Things to Do in CT - Essex Steam Train, Essex, CT
The Valley Railroad operates the only Steam Train & Riverboat connection in the country featuring passenger service on the vintage coaches of the Essex Steam Train. Founded in 1868 and located in close proximity to the classic New England, small town Main Streets of Deep River and Chester, the Essex Steam Train is home to a variety of immersive experiences. Cruise through the unspoiled, pastoral landscapes of Selden Neck State Park, near the tidal wetlands of Pratt Cove and Chester Creek aboard a seasonal Open Air Car to view Blue Heron, Cormorants and Red-winged Blackbirds in their natural habitats or let the staff transport you back in time to the 1920s with a gourmet meal aboard a first-class dining car.
