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The EAGLE FLYER soars again!

Essex Steam Train will operate its Annual Eagle Flyer - President's Weekend, February 18 & 19.

Departures at 11:00am & 2:00pm
Coffee, Tea, Hot Cocoa and Snacks…available on board

$20.00 Adults / $15.00 Children Ages 2-11(Free under Age 2)

Vintage Diesel Locomotive 0900 will pull the Eagle Flyer out of Essex Station for a 2½-hour eco-excursion. The train will make local station stops in Deep River, Chester, Eagle Landing State Park and Haddam.

Local residents may board at their nearby train station as outlined in the following schedule.

Naturalists will be on board to share information about our national symbol, the Bald Eagle, and its glorious migration south to the Connecticut River Valley from December to March.

Bring Binoculars...

Eagle Spotting is a wondrous natural event for ALL to share and enjoy!

Passengers accepted at Deep River, Chester, Hadlyme & Haddam on a space-as-available basis.

Payment at Local Station Stops is cash only. Credit card and cash payments are accepted at Essex Station.

Fare will be pro-rated for partial or less-than-full round trips.