EXPERIENCES

Holiday Princess Jubilee

December 7, 14 & 21, 2024

Holiday wishes come true this December when you attend our inaugural Holiday Princess Jubilee.

Dress your Princess in her most festive holiday finery and join our beautiful Belle of the Valley and her regal Christmas princess companions in the Grand Ballroom at Essex Station for an enchanting brunch experience.

Happy New Year –  It’s a 70s Soiree!
A Premium Dinner Train Experience

December 31, 2024

Join us at Essex Station for a spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration that promises a night of nostalgia, fun, and unforgettable moments! Get ready for a dazzling evening filled with trains, libations, mystery, dining, dancing, and a champagne toast to ring in the new year at midnight. Kick off the festivities with a groovy cocktail hour aboard our vintage train cars. Savor your favorite drinks while our dining attendants serve delicious hors d’oeuvres to ignite the party atmosphere!

Valentine Dinner Train

February 13, 14, 15, 16, 2025

Treat your Valentine to a special 2.5 hour dining excursion aboard the Essex Clipper Dinner Train!  The romance of rails and vintage train cars will set the scene for a memorable expression of your affection.  Appetizers will be served as you begin your journey with us before you feast on your choice of Braised Short Ribs, Marry Me Chicken, Bouillabaisse or Asparagus Risotto as your main course. Be sure to indulge yourself with one of our special desserts delivered to your table, and a glass of champagne from our full service bar. Mouthwatering confections from Fascia’s Chocolates are our Valentine treat for you.

PREMIUM EXPERIENCES

2024 Hand on the Throttle

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.