Take This Fall Foliage Train Ride Through Maine For A One Of A Kind Experience

Of all the regions in the United States, New England is one of the best for fall foliage. And, we think it goes without saying that Maine is at the top of the list of all of the New England states. There’s a reason our beautiful roads get clogged with folks from away during this peak foliage season. Maine is simply the way leaves should be! But, this year, think about doing something a little unique. Instead of piling into the car, take a trip on this one-of-a-kind fall foliage train ride!

Jeff Gunn / Flickr In addition to many other events that run from Memorial Day to late October, The Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railroad offers one of the most scenic trips through Maine’s autumn foliage.

Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad / Facebook Departing from the train station in Belfast, the fall foliage trip is definitely our favorite throughout the year. The hour-long round trip route will take visitors through a variety of landscapes.

Each trip is made with two vintage GE 70 ton diesel electric locomotives - numbers 50 and 53 if we’re being specific! The #50 has always been in the operation of the Belfast and Moosehead Line - it was purchased brand new in 1946 and has been on the line for its entire life. The #53 came a bit later from the Montpelier and Barre Railroad in 1970.

Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad / Facebook These wonderful trains will take visitors from beautiful forest, with views in all directions…

Jeff Gunn / Flickr …to the awe-inspiring yellows, oranges and reds seen across the lake.

Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad / Facebook You’ll also have the opportunity to cross the bridge for a view out over the river.

Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad / Facebook

Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad / Facebook Our favorite thing about the trip is the open-air car that allows you to truly experience not only the sights, but the smells that can only come with autumn in Maine. There’s something about that crisp, cool air that just feels better in Maine.

Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad / Facebook

Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad / Facebook Because the leaves turn at their own schedule, you can truly take this trip over and over again without seeing the same views twice. A trip this weekend might mean reds and oranges, while two weeks from now you’ll be met with a forest full of yellows.

Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad / Facebook

Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad / Facebook Whenever you choose to take the trip, make sure you’ve got a camera or at least a good friend with you. That way, you can relive the journey through photos or through a nice chat over coffee after the trip.

The Railroad is supported by the Brooks Preservation Society, which is an entirely volunteer run organization. These fall foliage trips help to make sure these trains will run for a long time and fund preservation and restoration projects. If you’d like to become a member for an annual fee of just $20, click here.

Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad / Facebook The train departs from City Point Station in Belfast - 13 Oak Hill Road. The cost is $14 for adults and $5 for children aged 3-12. Members of the Brooks Preservation Society can ride free, as can children under 3 who are not taking a seat.

Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad / Facebook The train departs a few more times before the cold sets in, so make your way to Belfast as soon as you can. This year the fall foliage rides will be available from September 16th through October 22nd. Get your tickets and reserve a space by clicking here.

If this fall trip gets you in the mood for some more October exploration, check out this haunted road trip!

Jeff Gunn / Flickr

In addition to many other events that run from Memorial Day to late October, The Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railroad offers one of the most scenic trips through Maine’s autumn foliage.

Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad / Facebook

Departing from the train station in Belfast, the fall foliage trip is definitely our favorite throughout the year. The hour-long round trip route will take visitors through a variety of landscapes.

These wonderful trains will take visitors from beautiful forest, with views in all directions…

…to the awe-inspiring yellows, oranges and reds seen across the lake.

You’ll also have the opportunity to cross the bridge for a view out over the river.

Our favorite thing about the trip is the open-air car that allows you to truly experience not only the sights, but the smells that can only come with autumn in Maine. There’s something about that crisp, cool air that just feels better in Maine.

Because the leaves turn at their own schedule, you can truly take this trip over and over again without seeing the same views twice. A trip this weekend might mean reds and oranges, while two weeks from now you’ll be met with a forest full of yellows.

Whenever you choose to take the trip, make sure you’ve got a camera or at least a good friend with you. That way, you can relive the journey through photos or through a nice chat over coffee after the trip.

The train departs from City Point Station in Belfast - 13 Oak Hill Road. The cost is $14 for adults and $5 for children aged 3-12. Members of the Brooks Preservation Society can ride free, as can children under 3 who are not taking a seat.

The train departs a few more times before the cold sets in, so make your way to Belfast as soon as you can. This year the fall foliage rides will be available from September 16th through October 22nd. Get your tickets and reserve a space by clicking here.

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