Essex Steam Train and Riverboat

Steam Train & Riverboat Ride


Departure Times

Steam Train & Riverboat Connection
11:00 am / 12:30 pm / 2:00 pm

Total trip approximately 2.5 hours

Steam Train Only
11:00 am / 12:30 pm / 2:00 pm / 3:30 pm

Total trip approximately 1 hour


Dates of Operation (2012)

Spring Season: May 12 - June 24
Saturday - Sunday Only and Memorial Day (May 28)

Summer Season: June 25 - September 3
Monday - Sunday (Daily) and Labor Day (September 3)

Fall Season: September 7 - September 30
Friday - Sunday Only

Foliage Season: October 4 - October 22
Thursday - Monday Only


Fares

Steam Train & Riverboat Connection
Adults: $26.00 / Children (2 - 11): $17.00
Infants (Under 2): Free

Steam Train Only
Adults: $17.00 / Children (2 - 11): $9.00
Infants (Under 2): Free

Special and Extras
Parlor Car: $5.00 per passenger
Open Car¹: $3.00 per passenger
Caboose²: $5.00 per passenger

¹ - Open Car is available seasonally
² - Caboose part of the train on selected "Caboose Weekends".
The extra fare of $5 is a direct donation to the non-profit, Friends of the Valley Railroad.

  • Advance Tickets sold online (Coach Only).
  • Day-of-trip Tickets sold at Essex Station Ticket Window.
  • Free Parking!
  • All Prices include Tax.
  • Senior Discount everyday; Double Senior Discount on Mondays.
  • Coupons and other Discounts: Please see agent at station Ticket Window.
  • Fares do not include Special Event Trains such as Day Out with Thomas, North Pole Express, Dinner Train, etc.
  • Schedule, Equipment and Route are subject to change.

 

2012 Seasonal Trains and Special Events


Essex Clipper Dinner Train
Weekend Operation, May through October
Details


Day Out with Thomas
Two very special weekends! April 28-29 & May 5-6
Details


North Pole Express
A magical evening train ride to the North Pole!
Fri - Sun from Nov 16 through Nov 25
Tues - Sun from Nov 27 through Dec 23
Wed - Thurs from Dec 26 through Dec 27 - Details


Friday Night Lite
Murder Mystery Train - Fridays from July 6 through Aug 24Details


Eagle Flyer
President's Day weekend (Feb 18-19)
Eagle Watch special!
Details


Santa Special
A weekend afternoon train ride with Santa!
Weekends from Nov 16 through Dec 23 - Details


Your Hand on the Throttle
Learn to drive a steam locomotive!
April 13-15 and 20-22
October 26-28 and November 2-4 - Details


Hot Steamed Jazz Festival
Hosted at Essex Station!
June 22-24 - Details

 

 

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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
Email: valley.railroad@snet.net

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