The Rockland Branch

Brunswick to Rockland, ME

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This abandoned railway extended from Brunswick to Rockland at a length of 56 miles, while traveling through Bath (MP 8.7), Woolrich (MP 9.5), Wiscasset (MP 20), Newcastle (MP 27.1), Nobleboro (MP 31.7), Waldoboro (MP 38.5), Warren (MP 45.3) and Thomaston (MP 52.4). Passenger service along it was discontinued in 1958.

After abandoned by the Maine Central, the line was acquired by the Maine Coast Railroad, then "Safe Handling", and finally the Morristown & Erie Railway, operating as the Maine Eastern Railroad. Today, the Maine Eastern uses it for excursion train service.

This shows the abandoned line running through Newcastle. The dep... — This shows the abandoned line running through Newcastle. The depot is on the right, with a derelict passenger car further down the tracks. While this right-of-way is not abandoned anymore and used by an excursion train, the depot remains abandoned. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere, 1994.

This picture shows two of the abandoned passenger cars up close,... — This picture shows two of the abandoned passenger cars up close, again in Newcastle. "Maine Central" can be vaguely seen on the closest passenger car. Photo by Andrew Laverdiere.

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