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Project Information and Map At the core of the Downeast Scenic Railroad Project is the rehabilitation of the Washington Junction/Ellsworth to Green Lake section of the Calais Branch Line to create a 24-mile round- trip excursion ride. This stretch of the Calais Branch Line provides exceptional views of wetland marshes, glacial erratica including massive boulders, river and stream crossings, Little Rocky Pond and Green Lake. While working on this stretch of the line we have observed many forms of wildlife including osprey, Blue herons, Bald Eagles, moose, deer, snapping turtles, beavers...and bears, just west of Green Lake Road! Initial excursions are planned between Washington Junction and Ellsworth Falls, approximately an 8-mile round-trip run, just to whet your appetite for things to come! Other project components include construction of a depot/museum in Ellsworth and storage/repair facility at Washington Junction. For a more precise image of the map, click on this link for the complete PDF file.* *These files are in Adobe PDF format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader to open. If you need the Adobe Reader, visit the Adobe Download site for the free software. |
We are signing up volunteers for the coming 2009 Spring/Summer/Fall work season. Projects include rail rehabilitation, grade crossing rebuild, passenger car repairs, interior and exterior, as well as the day to day administrative functions needed to keep the project moving forward. We need your help, no experience necessary, just a desire to help preserve our Maine railroad heritage and a willingness to learn, it's fun too! Sign up here! |
The Downeast Rail Heritage Preservation Trust is a 501(c)3 charitable organization recognized by the Internal Revenue Service.
Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.