An Easter EGGstravaganza!
Ride the WW&F Railway from Sheepscot Station (97 Cross Road, Alna) to Top of Mountain Station where you’ll board a wagon for a short ride to SeaLyon Farm for a great Easter egg hunt, farmstand, food and more!
The entire experience, including travel time, takes approximately 2.5 hours. During your layover at SeaLyon Farm you can…
- Ride the tractor drawn wagon from the station to the farm.
- Hunt for Easter eggs! (on 3 fields, divided by age birth-3, 4-6, and 7+.) Please bring your own basket for the hunt!
- Shop for farm goods at the SeaLyon Farm stand (with jam, salsa, lavender products and baked goods.)
- Enjoy a kielbasa, sausage, burger, pulled pork, or other delicacy from Grandpa’s Kitchen onsite grill.
- Play games (Tic tac toe tables, table Checkers, and Cornhole.)
- Enjoy a pony ride.
- Visit the chickens and goats.
- Take a short hike around the farm or relax by the bonfire.
Ticket price includes a historic steam train ride to and from Top of Mountain, tractor-wagon rides from Top of Mountain to SeaLyon Farm and return, an age-appropriate egg hunt, and parking at Sheepscot. Please bring your own baskets for the egg hunt. Refreshments, pony rides, and farm products are sold separately by SeaLyon Farm and their partners. Note that due to the nature of this event, wheelchairs can not be safely accommodated.
For their safety, and the safety of the farm animals, pets can not be accommodated during this special event.
Trains depart Sheepscot station (97 Cross Road, Alna) promptly at 10:00a, 11:45a, 1:30p, and will return to Sheepscot at 12:40p, 2:25p, and 4:10p, respectively. Note that the railroad cars are not heated, so please dress accordingly.
Portable toilets and handwash stations are available at SeaLyon Farm; Full restroom facilities are available at Sheepscot Station.
We look forward to seeing you on the narrow gauge!
Hop Aboard the Eastertime Eggspress!Caboose Rental
Ride the Eastertime Eggspress in your very own caboose “cabubble”!
Bring your family (or small group) for unique ride on the narrow gauge railroad! Your group (of up to 15 people) gets exclusive access to the “little red caboose” on the WW&F railway during the trip to and from the egg hunt and other farmstand activities at Alna Center station.
And yes, you can ride “up top” in the cupola (although adults will need to watch their heads!)
Cost is $250 (which includes the egg hunt for all children in your group and your party being seated completely separately from other passengers during the train ride.)
NOTE: Caboose Adventurers must return on their scheduled departure from Top of Mountain station and can not enjoy an extended layover at the farm. (Otherwise the caboose will be forfeited and your group seated with the other passengers.)
About SeaLyon Farm
SeaLyon Farm is situated is beautifully situated amongst the rolling woods and fields of Alna just south of Head Tide and adjacent to the WW&F’s Top of Mountain Station. The WW&F Railway partners with SeaLyon Farm throughout the year on a variety of excursions including Steam & Sleighs, Lavender Pickin’ Dinnertime Trains, Pumpkin Pickin’ Trains, and Christmastime Trains.
About Grandpa’s Kitchen
Grandpa’s Specialty Smoked Meats are done the old fashioned way. Some products are handcrafted over 3 weeks from start to finish – including their famous hand-stuffed sausages. Meats are smoked anywhere from 2-14 hours. Grandpa’s meats are shipped all over the world from their facility in Belfast, Maine.
While menu items for this event are subject to change, choices typically include smoked chicken, steak dogs, and homemade stuffed sausages. And bacon; real bacon. Vegetarian options should be requested in advance.
About the Weather and Cancellations
The Eastertime Eggspress to SeaLyon Farm will run rain or shine (please dress accordingly.) If extreme weather is predicted, all passengers will be notified via email or phone, and given the option to reschedule or receive a full refund.
Passes, Vouchers and Discounts
We will be pleased to honor passes and vouchers for the base portion of the fare of this special event. Please first purchase your tickets (at full price) to reserve your seats, then email info@wwfry.org to receive a refund equal to the value of a Lifetime WW&F Pass, an Annual Pass, a Victorian Christmas 2019 Voucher, or similar pass.