Frequently Asked Questions

Downeast Scenic Railroad Most common Questions and Answers.

Are there restroom facilities on the train?
Restroom facilities are available in the parking lot near the boarding area, on the passenger coach, and at Cadillac Mountain Sports.

Can I make reservations in advance?
Individual and Group Reservations can be made by calling 1-866-449-RAIL (7245)

When does your ticket office open?
Our exclusive ticket agent, Cadillac Mountain Sports, is open Monday thru Sunday 9am to 9pm.

Do you have handicap access?

We make every reasonable effort to accommodate our visitors’ needs. However, handicapped accessibility on the Downeast Scenic Railroad is limited to our passenger and open-air car due to the narrow vestibules and door openings on our historic passenger cars. Power wheel chairs that do not exceed 26″ wide by 36″ long usually will fit in the cars. Please contact us with additional details relative to any special requirements prior to your visit so that we can ensure a pleasant visit.

Is there food available on the train?
Yes, we have a limited selection of snacks and bottled water on all of our trains.

What about inclement weather?
Trains operate rain or shine. Passenger car and caboose are always open for passenger seating, our open-air car seating maybe limited due to weather.

Can I bring alcoholic beverages on board?
Passengers may not carry Alcoholic beverages onboard at any time.

Can I bring my dog?

Well-behaved dogs may travel in open-air car, provided they are restrained by the owner.

Can I smoke on the train?
We are a no smoking property. Smoking is not permitted aboard any train, in any building or anywhere on railroad property.

Can I bring food onto the train?
Yes. We just ask that, if you eat on the train, you please be considerate and pick up after yourselves.

What type of seating is available?
Both open air car and passenger coach seating is available on a first come first served basis.  We do not offer seat selection reservations.

What do you have for locomotives?

Our motive power consists of either a 1948 General Electric 70 ton 600 horsepower Diesel-Electric Engine #54 or a 1950 ALCO S-4 1000 horsepower Engine # 1055.
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