The Sentimental Journey Begins Today




Saturday, November 13, marks the official first day of the Maine Garden Railway Society Holiday train display at the Maine Mall. Even Santa has been on hand to see the trains. Hats off to Carl Churchill, John Jackson, and Mac McLaughlin, who, along with many other MGRS volunteers, have worked tirelessly to bring this sentimental journey to the folks in southern Maine. Come join us in celebrating the days when a highlight of the holidays was seeing Christmas train displays!

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