Schedules & Fares

2025 Schedule

May 10 – June 1: Saturday & Sundays  AND Monday May 26  (Not operating Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)

June 5 – September 28: Thursday – Sundays  (Not operating Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)

October 2 – October 26: Thursday – Mondays  (Not operating Tuesday and Wednesday)

11:00 am, 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm = (1) Hour Train Excursion OR (2.5) Hour Train & Riverboat Excursion

Caboose Weekends : May 10 & 11, June 7 & 8, July 5 & 6, August 2 & 3, September 6 & 7, October 4 & 5

$5.00 extra fare, seating in Friends of the Valley Railroad Caboose with onboard Caboose Host – limited seating

 

2025 Fares

Steam Train &  Riverboat Combination Coach Seating

$49.00

Steam Train &  Riverboat Combination First Class Seating

$65.00

Steam Train & Riverboat Combination Caboose Seating (1st Saturday and Sunday of May – October only)

$54.00

Steam Train Only Coach Seating

$29.00

Steam Train Only Caboose Seating (1st Saturday and Sunday of May – October only)

$34.00

Important Info

    • Reservations are non-refundable, but fully transferable ($10.00 per ticket transfer charge applies) with 48-hours notice. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable for late arriving guests and no show guests .
    •  No alcoholic beverages may be brought onto the property or aboard the train or boat. Limited food and beverages will be available for purchase on board the Riverboat.
    • Reservations and payment are required.
    • The Valley Railroad reserves the right to alter equipment and schedule. This event does operate in all weather
    • The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat is a nonpartisan organization with no religious or political affiliation. This position allows us to cultivate meaningful relationships within our communities, and we are able maintain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive perspective.