Dinner Train Menu

Summer 2020

(July 25 – August 22)

Prime Rib*
Chicken Francaise*
Salmon*
Filet Mignon* (Additional charge)
Duck* (Additional charge)

Above choices served with Chef’s choice of starch, vegetable & dessert

(Vegan Meal) Vegan Pasta in Sauce
(Vegetarian Meal) Grilled Vegetable Ravioli served with Chef’s choice vegetable & dessert

*Gluten Free. Fruit Cup Dessert can be requested; please indicate in Notes Section of Order

Fall 2020

(September 5 – November 1)

Prime Rib*
Stuffed Chicken with Cranberry Orange Glaze
Seafood Newburg
Filet Mignon* (Additional charge)
Duck* (Additional charge)

Above choices served with Chef’s choice of starch, vegetable & dessert

(Vegan Meal) Vegan Pasta in Sauce

(Vegetarian Meal) Grilled Vegetable Ravioli served with Chef’s choice vegetable & dessert

*Gluten Free. Fruit Cup Dessert can be requested; please indicate in Notes Section of Order

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”

2020 Schedule & Tickets

Rules of the Rails

The Essex Clipper $85.00 per-person fare includes a 21/2-hour train ride, 4-course
meal with coffee/tea service and tax. Full cash bar service is available onboard.

  • 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)
  • Gratuity and Beverages are not included in $85.00 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.
  • Advance reservations and payment required.
  • Tickets are non-refundable, but fully transferable with 48-hours notice.
  • Meal changes can not be honored within 48 hours of departure.
  • 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.