Hancock Pumpkin Train Ride
Ride historic Maine rails with a pumpkin patch stop for children
Duration
1 hr
Includes
Train ride, pumpkin patch, snacks
Highlights
Explore a historic piece of Maine rail travel on the annual Pumpkin Train. Travel round-trip from Washington Junction to Ellsworth Falls on tracks that once carried summer visitors toward Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor, and what became Acadia National Park.
- Trace tracks originally built in 1884 as the Maine Shore Line Railroad
- Step off at the Pumpkin Patch, where children can choose a pumpkin
- Decorate with pumpkin stickers after returning aboard
What's Included
- Pumpkin for children
- Pumpkin decorating stickers
- Snacks
Important details
- Children age 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult age 18 or older
- Pick up your prepaid tickets at the ticket booth before boarding
- Well-behaved dogs are allowed only in the open-air car and must remain restrained
- Alcoholic beverages are not permitted onboard, and smoking is not permitted on railroad property
- Trains operate rain or shine; open-air seating may be limited by weather
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final.
Product ID: H24KDW
FAQs
Accessibility is limited by narrow vestibules and doorways on the historic passenger cars. A boarding ramp serves the passenger and open-air cars. Power wheelchairs up to 26 inches wide by 36 inches long usually fit in the open-air car, and a transfer chair is available for access to the historic passenger cars.
Seating in the passenger coach and open-air car is first come, first served; seats cannot be reserved. Groups of 5 or more are strongly encouraged to pick up tickets at least 30 minutes before departure to sit together.
Yes. Restrooms are available in the parking lot near the boarding area and on the passenger coach.
Meeting details
8 Railroad Siding Road, Hancock, ME 04640
