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The Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway is a narrow gauge railway. The line was operated as a for-profit company from 1895 until 1933 between the Maine towns of Wiscasset, Albion, and Winslow, but was abandoned in 1936. Today, about 2mi of the track in the town of Alna has been rebuilt and is operated by the non-profit Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum as a heritage railroad offering passenger excursion trains and hauling occasional cargo.HistoryThe line began operating to Weeks Mills on February 20, 1895, as the Wiscasset and Quebec Railroad. The line was reorganized in 1901 as the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway following the inability to negotiate a crossing of the Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railroad near Burnham Junction. The reorganized WW&F completed a branch line from Weeks Mills to the Kennebec River at Winslow but failed to negotiate a connection with the Sandy River Railroad at Farmington, and therefore never reached Quebec.The WW&F hauled potatoes, lumber, and poultry along with other general freight and passengers. Freight tonnage in 1914 was 43% outbound lumber, 16% outbound potatoes and canned corn, 14% inbound feed and grain, 10% inbound manufactured goods, 5% inbound coal, and 4% outbound hay.

Address: 97 Cross Rd, Alna, ME 04535, USA
Phone: (207) 882-4193
State: Maine
Zip Code: 04535


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The WW&F Railway Museum is a marvelous place for a family visit. The friendly staff are all volunteers who demonstrate a passion for the history of the railroad. It's inexpensive, authentic, and charming; I highly recommend spending a few hours on a sunny summer weekend.
8 years ago (31-07-2017)
My first visit to the WW&F Railway Museum was over 10 years ago. I was moved by the outgoing and enthusiastic nature of the staff, who I later learned were all volunteers. Their Railway is totally unique, unlike any other that I've visited in the United States. This is due in part to its interesting history, but also because the railway has been painstakingly rebuilt over the past 20-odd years by a dedicated group of individuals who visit from all over the country. After that first visit, I returned for many others and even became involved in volunteering myself. I give the Museum high marks for authenticity and and personally reaching out to visitors. In addition I appreciate the expansive and interesting campus of the museum with its structures and network of railway tracks as well as clean bathrooms and good visitor interaction. I'd strongly recommend a stop for anyone visiting Midcoast Maine.
8 years ago (22-07-2017)
I've traveled to many railroad museums and scenic railways throughout the New England and the US and in my opinion the WW&F is probably the best one you will ever visit. The volunteers are wonderful and truly involved in teaching the history and presenting & restoring the RR.
8 years ago (18-07-2017)
Another great Railroad place to visit, great history about this place. Fun for the whole family, nice employees here as well. Great steam engines too!
8 years ago (12-08-2017)
Lots to see and do here! Highly recommend the Model T ride on the tracks!
8 years ago (06-10-2017)
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