Maine Ellsworth Train Tracks

Downeast Scenic Railroad    

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Come ride the train this summer! The whole family will enjoy riding the train through the Ellsworth area on the Down East Scenic Railroad. 1-1/4 hour long excursions will leave from …
Come ride the train this summer! The whole family will enjoy riding the train through the Ellsworth area on the Down East Scenic Railroad. 1-1/4 hour long excursions will leave from Washington Junction in Hancock on Saturdays and Sundays.

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Oct 15, 2024
Was disappointed with this train ride. Probably nice for someone who loves engines and rail cars. Turn around procedure was interesting. We left scratching our heads about where the Scenic part of th… Full review by pack5132018
Oct 15, 2024
Friendly staff and neat old train but was not a very scenic ride. Children who love trains might enjoy this, but it wasn’t nearly what we expected. Full review by Hope3195
Oct 9, 2024
Not Good. Don’t waste your time or money. The train just went forward then backwards. Not worth the money we spent. Crew was nice Full review by Sherrie W
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Q:
What year did the train first do it’s first run?
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The Downeast Scenic RR operates a 4 mile portion of the original Bar Harbor Express as a historic 501(c)3(Downeasst Rail Heritage Preservation Fund) enterprise which began …
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The Downeast Scenic RR operates a 4 mile portion of the original Bar Harbor Express as a historic 501(c)3(Downeasst Rail Heritage Preservation Fund) enterprise which began in the fall of 2005. (The Bar Harbor Express began it's runs back in 1902)
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We are traveling with a small dog. Do you allow small dogs on the train?
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Dogs are allowed on the Downeast Scenic Railroad as long as the horn or other people in close proximity don't bother your pet.
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Hi there, Im wanting to know if this is only seasonal or is it year round?
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Train begins service late May--mid October running weekends only. For more details, call 1-866-449-RAIL (7245), Some of the events get sold out and require reservations. And you can …
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Train begins service late May--mid October running weekends only. For more details, call 1-866-449-RAIL (7245), Some of the events get sold out and require reservations. And you can also check out what is happening at the website
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Can I make reservations in advance?
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Individual and Group Reservations can be made by calling 1-866-449-RAIL (7245)
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