Dinner Train Menu
Please be aware that our food is prepared in a common kitchen and may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish or wheat.
Due to the limited kitchen space and provisions available on the train, no special menu alterations can be accommodated
Reminder Statement: “Thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs reduces the risk of foodborne illness” OR “consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness”
Spring & Summer 2024 (May – August)
Prime Rib with a red wine au jus, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables*
Chicken Francaise with lemon, butter and herbs served over pesto linguine with seasonal vegetables
Mahi Mahi with jasmine rice, an avocado lime crema and mango salsa*
Linguine with house made pesto, sauteed vegetables and shaved parmesan
All Entrees Include
Prefix Cheese Plate Table Top Appetizer, Salad, Warm Rolls, Dessert, Coffee / Water
*Gluten Free. Cup of Fruit Dessert can be requested; please indicate in Notes Section of Order
Fall Menu 2024 (September – October)
Prime Rib with a red wine au jus, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables*
Stuffed chicken breast with cranberry herb stuffing and a lemon beurre blanc
Seafood Newburg
Mushroom ravioli with a brandy cream sauce
All Entrees Include
Prefix Cheese Plate Table Top Appetizer, Salad, Warm Rolls, Dessert, Coffee / Water
*Gluten Free. Cup of Fruit Dessert can be requested; please indicate in Notes Section of Order
Rules of the Rails
The Essex Clipper $119.99 (2024 Pricing) per-person fare includes a 21/2-hour train ride, 4-course
meal with coffee/tea service,tax, and meal service gratuity. Full cash bar service is available onboard. ** Special Excursions may be a higher fare **
- Train Boarding Essex Station: 30 minutes prior to departure time
- Train Departure from Essex Station: On Time (Trains can not hold for late arriving guests; trains do depart on schedule)
- Beverages and Beverage Service Gratuity are not included in $110.00 fare
- For safety reasons aboard the moving train and to ensure a relaxing ride for all patrons, the Essex Clipper Dinner Train is limited to passengers age 10 and older. No infants please. All guests must sit in the dining chairs on board the train.
- Advance reservations and payment required.
- Reservations are non-refundable, but fully transferable with 48-hours notice.
- Meal changes can not be honored within 48 hours of departure. Due to the limited kitchen space and provisions available on the train, no special menu alterations can be accommodated
- No alcoholic beverages may be brought aboard the train due to our liquor license
- The Valley Railroad reserves the right to alter equipment, schedule and menu when necessary.
