Welcome to the Railroad Museum of New England. We are a not-for-profit educational and historical organization whose mission is to tell the story of the region’s rich railroad heritage through our educational exhibits and operation of scenic and historical train rides on the Naugatuck Railroad.
Torrington Twilight Express
September 21, 2021 @ 6:33 pm
Roll into downtown Torrington in style on our historic train and enjoy a night with friends. Spend 2.5 hours in Torrington to grab dinner, walk around, and enjoy what downtown has to offer on a summer evening!
Autumn Colors Limited!
September 21, 2021 @ 6:33 pm
Enjoy some of the best autumn views the Litchfield Hills has to offer on our Autumn Colors Limited! Trains run Fridays and Saturdays in October and include a stop at Fascia’s Chocolate Factory!
Litchfield Hills BBQ & Whiskey Special!
September 21, 2021 @ 6:33 pm
Join us Thursday October 7th or 28th for a new twist on an old favorite! Click the link above for more details!
Upcoming Events
Naugatuck River Scenic Train
September 24 @ 12:00 pm
Join the Naugatuck Railroad on our Naugatuck River Scenic Train! Pulled by one of our vintage diesel locomotives, you will be able to take a break from the hot sun and enjoy a fresh breeze as you ride along the beautiful Naugatuck River! All trains depart from the historic Thomaston Station and will make a stop at Fascia’s Chocolate factory, allowing time to visit the store and purchase a sweet treat! These rides run 1 hour and 20 minutes in length. Tickets are $18 for adults and $16 for children and are available at PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
Naugatuck River Scenic Train
September 24 @ 2:00 pm
Join the Naugatuck Railroad on our Naugatuck River Scenic Train! Pulled by one of our vintage diesel locomotives, you will be able to take a break from the hot sun and enjoy a fresh breeze as you ride along the beautiful Naugatuck River! All trains depart from the historic Thomaston Station and will make a stop at Fascia’s Chocolate factory, allowing time to visit the store and purchase a sweet treat! These rides run 1 hour and 20 minutes in length. Tickets are $18 for adults and $16 for children and are available at BUY TICKETS
Chocolate Decadence Tour
September 24 @ 5:00 pm
Join the Naugatuck Railroad for a special night out on the rails! Your evening will begin at 5:00 pm at the historic Thomaston Station where appetizers and your first wine and chocolate pairing will be served. Departure will then occur at 6:00 pm featuring a ride up north to the face of the Thomaston Dam before heading south to Fascia’s Chocolate Factory! Additional wine and chocolate pairings will be served enroute. Once at Fascia’s Chocolates, passengers will tour the chocolate factory and have the chance to buy their favorite wine and chocolate pairings to take home before returning to Thomaston Station around 9:00 PM. Tickets are $74.50 each and are available on sale now at BUY TICKETS ** Please note, all passengers must be age…
Naugatuck River Scenic Train
September 25 @ 11:00 am
Join the Naugatuck Railroad on our Naugatuck River Scenic Train! Pulled by one of our vintage diesel locomotives, you will be able to take a break from the hot sun and enjoy a fresh breeze as you ride along the beautiful Naugatuck River! All trains depart from the historic Thomaston Station and will make a stop at Fascia’s Chocolate factory, allowing time to visit the store and purchase a sweet treat! These rides run 1 hour and 20 minutes in length. Tickets are $18 for adults and $16 for children and are available at BUY TICKETS
Torrington Twilight Express
September 25 @ 4:30 pm
Looking for some family friendly fun on a Saturday night? Take a ride on the Torrington Twilight Express! Passengers on this excursion will have the chance to experience the northern most end of our rail line as they journey over the Thomaston Dam, through the woods, and along the river to Torrington! Once in Torrington, all passengers will have 2 1/2 hours to enjoy Downtown Torrington on a Saturday night. A list of suggested local restaurants will be provided, but reservations are the responsibility of the passengers and are suggested to be made in advance. The train will arrive in Torrington at the Water St platform at 5:15pm, and it is suggested that reservations be made for 5:30pm. Departure time to return to Thomaston will…
Autumn Colors Limited
October 1 @ 12:00 pm
Ride the rails this fall and enjoy some of the best fall foliage the Litchfield Hills has to offer aboard the Naugatuck Railroad’s Autumn Colors Limited! Passengers on these excursions will enjoy a leisurely 1 hour and 20 minute train ride along the southern portion of our line. Here, the rail line closely follows the river, crossing it in several places allowing for breathtaking views of the river and autumn scenery. A brief venture is made north of the Thomaston Station over the famous Thomaston Dam, providing a vista like view over the Naugatuck River Valley. Tickets are $19 for Adults, $18 for Seniors (65+), $17 Children and are available at BUY TICKETS
Join
September 21, 2021 @ 6:33 pm
Members receive the “Order Board” newsletter, a 10% gift shop discount, free passage on regularly scheduled Naugatuck Railroad and much more.
Volunteer
September 21, 2021 @ 6:33 pm
The Railroad Museum welcomes anyone who is interested in volunteering to help preserve railroad heritage of our region. Our exceptional volunteers are what make our museum a standout experience.
Donate
September 21, 2021 @ 6:33 pm
Help preserve New England’s railroad heritage! Although we rely on our volunteers for labor, our operating expenses are always a concern.
- Never been to the RMNE? Watch the video to see some of the sites and sounds that can be taken in during our scenic train rides.
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Health and safety announcement: Masks are required in the station and on board the train at all times.