Has anyone every visited this steam-powered museum at Alna, Maine? I understand they have two and a half miles of operational right of way and are in the process of extending the line both North and South.. Comments as to the experience, hotels and transportation?
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I've been there once and compared to nearby Booth Bay Railroad museum it's quite a change. I have family in Damariscotta so I go to Maine at least once every other year. Plus Red's Eats is nearby where some old rolling stock are. I think along the old Maine Eastern line. Funny seeing how all the equipment that I used to see is now in Morristown!
But aside from that, it's a great ride and I highly recommend it.
I visited one day when they weren't scheduled to run steam but were breaking in a new fireman. Bought a regular ticket and was treated to a cab ride. The current expansion is to the north, as going south would cross a public road and subject them to FRA inspection.
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