Events

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn about and actually operate a full size steam locomotive! Registrants receive home study materials covering railroad and steam locomotive safety as well as basic steam locomotive theory and operation.

Essex Steam Train's 90 minute train journeys begins at the historic 1892 Essex Station for a 12-mile, narrated round-trip into the heart of the unspoiled Connecticut River Valley – designated 'one of the last great places on earth' by the Nature Conservancy.

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

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn about and actually operate a full size steam locomotive! Registrants receive home study materials covering railroad and steam locomotive safety as well as basic steam locomotive theory and operation.

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

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn about and actually operate a full size steam locomotive! Registrants receive home study materials covering railroad and steam locomotive safety as well as basic steam locomotive theory and operation.

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

Let the scent of the tequila awaken your senses as we start our journey through the picturesque Connecticut River Valley aboard the first ever Tequila Tasting Night on the rails.

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn about and actually operate a full size steam locomotive! Registrants receive home study materials covering railroad and steam locomotive safety as well as basic steam locomotive theory and operation.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 spring 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.

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

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 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 spring 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.