The Boston & Maine Railroad took over the line in 1886 and called it the Worcester, Nashua & Portland (WN&P) Division.

Some concrete signal bases can still be seen, and railroad plates and ties can be found buried under the sand.

[3] The Nashua River Rail Trail travels along a flat and scenic landscape with many opportunities to see wildlife.

The trail passes wetlands, ponds, woods, swamps, and farmland where a variety of wildlife can be viewed, such as beavers, herons and swans.

Trail users can stop for refreshments in nearby Groton Center or at a restaurant and ice-cream stand in Pepperell.