2026 Sunset Express

All aboard the Sunset Express! Get your ticket, grab your complimentary beverage, and hop on the train for a scenic 40-minute roundtrip ride along Casco Bay during sunset hours! Ride in lovingly preserved, one-of-a-kind passenger cars while taking in the sunset scenery of Casco Bay. You'll pass by marinas, forts, a beach, see lighthouses, and take in the view from our scenic overlook where the train will bring you. Our courteous, knowledgeable staff and volunteers can't wait to welcome you aboard. All beverages are served from inside our station building at 65 Thames Street, Portland, Maine 04101. Be sure to get yours from inside the station before or after your train ride. Beverages are not served onboard the train, but you are welcome to bring your beverage onto the train. Family-friendly options include fruit juices, root beer, sodas, and water. Adults age 21+ may choose from canned beer, canned cocktails, or individual servings of wine (red and white) . All alcohol can only be consumed by adults age 21+ on Maine Narrow Gauge property. No matter your age or interest, there's always something new to discover during your visit. There's nothing else like our ice cream train ride!Bring the family to special events at Maine Narrow Gauge, including narrated train rides, the Ice Cream Train, the Independence Limited, Pumpkin Trains, and the magical POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride. Make memories that you will cherish for years to come!