Downeast Scenic Railroad To Host Free Event Saturday

Downeast Scenic Railroad will host Touch A Train Day on Saturday.

The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Downeast Scenic Railroad's railroad yard in Washington Junction.

A passenger train and a freight train on display. Guests will be able to tour the engine, the coaches and the caboose. Engineers, conductors and the railroad volunteers will be on hand to answer questions. Guests will take a free ride through the railroad yard in a caboose.

The New England Steam Corporation will display the bell from Maine Central steam locomotive #470. The Hancock Fire Department will have their fire truck on display.

Admission is free. For more information visit downeastscenicrail.org.