With Edaville up for sale again, time to take a fond look back to the early 90's - just before the park was sold the first time. Watch ex-Monson RR #4 strut her stuff around the original 5 1/2 mile loop.
Just went a few days ago with wife and grandson. Nicely maintained, online ticket orders available, and tons of parking. Hope it keeps going - it's changed hands a few times. Current owner is doing a great job. It still has a lot of the old charm. Even the kiddie rides have a vintage vibe about them.
Interestingly enough, the ownership has not changed for many years, but the new operators, Brian Fanslau and Hannah Harriman, have done a tremendous job moving the park back towards its roots.
Went there many timeswwith my parents in the 50s. One of the narrow gauge trains ended up in Portland Maine where it is a tourist attraction. I think it is was the one that operated from Hiram to Harrison Maine.
Oh the old steam engines. I was born in 1981 and my parents took me here all the time. Wow I've forgotten so much of it. So much was lost after they went out of business the first time. I just recently went there this month and hadn't been there since they first closed. My friend lives on the same street so we went with her daughter. So different. I'm not going to lie I miss the old grounds and the old way it looked. All that land where you got off at the water was sold. People stole all those little buildings. I miss the old way but I'm happy the people who own it now have invested into it.
I remember going here with my parents in 1999 i believe, such a nice place but has had trouble keeping open like you said. I hope the next company who buys the Edaville RR will strongly invest in order to keep it alive for the many more years to come. Great Video brings back memories!
What is it now, like Thomas the Tank Engine land? Do they still run any real Maine two-footers? I've never been there, but it looks like it used to be a really neat place for a railroad buff to visit.
Thank you Ellis D Attwood and everyone else who has helped to keep these little trains running. Who would have thought that they could still be seen running, roughly 85 years after the lines closed?
I know some people are disappointed its more like a kiddie park now. But I'm just thankful that the equipment is even being maintained. It keeps my hopes up that it can one day have it glory restored.
@xveganmuffinx I remember riding on a antique firetruck. I use to go every year when I was a kid and the same guy that drove it would let me sit up in front with him. Soo many memories of that place.
It is not a full-sized building, just a scale representation of one. It looks very much like the church in Carver that keeps watch over the cemetery that is Mr. Atwood's final resting place.
This is so great. Just got back from taking my 16-month-old son to Edaville for the first time for the Festival of Lights. I would have been 11 years old in 1992; my grandmother would take me to Edaville. I definitely had a "circle of life" moment in the parking lot, holding my son while the steam train went by. Not too proud to say I got a bit misty. Thanks for posting this video.
Just went a few days ago with wife and grandson. Nicely maintained, online ticket orders available, and tons of parking. Hope it keeps going - it's changed hands a few times. Current owner is doing a great job. It still has a lot of the old charm. Even the kiddie rides have a vintage vibe about them.
Interestingly enough, the ownership has not changed for many years, but the new operators, Brian Fanslau and Hannah Harriman, have done a tremendous job moving the park back towards its roots.
This is the Edaville I remember....what happened to the old Boston and Maine train that was on display?
Went there many timeswwith my parents in the 50s. One of the narrow gauge trains ended up in Portland Maine where it is a tourist attraction. I think it is was the one that operated from Hiram to Harrison Maine.
Bridgton & Saco River No.7 just completed a successful test fire up on March 30th 2018. First time in 15 years it has been under steam.
Oh the old steam engines. I was born in 1981 and my parents took me here all the time. Wow I've forgotten so much of it. So much was lost after they went out of business the first time. I just recently went there this month and hadn't been there since they first closed. My friend lives on the same street so we went with her daughter. So different. I'm not going to lie I miss the old grounds and the old way it looked. All that land where you got off at the water was sold. People stole all those little buildings. I miss the old way but I'm happy the people who own it now have invested into it.
back when edaville was actually good
Edaville now is better than no Edaville...
I remember going here in the late 70's and mid 80's it was always so fun
I remember going here with my parents in 1999 i believe, such a nice place but has had trouble keeping open like you said. I hope the next company who buys the Edaville RR will strongly invest in order to keep it alive for the many more years to come. Great Video brings back memories!
Tcostello105 they did don't worry Edaville is still amazing and fun! :3
What is it now, like Thomas the Tank Engine land? Do they still run any real Maine two-footers? I've never been there, but it looks like it used to be a really neat place for a railroad buff to visit.
Thank you Ellis D Attwood and everyone else who has helped to keep these little trains running. Who would have thought that they could still be seen running, roughly 85 years after the lines closed?
I know some people are disappointed its more like a kiddie park now. But I'm just thankful that the equipment is even being maintained. It keeps my hopes up that it can one day have it glory restored.
monson/edaville #3 was the first steam engine I ever rode on. Cranberry Festival 1996
@xveganmuffinx I remember riding on a antique firetruck. I use to go every year when I was a kid and the same guy that drove it would let me sit up in front with him. Soo many memories of that place.
That guy drove that truck through the bogs like Fast and Furious. I remember my dad almost falling out when he took those sharp turns.
That's awesome he did that. I almost wonder if I got to ride in the cab too but my memory is a little fuzzy on that.
Does anyone know what that church was in 3:16? Could you go inside it? If so what was in it?
It is not a full-sized building, just a scale representation of one. It looks very much like the church in Carver that keeps watch over the cemetery that is Mr. Atwood's final resting place.
They have #21 and #11 just came in.
This is so great. Just got back from taking my 16-month-old son to Edaville for the first time for the Festival of Lights.
I would have been 11 years old in 1992; my grandmother would take me to Edaville. I definitely had a "circle of life" moment in the parking lot, holding my son while the steam train went by. Not too proud to say I got a bit misty.
Thanks for posting this video.
what whistle would you was #4 is wearing
Cool, old fashioned engines
Where is the Flying Yankee these days ?
Farmer Dave in under restoration in New Hampshire
I haz DVD on this line.