TRAVEL WITH US ON ONE OF OUR NOSTALGIC TRAIN RIDES of varying duration. Whether you choose one of the Valley routes to Conway or Bartlett, or the legendary Crawford Notch excursion, you'll experience the excitement of rail travel in the comfort of open or enclosed restored passenger cars.

The "Notch Train" and "Valley Train" are both powered by diesel electric locomotives, except for July 4th through Labor Day weekend and late September through mid-October, when the popular steam locomotive #7470 is scheduled to provide the motive power for the North Conway to Conway excursion.

Hartman Rail Road Museum - A Museum for all ages!

Featuring many operating layouts... from G to Z scales on display. See detailed operating layouts with trains winding through tunnels, over bridges and by miniature train stations and buildings... even Thomas the Tank that operates by a light sensor system. It started with a model railroad which Roger Hartmann owned as a boy. A love of trains that both he and his wife, Nelly have shared has led to the opening of a first-rate museum. For over 20 years, they have been traveling the world collecting old and new railroad items. All ages will delight in seeing the numerous displays, featuring many operating layouts. Closed only on Easter, Mother's day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. The Hartmanns truly offer an enjoyable year-around attraction. Located just 4 miles north of North Conway,

Hobo Rail Road

The Hobo Railroad in Lincoln offers a One Hour and Twenty Minute NH Train Excursion into a bygone era when train travel was at its peak. Its' a timeless trip through a natural woodsy setting along the Pemigewasset River, just minutes from Franconia Notch. As you travel along on our vintage train, treat yourself to one of our unique specialties, A Hobo Picnic Lunch or a delicious Ice Cream Sundae.

Also visit our other railroad, The Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad in Meredith and Weirs Beach right in the heart of NH's "Lakes Region"

The Cog Railway

A ride up Mount Washington on the world's first mountain-climbing cog railway remains, as it has for well over a century, an exciting and unforgettable experience.

The Mount Washington Cog Railway The ever-changing surroundings, the magnificent views, the sights and sounds of unique steam locomotives in action, and some of the steepest Railway tracks in existence, combine to place it among the best of the world's great railway journeys.

This is a trip that must be made to be fully appreciated!

Some days the view from the summit of Mount Washington spans four states, Québec, and the Atlantic Ocean, limited only by the curvature of the Earth. Other days you literally climb above the clouds.

But scenery isn't the reason most people ride the Cog Railway -- rain or shine, the exciting three-hour round trip is an unforgettable journey.

Hiram Station Museum:

Proprietor: Ed Pierce, 207-625-4678 ~ Rt. 5 & 113 ~ Just West of Hiram Village 2 Miles on left.

Open Seasonally: Monday - Thursday 1 - 5/ Wednesday - Friday Appointment Only.

The Maine Narrow Gauge Rail Road & Museum:

Looking for something fun to do with the entire family? Take a trip back in time at the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum! Enjoy magnificent views of Portland's working waterfront aboard antique rail cars pulled by hard-working steam and diesel locomotives. Discover the unique two-foot gauge trains that linked rural Maine to the rest of the world.

During the latter half of the 19th Century, Maine had a unique system of railroads that ran on rails only two feet apart. Eventually, there were five of these railroads serving the rural areas of central and western Maine.

The "470 Rail Road Club:

The "470" Railroad Club was established in 1954 to commemorate the last run of a steam locomotive, No. 470, in passenger service on the Maine Central Railroad. Based in the Portland Maine area, it is incorporated in the State of Maine as a not-for-profit historical and educational association, and is certified as such by the United States Internal Revenue Service.

The "470" Railroad Club owns and maintains a collection of historic locomotives and cars which are displayed at the Conway Scenic Railroad in North Conway, New Hampshire. The club has an extensive collection of photo negatives and color transparencies covering Northern New England railroads, past and present.

The Boston & Maine Railroad Historical Society, Inc:

The Boston & Maine Railroad Historical Society, Inc. is composed of individuals who share a common interest in the history and operations of the Boston & Maine Railroad. Benefits of membership in the B&M Bulletin, the bi-monthly Newsletter and Modeler's Notes, and the use of our archives at U. Mass. Lowell.

All members are welcome at, and encouraged to participate in our monthly meetings, also movies or slide presentations by members can be scheduled with the Program Chairman. Our society depends on the active participation of its members to continue to grow and expand. Please consider volunteering some time to help the society reach its goals.

Mystic Valley Railway Society:

We are a non-profit educational corporation that is dedicated to educating the public about transportation with an emphasis on railroads. Incorporated in 1970 with ten members, it has grown to have thousands of members.

Under the slogan "Bee Line to Adventure" we have crossed many tracks in our pursuit to discover "New England and Beyond" primarily by train.

Our organization is composed of volunteers who give freely of their time and talents so that you and others might enjoy travel. * Celebrating 35 years of service *

Massachusetts Bay Railroad Enthusiasts:

Whether your interest in railroading centers on rail travel, photography, history, models or just a love of trains, Mass Bay RRE may be for you!

Tourist Railway Association:

TRAIN Mission statement

Our mission is to foster the development and operation of tourist railways and museums and the free exchange amongst members of research data. The Tourist Railway Association, Incorporated (TRAIN), is a nonprofit corporation serving its members, railroads, railway museums, clubs, tourist railroads, product and services suppliers, railroad publishers, private car owners, excursion operators, and all others interested in tourist railways. TRAIN is the only trade association created to represent the broad spectrum of "creative railroading."