Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum
| Address: | 58 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101, USA |
| Phone: | +1 207-828-0814 |
| Site: | mainenarrowgauge.org |
| Rating: | 4 |
| Working: | 9:30AM–4PM 9:30AM–4PM 9:30AM–4PM 9:30AM–4PM 9:30AM–4PM 9:30AM–4PM 9:30AM–4PM |
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Debbie Lora
I took my 2 young children to the "All Aboard" read-aloud and "activity" this morning held at the museum. I was extremely disappointed in the experience. The read-aloud was given by, what appeared to be an uninterested, unenthusiastic employee, with very little experience with children. When she just seemed to disappear, I was expecting an activity to follow (as is indicated on the Portland Kids Calendar). When it didnt, I went to the desk to ask about it. The response I got was a very quick, insincere "sorry", "sorry", "sorry", with a fake smile in between each time she said it. Obviously they do not realize what its like to get 2 kids out of the house in the morning for a "special" activity, then to find parking in downtown Portland, for a whole 10 minute disengaging read-aloud. And to have to pay money for this?!? Come on, Portland can do better than that. A waste of time and money!
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Luis Campusano
Es un bello museo,con un Staff maravilloso,que esta siempre disponible para tus consultas y necesidades,y si a eso sumas un viaje en un Tren antiguo,espectacular , sobre todo si llevas a un Train Lover de 5 años.
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Alecia Wenslow
Excellent place to take a child who loves trains. The museum has interactive activities that the children can experience. Ive had mixed experiences with the employees. The first time I went the employee wasnt friendly or attentive (I spent an hour in the museum before I finally decided to actually pay for it) but the last time I went the employees were friendly and interacted with customers and answered questions.
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Bev Stevens
I LOVE this museum. Its small but packed with awesome information and amazing historic trains. I didnt get to ride on the train but will definitely go back for that another day. The tracks run alongside the walking trail and have excellent views! The only recommendation I will make is handicap access is difficult. Wheelchair cant easily get to it.
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Sarah McGarry
Pretty lame, actually really lame. The train only moves VERY slowly for 15 minutes. You sit parked at one end of the track for 10 minutes. We took the young kids with us as a "fun kid" activity and even they were complaining they were bored. Any sites seen can be viewed from walking along the water. Save your money! Total rip off.
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Linda Cameron
Step back in time, inside museum has a lot of history with trains you can board from the good old days. There is a small hands on center where kids can do activities, and a gift shop section where you can also buy a ticket to ride the last of what track is left of the Narrow Guage.
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Stacy Parady
It was fun for my nieces and nephews it may be a 40 minute ride with some one explaining the history of narrow gauge railways and the historical Maine sites we passed. The kids LOVED it! The museum is learning thats interesting for adults and children. A great value for $10
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Chris Saccardi
A lot of fun! We enjoyed poking around the interesting museum. And train ride is short (about 40 min round trip) but fun with a very friendly conductor and docent who gave us lots of local history. Definitely recommended!
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Jacob Kemer
Smaller museum but there are 4 rebuilt cars you can walk in and around indoors. A scattering of activities, and a play area, kept kids entertained while waiting for the next running train to depart.
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Sarah Willard
I love the passengers cars! Look forward to riding the train through the waterfront in Portland Maine! August 11th and August 25th is " Ice Cream Train Ride Night". 5:00pm and 6:00pm and 7:00pm.
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Jennifer DuLong-Tringale
Family friendly. Loved the Polar Express, and came back April vacation for a second ride. The crew even lets kids do the horn when the train stops, and encourage questions.
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Weiyi Pan
Ride on the narrow gauge train and enjoy the scene of the ocean. You could learn about the history of the narrow gauge train. Very interesting and educational experience.
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David Redecsy
Nettes, kleines Museum. Ist bei der Zugfahrt inklusive. "The Austrians"
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James Scheerer
Good fun for the whole family. You can ride the train and see the museum in less than two hours. All for $10 per person. Definitely worth doing!
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Amanda Kay Morgan
Fun train ride and my little kids enjoyed the little kids play area and toddler train inside the museum. Reasonably priced for what it is.
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nowell godfrey
Short ride but I love people keeping history alive. Come in a buy a RR tie for their new place and keep history for your grandchildren
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Kacper Jarecki
Great fun to ride on this train ride. Worth $10 for sure. The museum is also cute with old train cars you can actually go inside in.
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Matthew Engler
Excellent small museum. Kids love it and adults will enjoy the historical info. Staff is friendly, helpful, and cheerful.
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Johnnie Ipock
So much fun! Beautiful cars you can go inside of! Its like stepping into the past. Fun and informative tour on the coast.
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PJ Carlino
Fun informative and fascinating history of Maines railroads in the gilded age and into the twentieth century
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Bob Cherveny
Well worth the price. Very interesting and informative on the early days of narrow gauge rail in Maine.
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E Chud
A simple fun train ride! Kids loved it and all engineers where helpful and kids got to ring the bell.
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scott stafford
A little pricey for the amount of time you actually ride the train. But a cool experience overall
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MaryAnn Corliss
Nice little museum and fun train ride. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Dog friendly!
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Moss Jam
We learned about the history of RR in Maine. The train ride is interesting.
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Matt Johnson
Very fun to take small kids on. Also acouple of pokestops along the way.
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Stu Kroner
Extremely short ride but fun never the less. The museum is pretty nice.
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Mari Howe
Cute museum, interesting way to see the shore around Eastern Promenade
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Laura Pearson
The Halloween train ride was a hit with my 2 year old nephew!
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megan gravelle
Cute short train ride. Kids also enjoyed the small museum.
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Rowan de la Barre
This place is awesome. I like to go anytime I am in town.
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Matthew Sanford
A great, albeit short train ride along the waterfront.
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Konstantin Mikhailov
Fun for kids, not a very long ride, goes very slow.
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Oscar Fabregas
It was fun for the kids, but the ride is to short.
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S Kay
Sweet little museum. Restored rail cars are great!
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Nijah Mcclain
Wonderful museum staff was helpful and kind
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Michael Lobsenz
Great museum to visit for an hour.
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varun kumar raja sathuluri
Kids will njoy this ride for sure!!
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Steven McCloy
Grandkids and I loved this place!
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Corey M
It was pretty interesting.
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Jaowii Yordkhwan
A bit small but great! :)
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Jerron Mullins
Like trains? Check it out
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tricolor de ogueta
Great place for kids
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Laurie Lin
Nice place to visit.
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Ruth Warren
Fun and informative!
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Hyeri Ji
Opens in May.
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Tiffany Rose
Cute trains!
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clement mpundu
Great ride
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