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Downeast Scenic Railroad

34 High Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605
1-866-449-7245
Ranked #4 of 4 attractions in Ellsworth
4.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Scenic Railroads
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Blue Hill, Maine
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

The Downeast Scenic Railroad has its station behind Cadillac Mountain Sports on High Street in Ellsworth. There are several restored passenger cars and an engine. The trip takes an hour but is short in terms of mileage. It goes behind backyards to Ellsworth Falls...does a tricky turn around that is fun to watch...and goes back passed the station and up... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

Took our 2.5 yr old grand child and he loved it. Too bad there aren't more trains around. More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

We were lucky enough to ride on the inaugural run in 2010 and as a local I enjoyed the unique view of the city as well as the part of the trip that goes into the wetlands. It was also interesting to see the transitions of the route....you start in downtown, go further uptown, switch the engine to go back... More

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Oxford
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011

The is was a fun outing for my wife and several family members.Tickets were $79 for 4 adults and 3 children. We road in the open car and got to see ospreys, have a snack and enjoy the sunshine. Both children and adults had a wonderful time riding the rails and going back to a time when railroads were a... More

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Sassano, Italy
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2011

Short enjoyable train ride. We sat in the open car(get there early to secure a seat in that car), and ate our picnic lunch as the train chugged down the track. All the workers were volunteers and they were most helpful and friendly. I would consider this a child, more than an adult activity. More

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Maine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2011

Very relaxing ride with friendly staff. It was chilly and drizzly out but we still had a great time! More

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Southwest Harbor, Maine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2011

Have been meaning to go since it opened. It is a fun little train ride through Ellsworth. Great for children, and people who enjoy trains. All the volunteers were very friendly, and helpful. We even brought our dog. More

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Brooklyn, NY
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2011
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The Downeast Rail Preservation Trust is the organization that has restored these train cars and engines, and runs the scenic railroad. The train cars and engines are in amazing condition, and the staff working on the railroad is friendly and I believe that they are all volunteering. I had anticipated a "scenic" ride, but I was very unimpressed with the... More

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