The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad And Industrial Hertiage Trust
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- EIN 01-0478004
- info@mainenarrowgauge.org
- (207) 828-0814
- 413 Presumpscot Street Portland ME 04103 USA
- www.mainenarrowgauge.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Arts & Culture, History Museums
Mission: The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company & Museum preserves and operates historic two-foot-gauge railroad equipment for the education and enjoyment of the public.
Target demographics: The railroad is an operating museum. Our over 100-year old collection serves as a rolling history museum. We are funding our largest project to date, the construction of our first purpose-built station on our right-of-way in Portland, ME.
Direct beneficiaries per year: In 2020, despite the pandemic, Maine Narrow Gauge continued to support local businesses and more over 12,000 families that road our trains. We strive to be a touchstone in the community by providing one of the remaining "family-friendly" venues on the Portland, ME shoreline.
Geographic areas served: Our railroad provides a venue to share Maine's two-foot railroading history with future generations. We bring in passengers from all over the globe to Portland, ME to experience the past.
Programs: Our organization preserves and operates Maines' historic two-foot gauge railroad equipment for the education and enjoyment of the public. Providing an educational museum and train ride experience to over 60,000 visitors.