by mwhite
FYI the State of Maine will begin a full exterior restoration of the Rockland depot starting next week. All of the windows and doors will be removed and refurbished etc. The goal is to restore it to as close to original as possible. The restaurant went out of business early this summer and the new operator will wait until after the restoration project is completed before opening. As for the 1000' walk I can't say what happened that particular day, but normally the train is spotted within half a car length of the bunter. Food service on the train should resume this week now that the dining car "Penobscot Bay" has arrived. Bath's depot is not operated or staffed by MERR, although tickets for the train are sold there.
BTW we get a big kick out seeing the Lionel train operating when going through "Reed's Pass"!
BTW we get a big kick out seeing the Lionel train operating when going through "Reed's Pass"!