Schedules & Fares
2020 Dates of Operation
Spring Season May 9-June 7:
Saturday – Sunday only & Memorial Day (May 25)
Summer Season June 13-August 30:
Daily
Fall Season September 4 – September 27:
Friday – Sunday only & Labor Day (September 7)
Foliage Season October 1 – October 25:
Daily
Departure Times
(on dates of Operation 2020)
Steam Train & Riverboat Connection – 2.5 hours round trip
11:00 a.m. / 12:30 p.m. / 2:00 p.m.
In addition, 3:30 pm departures available on Saturdays June 13-August 29
PLEASE NOTE: On SATURDAY and SUNDAY MAY 16 & 17 ONLY: 10am departure replaces the 11am departure. This 10am trip will go all the way to Haddam and is 3.5 hours round trip
Steam Train Only (no Boat) – 1 hour round trip
11:00 a.m. / 12:30 p.m. / 2:00 p.m. / 3:30 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: On SATURDAY and SUNDAY MAY 16 & 17 ONLY: 10am departure replaces the 11am departure. This 10am trip will go all the way to Haddam and is 2 hours round trip
2020 Fares
Steam Train & Riverboat Combination
Adults: $31.50 / Seniors (65+): $28.00
Children (2 – 11) : $21.50
Infants (Under 2): Free
Steam Train Only
Adults: $21.50 / Seniors (65+): $19.00
Children (2 – 11): $11.50
Infants (Under 2): Free
Special and Extras
First Class Car: $12.50 per passenger
Open Car1: $7.50 per passenger
Caboose1: $5.00 per passenger
Important Info
- Advance tickets available online
- Day-of-trip tickets sold at Essex Station Ticket Window
- Free parking!
- All prices include tax
- Additional 10% Senior Discount on Mondays
- Fares do not include special event trains, such as Day Out with Thomas, North Pole Express, Dinner Train, etc.
- Schedule, equipment and route are subject to change