Some of the benefits and opportunities awaiting you are:

• Involvement in the restoration of historically important artifacts, from 120-ton steam locomotives to passenger cars with stained glass windows and inlaid mahogany woodwork
• Become part of the regular train crew that operates our passenger excursions on the Naugatuck Railroad
• Educating the public about our industrial heritage through exhibits and Museum tours
• Receive the Museum newsletter “Along The Line,” and take advantage of free rides on all regularly scheduled Naugatuck Railroad passenger trains (subject to space availability).

Why not join the Railroad Museum of New England today?

• Founded January 1968 as the Connecticut Valley Railroad Association
• More than 500 members strong, and growing
• A diverse collection representative of New England railroading including locomotives, passenger and freight cars, and cabooses
• New England railroad artifacts covering the period from the 1840s to the present- from ticket stubs to signal towers
• Operates 19.6 miles of scenic railway from Waterbury to Torrington, Connecticut as the Naugatuck Railroad
• Working towards building a world-class working railroad museum with your involvement

After three decades of preserving and restoring New England's railroad heritage, RMNE was looking for a new home. Deciding that the rail line was a good fit for RMNE’s future plans, the new Naugatuck Railroad was incorporated June 7, 1995 as a wholly owned subsidiary. The first passenger trains ran in October of 1996. We currently operate between Thomaston and the Waterville section of Waterbury.

To be a part of the Museum’s exciting future, just fill out the membership application. Remember, as a member, you can take an active role in building an operating, world-class railroad Museum! Take part in the restoration of historic locomotives and rolling stock, build and maintain track and signal systems, guide tours, help with the archives, assist in fundraising, and so much more. There is something for everyone! Together with your support, we will reach our common goal.

• Membership Application (PDF)

All classes of membership have unlimited regularly scheduled train riding privileges. All members receive our bi-monthly newsletter "Along The Line." Sustaining and higher categories of membership receive the monthly publication "Order Board.”