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Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company & Museum

narrow gauge railway museum - Portland, Maine

Maine’s narrow gauge railroads closed in 1943, but, thanks to the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum, the charming diesel- and steam-powered trains that ran on them can still be enjoyed today.  Most railroad tracks are at least four feet wide, but because coastal Maine’s rocky terrain required pinpoint turns and tricky maneuvering, a system of tracks just two feet wide was built to accommodate more agile trains.

At the museum, you can check out more than three dozen restored train cars and watch others being restored.  But the highlight of your visit will likely be a ride in one of the narrow-gauge trains, along three miles of gorgeous Casco Bay.

narrow gauge railway museum - Portland, Maine

Travel Tips

The museum is run entirely by volunteers, most of whom will be eager to chat with you about the trains, or even show you the ins and outs of train restoration.  There’s even a chance they’ll let you do a bit of work yourself, if you’re willing to get your hands dirty!

narrow gauge railway museum - Portland, Maine

Travel Information

Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company & Museum
58 Fore Street
Portland, ME 04101

Hours and Admission:
For updated hours and fees, click here.

For more, visit: www.mainenarrowgauge.org

*Photos provided by Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company




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