Pedal a Rail-Bike for a  8 mile round trip adventure over moderate terrain while enjoying Summer Time in stunning New England.

Pedal a Rail-Bike for a 8 mile round trip adventure over moderate terrain from Essex Station south to Old Saybrook and return; passing along the Preserve (The Preserve is a 963 acre forest located in the towns of Old Saybrook, Essex and Westbrook. It was recognized as the largest remaining unprotected coastal forest between Boston and New York before its acquisition for conservation) while enjoying the stunning New England summer weather. Upon returning to Essex Station, hop on board our vintage coach train cars to enjoy a 2.5 hour train & riverboat excursion north through the Lower Connecticut River Valley and on the Connecticut River.

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.

Pedal a Rail-Bike for a  8 mile round trip adventure over moderate terrain while enjoying Summer Time in stunning New England.

Pedal a Rail-Bike for a 8 mile round trip adventure over moderate terrain from Essex Station south to Old Saybrook and return; passing along the Preserve (The Preserve is a 963 acre forest located in the towns of Old Saybrook, Essex and Westbrook. It was recognized as the largest remaining unprotected coastal forest between Boston and New York before its acquisition for conservation) while enjoying the stunning New England summer weather. Upon returning to Essex Station, hop on board our vintage coach train cars to enjoy a 2.5 hour train & riverboat excursion north through the Lower Connecticut River Valley and on the Connecticut River.

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.

Ladies, be sure to get in character by dressing in your best 1920’s flapper dress complete with feathered headband and boa. Fellas, don those fedoras and pin stripe suits to get into the real swing of things. Enjoy a cocktail gathering before your 2.5 hour fully immersive Dinner Train experience where you will have to help find out just who-dun-it. The culprit could be any of the guests you boarded with so use caution! During your trip you will be served our signature Essex Clipper fare along with premium cocktail selections from the cash bar.

Pedal a Rail-Bike for a  8 mile round trip adventure over moderate terrain while enjoying Summer Time in stunning New England.

Pedal a Rail-Bike for a 8 mile round trip adventure over moderate terrain from Essex Station south to Old Saybrook and return; passing along the Preserve (The Preserve is a 963 acre forest located in the towns of Old Saybrook, Essex and Westbrook. It was recognized as the largest remaining unprotected coastal forest between Boston and New York before its acquisition for conservation) while enjoying the stunning New England summer weather. Upon returning to Essex Station, hop on board our vintage coach train cars to enjoy a 2.5 hour train & riverboat excursion north through the Lower Connecticut River Valley and on the Connecticut River.

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.