On Saturday, July 1 the Boothbay Railway Village will host a meet of antique engines and other early mechanical devises in partnership with the Maine Antique Power Association (MAPA) and Pine Tree Boating Club, the Maine chapter of the Antique Outboard Motor Club International. Engine buffs and lovers of all things mechanical will enjoy this opportunity to see “one lungers” and other early gasoline, diesel and steam engines operate and to learn about them first-hand from their passionate owners. This year you’ll also see a wide variety of early outboard motors and even some boats on the Village Green.

The Museum’s engine exhibit has under extensive renovations over the past 18 months to accommodate a gift of nearly 300 vintage outboard motors from a private collection. The renovations are nearly complete and there will be a small, informal ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m.

The Boothbay Railway Village, situated on 30 acres in Boothbay, is a non-profit 501(c) (3) museum dedicated to preserving Maine’s railroading heritage, interpreting the evolution of the automobile during the early twentieth century, and conserving architecture and objects that tell the story of Village life in Maine from 1850-1950. Museum guests are invited to step back in time to ride the rails behind a vintage steam or diesel locomotive, surrounded by historic Maine buildings preserved in a recreated village. The highlight for many visitors is the superb collection of 60 antique automobiles from a 1902 Rambler to a 1962 Rolls Royce.

The Village will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with hourly steam train departures between 11 and 4.Admission to the Museum is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $6 for children. Museum Members and children under 3 are free. Well-behaved and leashed four-legged friends are welcome. Contact the Boothbay Railway Village for more information at (207) 633-4727, or online at www.railwayvillage.org. The Boothbay Railway Village is located at 586 Wiscasset Road, Route 27 in Boothbay.