You’ll take a step back in time when you visit Maine’s Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum. Located in Portland, this museum showcases old trains from Maine’s small gauge railway history. These railways connected rural areas of Maine with the big cities and also carried freight. There are about 200 miles of small gauge railroad in the state. The museum was created in 1992 to preserve the equipment and educate the public about these historic trains and railways.

Tourists and residents of Portland love visiting the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum.
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The museum hosts 55,000 visitors annually.
The trains ran from the 1870s to the 1940s.
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They carried passengers and freight loads.
The museum has both indoor and outdoor exhibits.
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They provide tours or you can just visit and explore on your own.

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The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum proudly celebrates Maine's railway history.
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It is a non-profit organization.
When visiting, stay off the tracks.
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Photos can be taken next to them, but standing on them is actually against the law.
The museum hosts seasonal events.
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One popular option is to ride the train in the winter. It's known as the Holiday Express.
Tickets for adults are $12 and and it costs $6 for children ages three to 12.
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Some of the trains are available for rental for big groups. You can contact the museum to schedule your next big gathering.

Visitors of all ages will enjoy the museum, especially if you are passionate about history and want to support a local organization. The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum has a lot to offer. If you’d like to volunteer, you can register on the museum’s website. Visit the website here and plan your trip today.

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