Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Narrow Gauge Railway Museum

The Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway ran thru Maine for many years before trucks and paved roads replaced its function. The Museum for the railroad has an active volunteer staff and is a great place to see and ride behind a steam engine or ride a Model T based motor car.

They have a car shed with a number of restored cars that are sheltered from the Maine winter.

This is another two foot gauge railroad. It serviced the harbor and wharf which has made it popular with scale modelers as you have railroads, water and ships which make for great model railroads.

Enclosed water tank is on the right. Gives an idea what was needed for winter operation

Model T based motor car

This is an example of a Mason Bogie type steam engine in which the tender is a part of the main locomotive frame.

Inside the car barn

This critter is used for moving cars around the yard

Model T railcar ready for riders

This historical image shows two derelict schooners decaying away at the Wiscasset waterfront 

Steam engine doing a run around at rails end

The railcar is pivoted to change direction by the use of a hand cranked turntable which raises the car and allows it to be turned to the opposite direction using the turntable as a pivot point.

Coming into the railyard

A great day for our ride!