The Essex Steam Train also runs the Essex Clipper Dinner Train, which serves a four-course meal served in beautifully restored 1920s Pullman diners. At the shows intermission, folks detrain for a dinner layover at a historic station. The 2.5-hour tour has passengers first board a beautiful and historical steam train for a narrated 12-mile round trip through the Connecticut River Valley. The 2 ½ hour train/boat combination journey offers passengers access to several coves and preserves of the undeveloped Selden Neck State Park (accessible only by boat) and great river views of historic sites including Gilette Castle, Goodspeed Opera House and the Haddam Swing Bridge. AARRs Murder Mystery Dinner Train has a unique twist. Departing from the historic 1892 Essex Station, steam and vintage diesel locomotives pulls vintage coaches through gorgeous New England countryside and the quintessential New England towns of Deep River and Chester.Įssex Steam Train isn’t just a railroad as the name implies, the line includes a junction with an antique riverboat – the Becky Thatcher -, which cruises the Connecticut River and is accessed from the Deep River Landing train stop. Register for the Virtual Half Marathon for only $25.The Valley Railroad Company, which was founded in 1868, is a heritage railroad based in Essex, CT, and operates the Essex Steam Train and Essex Clipper Dinner Train. ![]()
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