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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

Spring Season: May 2 - June 21
Saturday - Sunday and Memorial Day (May 25)

Summer Season: June 22 - September 7
Monday - Sunday (Daily) and Labor Day (Sept 7)

Fall Season: September 11 - September 27
Friday - Sunday

Foliage Season: October 1 - October 26
Thursday - Monday

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

Family Fare³ (2 Adults and up to 6 Kids)
Steam Train & Riverboat Connection³: $80.00
Steam Train Only³: $50.00

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.

Seasonal Trains and Special Events

Essex Clipper Dinner Train
Weekend Operation, May through October
Details

Day Out with Thomas
Two very special weekends! November 7-8 & 14-15
Details

North Pole Express
A magical evening train ride to the North Pole!
Tues - Sun from Nov 27 through Dec 27 - Details

Friday Night Lite
Murder Mystery Train - Details
Laugh Tracks Comedy Train - Details

Eagle Flyer
President's Day weekend, eagle watch special!
Details

Santa Special
A weekend afternoon train ride with Santa!
Weekends from Nov 27 through Dec 20 - Details