EXPERIENCES

Day Out with Thomas™: The Party Tour

April 26 & 27, May 3 & 4, 2025

Thomas & Friends will be here on April 26-27 & May 3-4 with departure times every 45 minutes from 9:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. Passengers select a departure time when purchasing a ticket (ride is approx. 25 minutes), but can enjoy fun-filled family activities all day long!

All Aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine, everyone’s favorite #1 blue engine, is coming to town and we’re celebrating big this year for Thomas’s 80th Birthday. Day Out With Thomas: The Party Tour will be stopping at Essex Station!

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.

Winter Warmer Lunch  Train

February 17, 22, 23, 2025

Join us for one of our 2 hour lunch excursions through the scenic Connecticut River Valley while you keep an eye out for spectacular winter sights along the way. Cozy up in our vintage train cars with your favorite friends and family, and beat the cabin fever with us this winter! Tickets will sell fast, so book your excursion today… and don’t forget your binoculars!! Wildlife is abundant in the valley this time of year.

PREMIUM EXPERIENCES

2025 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.