Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

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1 Railroad Ave
Essex, CT 06426
Take one or both tours in combination for a delightful sightseeing excursion through some of the most scenic areas of Connecticut: scenic train ride in restored railroad cars pulled by a coal-fired locomotive and a ride up the Connecticut River by riverboat.

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4.0194 reviews
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Jason B.
8/10/2025

This is one of those things where its more about the experience, than value or fun per say. This is one of those old-time coal fired trains, that takes you on a slow methodical journey through...

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Nancy F.
6/15/2025

What a fantastic day! The steam train ride was awesome! Peter our narrator gave us the history of the trains and the area that we were riding through!so informative! The riverboat ride was so...

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Phillip R.
10/23/2025

The train ride was pleasant. The boat ride was canceled, due to the weather. Nothing can be done about that. Everything else was enjoyable.

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Benjamin M.
4/30/2025

It has been a few years since we were last here in 2018. We came for their "Day Out with Thomas" the tank engine event now that our family has a toddler in love with that cheeky blue engine. I...

Steve O.
7/22/2025

My wife and I just celebrated our anniversary on the Essex dinner train. It was a great experience. We had the salmon and liked it. Several couples who had the prime rib said it was the best prime...

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