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Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

Steam train & riverboat in Essex, Connecticut.

Essex, Connecticut

Steam train & riverboat Dinner trainOperating

Season2026 operating schedule runs spring through fall, plus holiday trains

Steam train and riverboat in one ticket: a 2.5-hour combined excursion through the Connecticut River valley from Essex, running spring through fall with holiday trains — plus the named Essex Clipper Dinner Train on select dates.

Visitor information

Ride durationNot published by the operator
Published faresNot published by the operator
AccessibilityNot published by the operator
ParkingNot published by the operator
Typical season2026 operating schedule runs spring through fall, plus holiday trains
Dinner serviceYes — this operation runs dinner trains (see the operator's site for dates)
Book earlyNot flagged
Official siteOfficial site ↗

✓ Last verified: November 2026

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