All aboard the elegant Essex Clipper for a 4-course meal served in beautifully restored 1920’s Pullman diners pulled by a vintage diesel locomotive.

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat’s 2 1/2-hour journey begins at the historic 1892 Essex Station for a 12-mile, narrated round-trip into the heart of the unspoiled Connecticut River Valley. The steam locomotive pulls vintage coaches through the quintessential New England towns of Deep River and Chester.

All aboard the elegant Essex Clipper for a 4-course meal served in beautifully restored 1920’s Pullman diners pulled by a vintage diesel locomotive.

All aboard the elegant Essex Clipper for a 4-course meal served in beautifully restored 1920’s Pullman diners pulled by a vintage diesel locomotive.

The romance of the rails and vintage train cars set the scene for a memorable expression of your affection.

AThe romance of the rails and vintage train cars set the scene for a memorable expression of your affection.

The romance of the rails and vintage train cars set the scene for a memorable expression of your affection.

Join us for one of our 2.5 hour lunch excursions through the scenic Connecticut River Valley while you listen to our resident wildlife experts who will keep you apprised of any bird or animal sightings along the way.

The romance of the rails and vintage train cars set the scene for a memorable expression of your affection.

The romance of the rails and vintage train cars set the scene for a memorable expression of your affection.