ride the rail 2011

HISTORY • MEET THE CREW • DESTINATIONS • PRICING & PACKAGES • SPECIAL EVENTS

MAINEEASTERNRAILROAD.COMFOLLOW MAINE

EASTERN ON:

2011MAINE EASTERN

RAILROADMAINE EASTERN Riding the rails with

RIDING THE RAILS • MAINEEASTERNRAILROAD.COM MAY 18, 2011

It was once thought that the automobile and the highway system would mean the demise of railroads. For many

years, it appeared that this prophecy had come true.Regular passenger rail service along Maine’s Midcoast

began to fade in the 1940s and 50s. The year 1959 was the last for scheduled service on the old Maine Central, out of Rockland. By 1960, passenger stations up and down the line were closed or converted to other uses, while other stations in Maine and across the country fell into disrepair or were demolished in the name of progress.

The rail line known as the Rockland Branch still carried freight for many years after and still does today, but riding the train along the coast between Brunswick and Rockland for the purpose of visiting relatives or conducting business had become a memory in the minds of those who for generations knew railroads as the best way to get between two points.

A good friend of mine likes to say, “...what goes around, comes around...” What has come around again is the opportunity to build new memories of railroad trips on our scenic railroad.

Railroads are back, and the journey is the destination!Many miles of pure pleasure await the traveler who leaves

the family car in the parking lot at any of our four station stops and rides on the restored rail beds and seamless, welded rail that connects Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln and Knox counties.

Since 2004, Maine Eastern Railroad has been providing excursion service every year to thousands of residents and visitors to the Pine Tree state, some using the train to commute on a regular basis.

From climate-controlled vintage passenger coaches, one can sit back and enjoy the spectacular scenery, just as

travelers did in the old days. Make an advance reservation to travel in the special Parlor Car, or select a seat in

Coach Class. All are spacious and well-appointed, and the snack/beverage car is open to all ticket

holders.With plenty of leg room and the ability to move about the train at will,

passengers can relax, knowing that the congestion of Route 1 traffic will

have no impact on their trip.Whether you ride the train today

or sometime in the future, our highly skilled crew is prepared to keep you safe and

comfortable.A round trip aboard the Maine Eastern

Railroad to or from Brunswick, Bath, Wiscasset or Rockland is an experience that many people have

only read about. It is our desire that you become one of those who will share the story of your ride aboard the Maine Eastern with friends and family — for many years to come.

Always expect a train! Gordon Page, Vice President

Director of Passenger Operations

last for scheduled service on the old Maine Central, out of Rockland. By 1960, passenger stations up and down the line were closed or converted to other uses, while other stations in Maine and across the country fell into disrepair or were demolished in the name of

The rail line known as the Rockland Branch still carried freight for many years

purpose of visiting relatives or conducting business had become a memory in the minds of those who for generations knew railroads as

A good friend of mine likes to say, “...what goes around, comes around...” What has come around again is the opportunity to build new memories of railroad trips on

can sit back and enjoy the spectacular scenery, just as travelers did in the old days. Make an advance reservation

to travel in the special Parlor Car, or select a seat in Coach Class. All are spacious and well-appointed,

and the snack/beverage car is open to all ticket holders.

With plenty of leg room and the ability to move about the train at will,

have no impact on their trip.

or sometime in the future, our highly skilled crew is prepared to keep you safe and

comfortable.A round trip aboard the Maine Eastern

Railroad to or from Brunswick, Bath, Wiscasset or Rockland is an experience that many people have

MAINE EASTERN RAILROAD

Welcome aboard

MAY 18, 2011 RIDING THE RAILS • MAINEEASTERNRAILROAD.COM PAGE 3


www.amtrakdowneaster.com | 1-800-USA-RAIL

No advance reservation required. Reference code v543.

SENIORS�RIDE��/��PRICE�EVERY�DAY

BRUNSWICK�

��Let’s Go—The Train’s Here


VillageSoup301 Park St., P.O. Box 249

Rockland, ME 04841Phone: 207.594.4401 • Fax: 207.596.6981

villagesoup.com

Design:Christine Dunkle

Graphics DepartmentProduction Manager:

Christine Dunkle

Assistant production manager:Trina Johnson

Graphic Designers:Heidi Anderson-Belcher,

Dave Dailey, Beverly Nelson,Debbie Post, Kathy Ryan,

Michael Scarboroughand Alicia Tuttle

Advertising DepartmentAdvertising director:

Terri [email protected]

Advertising sales managers:Mary Jackson

207.621.6000 • [email protected]

Peter Lynch207.594.4401 • [email protected]

Cathy McDonald207.288.3311 • [email protected]

Advertising sales staff: Janis Bunting, Dawn Burns,Amy DeMerchant, Candy Foster, Jody McKee,

Charlie Plourde, Pam Schultz and Nora Thompson

ANTIQUESCOLLECTIBLESUNUSUAL GIFTS

429 Main Street, Rockland, Maine 04841FMI - Onsite telephone (207) 594-0555Proprietor’s Telephone (207) 372-6689

EMPORIUM

MAXFIELD’S

Table ofable ofCONTENTS

Our coastalrailroad history ................................. 5Some of the faces of MER .............. 12Reaching the stations ..................... 13Freight:The foundation of MER ................... 14Maine Eastern Railroad:Passenger train consist heritage ..... 15Destinations .................................. 18Launching the season .................... 19Ticket pricingand packages ................................ 20The path ofMaine Eastern Railroad .................. 24Special train events ........................ 25Operation Lifesaver ........................ 28Trackside Station bringslife to train station .......................... 30

Day Out With Thomas™ August 5-7, August 12-14


OUR COASTAL RAILROAD HISTORY A look back at

The line known as the Knox and Lincoln was chartered on March 21, 1864. Enthusiasm for a connecting link to Rockland had run

high after a branch line of the Kennebec and Portland Railroad, the first major railroad in Maine, completed a branch line between Brunswick and Bath in 1848.

Construction of the first railroad into Bath began in 1847 and the first passenger locomotive and cars rolled into the Bath station on July 4, 1849.

Construction on the line from Bath to Rockland began Sept. 1, 1868 and track-laying crews completed the line on Oct. 28, 1871. The first train arrived in Rockland on that date to a band playing and a huge crowd waiting at the depot, even though it was a five-car work train. A round-house, turntable and yard were yet to be finished.

On Oct. 31, 1871 the first regular passenger train arrived in Rockland, hauled by locomotive No. 5, the Thomaston. The first passenger train going west left Rockland on Nov. 1.

Building of the Knox and Lincoln line led to a unique railroading feature at the time — the use of a ferryboat to transport railway cars across the Kennebec River. The first ferryboat of which there is record was the City of Rockland, built in 1871, which could handle only two of the little coaches of that day. Larger boats replaced it over time. For 56 years, ending in 1927, trains crossed the river by boat; in 1927 a combined railroad and highway bridge was constructed between Bath and Woolwich, permitting the operation of through trains.

In 1876, the railroad extended its track in Rockland from the engine house and turntable to a passenger and

freight depot at the corner of Pleasant and Union streets. Maine Central Railroad leased the Knox and Lincoln rail-road in 1891 and purchased the company in 1901.

A new station designed by Doolidge and Shattuck of Boston was constructed in Rockland in 1917-1918. Bath replaced a station that had been built in 1889 and opened the new building on Dec. 22, 1941.

Passenger service continued on the Bath to Rockland run on the Maine Central until it ceased on April 4, 1959.

Excursion passenger train service returned to the Mid-coast in July 2004, when Maine Eastern Railroad began trips between Brunswick and Rockland following Maine Eastern’s arrival in Maine as the freight rail contractor op-erating on state-owned tracks, formerly owned by Maine Central Railroad.

Maine Eastern Railroad is owned by the New Jersey-based Morristown and Erie Railway. Morristown & Erie Railway’s first passenger rail service in 2004 was at the re-quest of former governor, John Baldacci, who hoped that the company could provide consumer service to support the Maine Lobster Festival in Rockland using their already existing freight line between Brunswick and Rockland, set some 55 miles apart.

As a result, M & E inaugurated Maine Eastern Rail-

The Maine Central Railroad painters crew, circa 1908. Pictured, front row, from left, Sam Aylward, John Hall, and George Lurvey. Back row, from left, Joe Dorgan, foreman Charles Hutchinson, George Reynolds, Charles Moser, George Blake, Harry Breen, George Curtis, Isaac Mank, Dan Munroe (not a member of the crew), and James Aylward. PHOTO COURTESY RICHARD D. WARNER

A train pulls up beside the Maine Central Railroad Station in Bath circa 1930. Courtesy Tinkham PHOTO COLLECTION, SAGADAHOC HISTORY AND GENEALOGY ROOM,

PATTEN FREE LIBRARY, BATH• HISTORY PAGE 6


road, providing train ser-vice between the two towns starting during the festival in late summer. The train’s arrival marked the first time in decades a major passen-ger train had serviced Maine north of Portland.

The first full season passenger schedule began in 2005, with service June through October, offering regular service three days a week. Now operating from the new Brunswick Sta-tion, just off Maine Street in Brunswick, the train makes its way up the coast, stopping at the newly ren-ovated station in Bath and then Wiscasset before ar-riving in Rockland.

At the start, passengers were taken down the Atlantic Branch and dropped off next to Sandy Beach in Rockland. The rail line that runs from the roundhouse to Union Street was rebuilt in 2005 and was extended to the pas-senger station in 2006.

Also in 2006, the rail-road geared up to offer two round trips each day,

Wednesday through Satur-day, and one round trip on Sunday.

Some interior renova-tions to the former Maine Central Railroad train sta-tion in Rockland were done in the spring of 2006 and a railroad-themed res-taurant, Union Station Grille, opened in the old train station. Union Sta-tion Grille operated until the summer of 2008. In October 2008 new owners stepped into the space and began an extensive reno-vation. On April 10, 2009, Trackside Station opened, featuring a new menu and decor, large bar, weekend entertainment and more. The restaurant also pro-vides the food service in the snack/beverage car on the train.

Exterior renovations to restore the building to

The Fernando Gorges ferried Maine Central Railroad cars a half-mile across the Kennebec River between Bath and Woolwich until the Carlton Bridge was built in 1927, spanning the river for both auto and rail. The first railroad ferry at Bath was the steamship City of Rockland in 1891. With a carrying capacity of two to four rail cars, City of Rockland continued her service on the Kennebec until superceded by the larger ship, Hercules. In 1908, Hercules was replaced by the larger yet, Fernando Gorges, a sidewheeler powered by two coal-burning steam engines, seen here belching smoke as she makes her crossing, circa 1920. PHOTO COURTESY WENDELL B. LEWIS;

COPY COURTESY RICHARD D. WARNER

Maine Central Railroad’s Engine No. 455 departing from Rockland, July 1, 1946. The East Wind summer passenger train first ran in 1940 as a summer-only luxury coach service, operated jointly by the Boston & Maine, New Haven, Pennsylvania, and Maine Central railroads. The East Wind service was suspended during the war, resumed in 1946, with its terminal in Rockland, and discontinued in 1955. PHOTO FROM THE MERVYN P. HARRIMAN COLLECTION,

COURTESY OF WAYNE C. GRAY; COPY COURTESY RICHARD D. WARNER

• HISTORYFROM PAGE 5

• HISTORY PAGE 7

16 Station Ave.GPS: 43 54 41.42N,

69 57 47.64W

BRUNSWICK

15 Commercial St.GPS: 43 54 41.38N,

69 48 54.66W

BATH

1 Water St.GPS: 43 59 59.18N,

69 39 55.67W

WISCASSET

4 Union St.GPS: 44 06 03.36N,

69 06 37.89W

ROCKLAND


its original state began in the summer of 2008, and included a new slate roof and restoration of all the windows, not to mention lighting, paint and brick work.

In 2007, the city of Bath, cheered on by Maine East-ern Railroad, completely ren-ovated their historic World War II era waterfront sta-tion. The station was built in 1941 and was a replacement for a much older structure, which sat on a different foot-print. This architectural gem now serves as a significant intermediate stop on the ex-cursion route and is a cor-nerstone for other planned restorations in Bath. The Maine Eastern Railroad’s Bath station was restored in 2007 and

rededicated to Arthur Sewell, who was elected director of Maine Central Railroad in 1875 and was its president from 1885 to 1894. PHOTO BY KELLY WOODS


• HISTORY PAGE 10

Maine’s Sea Story Lives HereSee, touch, hear, smell and experience 150 years of shipbuilding and shore life at Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, with seven fascinating interactive exhibits and activities for all ages.� Explore the shipyard site where the world’s largest wooden ship, Wyoming, was built� Marvel at the Wyoming evocation, the largest outdoor sculpture in New England� Tour Bath Iron Works and watch Navy destroyers being built* (seasonal)� Enjoy a lighthouse and nature cruise on the Kennebec River* (seasonal)� Watch craftsmen as they build wooden boats by hand� Visit the Victorian-era home of a shipbuilder’s family (seasonal)� Go below decks on a Grand Banks fishing schooner launched in 1927 (seasonal)

* Register online. Advanced reservations for BIW tour are strongly recommended. Fees for BIW tour and cruises include Museum admission.

Just minutes from the Bath rail station by trolley.Open 9:30 to 5, year-round. Admission prices permit two days of visiting.

Washington Street • Bath, Maine • -- • www.MaineMaritimeMuseum.org

MAINE MARITIME MUSEUM


VISIT WISCASSETAmes Supply True Value447 Bath Road, Wiscasset207.882.7710(2 mi. west of downtown on Rt. 1)

In the Clover85A Main St., Wiscasset207.882.9435

Red’s Eats41 Water St. at Main St.Wiscasset207.882.6128

Rock Paper Scissors68 Main St., Wiscasset207.882.9930

Sarah’s CafeRoute 1, Wiscasset207.882.7504

Treats80 Main St., Wiscasset207.882.6192

1

2

3

4

5

6

1 2 3

546

Bridge

€

“the prettiest village in Maine”


Come visit all of our shops & businesses in Brunswick located at Station Ave, just off Maine Street

• The Inn at Brunswick Station | innatbrunswickstation.com• The College Store | bowdoin.edu/bookstore/the-college-store• Best Buy | bestbuy.com• Scarlet Begonias Bistro | scarletbegoniasmaine.com• Byrnes Irish Pub | byrnesirishpub.com• Park Row Interiors | parkrowinteriors.com• Park Row Accents | parkrowaccents.com• Mid Coast Medical Group Primary Care

& Walk-In Clinic | midcoasthealth.com• OA Centers for Orthopaedics | orthoassociates.com• Midcoast Federal Credit Union | midcoastfcu.net• JHR Development | (207) 729-0166

Brunswick Station Visitor Center• Maine Eastern Railroad | maineeasternrailroad.com• Concord Coach Lines | concordcoachlines.com• The Brunswick Explorer | brunswickexplorer.org• Enterprise Rent-A-Car | enterprise.com• Coming in 2012 Amtrak Downeaster | amtrakdowneaster.com

Brunswick

w w w . b r u n s w i c k - s t a t i o n . c o m


An easterly view of the lower yard and the Rockland Railroad Station, the terminus of Maine Central Railroad’s Rockland branch, in the spring of 1933. Prior to the construction of the new Railroad Station seen here at the far right, the old railroad station was located on Portland Street, which ran between, and parallel to, Park and Pleasant Streets. Both the old station and Portland Street’s intersection with Union Street was near the two-story house seen at the center of this view. PHOTO FROM THE MERVYN P. HARRIMAN COLLECTION,

COURTESY OF WAYNE C. GRAY; COPY COURTESY RICHARD D. WARNER

For the 2011 season, Maine Eastern Railroad expects continued growth and popularity of the ex-cursion service.

Information for this piece was gathered from the news archives of The Cou-rier-Gazette and the Bath Daily Times, as well as from “The Maine Central Railroad

1847-1947,” by William A. Wheeler and “Shore Village Story,” printed by The Cou-rier-Gazette in 1989. Infor-mation also was provided by Maine Eastern Railroad and from historical documents at the Sagadahoc History and Genealogy Room at Patten Free Library in Bath. Many thanks to Peter Goodwin of the Patten Free Library for his assistance and to Rich-ard D. Warner for copies of historical photos.


A view of the main and side entrances of the Rockland Railroad Station from the corner of Union and Pleasant Streets, probably not long after its construction in 1917-1918. Trolley tracks can be seen curving easterly from Union Street to the right, onto Pleasant Street in the foreground. PHOTO COURTESY MAINE HISTORIC

PRESERVATION COMMISSION; COPY COURTESY RICHARD D. WARNER

Brunswick, Maine should be on everyone’s “must visit” list!Best known as the home of Bowdoin College and quickly gain-

ing a reputation as the dining capital of the Midcoast with 45 res-taurants and food-specialty shops, Brunswick offers a variety of op-tions for visitors from multiple arts and cultural venues including 4 stage theaters, 5 museums, several galleries, to local and exotic shopping, two movie theaters, a river walk, nature trails and a lo-cal Farmers Market.

The flower-filled “Maine Street” is crowned by a large green park fondly called “The Mall” which is home to a winter-time skat-ing rink and summer-time activities including a bi-weekly farmers market, summer concert series, food vendors and multiple events attracting local families and tourists alike.

The northern end of Maine Street is bordered by the pictur-esque Androscoggin River, amass with ebony-winged Cormorant, swooping sea gulls and jumping salmon. Perched majestically on the bank of the river is Fort Andross, named after the original pre-revolutionary fort erected on the same site in 1688 and featuring Cabot Mill Antiques as one of its many attractions. With spectac-ular views of the river, you can have a meal or shop at any of the varied restaurants and retail options housed within.

As you arrive, make your first stop at the train station – the official Brunswick Visitor Center, and pick up a Downtown map and brochures on lodging, dining, entertainment or anything that interests you. For your additional convenience, you will find a map of Downtown Brunswick as the center spread in this booklet.

Within steps of the Visitor Center is beautiful Downtown Brunswick with its tree-lined Maine Street beckoning you to make a decision; shall I walk south toward the Bowdoin College campus passing the historic First Parish Church (inspiration for Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin) and the home of Civil War hero, Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, or shall I walk north through the lively Downtown District toward historic Fort Andross?

You can easily walk end to end in less than 30 minutes, but you’ll want to take your time, strolling at a pace that allows you to linger at our attractive shops, fascinating museums and of course, the many restaurants that feature ethnic delights from around the world including fresh catches from the nearby cold waters of Cas-co Bay.

Afraid you won’t be able to get it all in? Consider an overnight stay and check in at one of our many welcoming hotels, inns or B&B’s; enjoy a fabulous meal and take in a show, all within walk-ing distance to the train station. We trust morning will find you re-laxed and ready to discover what additional surprises await you…

Repeatedly featured in the nationally renowned, Money Mag-azine’s “25 Best Place to Retire” issue, Brunswick’s Downtown is “picturesque but not isolated, bustling but not hectic” and is just the place for you to spend the day or the weekend; shopping, din-ing, hiking or taking in a museum or Broadway caliber show at the Maine State Music Theater.

Whatever you choose, you’ll find it in Brunswick, Maine. IT’S ALL HERE… ALL YEAR.

For a complete list of the diverse Downtown assets, please visit us online at Brunswickdowntown.org.

Brunswick, Maine.IT’S ALL HERE. ALL YEAR.


VISIT ROCKLANDA Morning in MaineRockland Middle Pier207.691.7245

Clan MacLaren395 Main St., Rockland207.593.7778

Maine Eastern Railroad4 Union St., Rockland207.596.6770

Maxfi eld’s Emporium429 Main St., Rockland207.594.0555

Puffi n’s Nest464 Main St., Rockland207.594.2660

Quilt Divas607 Main St., Rockland207.594.9447

Rockland Café441 Main St., Rockland207.596.7556

Thorndike Creamery385 Main St., Rockland207.594.4126

Trackside Station4 Union St., Rockland207.594.7500

1

2

3

4

5

6

4

6

7

8

7

8

9

1

9 3

52


SOME OF THE FACES OF MAINE EASTERN RAILROADSOME OF THE FACES OF MAINE EASTERN RAILROAD

Getting to know you

Gordon Page is Vice President and Director of Passenger Operations for Maine Eastern Railroad and is based out of the Rockland office.

Denny Mohn is Vice President, General Manager of Maine Eastern Railroad. His office is located at Brunswick Station.

Josh Sack (left) is Track Foreman; Terry Maschino is Signal Foreman.

Passenger Conductor Wayne Anderson assists passengers as they arrive in Rockland.

Juanita LaRocque (left) and Harmony Llanto are Reservations Coordinators inside Maine Eastern Railroad’s Rockland office on Union Street. PHOTOS COURTESY OF MAINE EASTERN RAILROAD

Adam Lombardo is the Operations Manager and Chief Dispatcher for Maine Eastern Railroad, who works from the Rockland depot.

Diana Forsyth is the Ticket Agent at Brunswick Station, and is the coordinator for the Maine Eastern Railroad Volunteer Ambassador Program.

Mike Moore, left, and Andrew Blanchard are engineers for Maine Eastern Railroad. Moore works on the freight operations while Blanchard works on both passenger and freight operations.


Reaching THE STATIONS Rockland4 Union St.

GPS: 44 06 03.36N,69 06 37.89W

Northbound: Coming into Rockland on Route 1 from the south, turn right at the Dairy Queen at the corner of Union Street. Go one block and turn right on Pleasant Street. The station is on your right.

Southbound: On Route 1 through Rockland, go straight at the traffic light where Route 1 South turns right. The station will be one block past the Dairy Queen and on the right.

Wiscasset1 Water St.

GPS: 43 59 59.18N,69 39 55.67W

The train stop is on the

south side of Route 1 on Water Street, which is the first street on the left after the railroad tracks approaching Wiscas-set from the north, or the last street on the right when leav-ing Wiscasset heading north.

Bath15 Commercial St.

GPS: 43 54 41.38N,69 48 54.66W

Northbound: Take the Downtown Historic Bath exit off Route 1. Continue straight down hill to the traffic light. Go straight across the railroad tracks. The station is just ahead on your right.

Southbound: Take the first Bath exit after crossing the bridge. Go left under Route 1 at the end of the

ramp. Cross tracks and turn left to the station.

Brunswick16 Station Ave.

GPS: 43 54 41.42N,69 57 47.64W

From North or South: Take exit 28 off I-295. The ramp blends into Route 1

North [Pleasant Street]. At the third traffic light, continue straight [Route 1 turns left]. Continue to the end of Pleasant Street and turn right onto Maine Street. Go 1/10th of a mile, cross over the railroad tracks and turn right onto Station Avenue.

The train is a big draw for onlookers at Park Row in Brunswick. PHOTO COURTESY MAINE EASTERN RAILROAD,

SANDY BURTON PHOTO

��

��

��

AMES SUPPLYHas what you’re looking for:

Equestrian ItemsFull Line Tack ShopStable Equipment

Bird & Pet Food & SuppliesSporting Goods

Housewares • Paint & StainsPower Tools • Footwear

Weber Gas GrillsBlue Seal Feed

U.S. Route 1, WiscassetMon. - Fri. 7:00-5:30

Sat. 7:00-5:00 • Closed Sun.(207) 882-7710


The trains that travel the coastal tracks not only transport passen-

gers. Oftentimes, the trains trans-port materials like steel, cement or perlite ore.

A large percentage of Maine Eastern’s revenue comes from their freight business — about 65 percent, according to Denny Mohn, vice presi-dent and general manager of Maine Eastern Railroad.

Maine Eastern took over the freight operation in 2003 from a com-pany called Safe Handling Inc., and freight operation has, for the most part, remained continuous through-out the years, even after passenger service stopped in 1959, Mohn said.

Without the railroad, it would mean more trucks on the road. Their freight customer base includes Drag-on Cement, Bath Iron Works and Di-caperl Minerals.

“The tons-per-mile (cost) is quite a bit cheaper railing freight than it is

to truck it. We use less fuel per ton delivery,” he said, which also makes

it better for the environment.Maine Eastern runs several

freight trains each month for Drag-on Cement. They move cement from Dragon’s plant in Thomaston to the Rockland waterfront, where it is then moved from the cars to barg-es.

The rail cars are rated for up to 263,000 pounds, which includes the weight of car and the load, Mohn said. They run at about 25 mph. In comparison, passenger trains run at 50 mph and average about 40 mph over the course of a trip.

Maine Eastern runs their freight operation year-round, from Rockland to Brunswick. In Brunswick, they in-terchange with another railroad, Pam Am Railways.

The Maine Eastern operation em-ploys 25-30 people, working as en-gineers, conductors and mechanics. The company also employs a track maintenance crew, signal repair crew and car cleaners.

MAINE EASTERN RAILROADMAINE EASTERN RAILROAD

Freight:

Maine Eastern freight locomotive #764 heading westbound across the causeway in Wiscasset, headed for interchange in Brunswick.

THE FOUNDATION OF

Maine Eastern freight locomotive #3573 hauls empty Dragon Cement cars through the Mechanic Street crossing in Rockland on the return trip from the cement barge on Atlantic Point. PHOTO COURTESY MAINE EASTERN RAILROAD

Maine Eastern freight locomotive #764 heading westbound across the


The coaches and locomotives that make up a train are referred to as

the “consist.” The standard consist of the Maine Eastern Railroad passenger excursion train is a locomotive, (or en-gine), two to four passenger coaches, one parlor car, and one snack/bever-age car. Depending on anticipated pas-senger loading, the consist may contain more or fewer coaches. All passenger equipment has been restored to reflect the ambience of the era in which they originally operated and upgraded to to-day’s safety standards. Each of the cli-mate controlled passenger coaches has large viewing windows and comfortable, reclining seats. Rest rooms and hand washing stations can be found through-out the train.

Below is the equipment scheduled for passenger service operations on the Rockland branch in 2011:

Locomotives:#488 and #489

These two sister locomotives were built in the mid-1950s by General Mo-tors Electro-Motive Division for the New Haven Railroad. These FL-9s were designed to be dual-powered lo-comotives, with the capability to op-erate from power received through a third rail running along the track, as well as from the diesel engine on the locomotive that generated electri-cal current to power the locomotive. The third rail capability is no longer used. Depending on a variety of fac-tors, these engines operate singly, or may be located back to back on the front end of the train, or at opposite ends of the train, each facing a differ-ent direction. Under normal circum-stances, when the train is not tied up at the train station and plugged into 480 volt alternating current, these en-gines provide Head End Power, (HEP), to supply the electrical needs of the entire train, including lights, heat and air conditioning.

ConventionalPassenger Coaches

Ash, 54 seats: Built in 1953 for the New York Central Railroad, this car was then operated by Amtrak, before being purchased from the Acadian Railway for use by the Maine Eastern Railroad.

Elm, 54 seats: Other than a different interior color scheme, the Elm is just like the Ash. The two arrived in Maine togeth-er in 2004. Both the Elm and the Ash are outfitted with stainless steel refrigerated galleys where food may be prepared and stored by the food service crew.

Magnolia, 54 seats: A passenger fa-vorite, the Magnolia was built in 1946 for the Florida East Coast Railroad. Outfitted with a semi-private lounge, the Magnolia provides the look and feel of what it was like to travel during the first half of the 20th century.

Pine, 58 seats: Built for the San-ta Fe Railroad in 1948, this coach ran as an Amtrak car for many years prior to its arrival in Maine. This passenger coach has trays built into the seatbacks, similar to what one will find on com-mercial airliners — only with plenty of leg room!

Reserve Parlor CarAlexander Hamilton: This stainless

steel coach is a parlor observation car built in 1951 by the Budd Company for

the Pennsylvania Railroad, specifically for use on their “Congressional Lim-ited” service. It has conventional seat-ing in one half of the car, and a parlor/lounge with a variety of seating and ta-ble configurations in the other half. Re-served seating in this unique coach is limited to 36 passengers and its premi-um ticket price applies to all ages.

Snack andBeverage Car

Penobscot Bay: The latest addition to our fleet, the Penobscot Bay is an-other Budd-built stainless steel car built for the Santa Fe Railroad in 1948. Orig-inally designed as a dining car, it was sold to Amtrak where it operated before being sold to The American Orient Ex-press, a luxury train that currently op-erates in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Maine Eastern Railroad pur-chased the car in 2006 and completely renovated it in 2007 as a lounge and food service car. With a variety of seat-ing arrangements, the Penobscot Bay is where one goes to purchase a light meal and beverage to enjoy while rid-ing aboard the train, either in the din-er, or in your passenger seat. Under cer-tain circumstances, the lounge portion of the Penobscot Bay may be reserved for special events.

TRAIN CONSIST HERITAGEMaine Eastern Railroad

Maine Eastern locomotives #489 and #488 being readied outside the round house for passenger service operations. PHOTO COURTESY

MAINE EASTERN RAILROAD, SANDY BURTON PHOTO


THE FOUNDATION OF


MAINE’S GATEWAY TO THE MID-COAST,BRUNSWICK MIXES NEW ENGLAND CHARMWITH CITY FLAVOR, 365 DAYS A YEAR.

BRUNSWICK MAINEIT ’S ALL HERE • ALL YEAR

PLAN YOUR TRIP TODAY:BRUNSWICKDOWNTOWN.ORG

COME BY OUR VISITOR CENTERJUST OFF MAINE ST. AT BRUNSWICK STATION

Where to Stay1 Captain Daniel Stone Inn 10 Water Street 207-373-18242 The Brunswick Inn 165 Park Row 207-729-49143 The Inn at Brunswick Station 4 Noble Street 207-837-6565

What to Do Eveningstar Cinema Tontine Mall 207-729-54864 Jai Yoga Studio - Fort Andross 14 Maine Street 207-725-7874 5 Joshua L. Chamberlain House Museum 226 Maine Street 207-729-6606 6 Maine State Music Theater 1 Bath Road 207-725-8769 7 Pejepscot Museum and Offi ces 159 Park Row 207-729-6606 8 Skolfi eld-Whittier House Museum 161 Park Row 207-729-6606

Where to Eat 25 Big Top Deli 70 Maine Street 207-721-8900 26 Bombay Mahal 99 Maine Street 207-729-5260 27 Byrnes Irish Pub Brunswick Station 207-729-9400 28 Clementine 44 Maine Street 207-721-9800 29 Dominos Pizza 208 Maine Street 207-729-5561 30 Dunkin Donuts 104 Pleasant Street 207-725-0066 31 Frontier Cafe, Cinema & Gallery Fort Andross 207-725-5222 32 Gelato Fiasco 74 Maine Street 207-607-4002 33 Great Impasta 42 Maine Street 207-729-5858 34 Henry and Marty 61 Maine Street 207-721-9141 35 Joshua’s Restaurant and Tavern 132 Maine Street 207-725-7981 36 Lions Pride 112 Pleasant Street 207-373-1840 37 Little Dog Cafe 87 Maine Street 207-721-9500 38 Lola’s Taqueria (On the Mall) 165 Maine Street 207-751-1884 39 Morse’s Lobster Shack 18 Bath Road 207-725-2886 40 No 10 Water Street Restaurant 10 Water Street 207-373-1824 41 Tavern at Brunswick Station 4 Noble Street 207-837-6565 42 Trattoria Athena 25 Mill Street 207-721-0700 Wild Oats Bakery and Café Tontine Mall 207-725-6287

Where to Shop

43 Bayview Gallery 58 Maine Street 800-244-3007 44 Cool As A Moose 128 Maine Street 207-865-4206 Indrani’s - beads/clothing/gifts Tontine Mall 207-729-6448 45 Keith Field Goldsmith 147 Maine Street 207-725-5141 46 Morning Glory Natural Foods 60 Maine Street 207-729-0546 47 Nest Gifts and Furnishings 100 Maine Street 207-729-5599 48 Penobscot Bay Porch Swings 4 Pleasant St. 207-729-1616 49 Senter Place 114 Maine Street 207-725-6610 50 Spindleworks 7 Lincoln Street 207-725-8820 Summer Island Studio Tontine Mall 207-373-181051 Tess’ Market 54 Pleasant Street 207-729-9531 52 Vintage Perkins 102 Durham Road 207-373-0300 Wilbur’s Chocolates Tontine Mall 207-729-4462 53 Wyler’s 150 Maine Street 207-729-1321

General 9 At Last...Salon and Day Spa 185 Park Row 207-373-0751 10 Brunswick Business Center 18 Pleasant Street 207-373-930011 Brunswick Downtown Association 85 Maine Street 207-729-4439 12 Custom Home Theater Systems 99 Pleasant Street 207-373-1147 13 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 330 Maine Street 207-725-656114 Hammond Lumber 20 Spring Street 207-729-992415 Maine Optometry, P.A. 82 Maine Street 207-729-847416 Mid Coast Hospital Walk-in Clinic 22 Station Avenue 207-729-0181 17 Ouellet Associates, Inc. 56 Bibber Parkway 207-725-0100 18 RE/MAX Riverside 1 Bowdoin Mill Island 207-319-7815 19 Shear Body Hair Studio & Spa 51 Harpswell Road 207-721-9393 20 St. John’s School 37 Pleasant Street 207-725-5507 21 Sunnybrook Village 340 Bath Road 207-443-9100 22 Visitor Center Brunswick Train Station 207-721-0999 23 Welcome Home Realty 55 Harpswell Road 207-725-5502 24 Wicked Joe Coffee Roasting Co. 78 Water Street 207-725-1025

FORT ANDROSSMILL

BLUE STAR MEMORIAL HWY - RTE. 1

GILMAN AVENUEMASON STREET

DUNLAP STREET

BANK STREET

CENTER STREET

LINCOLN STREET

CUMBERLAND STREET

MA

INE

ST

RE

ET

MA

INE

ST

RE

ET

TOWN

PLACE

HA

LL

PLEASANT STREET

SCHOOL STREET

EVERETT STREET

GREEN STREET

ELM STREET

RAILROAD AVE

FE

DE

RA

L ST

RE

ET

FE

DE

RA

L ST

RE

ET

UN

ION

ST

RE

ET

UN

ION

ST

RE

ET

PA

RK

RO

W

STATION AVENUE

NOBLE STREET

CLEAVELAND STREET

the MA

LL

BOWDOINCOLLEGE

POSTOFFICE

POLICESTATION

FIRESTATION

JOSHUA CHAMBERLAIN statue

CURTISMEMORIALLIBRARY

FAR

ME

RS

MA

RK

ET

GA

ZE

BO

BIKE PATH

HIS

TO

RIC

AL

WA

LKIN

G R

OU

TE

BR

UN

SW

ICK

PA

RK

S &

RE

CR

EA

TIO

NTONTINEMALL

VISITORCENTER

WAT

ER ST.

YOU AREHERE

MID

DLE

ST

RE

ET

OAK STREET

HIGH STREET

5

2123

136 39

19

�

3 9

1627

41

2

78

29

38

12

10

35

20

44

45

51

49

48 53

14

30

47

26

37

11

2532

15

46 34

423328

43

1

4

22

17

24

31

40

36

50

52

18

� �

�

�

�

�

�

�

�


RocklandWhen you disembark in Rockland, you’ll be greeted by two na-

tionally-acclaimed museums, more than 15 art galleries and more than 20 restaurants, all within an easy walk from the downtown Rockland train station.

Whether you decide to dig into a sweet, juicy lobster at the fa-mous Maine Lobster Festival, play a round of golf on a world-class course situated on the rocky bluffs high above Penobscot Bay, enjoy the music at the North Atlantic Blues Festival, immerse yourself in the Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors Show, browse through bou-tiques, or view the world’s largest collection of Wyeth art at the Farn-sworth Art Museum, you’re sure to be taken by the town’s charm.

In 2007, National Geographic Adventure Magazine picked Rockland as one of its 50 Best Adventure Towns, naming it one of the top waterfront towns. It was also voted Coolest Small Town by Budget Travel magazine in 2009 and has been named one of the 2010 America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

WiscassetLocated on the banks of the Sheepscot River, this historic vil-

lage showcases 19th century architecture and is brimming with an-tiques, small shops and eateries. Step into the past by visiting Castle Tucker and the Nickels-Sortwell House — two early 1800s mansions in prime condition, both featuring elliptical staircases and some orig-

inal furniture and wallpaper — or the Lincoln County Courthouse, the oldest functioning courthouse in New England.

A visit to town wouldn’t be complete without a stop at the Mu-sical Wonder House, where hundreds of musical marvels like mu-sic boxes and pump organs are showcased in an 1852 sea captain’s mansion.

BathBath has sailed into the present with a taste of history and is

home to the world-class shipbuilder, Bath Iron Works. At the south end of the city the nationally acclaimed Maine Maritime Museum is often visited by tall ships. Downtown Bath has a unique mix of shops, restaurants and galleries. The 19th century brick buildings and narrow streets are reminiscent of an old seafaring town, and the city was recently deemed one of the best small cities in America. Bath features, bed & breakfast inns, one major hotel property and the Gothic Revival styled Chocolate Church Arts Center.

BrunswickFarther down the coast is Brunswick, home of the well-respect-

ed Bowdoin College and the Maine State Music Theater. Brunswick is a town rich with history, where you can brush up on your Civil War knowledge, eye paintings from greats like Winslow Homer and Andrew Wyeth, catch a Broadway-caliber performance at the Maine State Music Theater, or simply hit the beach.

Quick 5 minute walk from the train station!

Ketch A Bit of MaineAboard

Morning in MaineRockland Middle Pier

Daily two-hour Daysailsat 10am, 1pm & 4pm

Ketch A Bit of MaineAboard

Morning in MaineRockland Middle Pier

Daily two-hour Daysailsat 10am, 1pm & 4pm

Captain Bob PrattMarine Biologist(207)691-7245www.amorninginmaine.com

Captain Bob PrattMarine Biologist(207)691-7245www.amorninginmaine.com

Destinations PHOTO BY BRANDON KULIK


Family dining on Wiscasset’s beautiful Sheepscot River!

Celebrating 30 Years!

Route 1 Wiscasset Village • 207.882.7504Open Daily 11am - 8 pm

Mothers Day LAUNCHES RAILROAD SEASON

The annual Mothers Day ride aboard Maine Eastern Railroad launched the

eighth season of excursion service along the 57-mile stretch of tracks between Rockland and Brunswick.

Regular weekend round trip service will begin May 28-29, when the Alewives Special will make special stops on those dates in both directions at Damariscotta Mills to deliver passengers to the annual Fish Ladder Restoration Festival during the Memorial Day weekend.

The railroad will also make special stops in Newcastle for three events this season. The first will be the annual Dam-ariscotta Pirate Rendezvous, when Maine Eastern will run the Eye Patch Express on June 11; then the Oyster Shell Special for the annual Pemaquid Oyster Festival held in Damariscotta on September 25; and the Pumpkin Patch Special during the Great Pumpkin Festival and Regatta

Mothers Day

September is Red Hat Society month on the Maine Eastern Railroad. This group decided to dress up as hobos for their journey to Rockland, picking up fellow Red Hats along the way.• SEASON PAGE 31


Ticket pricing packagespackagesAND

2011 StandardRetail Pricing

Pricing between Rockland,Wiscasset, Bath and Brunswick

Coach ClassAdults (16 and older): Round

trip: $42; One way: $27Adult Seniors (65 and older):

Round trip: $37; One way: $27Children (Ages 4 to 15): Round

trip: $21; One way: $16Children ages 0-3 years and

share adult seat: FreeFamily Plan (2 adults and 2

children): Round trip: $109; One way: $83

Parlor ClassAdults, seniors and children

of all ages: Round trip: $58; One way: $53

Pricing Between Brunswick, Bath, and Wiscasset(excludes Rockland)

Coach ClassAdults (16 and older): Round

trip: $27; One way: $16Adult Seniors (65 and older):

Round trip: $27; One way: $16Children (Ages 4 to 15): Round

trip: $16; One way: $11Children ages 0-3 years and

share adult seat: FreeFamily Plan (2 adults and 2

children): Round trip: $69; One way: $53

Parlor ClassAdults, seniors and children of

all ages: Not available

Group PricingCall 207-596-6725 for details

Following are selected 2011 packages and theme trains available at time of publica-

tion. RAIL & SAIL

Morning in MaineMOST POPULAR DAY PACKAGE!

Rockland as the DestinationTake a leisurely ride on the train from

Brunswick, Bath or Wiscasset and arrive in Rockland in time for the 1:00PM sail on the Morning in Maine. Following a comfort-able and quiet train ride, enjoy the beauty of the Maine coast for two full hours, from the deck of Morning in Maine, a beautiful 55 foot sailing ketch. Relax and watch the sea-birds and harbor seals as the vessel silently glides through the waters of Penobscot Bay. On most sails, and based on prevailing winds, we see Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse and Owls Head Lighthouse, the nearby islands and Maine’s historic schooners. Experience Rockland Harbor and Penobscot Bay much the same way as they did before the inven-tion of the inboard/outboard motor. You’ll be on the water for two exciting hours! Call 1.866.MERAILS for package pricing details. Minimum 48 Hours Required for reservation. Space on Morning in Maine is limited to 21 passengers.

Captain Jack Lobster Boat KID’S (& Kids At Heart)CHOICE SELECTION!

Rockland as the DestinationThe ride into Rockland aboard the Maine

Eastern is the perfect way to prepare yourself for a trip on a working Lobster Boat! When the train pulls into the station at 12:15, you’ll have plenty of time to make your way to the docks for a 1:30 departure aboard Captain Jack. The 30 foot fishing boat will motor out to some of the best lobster fishing grounds in Maine, where you’ll experience a unique ad-venture on board as lobster traps are hauled out of the water. Bring your camera for the

panoramic views and up-close memories of your time on Penobscot Bay. You’ll be on the water for 75 educational minutes! Call 1.866.MERAILS for package pricing details. Minimum 48 Hours Required for reservation. Space on Captain Jack is limited to 6 passen-gers.

M/V RendezvousEXPERIENCE STEEPED

IN HISTORY!Rockland as the Destination

Your train ride into Rockland from Bruns-wick, Bath or Wiscasset is just the thing to get you ready for a wonderful experience on the water. The Motor Vessel [M/V] RENDEZ-VOUS is a 51-foot, World War 2 Navy Liber-ty Launch, fully restored and ready to make you feel at home. Enjoy views of Penobscot Bay while the captain narrates special sights or wildlife along the way; historic lighthouses, islands, lobster boats, ferries, seals, seabirds, and maybe even a porpoise. You’ll delight in views of shore front homes, the rocky coast-line, and traditional windjammers. From the polished brass, luxurious bright work and pro-fessional crew, to the fully stocked copper-topped bar, you’ll simply love cruising in vin-tage style. Bar snacks are included in your fare. Beverages are available for a la carte pur-chase. You’ll be on the water for one-and-a-half memorable hours! Call 1.866.MERAILS for package pricing details. Minimum 48 Hours required for reservation. Space on RENDEZVOUS is limited to 36 passengers.

RAIL & AIR

Trains, Planes & LighthousesTHIS WILL LIFT YOU UP!Rockland as the destination

Enjoy spectacular views and get great pho-tos – on the rails and in the air! This pack-age is perfect for the Lighthouse Lover in your life, or for anyone captivated by the rug-ged Maine coast. Upon arrival at the train sta-tion in Rockland, you’ll be whisked away to the Penobscot Island Air terminal at Knox County Regional Airport (RKD), where you’ll receive an introduction to the pilot and a flight brief-ing. In the blink of an eye, you’ll be cruising at

• PACKAGES PAGE 21

Without reservations, the non-rail component of these packages may be

available at retail pricing on atime/space available basis, at the

discretion of the individual vendors.


1,500 feet over the cool, clear, North Atlantic waters of Penobscot Bay – just the right alti-tude for lighthouse photography from a fixed-wing aircraft. After the ride, we’ll take you over to the Maine Lighthouse Museum where you can learn about the history of lighthouses and enjoy the largest collection of lighthouse lenses, including 2nd through 6th Order Fresnel Lenses, and one of the most impor-tant landmark collections of lighthouse ar-tifacts and Coast Guard memorabilia in the United States. After your visit to the muse-um, seek out the American Lighthouse Foun-dation headquarters, just a few minutes away on Main Street. You’ll be in the air for one-half hour! Call 1.866.MERAILS for package pricing details. Minimum 48 Hours Required for reservation. Maximum 5 passengers per plane.

RAIL & SPA

RHEAL Day SpaA TRIP THAT WILL LEAVE

YOU REFRESHED!Rockland as the destination

Imagine riding the train to Rockland for a special treat, just for you and a close friend or two. Consider a “Girlfriend Get-away”, or a “Couple’s Rendezvous”, at RHE-AL Day Spa on Main Street. Upon arrival at the train station in Rockland, take a leisurely stroll to one of the finest and most popular spas in the Midcoast, just a few blocks away. With advance reservations, you’ll each have the option to select your choice of [choose one], a relaxing massage; a soothing facial; or a complete manicure/pedicure. You’ll be treated like royalty and still have time for lunch and shopping in Downtown Rockland, before getting back on the train for your trip home. Call 1.866.MERAILS for package pricing details.

7 to 10 days required for reservation to ensure proper spa staffing.

RAIL & TOUR

A DAY IN HISTORICWISCASSET TOUR – LEARN A BIT

AND ENJOY GOOD FOOD!Wiscasset as the destination

For those of us who know U. S. Route One in Midcoast Maine, we recognize the seasonal traffic bottleneck that can occur

in the waterfront town of Wiscasset. But here’s an opportunity to experience the vil-lage of Wiscasset in a relaxed and personal way, and take advantage of a special walk-ing tour that features the charm of Main Street, fine riverfront dining at Le Garage Restaurant, and beautiful historic homes and neighborhoods just steps away from the coastal highway. This package com-bines breathtaking views of the Sheepscot River, a special Maine dining experience and entertaining guided tours of two of Maine’s most unique historic house museums, Cas-tle Tucker and the Nickels/Sortwell House. Call 1.866.MERAILS for package pricing de-tails. Minimum 24 hours required for reser-vation; 48 hours for parties of 6 or more.

FESTIVAL & EVENTDESTINATION TRIPS, and

THEME TRAINS

ALEWIVES SPECIALA True Fish Story!

DAMARISCOTTA MILLS ALEWIVES FISH LADDER RESTORATION FESTIVAL - MAY 28-29 This is a special-themed train trip, putting you off in Damariscotta Mills at MP 58, at the heart of the festival to par-ticipate at your leisure in the Annual Damar-iscotta Mills Alewives Fish Ladder Restora-tion Festival on Saturday and Sunday, May 28 and 29. Train trip schedule is as pub-lished in the regular time table for the sea-son, plus the additional special stop at Dam-ariscotta Mills. Special round trip pricing from Rockland for advance reservations for those getting off at Damariscotta Mills. Call 1.866.MERAILS for pricing & schedule de-tails.

EYE PATCH EXPRESSArgghhh! Show us Your Buccaneer Attitude!

DAMARISCOTTA PIRATE RENDEZ-VOUS – JUNE 11 This is a special-themed train trip, complete with an obnoxious pi-rate or two, putting you off at the Academy Hill Road grade-crossing in Newcastle at MP 56.22 to participate at your leisure in the Annual Pirate Rendezvous in Damariscotta. Ticket price includes round trip train ticket and round trip transportation from the train stop to the Pirate Rendezvous in Downtown Damariscotta. Special round trip pricing from Rockland for advance reservations for those getting off at Newcastle. Call 1.866.MERAILS for pricing & schedule details.

FOOD FAIR FLYERBring your Appetite!

TASTE OF BRUNSWICK – JUNE 18 Downtown Brunswick and the expansive town green will be the setting for one of the biggest food and music events in Maine, when more than 20 of Brunswick’s finest restau-rants serve their culinary specialties in tast-ing sizes in Brunswick on Saturday, June 18. Entertainment includes live music from the sound stage, along with a wine and beer pa-vilion; while a “Wait Staff” race is held, featur-ing local food service professionals competing for prizes. Special round trip pricing from Rockland for advance reservations for those getting off at Brunswick.

Call 1.866.MERAILS for pricing & sched-ule details.

NORTH ATLANTIC BLUES FESTIVALSit Back and Chill!

SATURDAY JULY 16 ONLY [NOTE: THE BLUES FESTIVAL IS A TWO-DAY EVENT, BUT THE TRAIN WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO BRING YOU TO THE FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY. THE NORMAL SUNDAY TRAIN SCHEDULE WILL BE IN FORCE].

The Blues Train will help you avoid the delays of Route One traffic, and deliver you one block from the main gate of the Blues Festival without having to find a place to park! Overlooking Rockland Harbor, the Blues Fes-tival is the place to spend the entire weekend and just chill, baby!

Blues Ground Rules - No Pets, No Vid-eo, No Bicycles, No Alcohol. Call 1.866.MERAILS for pricing & schedule details.

MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVALLike Seafood?

You’ll Love LobsterFest!WEDNESDAY AUGUST 3 THROUGH

*SUNDAY AUGUST 7 [NOTE: THERE WILL BE *NO FESTIVAL TRAIN ON SUNDAY AU-GUST 7. THE NORMAL SUNDAY TRAIN SCHEDULE WILL BE IN FORCE].

Avoid the delays of Route One traffic, not to mention the frustration of searching for a parking space for less than 10 bucks! The main gate for the Maine Lobster Festival in Rockland is just a block from the train sta-tion. Come and enjoy the breeze while you eat your freshly-cooked lobster overlooking Penobscot Bay. Pick your day and give us a call! Call 1.866.MERAILS for pricing & schedule details.

• PACKAGES FROM PAGE 20


NEW!


MAINE BOATS,HOMES, & HARBORS SHOWEnjoy the High Life for Awhile!FRIDAY AUGUST 12 THROUGH *SUN-

DAY AUGUST 14 [NOTE: THERE WILL BE *NO BOAT SHOW TRAIN ON SUNDAY AU-GUST 14. THE NORMAL SUNDAY TRAIN SCHEDULE WILL BE IN FORCE].

If you can’t take your boat, and you don’t want to fight the traffic, take the Maine East-ern Railroad to one of the best, in-the-water boat shows in New England, located just one block from the train station! If you love the coast of Maine, you won’t want to miss this show. See Maine’s finest artists, architects, boat builders, furniture makers, craftsmen, designers, marine gear vendors, and musi-cians. A model yacht pond, live music, a chil-dren’s area, exhibits, fine food, the running of the Annual World Championship Boat-yard Dog® Trials, and more! Sailboats, pow-erboats, lobster boats and yachts of all kinds. Pick your day and give us a call! Call 1.866.MERAILS for pricing & schedule details.

BRUNSWICK OUTDOORARTS FESTIVAL

Be Wowed by Eclectic Art and Music!SATURDAY AUGUST 20 Picture 80

juried artists and fine craftsmen showcas-ing their work with music from the sound stage and roving musicians throughout the festival providing a festive soundtrack of swing, Irish, Cajun and folk music in down-town Brunswick on Saturday, August 20. An event for the whole family, the day will fea-ture artisan demonstrations and interactive art booths; not to mention the several doz-en food establishments located throughout the downtown! Paintings, sculpture, photog-raphy, fiber art and more, all located up and down the sidewalks of Maine Street in down-town Brunswick! Special round trip pricing from Rockland for advance reservations for those getting off at Brunswick. Call 1.866.MERAILS for pricing & schedule details.

GREAT STATE OF MAINE AIRSHOW &

AVIATION EXPOBlue Angels Return!

SATURDAY AUGUST 27 [NOTE: THE AIRSHOW IS A 3-DAY EVENT, BUT THE SPECIAL TRAIN STOP WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE ON SATURDAY THE 27TH]

This is a special-themed train trip, putting you off near the Merry Meeting Plaza grade cross-ing in Brunswick at MP 31.50 to enjoy the new & improved Airshow and Aviation Expo. Why fight traffic into Brunswick, when you can take the train to the Great State of Maine Airshow & Business Aviation Expo. The re-turn of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Army Golden Knights will be the high-light of this event! With dynamic aviation performances and impressive static displays, the Great State of Maine Airshow & Business Aviation Expo will entertain the whole fam-ily with in-the-sky performances and on-the-ground interactive booths! Leave your car be-hind on Saturday August 27 and step off the train across the street from the main entrance of the former Brunswick Naval Air Station! Special round trip pricing from Rockland for advance reservations for those getting off at Brunswick. Call 1.866.MERAILS for pricing & schedule details.

OYSTER SHELLSPECIAL

Pass the Mignonette Sauce, Please!PEMAQUID OYSTER FESTIVAL - SUN-

DAY SEPTEMBER 25 This is a special-themed train trip, designed for the true oys-ter lover! When you get off at the Academy Hill Road grade-crossing in Newcastle at MP 56.22, you’ll enjoy a leisurely walk to down-town Damariscotta, (just over the bridge), to celebrate fresh oysters prepared in a number of ways. This is an outdoor event under LARGE canopy-tents and features entertainment and environmental education. Enjoy your oys-ters in the fresh air at Schooner Landing in Damariscotta and wash them all down with an adult beverage on Sunday, September 25. Special round trip pricing from Rockland for advance reservations for those getting off at Newcastle. Call 1.866.MERAILS for pricing & schedule details.

PUMPKIN PATCH SPECIAL – Pumpkins, and Squash,

and Gourds; Oh My! GREAT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL & RE-

GATTA - OCTOBER 8 -9 This is a special-themed train trip, putting you off at the Acad-emy Hill Road grade crossing in Newcastle at MP 56.22 to participate at your leisure in the Annual Great Pumpkin Festival & Regat-ta on Saturday and Sunday, October 8 and 9. Ticket price includes round trip train tick-et and round trip transportation from the train stop to the Pumpkin Festival in Down-

town Damariscotta. Special round trip pric-ing from Rockland for advance reservations for those getting off at Newcastle. Call 1.866.MERAILS for pricing & schedule details.

OVERNIGHT PACKAGESTRADE WINDS MOTOR INNRockland as the destination

“Lighthouses, Lobsters & Relaxation”NOW FOR THE

6TH CONSECUTIVE SEASON!Sometimes, 3-1/2 hours is not enough to

get a good sense of how vibrant a community can be. Staying overnight will enhance your experience, so when you take the train to Rockland, you have an opportunity to enjoy the historical downtown district in a variety of ways. When the train arrives in Rockland, you’ll be just in time to enjoy lunch on your own! From there, it’s just a short walk to the Trade Winds Motor Inn, overlooking beautiful Penobscot Bay and the surrounding islands. Hotel check-in is 3:00 PM, but don’t worry, they’ll hold your luggage until your room is ready. In the meantime, you can visit the Maine Lighthouse Museum, across the street from the hotel. The shops and galleries and ambience of Rockland’s Main Street and wa-terfront will relax you and keep you well occu-pied until you sit down for your lobster dinner at the RED JACKET RESTAURANT. After dinner, you can take in a movie at the newly restored Strand Cinema, walk on the board-walk, or enjoy a casual after dinner cocktail at any one of more than a dozen restaurants and nightspots. Call 1.866.MERAILS for pric-ing details. Minimum 72 Hour advance reser-vations required for hotel stay. Reservations based strictly on hotel availability.

HISTORIC INNS OF ROCKLANDRockland as the destination“Luxury, Lobster and Liners”

AN ELEGANT WAY TOENJOY THE COAST!

The Historic Inns of Rockland include Berry Manor Inn, Captain Lindsey House, Lime Rock Inn, and Granite Inn. Take the Maine Eastern Railroad to Rockland, bask in the luxury of a beautiful historic inn, and enjoy a sumptuous lobster dinner at one of Rockland’s many fine restaurants.

We’ll even include a few hours at the world-renowned Farnsworth Art Museum. Your package provides round trip transporta-tion through historic Rockland to the historic inn of your choice, all walking distance from



NEW

ENCORE

PERFORMANCE

NEW


downtown. Overnight accommodations will surround you in the grace and grandeur of a former era without scrimping on the modern amenities. Your deluxe room will include a queen sized bed, sitting area and en-suite pri-vate luxury bath. In the morning, enjoy juice, coffee and a full gourmet multi-course break-fast. All just minutes from the train station, the inns are located in quiet residential neigh-borhoods, or nestled alongside Main Street.

Call 1.866.MERAILS for pricing details. Minimum 21 Day Advance Reservations Required for hotel stay. Reservations based strictly on hotel and parlor car availability.

MUSEUM TRAINSFarnsworth Art Museum

FOR WYETH AFICIONADOSAND OTHERS!

Rockland as the DestinationThe Farnsworth Art Museum is the only

museum in the nation whose sole mission is to celebrate Maine’s role in American art. It offers a nationally recognized collection of works from many of America’s greatest art-ists in its elegantly appointed galleries. Such great names as Gilbert Stuart, Thomas Sully, Thomas Eakins, Eastman Johnson, Fitz Hen-ry Lane, Frank Benson, Childe Hassam, and Maurice Prendergast are represented in the museum’s permanent collection. The Farn-sworth has the second-largest public collec-tion of works by premier 20th-century sculp-tor Louise Nevelson, and has opened four new galleries to showcase contemporary art. Its Wyeth Center features works of N.C.; An-drew; and Jamie Wyeth - America’s first fam-ily of art. The Farnsworth’s library is also housed on its Rockland campus. Two histor-ic buildings—the Farnsworth Homestead and the Olson House--complete the museum com-plex. Just a short 3 blocks from the train sta-tion, the museum is handicapped accessible. Call 1.866.MERAILS for pricing details.

Maine Lighthouse MuseumA BEACON FOR

LIGHTHOUSE DEVOTEES!Rockland as the Destination

The Maine Lighthouse Museum is the proud home of the largest collection of Fres-nel lenses, and one of the most important landmark collections of lighthouse artifacts and Coast Guard memorabilia in the United States. The museum is located in the same

building as the Maine Discovery Center™, as well as the Penobscot Bay Regional Cham-ber of Commerce. Only 2 blocks from the train station, the Maine Lighthouse Museum is a must-see for anyone interested in light-houses and American maritime history. The Maine Discovery Center™ is a first-class re-gional visitor center with exhibits from muse-ums around the Maine Discovery Coast. Call 1.866.MERAILS for pricing details.

Owls Head Transportation MuseumWHEELS, WINGS AND NOSTALGIA!

Rockland as the DestinationOpen 7 days a week, the Owls Head

Transportation Museum also holds a series of special weekend events featuring an air show, a rally of antique motor vehicles relating to the theme of the event, live music, Engine Room Demonstrations, restoration talks, rare vehicle demonstrations, free Model-T rides for the family, films, and more. Sever-al events feature visiting Antique & Classic Aircraft, and the Transportation Spectacular, features an Aerobatic Air Show. Two miles from the train station, the Museum’s Exhibi-tions and Collection are always on display at events. Call 1.866.MERAILS for pricing and transportation details.

Bowdoin College Museum of Art

VISIT THE MUSEUM, SEE THE WORLD!Brunswick as the Destination

A short walk from Brunswick Station, the Bowdoin College Museum of Art is open year-round, and houses one of the oldest and most prestigious college art collections in the nation, containing more than 18,000 objects in cate-gories including Ancient; European; American; Modern & Contemporary; and Prints, Draw-ings, and Photographs. A major 2007 renova-tion and expansion of the landmark McKim, Mead and White building greatly improved the visitor’s experience of the Museum and near-ly doubled its gallery space. This summer, the Museum will present the landmark ex-hibition, “Edward Hopper’s Maine.” On view from July 15 through October 16, 2011, “Ed-ward Hopper’s Maine” will showcase nearly 100 rarely-exhibited paintings, watercolors, and drawings, providing a comprehensive look at the astonishing body of work Hop-per produced during his summers in Maine between 1914 and 1929. The exhibition will feature loans from more than thirty public and private collections including the Whit-ney Museum of American Art; the Metropol-

itan Museum of Art; the Museum of Mod-ern Art; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; the Cleveland Museum of Art; the Harvard Art Museums; and the Yale Art Gallery. The Bowdoin College Museum of Art is the exhi-bition’s only venue.

Call 1.866.MERAILS for pricing de-tails.

FOOD AND RESTAURANTOPTIONS

Lobster RailRoll LOBSTER LOVER’S DELIGHT!

Rockland as the DestinationA simple and efficient way to enjoy

Rockland is to know where you will eat lunch before you arrive. There are sever-al fine restaurants downtown, and one of them is the Trackside Station. The Track-side Station is a unique, independently-owned restaurant, located in the newly renovated train station just steps from the platform. Decorated to take advantage of the architectural detail so common in early 20th century train station waiting rooms, including 22-foot high ceilings, the “Track-side” is a full service restaurant capable of seating 85 people with full bar service. You can enjoy selections from the varied menu, but if you like lobster, we encourage you to take advantage of our advance-order spe-cial Lobster RailRoll Offer – TO GO ONLY. Take it with you to enjoy on the water-front or while enjoying one of our special adventure packages. Call 1.866.MERAILS for pricing details. Minimum 48 Hours Re-quired for food reservation. TO GO ONLY and as an add-on to any Rockland Destina-tion Package.

Grab & Run Box LunchTHE INTREPID TRAVELLER’S

COMPACT FEAST!Rockland as the Destination

A freshly made box lunch is the per-fect compliment to any Rail & Sail, Train & Plane, or Museum package. Step off the train in Rockland, walk into the Trackside Station restaurant and present your vouch-er. Your lunch will be waiting for you to take on the boat, the plane, or to a sunny spot outside before entering one of the mu-seums. Grab & Run Box Lunch – TO GO ONLY. Call 1.866.MERAILS for pricing de-tails. Minimum 48 Hours Required for food reservation. TO GO ONLY and as an add-on to any Rockland Destination Package.


NEW

RIDING THE RAILS • MAINEEASTERNRAILROAD.COM MAY 18, 2011MORE THAN 100 YEARS AGO…

THE P

ATH

OF

Mai

ne E

aste

rn R

ailr

oad

Map

pro

vide

d by

Mai

neVa

catio

nGui

de.c

om. A

ll rig

hts

rese

rved

. © 2

011


Dine at the Historic

Rockland Train Station

Enjoy our full, all-daymenu from

11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily!

Delicious steaks, Maine shrimp, haddock, beef brisket, baby back ribs, pulled pork & chicken and so much more! Homemade specialties including

meatloaf and chicken pot pie!

Entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings when the bar stays open until 1 a.m.

4 Union St., Rockland • 207-594-7500View our full menu online atwww.TracksideME.comGet updated event info on our Facebook page at:www.facebook.com/TracksideStation

Sunday, June 19 Father’s Day Train — Fathers ride for half price. Regular

Sunday schedule applies. Monday, July 4

4th of July — There will be no train service on July 4 Saturday-Sunday,

July 16-17 North Atlantic Blues Festival — The Saturday Blues

Train will help you avoid the delays of Route 1 traffic, and deliver you one block from the main gate of the North Atlantic Blues Festival without having to find a place to park.

Wednesday-Sunday,Aug. 3-7

Maine Lobster Festival — Pricing includes round trip coach fare on the train, excluding Sunday.

Friday-Sunday,Aug. 12-14

Maine Boats, Homes & Harbor Show — Pricing in-cludes round trip coach fare on the train. The train will run its regular schedule Friday through Sunday.

Saturday, Nov. 26 Special Shopping Train — Call for details or visit online

at maineeasternrailroad.com. Holiday Trains

Jingle Bell Express out of Rockland: Dec. 2 and 3Candy Cane Train out of Bath: Dec. 10 and 11Visit online at maineeasternrailroad.com.

Discounts, Specials, Group discounts

25 or more people travelling together; senior & child dis-counts.

August In August, to celebrate Coast Guard City Rockland and to

honor all active duty military, military personnel ride free on Wednesdays and Sundays. Some restrictions apply.

September During September, active members of police, fire and

EMS crews ride for half price on Fridays, Saturdays and Sun-days. Some restrictions apply.

Also, September is Red Hat Society month on the Maine Eastern Railroad. Society members receive the senior rate dur-ing the month, regardless of age. Some restrictions apply.

Sunday, June 19 Saturday, Nov. 26

EVENTS, DISCOUNTSSpecial train

385 Main Street, Rockland, Maine

594-4126

Proudly Serving Gifford’s

Ice Cream


www.wwfry.org97 Cross Rd. • PO Box 242 • Alna • (207) 882-4193

Visit Maine’s premier historic two-foot narrow gauge railroad museum operating on the original right-of-way.

Wiscasset, Waterville, & Farmington

RAILWAY MUSEUM

Steam trains most weekends. Open Saturday and Sunday between May 28 and October 10. Saturday only the rest of the year.Directions: Take Rt. 218 north out of Wiscasset. Go 4.5 miles to Cross Rd. and take a left. Museum is 1/8 of a mile, on the right.


The whole family will enjoy riding the train through the Ellsworth area on the Down East Scenic Railroad. l–1/2 hour long excursions will leave from Cadillac Mountain Sports in Downtown Ellsworth along Route 1 on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays* at 10:30AM and 1:30PM starting Memorial Day Weekend thru October 16th. You will enjoy a great ride in restored vintage rail coaches pulled by a vintage diesel electric engine. See the beautiful countryside of Hancock County, view eagles and ospreys, and the lovely city of Ellsworth.

*4th of July-1:30PM ONLY

The Downeast Scenic Railroad is owned and operated by the Non-Profi t Downeast Rail Heritage Preservation Trust. All fares go towards the operation and restoration of the rail line. Days of operation, schedules, fares, and equipment subject to change without notice.

Downeast Scenic RailroadTickets sold at Cadillac Mountain Sports, 34 High St., Ellsworth, ME

Reservations & Info: 866-449-RAIL (7245)

Downeast Scenic RailroadEllsworth, Maine – Gateway to Acadia National Park

Tickets must be purchased prior to boarding at Cadillac Mountain Sports.Trains depart directly behind Cadillac Mountain Sports, 34 High Street, (US Route 1/ State Route) Ellsworth, Maine


Come as a stranger, leave as a friend

HOMEMADESEAFOOD CHOWDER

Made with lobster, shrimp, clams, haddock, scallops and crabmeat.

Small $5.99/Large $7.99

HOMEMADESEAFOOD LASAGNA

Made with lobster, shrimp, fi sh, scallops and crabmeat, served with a side salad & garlic bread $12.99

DINNERSLobster and Crabmeat Rolls

Scallops, Maine Clams • Shrimp or HaddockRib-Eye Steaks • Prime Rib • Alfredo • Lobster

Other great specials! Lobster Dinners!

ALL YOU CAN EAT SEAFOOD

Breakfast served until 12pm - Takeout AvailableMay-Sept. 5:30am-9:30pm

Oct.-April: Mon.-Sat. 5:30am-8:30pm, Sunday 6am-8:30pm

441 MAIN ST., ROCKLAND • 596-7556www.rocklandcafe.com

RIDE WITH US INTO THE FUTUREMAINE’S FIRST HYBRID TAXI FLEET

www.schoonerbaytaxi.comIn-state and

Out-of-state Service

Schooner Bay Taxi

You can make reservations with Maine Eastern Railroad; or call Schooner Bay Taxi

(207) 594-5000 ext. 1 or 1-877-594-5001 ext. 1. We are open 24 hours a day for your convenience!

Guaranteed to be back tocatch the return train.

Thank you for choosing Schooner Bay!Serving the Mid-Coast Area for over 15 years

(207) 594-5000, ext. 1 or (207) 542-2076

OPERATION Lifesaver By Holly S. Edwards

Approximately every two hours in the United States, either a vehicle or pedestrian is involved in a colli-

sion with a train. Nearly half of vehicle collisions occur at crossings with active warning devices, and a motorist is 20 times more likely to die in a crash involving a train than in a collision involving another motor vehicle.

These statistics and others are provided by Operation Lifesaver, a national, non-profit, public education pro-gram dedicated to ending collisions, deaths and injuries at highway-rail grade crossings and along railroad rights-of-way. Each year Operation Lifesaver’s 3,000 presenters teach millions of drivers and pedestrians how to make safe decisions around tracks and trains.

On average, more people die in highway-rail grade crossing crashes in the U.S. each year than in all com-mercial and general aviation crashes combined. The fact of the matter is -- trains cannot stop quickly and trains travel at all hours of the day and night, in either direc-tion.

The average train traveling at 55 mph takes a mile or more to stop, yet nearly half of all highway-rail crashes occur when the train is traveling less than 30 mph. Sixty-four percent of crashes occur in daylight hours.

A motto of the rail industry is “Anytime is train time!” Operation Lifesaver urges the public to learn life-long, lifesaving habits around highway-rail intersections, and to stay away from railroad rights-of-way.

• LIFESAVER PAGE 29


Clothing • Gifts • T-shirtsPuffin’s Nest

Something for everyone from

to

A rtisans Cardigans B alsam Pillows B eanpod Candles B uoy Bells C arhartt for Men & Women C ats Meow Village Area

Customs C hristmas Ornaments F ashion Jewelry L adies Fun Fashions

464 Main St., Rockland 594-2660

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!

L obster Souvenirs L ife Is Crap T-shirts M aine Mugs M aine T-shirts & Sweatshirts R ed Wing Boots S cented Soaps S ouvenirs from Maine S pecialty Foods W ebkinz & Ty 2.0 W illow Tree Angels Y ankee Candles Z any Gifts

Artisans CardigansBalsam PillowsBuoy BellsCarhartt for Men & WomenCats Meow Village Area CustomsChristmas OrnamentsFashion JewelryHatleyLadies Fun Fashions

Lazy OneLobster SouvenirsList PadsMaine MugsMaine T-shirts & SweatshirtsRed Wing BootsScented SoapsSmartwool SocksSouvenirs from MaineSpecialty FoodsWillow Tree AngelsYankee CandlesZany Gifts

Quilt DivasFrom start to fi nish & more

• Fabric

• Quilting Supplies

• Yarn

• Knitting Needles

• Long Arm Quilting

• Finishing ServicesOpen 9:30-5 Tues. - Sat. • 11-3 on Sunday

607 Main St., Rockland

[email protected]

Rail safety tips:• Freight trains do not travel on

a predictable schedule; schedules for passenger trains change. Always ex-pect a train at every highway-rail in-tersection.

• Train tracks are private property, no matter which railroad owns them. Trains have the right of way 100 per-cent of the time — over ambulances, fire engines, cars, the police and pe-destrians.

• If there are rails on the railroad ties, assume that the track is in use, even if there are weeds or the track looks “rusty.”

• A typical locomotive weighs ap-proximately 400,000 pounds or 200 tons. When 100 railcars are added to the locomotive, the train can weigh ap-proximately 6,000 tons. The weight ra-tio of an automobile to a train is pro-portional to a soda can and an auto-mobile.

• A train may extend 3 feet or more outside the steel rail, which makes the safety zone for pedestrians well be-yond the rails themselves.

Facts and safety tips courtesy Op-eration Lifesaver®

Warning Signs & Devices

Public highway-rail grade crossings are places where the roadway crosses the train tracks. They are highway-rail intersections. State highway depart-ments and railroad companies have marked them, for your safety, with one or more of the following warning devic-es. Learn what they are and watch for them. These warning devices advise you the road crosses train tracks. They alert you to the possible presence of a train.Advance Warning Signs

The Advance Warning sign is usu-ally the first sign you see when ap-proaching a highway-rail intersection. It is located a sufficient distance ahead to allow a driver to stop before reach-ing the crossing. The advance warning

sign advises you to slow down, look and listen for the train, and be pre-pared to stop if a train is approaching.

Pavement MarkingsPavement Markings, consisting of

an R X R followed by a stop line closer to the tracks, may be painted on the paved approach to a crossing. Stay be-hind the stop line while waiting for a train to pass.

Crossbuck SignsCrossbuck signs are found at high-

way-rail intersections. They are yield signs. You are legally required to yield the right of way to trains. Slow down, look and listen for the train, and stop if a train approaches. When the road crosses over more than one set of tracks, a sign below the crossbuck in-dicates the number of tracks.

Flashing Red Light Signals

At many highway-rail grade cross-ings, the Crossbuck sign has flashing

• LIFESAVER FROM PAGE 28

• LIFESAVER PAGE 31


Trackside Station BRINGS LIFE TO TRAIN DEPOT

When the city’s train station first opened in 1918, passengers

would wait in the station before board-ing the train. Nearly 100 years later, passengers can once again enjoy the beautiful interior of the station, but in a new capacity.

Where travelers once bought tick-ets and waited on benches, there is now a lively restaurant where train pas-sengers and the public can enjoy the history of the station, as well as deli-cious food and entertainment.

Trackside Station opened for busi-ness in April 2009 following an exten-sive interior renovation. Owners Jea-nette and Dwayne Knowlton and Kelly and Michael Woods began renovations in October 2008. They transformed the space into a lively dining and bar atmo-sphere, creating a place “Where Food & Fun Collide.” They built an 18-person

• TRACKSIDE PAGE 31

Trackside Station is located in Rockland’s historic train station. It opened in April 2009. Pictured, from left, are owners Michael and Kelly Woods and Jeanette and Dwayne Knowlton. FILE PHOTO

A Wiscasset Business since 1938!!41 Water St. (at the corner of Main St.)

*Home of Maine’s #1 Lobster Roll*Plus 70 other delicious

menu choices!


on October 8 and 9. These special stops in Newcastle and

Damariscotta Mills are planned specifically for the unique events on those weekends, while regular service for the rest of the sea-son will be the usual destination and start-ing points of Rockland, Wiscasset, Bath and Brunswick.

2011 will give passengers an opportu-nity to participate in two popular events in downtown Brunswick, where folks can take the train to the annual “Taste of Bruns-wick” food festival on June 18; and the “Brunswick Outdoor Arts” festival on Au-gust 20.

The railroad will also make an addi-tional special stop in Brunswick, directly across the road from the main entrance to the Brunswick Executive Airport, (formerly Brunswick Naval Air Station), for the Au-gust 27 performance by the U. S. Navy Blue Angels, during the Great State of Maine Air-

show and Aviation Expo.For those choosing Rockland as their

destination, the historic waterfront town of-fers plenty of opportunity to enjoy restau-rants, boutiques, museums and galleries, not to mention major events including the North Atlantic Blues Festival on July 16; the Maine Lobster Festival August 3-6; and the Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show Au-gust 12-13.

All four of Maine Eastern stations in Brunswick, Bath, Wiscasset and Rockland offer easy walking access to downtown at-tractions and amenities for those travelling on day trips, or staying over for a night or two.

The 2011 Maine Eastern schedule will offer Saturday and Sunday service begin-ning May 28, followed by five day service beginning June 29, with two round trips per day, Wednesday through Saturday, and one round trip on Sunday. There will be no train service on July 4.

Maine Eastern travel packages include a spa promotion; a historic homes tour; sev-

eral boat and airplane packages; luxury and economical overnight opportunities; and museum and restaurant packages.

In addition to the uniformed crew, the passenger excursion service will be staffed with volunteer ambassadors who will pro-vide local information and support during the daily trips.

Maine Eastern Railroad is a full time freight train service, moving as many as 200 car loads of cargo each month. The compa-ny began offering excursion passenger ser-vice shortly after its entry into the market in 2004 as a way to reintroduce passenger rail to Maine residents. Since that time, scores of thousands of Mainers and people from around the world have enjoyed the ride along the scenic coastal route through the four counties of Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln and Knox.

For more information, visit maineeast-ernrailroad.com; or follow Maine Eastern Railroad at twitter.com/maineeastern; or facebook.com/mainesrailroad. For reserva-tions, call 207-596-6725.

• SEASON FROM PAGE 19

bar with flat screen televisions, installed new flooring and changed the colors in the space to highlight the building’s in-terior crown molding, among other im-provements.

The restaurant features delicious dishes including tender steaks, baby back ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, Maine shrimp, haddock, garlic cream chicken and more. Patrons love home-

made specialties like meatloaf, chick-en pot pie and pot roast. And, because it’s located in a train station, the menu would not be complete without items like Choo Choo Chili, Trestle Fries, Box Car Bleus and Railroad Ties. Children also can enjoy items from the Junior Conductor’s Menu.

In addition to food, Trackside also features regular entertainment includ-ing DJ music, a Name That Tune game, a Touch Tunes jukebox and live music.

Trackside creates a monthly entertain-ment, food, and drink specials calendar that is available at the restaurant. This information and more is updated fre-quently on their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/tracksidestation.

Trackside is open daily, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays when the bar stays open until 1 a.m. View the menu online at www.TracksideME.com. Call 594-7500 for more about Trackside Station.

• TRACKSIDE FROM PAGE 30

red lights and bells. When the lights be-gin to flash, stop! A train is approach-ing. You are legally required to yield the right of way to the train. If there is more than one track, make sure all tracks are clear before crossing.

GatesMany crossings have gates with

flashing red lights and bells. Stop when the lights begin to flash and before the gate lowers across your road lane. Re-main stopped until the gates go up and the lights have stopped flashing. Pro-ceed when it is safe.

Driving special vehiclesIn addition to following all other

guidelines in this website, motorcy-clists should approach all highway-rail intersections VERY slowly. Be alert to the possibility of a rough crossing. Al-ways cross the tracks at as nearly a 90-degree angle as possible.

School &commercial buses

In most states, school buses and commercial buses are required to stop at every highway-rail grade crossing. The driver must look and listen for trains approaching from either direc-tion, and cross only when it is safe to

do so. Before crossing be sure there is enough space to clear the tracks on the other side if a stop becomes nec-essary, and never change gears while crossing.

Trucks carryinghazardous materialsFederal regulations and the laws of

most states require trucks carrying haz-ardous materials to stop at all highway-rail grade crossings. Stop gradually to avoid being rear-ended. Never change gears while crossing the tracks. Wher-ever possible, use roads where railroad crossings are equipped with flashing red lights or gates.

• LIFESAVER FROM PAGE 29


Coastal Maine Scenic Train Rides

MAINE

EASTERN

The most unique way to experience the Maine coast.Enjoy scheduled passenger excursion train service along the Maine seacoast between the picturesque community of Brunswick and the beautiful seaport town of Rockland,

with stops in historical Bath and Wiscasset.

Maine Eastern offers a variety of Travel Packages that include:

TrainSchedu

le

Ticket

Information

Round trip

service between

Brunswick

& Rocklandwith stops in

Bath &

Wiscasset

COASTAL MAINE SCENIC TRAIN RIDES

www.maineeasternrailroad.com

Reserve

Parlor Class

Luxury Coach

Snack &

Beverage Car

�� North Atlantic Blues Festival Maine Lobster Festival��Fall Foliage TripsTheme Trains

Look for our new brochure,or call to receive one by mail.

� WESTBOUND - WEDNESDAY thru SUNDAY

Miles FROM #1 #3� #5ROCKLAND Wed. thru Sat. Wed. thru Sat. Sunday Only

AM PM AM

0.0 ROCKLAND............Lv 7:50 3:55 10:004.2 Thomaston................. “ …… …… ……

11.3 Warren ....................... “ …… …… ……18.1 Waldoboro ................. “ …… …… ……19.7 Winslow Mills ........... “ …… …… ……24.9 Nobleboro.................. “ …… …… ……27.6 Damariscotta Mills .... “ …… …… ……29.5 Newcastle .................. “ …… …… ……36.5 WISCASSET............. “ 9:00 5:05 11:1047.2 Woolwich................... “ …… …… ……48.0 BATH......................... “ 9:25 5:30 11:3556.5 BRUNSWICK ................ Ar 9:45 5:50 11:55

AM PM AM N.B. N.B. N.B.

� EASTBOUND - WEDNESDAY thru SUNDAY

FROM #2 #4 #6BRUNSWICK Wed. thru Sat. Wed. thru Sat. Sunday Only

AM PM PM

BRUNSWICK ........................Lv 10:20 6:10 2:05 BATH ................................... “ 10:40 6:30 2:25Woolwich ............................. “ …… …… ……WISCASSET ....................... “ 11:05 6:55 2:50

Newcastle............................. “ …… …… …… Damariscotta Mills............... “ …… …… …… Nobleboro ............................ “ …… …… ……Winslow Mills...................... “ …… …… ……Waldoboro............................ “ …… …… ……Warren ................................. “ …… …… ……Thomaston ........................... “ …… …… ……ROCKLAND ......................Ar 12:15 8:05 4:00

PM PM PM N.B. N.B. N.B.

TM

Follow us on

MAINE

EASTERN

ride the rail 2011

Documents