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Fun in Numbers!

The Essex Clipper Dinner Train, featured in the “Memorable Meals” section of USA Today,  is available for groups, private parties and chartered events! Whether it’s a family gathering, rehearsal dinner, wedding or corporate function, the rhythm of the rails and our attentive staff transport you back to the day when rail travel was king and “dinner in the diner” was a delicious special occasion.

On regularly scheduled excursions, the Essex Clipper Dinner Train can provide semi-private dining areas for groups of various sizes.

On non-scheduled operating days and upon availability on operating days, the Essex Clipper Dinner Train can be chartered for private events. Enjoy having the entire train just for you!

Private Charter
Non-Operating Days
50-97 Guests		 Private Charter
Operating Days*
80-97 Guests		 Semi-private Dining
Operating Days*
12,16,18,30,46,48 Guests
May Mon – Fri Sat – Sun Sat – Sun
June Mon – Thurs Fri – Sun Fri – Sun
July Mon – Thurs Fri – Sun Fri – Sun
August Mon – Thurs Fri – Sun Fri – Sun
September Mon – Fri Sat – Sun Sat – Sun
October Mon – Fri Sat – Sun Sat – Sun

 

 

  • 2.5-hour excursion on dining cars through the lower Connecticut River Valley
  • 4-course meal
  • $82.50 per person, tax and meal service gratuity included
  • Operating day charter is available only if booked before individual reservations have been made

 

 

Menu

Season Spring/Summer
(May – August)		 Fall
(September – October)
Entree #1 Prime Rib, Chef’s choice of
starch and vegetable		 Prime Rib, Chef’s choice of
starch and vegetable
Entree #2 Chicken Francaise,
Chef’s choice of starch
and vegetable		 Stuffed Chicken w/ Cranberry
Orange Glaze,
Chef’s choice of starch
and vegetable
Entree #3 Salmon, Chef’s choice of
starch and vegetable		 Seafood Newburg,
Chef’s Choice of starch
and vegetable
Entree #4 (vegetarian) Grilled Vegetable Ravioli,
Vegetable (Chef’s Choice)		 Grilled Vegetable Ravioli,
vegetable (Chef’s choice)
Entree #5 (gluten-free) Prime Rib, Salmon or large
Dinner Salad, vegetable (Chef’s choice)
fruit cup dessert (call to arrange)		 Prime Rib, Salmon or large
Dinner Salad, vegetable (Chef’s choice)
fruit cup dessert (call to arrange)
All Entrees Include Veggie, Crackers, Fruit Appetizer
Mixed greens salad
Warm rolls with sweet honey butter
Chocolate Cake, Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake or
Key Lime Pie (Spring/Summer), Warm Apple Crisp (Fall),Water, coffee

 

 

  • Entrees must be pre-selected by each guest a minimum of 7 days in advance
  • Cash bar, tab bar or $25.00 per person open bar available

 

For additional information, questions, or to arrange your function,
please contact our ticket office at (860) 767-0103.

 

 

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