We loved the train ride and the history that was shared with us. The staff and conductors were great in answering questions. Our seats were great. At times we couldn't hear due to inconsiderate visitors talking on cell phones instead of listening to the tour but the tour was great. We enjoyed the opportunity to get off the train at the swing bridge for photos. This was a very enjoyable tour. Good for all ages.

This little railroad is right in front of the cruise ship terminal. It is only a 40 minute ride along the coast. They stop for 10 minutes at the end and have open and closed sections. There is one hour free parking in front of the train.

We were having coffee on the patio of a cafe across the street and watched people boarding the train for the short scenic trip along Casco Bay to Portland's East Promenade. We then went to the East Promenade and saw the train again. Some history from their website: Starting in the latter part of the 19th century, Maine had a unique system of railroads that ran on rails that were only 2 feet apart and traced back to the traditional width of horse-drawn roadways in England, where railroading was first developed.

This is a cute, narrow guage train that takes you for a short ride along the water. It was not crowded at this time in early May. The people were nice, friendly, and informative. They were also happy to pose for pics. Although it was cool out, I sat in the open air car so I could take pictures and the views were nice. There's a walking path next to the tracks where the people wave to the folks on the train making the experience fun. It's nice to support these trains to keep them available for future generations.

The ride is short and bumpy as well as slow. This was perfect for us because it was the first time our 6 year old had been on a train. We opted for “first class” to get the padded seats, due to the weather the day we were doing the ride. It really was delightful. My only gripe would be the volume of the narration, it seems loud to me. Otherwise I am glad we did it. Our child really enjoyed it.

It was just a trip to check Maine off as a state I want to visit in my short time here in New England. I'm glad I visited. I had never ridden an old train, especially one that had a long history that wrestled sharing its time with progress (development of automobiles). And I thought that this part of Portland will be very crowded. I'm surprised it wasn't even though it was a tourist spot. Though the train ride was short (tour was 40 minutes long only), it cemented for me a little of what Maine is. I loved the salty smell of the air the moment I first arrived.