Where does the Essex Steam Train go?
Where does the Essex Steam Train go?
Connecticut River Valley
Captivating. This year, step back in time to historic 1892 Essex Station and embark on an unforgettable 2.5-hour journey into the heart of the unspoiled Connecticut River Valley. A steam locomotive pulls vintage coaches on a narrated round-trip through the quintessential New England towns of Deep River and Chester.
How long is the Essex Steam Train?
12-mile
About the Train Essex Steam Train & Riverboat’s 2 1/2-hour train and riverboat or 1 hour train only journeys begins at the historic 1892 Essex Station for a 12-mile, narrated round-trip into the heart of the unspoiled Connecticut River Valley.
Who owns Essex Steam Train?
The Valley Railroad Company
The Valley Railroad Company – operating the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat – has been serving the lower Connecticut River Valley since 1971.
Is Essex Steam Train handicap accessible?
Essex Station is proud to be an ADA compliant site. Our campus, public buildings, and grounds are open to the public and wheelchair accessible. However, our restored historic trains and riverboat are from an era that did not consider accessibility.
Is Essex Steam Train air conditioned?
There is no air conditioning on the train or boat, however a natural breeze can be felt on both.
What kind of train is the Essex Steam Train?
The Valley Railroad
The Valley Railroad is a heritage railroad based in Connecticut on tracks of the Connecticut Valley Railroad, which was founded in 1868. It operates the Essex Steam Train and the Essex Clipper Dinner Train….Valley Railroad (Connecticut)
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When and where was the first railway started in Connecticut?
Connecticut railroads have their beginning in 1838 when the Hartford & New Haven completed its line between Meriden and New Haven, a distance of about 20 miles (the H&NH had originally been chartered in 1833 although funding shortfalls caused the completion of the line to be delayed).
Do you have to wear pajamas on The Polar Express?
What should my family wear? Families are encouraged to wear warm pajamas just like passengers from THE POLAR EXPRESS™ book and film. Passengers will spend time on an unheated platform as they board and disembark from the train, so appropriate winter attire is also recommended.
