Steam Powered Train The museum's steam-powered train pulls into the station. The Boothbay Railway Village is opening for the season Memorial Day Weekend. All Aboard!

On Saturday May 26, the Boothbay Railway Village will open its gates to invite visitors to experience steam narrow gauge railroading, rural life, village exhibits and an exceptional antique automobile display.

The museum has on exhibit an exceptional antique automobile collection. Included in this display are cars from the late 1800s to the late 1950s. New or returning for this year are the 1902 Rambler Runabout and the 1931 Pontiac Sport Coupe, a Senior Award winner.

Exciting news for this year is that the museum will be hosting a Day Out With Thomas™ on July 27-29 and August 3-5, when Thomas the Tank Engine™ will be visiting the museum in addition to a vast array of other entertainment offerings. Visit the museum's Web site for more information.

The non-profit historical museum consists of over 30 historic structures, over 55 antique vehicles and offers visitors the experience of riding a coal fired narrow gauge steam train ride. Some of the highlights are the 1847 Town Hall used for town meetings and cultural affairs, the Spruce Point Chapel available for Sunday services and of course the antique vehicle exhibit comprised of cars such as a 1910 Stanley Steamer Runabout.

The Village will be open from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends only starting May 28 until June 4 when the museum commences daily operation. Train rides are offered several times throughout the day. Contact the museum for exact times. For more information about the season's schedule or museum operations, contact the Boothbay Railway Village, Route 27, P.O. Box 123 Boothbay, ME 04537, 633-4727, or visit its Web site at www.railwayvillage.org.