The train’s a comin’.

A longer season (July 2-October 13, 2014) from Maine Eastern Railroad will feature a completely new short scenic ride based in Wiscasset, a new connection with Amtrak’s popular Downeaster in Brunswick and a new station stop in Newcastle.

The Wiscasset Station, formerly located at the town’s public boat launch and docks, will be relocated north of Route 1 to its historic location along Railroad Avenue.

A permanent station platform will be constructed, and the Maine Eastern’s vintage caboose (currently stored in Rockland) will be reconfigured as a ticket office and relocated to the Wiscasset waterfront.

While the Maine Eastern has been operating round-trip excursion service between Brunswick and Rockland for 10 years, the 2014 season will feature an additional train operating out of Wiscasset.

Called the Wiscasset Flyer, this train will operate short 45-minute and 1-hour round trips to Newcastle and Bath on Saturdays to appeal to tourists who want to see the most scenic parts of the route without riding the whole distance to Rockland.

New Newcastle Station Stop

Also new for the 2014 season is the Maine Eastern’s station stop in Newcastle, serving the twin cities of Newcastle and Damariscotta.

In cooperation with both towns and Country Coach Charters, shuttle bus service will be available from the station into the downtown areas of Newcastle and Damariscotta.

From Boston to Rockland, by train

The Maine Eastern’s MidCoast Limited excursion service will make both northbound and southbound connections with the Amtrak Downeaster in Brunswick Station, allowing passengers from Portland, Boston, and other points south to travel to Rockland by rail via the Maine Eastern Railroad’s excursion service.

Ticket prices have been reduced 10-20 percent.

Food service, gift shop

On service from Brunswick to Rockland, passengers will have an onboard snack bar and gift shop, which will sell drinks, snacks and Maine Eastern souvenirs.

For more information, visit the railroad’s new website, www.maineeasternrailroad.com. For schedules, click the PDF attached to this article.