- Special Event!
- 6+ Hours
Two-Day Photography Extravaganza featuring Winter Operations, and special Night and Morning Sessions showcasing Narrow Gauge Steam at its Best!
Quick Details
Ride the Narrow Gauge railway back to WWI!
Board your train at Sheepscot station for a 75 minute steam-powered ride through the wild pine forests, farmlands and hamlets of the Sheepscot Valley to Trout Brook. After a short layover to allow the locomotive to “run-around” the train, we’ll double-back to Alna Center for a historic surprise!
At Alna Center Maine’s 103rd Regiment Living History will be encamped. Stop in to learn about the 3rd Maine Regiment, which was raised as a State Guard to protect important parts of infrastructure, such as railroad facilities. Drills and activities will be ongoing throughout the weekend, with a special emphasis placed on how civilians on the home front were affected by and contributed to the war effort.
After our layover at the WWI encampment, we’ll return back to Sheepscot station where you’ll want to explore our railyard, examine our displays, and peruse our gift shop. Those wishing to do so may stay longer at the encampment, then return on a later train.
Ticket price includes the steam train ride, admission to the WWI encampment, as well as parking at Sheepscot.
Note that passengers requiring extra assistance, including those in wheelchairs can be accommodated on this train (however, detraining at Alna Center to view the encampment may be a challenge.) Well-behaved dogs are allowed at the discretion of the Conductor.
Trains for the WWI Reenactment Weekend depart Sheepscot station (97 Cross Road, Alna) promptly at 11a, 1p, 3p, and 5p (Sat only) on Saturday Sept 9 and Sunday Sept 10.
We look forward to seeing you on the narrow gauge!
About 103rd Regiment Living History
103rd Regiment Living History is a group of WW1 living historians who set up educational displays and encampments in New England, depicting the common Doughboy.
Saturday Night Presentation
On 5pm, a special train will bring passengers to the encampment for a special presentation on WWI history, hosted by the 103 Regiment.
Caboose Adventure
Rent the WW&F caboose on your trip to the WWI Reenactment for the exclusive use of your whole family (or small group) of up to 15 people. Cost is $180. (And yes, you may ride in the cupola, if you so wish.)
About the Weather and Cancellations
The World War I Reenactment Weekend will take place rain or shine (please dress accordingly.) If extreme weather is predicted, all passengers will be notified via email or phone, and given the option to reschedule or receive a full refund.
Passes, Vouchers and Discounts
We will be pleased to honor passes redeemed as the base portion of the train fare on the World War I Reenactment Weekend. Upon checkout, please select the appropriate discount for a Lifetime Pass, an Annual Pass, Alna Resident, or similar pass.