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Help Us Repair Combine #12

Last autumn a major storm hit Maine causing extensive damage and power outages across the state. Many historic railroad cars at the museum were damaged, with roofing torn apart and several sections of cars blown entirely off.  The damage was...

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Museum Holds Raffle Contest in Conjunction with - Railroad Hobby Show

The museum will once again be at the Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show January 27th & 28th in West Springfield, Massachusetts. This year we will be holding two separate raffles for a chance to win either a Boston & Maine 6-chime...

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December 23rd Polar Express Trains Cancelled

We’re sad to share that all Polar Express trains for Saturday, December 23rd have been cancelled due to weather conditions. All Polar Express ticket holders for Saturday train rides should contact PortTIX by January 9th for accommodation...

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Warmth for Warriors Clothing Drive December 1st-3rd

During this weekend’s Polar Express event (December 1st-3rd) we’ll be accepting donations of new and lightly used clothing to help keep our Maine veterans warm this winter. Accepted donations include but are not limited to coats/jackets,...

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