Essex Steam Train and Riverboat

Press Releases

(Oct 12th, 2011) - Fright Train - Oct 21-23 & 28-31, 2011

Riders Beware: The FRIGHT TRAIN returns in 2011! This is ONE Halloween journey to “die for”! - more


(Jul 4th, 2011) - Circus Train & Big Top Show - July 23, 24, 30, & 31, 2011

This summer marks Essex Steam Train & Riverboat’s 40th Anniversary, and the highlight of the season-long celebration is The Valley Railroad Circus Train & Big Top Show - - Saturday & Sunday, July 23, 24, 30 & 31. - more - Image 1 - Image 2


(Jun 6th, 2011) - Connecticut Open House Day, Saturday, June 11

On Connecticut Open House Day, Saturday, June 11th, Essex Steam Train & Riverboat will extend its annual special offer to Connecticut residents – Kids Ride Free All Day! more...


(Jun 6th, 2011) - Requiem for Steam: The Railroad Photographs of David Plowden

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat presents “Requiem for Steam: The Railroad Photographs of David Plowden”. June 24 – September 5, Labor Day. more....


(Apr 19th, 2011) - Neighbor Appreciation Weekend - May 7 & 8, 2011

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat kicks off 40th Anniversary with Neighbor Appreciation Weekend! Neighbors ride free on Opening Weekend . . . May 7 & 8. more


(Nov 12th, 2010) - Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Donates North Pole Express Dress Rehearsal

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat donates North Pole Express Dress Rehearsal to “No Child Left Inside” &“Hillcrest Area Neighborhood Outreach Center”. more...


(Aug 24th, 2010) - Book Signing for The Last Train - October 2, 2010

On Saturday, October 2nd, you’re invited to Essex Steam Train & Riverboat for a Book Signing with the author and illustrator of The Last Train, an emotional tribute for train lovers of all ages. more...


(Jun 20th, 2010) - The Band Slayed On - Murder Mystery Train in July and August

Back by wildly popular demand . . . Riverway Studio, East Haddam, will serve up a lively evening of Murder Mystery entertainment aboard the Essex Clipper on Fridays in July and August. more...


(Jun 3rd, 2010) - Connecticut Open House Day, Saturday, June 12

On Connecticut Open House Day, Saturday, June 12th, Essex Steam Train & Riverboat will extend its annual special offer to Connecticut residents – Kids Ride Free All Day! more...


(May 24th, 2010) - “Remembering Steam Locomotives” by Frank Barry

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat presents “Remembering Steam Locomotives” by Frank Barry - June 3 through August 29, 2010 . . . more


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The Valley Railroad Company
One Railroad Avenue, P.O. Box 452
Essex, CT 06426
Phone: (860) 767-0103 · (800) 377-3987
FAX: (860) 767-0104
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