Schedules & Fares
2026 Schedule
May 9 – May 31: Saturday & Sundays AND Monday May 25 (Not operating Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
June 4 – September 27: Thursday – Sundays (Not operating Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)
October 1 – October 25: 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 9 & 10, June 6 & 7, July 4 & 5, August 1 & 2, September 5 & 6, October 3 & 4
$5.00 extra fare, seating in Friends of the Valley Railroad Caboose with onboard Caboose Host – limited seating
2026 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
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- 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.