Railroad Museum of New England

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Your scenic hour and 15 minute train ride on the Naugatuck Railroad begins at historic 1881 Thomaston Station. Board the vintage 1920s coaches and prepare to see a side of the Naugatuck Valley that you just can't get from your car. The 20-mile round trip ride along the Naugatuck River hugs the river's edge, passing through state forest lands and alongside old, industrial brass mills of Waterbury and Thomaston. End your journey with a view of the river valley below the Thomaston Dam from a vantage point high above the spillway. Leave time to tour the displays at the depot and gift shop. Special events include Easter Bunny Express (the Saturday before Easter), Steamin' With Sadie - Steam Train Event in summer (July/August), Haight-Brown Vineyard wine tasting train rides, Fall Foliage and Train Rides to the Pumpkin Patch in October and all Holiday-themed Santa trains including daytime Santa Express and evening Northern Lights Limited, starting the weekend after Thanksgiving through all December weekends before Christmas. Note: There are no restrooms on board; facilities are available at the station. Passengers should arrive half an hour before departure. Free parking. Limited handicap accessibility with a wheelchair lift onto our vintage passenger cars (26" width max), please call ahead. Hours: Trips depart Memorial Day Sunday through September with Tues. at 10, Sun. at noon and 2; October trips Tues. at 10, Sat.- Sun. at noon and 2 plus Columbus Day Monday at noon and 2; last November weekend and December events, Sat - Sun at 2, 5 and 7 (check website). Museum exhibits are open only on days with train rides up to 2 hours before scheduled departures. Buy tickets online or by phone 24/7. Prices: Summer scenic train rides fare $15 Adults; $13 Children and Seniors (ages 3-12 and 62+). Fare for seasonal excursions and special events from $18 to $27 Adults; $16 to $27 Children and Seniors (ages 3-12 and 62+).

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http://www.rmne.org

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Museums, Places Of Interest, Tourist Information & Attractions

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Phone: (860) 283-7245

Address: 242 East Main St, Thomaston, CT 06787

Website: http://www.rmne.org