Eventually there were five of these railways: Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes (1879-1935) Bridgton and Saco River (1881-1941) Monson (1883-1943) Kennebec Central (1890-1929) Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington (1894-1933) Transporting both passengers and freight, they were the smallest narrow gauge common carrier railroads in the United States. They connected the less populated rural areas of Maine with the larger cities and thus were an important part of the economic development of the interior of Maine. Founded in 1992, the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum is a nonprofit educational organization with a mission to educate the public and preserve historic equipment related to Maine’s twofoot gauge railways. The museum has become a popular visitor attraction for the greater Portland area surpassing over 55,000 visitors annually, including tourists and area residents, to experience a remarkable piece of history unique to the state of Maine.
The museum offers a discount for groups of 15 or more with advanced reservations. Following the train ride along the historic Portland waterfront and Casco Bay, guests can explore exhibits and artifacts in the museum with a selfguided tour. Groups of any size are welcome. In addition, the railroad and museum are handicap accessible. https://mainenarrowgauge.org Byways 37
