Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway Museum
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Trip at a Glance
Source checked 2026-08-24- TypeVolunteer-rebuilt Maine two-foot living railway in Alna
- LocationAlna, ME
- Rating4.8 ★313 Google reviews
- UpcomingSat, Oct 3
- ReservationsAdvance online purchase is strongly recommended; individual event pages control availability, discounts, times, and cancellation terms
About Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway Museum
The WW&F Railway Museum rebuilds and operates a two-foot-gauge common-carrier railway through the Sheepscot Valley from its Sheepscot Station headquarters in Alna. The restored line is 3.5 miles long and has no loop: trains go to Trout Brook, Top of Mountain, Alna Center, or another event-specific destination, then return. The core Sheepscot Valley Steam Train normally takes 45-90 minutes; farm, concert, hiking, mixed-train, and holiday experiences can take roughly two to four hours. Despite the historic name, there are no current stations in Wiscasset, Waterville, or Farmington.
Choose the Route, Event, and Boarding Plan
Choose the visit that fits your groupFirst-time visitors, families, mobility planners, and two-foot-railway travelers
Ride to Trout Brook
Use the core Sheepscot Valley Steam Train for the full reconstructed line and the operator's accessible Combine 8 boarding option.
Hikers, nature travelers, older children, and outdoor groups
Connect rail and trail
The September 12 guided hike pairs a 30-minute train trip with a roughly 1.5-hour, two-mile preserve hike and is not accessible.
Families, fall travelers, farm visitors, and longer-day planners
Ride to SeaLyon Farm
Sunflower and Pumpkin Pickin' tickets combine train and wagon transportation with a working-farm layover; products, food, and pumpkins cost extra.
Rail historians, immersive-history visitors, photographers, and repeat riders
Try a mixed train or hobo car
September 12-13 options use historic freight-and-passenger interpretation; the hobo boxcar is not accessible and is not recommended under age five.
Railfans, families, model railroaders, and Maine-history travelers
Make a two-museum rail day
Continue to Railway Village Museum in Boothbay for another narrow-gauge ride, model railroad, antique autos, and a recreated Maine village.
Upcoming Events
Official schedule information
2026 special-event calendar
Schedule information was checked against the linked official source. Dates, availability, and operating conditions can change. Check the live official calendar ↗
Plan Your Visit
- AccessibilityCombine 8 provides wheelchair access on the core steam train; several events require steps, platforms, farm terrain, a hike, or historic freight equipment and are not accessible
- WeatherOutdoor routes, limited shelter, steam or diesel substitution, wildfire risk, unsafe hiking conditions, and severe travel weather can change or cancel an experience
- DepartureEvery public train departs Sheepscot Station, 97 Cross Road, Alna — not Wiscasset, Waterville, or Farmington
- Railway3.5-mile, two-foot-gauge out-and-back railway; route depends on the ticketed experience
- Museum HoursCampus, gift shop, and railyard are open Saturdays year-round, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; public trains do not run every open Saturday
- Core RideSheepscot Valley Steam Train: generally 45-90 minutes, usually 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.; event days can vary
- Core Fares$19.50 adults; $9.75 youth 4-15; selected first-class seating $24.50; official optional ticketing fee may apply
- Museum AdmissionMuseum campus and gift shop admission are free; train and event tickets are separate
- PetsSmall well-behaved dogs may ride the core train at the conductor's discretion, one per train; farm and holiday events prohibit pets
- Advance BookingAdvance online purchase is strongly recommended; individual event pages control availability, discounts, times, and cancellation terms
- October ServiceOctober steam-train dates use limited Top of Mountain service alongside the Pumpkin Pickin' trains
- December BoundaryThe official 2026 PDF publishes December 5, 12, and 19 Victorian Christmas dates, but the activity page still shows 2025 details; dates are listed as published, not currently bookable
Find the Depot
The Trains
Portland Company-built locomotive No. 9, completed in 1891 for the Sandy River Railroad, is the museum's primary historic steam locomotive and the only surviving locomotive to have served the Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes, Kennebec Central, and WW&F. It returned to Alna in 1995 and to steam in 2015. The collection also includes 1904 Vulcan locomotive No. 10, which the museum regauged and operated after its Louisiana plantation and Edaville histories; diesel and work equipment; surviving and reconstructed freight cars; wheelchair-accessible Combine 8; open cars; and historic or reconstructed coaches. Locomotive No. 11 and Coach 9 are active reconstruction projects, not promised current passenger equipment.
History
Portland Company completed the locomotive that would eventually become WW&F No. 9.
The Wiscasset & Quebec began building its two-foot railroad north from Wiscasset.
The original WW&F closed after serving the Sheepscot Valley for nearly four decades.
Locomotive No. 9 returned to the restored WW&F at Sheepscot.
No. 9 returned to steam and public service after an extensive restoration.
The museum published a date-complete remaining public train calendar through December 19.
See full history
The Wiscasset & Quebec Railroad began building north from Wiscasset in 1894 on Maine's distinctive two-foot gauge. It never reached Quebec and reorganized as the Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway, eventually operating nearly sixty miles through the Sheepscot Valley before closing in 1933. Preservation founder Harry Percival began rebuilding at Sheepscot in Alna; volunteers have since reconstructed track, bridges, stations, rolling stock, and operating practice. The current museum deliberately presents a working piece of the 1894-1933 railroad rather than claiming the restored line reaches the three cities in its name.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do WW&F trains depart?
Every public train departs Sheepscot Station at 97 Cross Road in Alna. There are no current stations in Wiscasset, Waterville, or Farmington.
How long is the train ride?
The core Sheepscot Valley Steam Train is generally 45-90 minutes. Special events range from about two hours to nearly four hours because routes and layovers differ.
How much is the regular steam train?
The current core fare is $19.50 for adults, $9.75 for youth ages 4-15, and $24.50 for selected first-class seating, before any optional ticketing fee.
Can a wheelchair user ride?
The core steam train can accommodate wheelchair users in Combine 8. Many farm, hiking, hobo, and holiday experiences publish steps or terrain restrictions and are not accessible; contact the museum for the exact ticket.
Does the museum run trains every Saturday?
No. The campus is open Saturdays year-round, but public trains do not run every open Saturday. Use the live calendar and the exact event page.
Can dogs ride?
The core train permits one small, well-behaved dog per train at the conductor's discretion. Farm and holiday events prohibit pets, and other event pages control.
Are the December 2026 trains on sale?
The official 2026 PDF publishes December 5, 12, and 19, but the Victorian Christmas page still displays 2025 details. Treat the dates as announced and wait for current inventory, times, and terms.
Sources & Verification
Source-checked August 24, 2026. This free profile has not yet been claimed or confirmed by the operator.
- Official live public calendar and ticket links
- Official 2026 date-complete event PDF
- Official route, fare, times, accessibility, pet, and seating details
- Official address, campus hours, and identity
- Official visitor FAQ and route distinctions
- Official locomotive No. 9 history and current role
- Official locomotive No. 10 history
- Licensed and public-domain exact-railway images
