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WW&F Railway | Steam Train Rides and Museum in Alna, Maine WISCASSET, WATERVILLE & FARMINGTON RAILWAY Experience Living History and Local Culture aboard our Railway Excursions in the Heart of Midcoast Maine View All Activities WISCASSET, WATERVILLE & FARMINGTON RAILWAY Experience Living History and Local Culture aboard our Railway Excursions in the Heart of Midcoast Maine View All Activities Welcome to the WW&F Railway! The WW&F Railway traces its roots to 1894 when the Wiscasset and Quebec Railroad constructed a two-foot narrow” gauge railroad northward from the bustling wharves of Wiscasset. Far short of its international delusions of grandeur, the railway of big dreams and little wheels” instead reached 50 miles into the heart of central Maine. Reorganized as the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington, the Railway served Maine’s Sheepscot Valley faithfully for the next 40 years before closing during the Great Depression. Brought back from extinction by a team of dedicated volunteers, today’s railway connects you with a Maine that has all but slipped away. See why the WW&F’s attractions and special events are among the best things to do in the Midcoast and our membership and volunteer programs have helped to set the standard for railway preservation in the United States. Join us to experience authentic Maine. It is yours to discover and explore – we will take you there. Book Tickets Now Volunteer with the WW&F Welcome to the WW&F Railway! The WW&F Railway traces its roots to 1894 when the Wiscasset and Quebec Railroad constructed a two-foot narrow” gauge railroad northward from the bustling wharves of Wiscasset. Far short of its international delusions of grandeur, the railway of big dreams and little wheels” instead reached 50 miles into the heart of central Maine. Reorganized as the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington, the Railway served Maine’s Sheepscot Valley faithfully for the next 40 years before closing during the Great Depression. Brought back from extinction by a team of dedicated volunteers, today’s railway connects you with a Maine that has all but slipped away. See why the WW&F’s attractions and special events are among the best things to do in the Midcoast and our membership (create link to membership page) and volunteer (create link to volunteering page) programs have helped to set the standard for railway preservation in the United States. Join us to experience authentic Maine. It is yours to discover and explore – we will take you there. "Lost Tracks Of Time" "Lost Tracks Of Time" "Lost Tracks Of Time" Checkmark Book Tickets Now Checkmark Volunteer with the WW&F Step Aboard and Connect With the Soul of Maine! Choose an Activity Below: Step Aboard and Connect With the Soul of Maine! Choose an Activity Below: From $ 9 Users All Ages Hour Glass 1.5 Hours The Great War Remembered: World War I Reenactment Weekend Ride the Narrow Gauge railway back to WWI! Book Now Learn More From $ 14 Users All Ages Hour Glass 3+ Hours Ride the Rails to Hike the Trails Ride the railway to Trout Brook Preserve and enjoy a guided hike through one of Midcoast Maine’s hidden gems! A guided tour of the scenic Trout Brook Preserve awaits you after a train ride. Book Now Learn More From $ 42.50 Users All Ages Hour Glass 3+ Hours Father’s Day BBQ and Farmstand Express Treat Dad to a railroad-sized feast of smoke and steam! Each ticket includes a complete BBQ dinner. Book Now Learn More Special Commemoration From $ 9 Users All Ages Hour Glass 1.5 Hours The Road to Togus Remembered: Civil War Reenactment Residents of the Old Soldier’s Home” invite you to ride their narrow gauge connection as they recall their battles during the War Between the States. Book Now Learn More From $ 11.00 Users All Ages Hour Glass 2.5+ Hours Music on the Railway Take the Narrow Gauge Music Express to a Sunday Afternoon Concert! Book Now Learn More From $ 9 Users All Ages Hour Glass 2 Hours Mixed Train Sunday Journey through history aboard a WW&F mixed train. This is an interactive experience learning about the freight and passenger services that the WW&F provided the Sheepscot Valley 100 years ago. Book Now Learn More Most Polular! From $ 9 Users All Ages Hour Glass 1+ Hour Sheepscot Valley Steam Train Ride our steam-powered train through the wild pine forests, farmlands and hamlets of the Sheepscot Valley to Trout Brook Preserve . Explore our railyard, examine our displays, and peruse our gift shop when you return to the Sheepscot Station. Book Now Learn More From $ 20 Users All Ages Hour Glass 1 Hour Model T Railcar Ramble On select dates only, tour the narrow gauge in style aboard a unique Model T Railcar. Book Now Learn More From $ 19.75 Users All Ages Hour Glass 3+ Hours Lavender Pickin’ Train to SeaLyon Farm Fresh Lavender, Farmstand Food, a Fantastic Family Outing. Book Now Learn More From $ 19.75 Users All Ages Hour Glass 2.5+ Hours Pumpkin Pickin’ Train to SeaLyon Farm An unforgettable pumpkin picking experience! Board your Pumpkin Pickin’ train at Sheepscot station to Top of Mountain where you’ll transfer to a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch at SeaLyon Farm for your enjoyment and fall fun. Book Now Learn More SOLD OUT! From $ 9 Users All Ages Hour Glass 2.5 Hours Sheepscot Stargazing Special Take the Narrow Gauge Stargazing Special! Board your train at Sheepscot station (97 Cross Road, Alna) for a ride through the wild pine forests, farmlands and hamlets of the Sheepscot Valley to Alna Center where a star party awaits. Book Now Learn More Special Event! $ 300 Hour Glass 9+ Hours Photo Special A mixed train photography and videography Fall charter sponsored by Dynamo Productions. Book Now Learn More Users Ages 10+ You’ve Been Workin’ on the Railroad Join the WW&F Railway’s volunteers and be a part of rebuilding Maine history! We typically have volunteers working on-site each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday; or sign up for one our special volunteering events. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome and needed. Sign Up to Join the Crew Learn More View All Activities Note: All train rides and activities start at our Sheepscot station at 97 Cross Road in Alna, Maine . There are (presently) no stations in Wiscasset, Waterville, or Farmington. Do not drive directly to SeaLyon Farm for joint events – you’ll miss your train ride! The Great War Remembered: World War I Reenactment Weekend From $ 9 Ride the Narrow Gauge railway back to WWI! Learn More Users All Ages Hour Glass 1.5 Hours Get Involved! Membership By becoming a museum member, you are helping to preserve a piece of Maine’s unique narrow gauge railroading history, and to educate the public in the importance railroads had to rural Maine in the early 1900s. Info Learn More Volunteering Volunteers are essential to our organization. They are family! We encourage new volunteers to come and find a place with us. All ages, abilities, and interests are welcome- there is truly something for everyone. Info Learn More Donate Railroad preservation exists only because of the generosity of others. Donations small and large are needed to rebuild Maine history in the Sheepscot Valley. Help u rebuild Maine History, donations appreciated! Info Learn More Here’s Why Our Guests Love Us Superb! A real living/working history event. Very nice and informative/ engaged staff. This is a constantly growing and working narrow gauge steam railroad. This is a rustic working exhibits where they are rebuilding vintage equipment on site so expect dirt and grime and running equipment. This is a great unique experience. They have teamed up with a local farm that abuts the tracks and have lavender picking, horse drawn carriage rides, and pumpkin picking activities . – Benjamin L | TripAdvisor Felt like the Dr. Zhivago movie Read about this in the newspaper and went prepared for the cold and snowy, muddy conditions with boots. The ticketing was easy. The staff answered our questions and were very friendly. Learning about the trains and the ride,...