Essex Steam Train and Riverboat

Press Releases

(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


(Apr 20th, 2010) - Neighbor Appreciation Weekend - May 1-2, 2010

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat will kick off its 2010 season with 2 spectacular events -- Neighbor Appreciation Weekend, on May 1 & 2, immediately followed by Day Out With Thomas: The Celebration Tour 2010, May 8-9 and 15-16....more


(Apr 2nd, 2010) - Day Out with Thomas - May 2010

Day Out with Thomas™ : The Celebration Tour 2010 comes to the Essex Steam Train for his 65th birthday bash!

New Dates in 2010! Thomas the Tank Engine™ To Visit May 8 – 9 & 15 -16...more


(Jan 18th, 2010) - The Eagle Flyer Soars Again

The 2nd Annual “Eagle Flyer” will operate President’s Weekend, February 13 & 14, 2010 . . . more


(Jul 1st, 2009) - Essex Steam Train & Riverboat launches “Friday Night Lite”

Lite dinner, lite entertainment, lite price . . . but a whole lot of FUN! . . . more


(May 15th, 2009) - “Locomotive Quarterly Covers by Robert Hauschild”

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat presents “Locomotive Quarterly Covers by Robert Hauschild” - June 25 through October 12, 2009 . . . more


(Apr 30th, 2009) - Lomax: The Hound of Music at Essex Steam Train

On Saturday, and Sunday, June 20 & 21, all families with young children are invited to kick off Summer 2009 with the stars of the PBS children’s series, Lomax: The Hound of Music. . . . more


(Apr 20th, 2009) - 5th Anniversary of Neighbor Appreciation Weekend!

Neighbors Ride Free on Opening Weekend . . . May 2nd & 3rd Aboard a Special, Train Only Journey Making Local Station Stops from Essex to Haddam . . . more


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