Ride the Narrow Gauge railway back to WWI!

Board your train at Sheepscot station (97 Cross Road, Alna) 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.

Ticket price includes the steam train ride, admission to the WWI encampment, as well as parking at Sheepscot. This event augments the usual Sheepscot Valley Steam Train ride, but at no additional cost (except the Sat. 3pm Special.)

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, and 3p on Saturday May 17 and Sunday May 18.

We look forward to seeing you on the narrow gauge!

Saturday 3pm – Special Immersive Experience and Photographer’s Special

On Saturday May 17th, the 3pm trip will be elongated to allow extra time to interact with the WWI troops, pose for photos, and take special run-by pictures (and videos) of the train. Passengers are encouraged to dress in period-appropriate clothing to take part in the fun! Tickets will be limited to no more than 40 participants and extra fare will be required. The duration of this trip may be up to 2.5 hours, depending on the enthusiasm of the participants and willingness of our volunteer crew.

A No.1 Hobo Experience

The unique A No.1 Hobo Experience will be offered during the WWI Reenactment Weekend  on both Saturday and Sunday (excepting the Sat. 3pm Special.) Participants will relive the thrill of riding the open rails without a care in the world – as a freeloading “tramp” aboard a WW&F mixed train! You will be seated in a modified historic, restored, livestock boxcar which features some windows and minimal seating. As it was not originally designed for passenger travel, this car is not suited for those with mobility issues or children under age 5. Climbing of stairs is required to hop aboard the train. We strongly encourage passengers taking part in the A-No.1 Hobo Experience to dress in ragged old clothing, suitable for the era. Who knows, you may run into “A-No.1” himself on his way to Portland!