News Stories

Scenic railroad preparing for full season this year – Bangor Daily News, Feb. 05, 2011

Train lovers revive classic way to see coastal area’s scenery – Portland Press Herald, September 26, 2010

Maine excursion train set to roll Down East – AP, Portland Press Herald, July 26, 2010

Downeast Scenic Railroad makes inaugural run - Bangor Daily News, July 24, 2010

Scenic rail line ready to launch – Bangor Daily News, June 28, 2010

Train returns to Ellsworth - Bangor Daily News, Aug. 03, 2009

Group working to bring train trips to Ellsworth – Bangor Daily News, Sept. 08, 2008

Older news

All Aboard! - Ellsworth American, June 14, 2007

All Aboard the Downeast Scenic Railroad – Editorial by Christopher G. Hall in the Ellsworth American, August 24, 2006

Putting it on the line: Enthusiasts see excursion potential in abandoned Down East railway – Bangor Daily News, July 24, 2006

Downeast Scenic Railroad historic – Editorial by Thomas Testa in the Bangor Daily News, July 21, 2006

Tourist train planned for Ellsworth - MaineBiz, February 20, 2006 (pdf)

Deal advances excursion rail plan – Bangor Daily News, February 07, 2006

Summer Was Busy for Railroad Project Supporters - Ellsworth American, November 09, 2006

Tourist Train Deal on Track – Ellsworth American, January 26, 2006

Scenic rail may be ready in ’07 - Ellsworth American, November 17, 2005 (pdf)

The Downeast Scenic Rail caboose, newly restored and shown at the 2009 Open House at Washington Junction.

Volunteers Needed for 2011 Season

Our 2011 season will start Saturday May 28th 2011 of the Memorial Day Weekend, and continue weekends and holidays through the weekend after Columbus Day.

Volunteers are needed in many areas. We need Conductors, Brakemen, and Car Attendants for train service crews. We also need volunteers to assist in maintenance of the way track crews, and individuals to help continue the restoration of passenger cars.

If you are interested please call us at 1-866-449- RAIL (7245). For directions to the yard please see the volunteer section of our web site.

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Work Schedule for Downeast Scenic Railroad Volunteers
ALERT: Ellsworth and Hancock Rail Crossings Go Live

The Downeast Scenic Railroad announces that effective Saturday June 26, 2010 at 12:01p.m. EDST, the several railroad grade crossings in the Town of Hancock and the City of Ellsworth shall change status from exempt-inactive to fully active with no exemptions. Please read the release for more information.

Visit the Operation Lifesaver Rail Safety Education website here, at www.oli.org for additional rail safety information.

Read the full release from June 20, 2010 here. (pdf)