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Wicasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum

The Wiscasset, Waterville, and Farmington (WW&F) Railway Museum is a living testament to Maine’s historic “Two-Footer” narrow-gauge railroading era, operating as a vibrant heritage railroad in Alna, just north of Wiscasset. Originally running from 1895 until its collapse during the Great Depression in 1933, the line famously never reached its namesake towns of Waterville or Farmington, but it faithfully served the rural economy of the Sheepscot Valley.  Resurrected from extinction in 1989 by a dedicated team of volunteers, the non-profit WW&F Railway Museum now operates 3.5 miles of beautifully restored, authentic narrow-gauge track. Visitors can step back a century in time by boarding the Sheepscot Valley Steam Train, which features antique wooden passenger cars pulled by vintage steam locomotives, such as the historic 1891 Forney-type No. 9.

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u/Electrical-Try8 — 4 days ago
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Mt. Hood Railroad - Trick Question

What mountain is in the background of this image? 😏

u/Electrical-Try8 — 7 days ago

Viscose Company #6 Steam 0-4-0. Arcade & Attica #18 Steam 2-8-0. Arcade, New York. Cattaraugus Creek.

u/New-Swimming7790 — 10 days ago
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What are you doing for national train day? If you are near Portland, this is a great option with real steam excursions. Ride the Rails will be at the Mt. Hood Railroad enjoying their hospitality with a ride on one of the 5 remaining switchbacks in the nation. 🚂

u/Electrical-Try8 — 14 days ago