Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & MuseumPortland
Start with a trolley ride and the carhouses at Kennebunkport, then head about 21 miles north for the 40-minute ride along Casco Bay in Portland. Both run on set departure times that do not wait, so build in a buffer between them.
Trip 3
Bangor machines and a Downeast ride
- Cole Land Transportation MuseumBangor
- Maine Forest and Logging Museum at Leonard's MillsBradley
- Downeast Scenic RailroadHancock
The Cole Land Transportation Museum and the logging village at Leonard's Mills are about 10 miles apart, and kids under 19 get into Cole free. On a summer or fall weekend, add the 90-minute Downeast Scenic ride from Hancock, about 26 miles from Cole.
Why Maine built railroads two feet wide
Narrow gauge track was cheap to lay and handled tight curves, so in the late 1800s Maine strung two-foot lines through farm country, forest and slate towns. The Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes grew to about 112 miles in Franklin County, the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington served the Sheepscot Valley from 1894, the Bridgton and Saco River linked Bridgton to Hiram from 1882, and the Monson Railroad hauled slate to Monson Junction. Trucks and the Depression closed lines like the Sandy River and the WW&F, and much of the equipment spent close to fifty years at Edaville in Massachusetts before some of it came home.
Standard gauge lines shaped the rest of the state. The Belfast and Moosehead Lake was a hometown shortline from 1871 to 2007, the Maine Central's Calais Branch carried the Bar Harbor Express to the coast, and the Bangor and Aroostook moved Aroostook County potatoes from 1891 to 2003. In the south, when the Biddeford and Saco Railroad swapped its trolleys for buses in 1939, rail fans bought open car No. 31 for $150 and started the museum at Kennebunkport.
For the two-foot story, ride at the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad in Portland, the WW&F in Alna and the Sandy River line in Phillips, and stop at the Bridgton museum and the Monson museum. The Belfast and Moosehead Lake and Downeast Scenic cover the shortlines and the coast, the Seashore Trolley Museum covers the electric era, and the Bangor and Aroostook collection keeps the County's railroad in the archives.
Holiday trains and seasonal days at Maine museums
Maine's rail museums lean into the holidays. In October, the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad runs a Pumpkin Train, Seashore holds Trolleyween and a Pumpkin Patch Trolley, the WW&F runs a Pumpkin Pickin' Train to SeaLyon Farm, Boothbay hosts its Railway SPOOKtacular, and the Sandy River Ghost Train in Phillips adds three non-scary early trains for little ones; see our Maine Halloween train ride guide. For Christmas, THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride fills Portland's holiday season, Boothbay runs the North Pole Express, Seashore offers Santa's Magical Trolley Ride, the WW&F holds a Victorian Christmas Train and Market, and the Belfast and Moosehead Lake runs a Santa Express. Our guide to Christmas train rides in Maine has more.
How far is it from Portland, Bangor or Augusta?
Times are rough estimates from straight-line distance, without traffic or summer coast delays.
| Museum | From Portland | From Bangor | From Augusta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & MuseumPortland | 5 min | ||
| Seashore Trolley MuseumKennebunkport | 30 min | ||
| Boothbay Railway Village MuseumBoothbay | 50 min | 40 min | |
| Bridgton & Saco River Railroad MuseumBridgton | 50 min | ||
| Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway MuseumAlna | 1 hr | 25 min | |
| Cole Land Transportation MuseumBangor | 5 min | ||
| Maine Forest and Logging Museum at Leonard's MillsBradley | 15 min | ||
| Downeast Scenic RailroadHancock | 35 min | ||
| Belfast & Moosehead Lake RailroadUnity | 40 min | ||
| Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes RailroadPhillips | 1 hr |
Good to know before you go
- Trains at the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad, the WW&F and the Belfast and Moosehead Lake leave exactly on time and cannot wait, so arrive early with little ones.
- Dogs are welcome on the trolleys at Seashore, in the open-air cars only at the Maine Narrow Gauge, and off the seats at the Belfast and Moosehead Lake; Cole does not allow pets.
- The Belfast and Moosehead Lake cars are not climate controlled, and Seashore runs trolleys rain or shine, so bring layers.
- Boothbay sells only light snacks, so pack a picnic for the tables and the 4-acre village green.
- Food and drinks are not allowed inside the Cole Land Transportation Museum, so plan snacks before or after.
- For the Belfast and Moosehead Lake, enter 212 Depot Street, Unity in your GPS rather than the business name.
- Leonard's Mills has unpaved, uneven trails and no lighting, so wear sturdy shoes and leave before dark.
Train museums beyond Maine
Maine's only neighbor is close at hand. About 1 hour 10 minutes from Portland, the New Hampshire train museums start with the Conway Scenic Railroad, whose trains leave the 1874 North Conway station, and the Mount Washington Cog Railway, the world's first mountain-climbing cog railway, is about 1 hour 30 minutes from Portland.
One state farther, the Massachusetts train museums include Edaville in Carver, the two-foot gauge line where much of Maine's narrow gauge equipment ran for nearly fifty years, about 3 hours from Portland. Seashore's own society also runs the National Streetcar Museum in Lowell, about 2 hours from Portland.
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Maine train museum questions
What is the biggest train museum in Maine?
The Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport is the largest, and it calls itself the world's first and largest electric railway museum. Its collection of more than 350 transit vehicles fills three carhouses and more barns on a 350-acre campus. Visitors ride restored trolleys over the rebuilt Atlantic Shore Line and can watch cars being restored from a gallery above the shop.
Are there free train museums in Maine?
Free admission in Maine is mostly for kids. The Cole Land Transportation Museum in Bangor lets everyone under 19 in free, and its collection includes cabooses alongside trucks and fire engines. Children 2 and under ride free at the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad, and under 6 ride free at the Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad. The Bangor and Aroostook archives are free to browse online.
Where can you ride a steam train in Maine?
The Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum in Alna runs two-foot gauge steam trains on Saturdays year round, plus themed trips. Boothbay Railway Village also uses a steam locomotive about a hundred years old to pull its train around the village in season. The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad in Portland has steam engines, but its trains are usually pulled by diesel No. 1.
What is the best train museum in Maine for toddlers?
Boothbay Railway Village is the easiest choice for toddlers. The steam train loop is short, the grounds are mostly flat, and kids can feed goats, look for turtles and watch a big model railroad. Parents have called it a paradise for ages 1 to 3, and children under 3 get in free. Its regular season runs in summer and fall.
Is there a train ride in Portland, Maine?
Yes, the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad runs a narrated 40-minute, 3-mile round trip along Casco Bay from Thames Street. You ride historic two-foot gauge cars and replicas, including a caboose built in 1903, past marinas, lighthouses and old forts. As of October 2026, trains run Tuesday to Sunday through October 25, and THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride follows for the holidays.
Are there train museums near Bangor, Maine?
Bangor has the Cole Land Transportation Museum, with cabooses, trucks and fire engines, and Leonard's Mills in Bradley is about 15 minutes away. For a train ride, the Downeast Scenic Railroad in Hancock is about 35 minutes from Bangor, and the Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railroad in Unity is about 40 minutes. The Monson Railroad Museum is roughly an hour northwest.
What train museums are near Augusta, Maine?
The Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum in Alna is about 25 minutes from Augusta and runs steam trains on Saturdays year round. Boothbay Railway Village is about 40 minutes away, as is the Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railroad in Unity. The Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad in Phillips is about an hour away, with rides on selected summer and fall weekends.
Is there a railroad museum in Bridgton, Maine?
Yes, the Bridgton and Saco River Railroad Museum is at 214 Main Street in downtown Bridgton. It was founded in 2020 to preserve the story of the town's two-foot gauge railroad and the Bridgton and Harrison Railway. Posted hours are weekends from 9 am to 5 pm, but the museum suggests emailing before you go because its website shows more than one schedule.
Is there a train ride near Ellsworth, Maine?
Yes, the Downeast Scenic Railroad boards in Hancock, just outside Ellsworth. The volunteer-run trip lasts about 90 minutes and covers 12 miles of the old Maine Central Calais Branch, crossing the restored Union River Bridge. Trains run on weekends from Memorial Day weekend through the weekend after Columbus Day, and volunteers narrate the route's history.
Is there a train ride in Unity, Maine?
Yes, the Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railroad runs one-hour round trips from Unity station on weekends in season. Themed trains include a Pizza and Whoopie Pie Train, a Hot Cocoa and Cookie Train, fall foliage rides and the Santa Express. As of October 2026, the basic Unity Maine Train costs $18 for adults and $5 for children.
What is the WW&F Railway Museum in Alna?
The WW&F Railway Museum is a volunteer group rebuilding the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway, a two-foot gauge line that opened in 1894 and was scrapped in the Depression. Trains leave Sheepscot station in Alna, about five miles from Wiscasset. Volunteers have relaid track on the original route and are building a new steam engine, number 11, in their own shops.
What can you see at Boothbay Railway Village?
Boothbay Railway Village is a 35-acre recreated Maine village with a narrow gauge steam train looping the grounds. Stops include Freeport Station from 1912, a 46 by 20 foot model railroad, a schoolhouse, village shops and an antique auto museum of more than 60 cars and trucks. The resident goats are among the most popular sights.
Can dogs ride the trolleys at Seashore Trolley Museum?
Yes, dogs are welcome on the grounds and on the trolleys at the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport. Trolleys run rain or shine on the rebuilt Atlantic Shore Line, so dress everyone for the weather. As of October 2026 the museum is open Wednesday to Sunday through October 25, and the model railroad stays open on some November days.
Where can I see Bridgton and Saco River No. 7?
Bridgton and Saco River No. 7 runs at the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad in Portland. The 1913 Baldwin was one of the last two engines working on the Bridgton line and spent decades at Edaville in Massachusetts. After a restoration of nearly ten years, it returned to service on Portland rails in May 2018, though steam is not guaranteed on any given trip.
What is the Ghost Train in Phillips, Maine?
The Ghost Train is the biggest event at the Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad in Phillips. Trains run after dark into woods lit with jack-o'-lanterns and haunted by costumed actors from the community. For little ones, three non-scary trains run between 5 and 6 pm with the same scenes and nobody jumping out. Ghost Train parking is at the Phillips Area Community Center.
Where is THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride in Maine?
THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride in Maine runs at the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad in Portland. It fills the holiday season after the regular trains finish in late October. Other Maine holiday trains include Boothbay's North Pole Express, Santa's Magical Trolley Ride at Seashore, the WW&F's Victorian Christmas Train and the Belfast and Moosehead Lake Santa Express.
What was the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad?
The Bangor and Aroostook Railroad served Aroostook County in northern Maine from 1891 until 2003. It let potato farmers ship crops by train instead of sled, and its brightly painted boxcars drew national attention in the 1950s. There is no museum building to visit, but the Maine State Library and the University of Maine's Fogler Library hold collections about it.
Why did Maine have two-foot gauge railroads?
Two-foot gauge lines were cheap to build and could take tight curves, which suited rural Maine in the late 1800s and early 1900s. In America these common carrier two-footers were a Maine specialty, with five of them running in the state, and the Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes was the largest. Falling freight, trucks and the Depression closed the Sandy River line in 1935.
When is the Cole Land Transportation Museum in Bangor open?
The Cole Land Transportation Museum is open May 1 to November 11, 9 am to 4 pm, seven days a week, as of October 2026. Adults pay $14, and everyone under 19 gets in free. The season ends on Veterans Day with a ceremony on the grounds. Food and drinks are not allowed inside, and pets other than service dogs stay home.
What is the Monson Railroad Museum?
The Monson Railroad Museum is run by the volunteer Monson Historical Society on Main Street, next to the town hall. It remembers a two-foot gauge line that carried slate from Monson's quarries to Monson Junction, along with passengers and mail. It opens Wednesdays and Saturdays from mid-June to mid-October, or by appointment if you call ahead.
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