Join us Saturday June 11th as we partner up with Codigo Tequila to offer the Litchfield Hills BBQ & Codigo 1530 Tequila Special! Representatives from Codigo will be onsite for this special event, featuring local BBQ and the best tastings and cocktails Codigo has to offer!
Connecticut Open House Day
May 27, 2022 @ 10:24 am
The Naugatuck Railroad has partnered up with Fascia’s Chocolates for Connecticut Open House Day Saturday June 11th to offer train rides between Thomaston Station and Fascia’s Chocolate Factory! Tickets are only $10 for Adults and Children!
Litchfield Hills BBQ & Whiskey Special
May 27, 2022 @ 10:24 am
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a ride on the rails through the Litchfield Hills! Tastings of Whiskey will be served onboard, with BBQ catered by Hindsight BBQ at Bad Dog Brewing Co. in Torrington!
Chocolate Decadence Tour
May 27, 2022 @ 10:24 am
Sit back and relax aboard the ultimate evening experience on the rails! The Chocolate Decadence Tour features the ultimate pairings of locally produced chocolate and wine. Options for beer are additionally available.
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.
Upcoming Events
Naugatuck River Scenic
May 27 @ 12:00 pm
Take a break from the hot summer sun and enjoy a fresh breeze as you ride along the Naugatuck river on the Naugatuck River Scenic! Pulled by one of our vintage diesel locomotives, this excursion departs from the Historic Thomaston Station taking you on a 20 mile round trip through the Naugatuck River Valley! Passengers will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery as the train glides over bridges and around curves, following the river between Thomaston and Waterbury. All excursions will make a stop at Fascia’s Chocolate Factory where passengers will be given time to disembark and visit the Chocolate Factory. These excursions run about 1 hour and 20 minutes in length.
Naugatuck River Scenic
May 27 @ 2:00 pm
Take a break from the hot summer sun and enjoy a fresh breeze as you ride along the Naugatuck river on the Naugatuck River Scenic! Pulled by one of our vintage diesel locomotives, this excursion departs from the Historic Thomaston Station taking you on a 20 mile round trip through the Naugatuck River Valley! Passengers will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery as the train glides over bridges and around curves, following the river between Thomaston and Waterbury. All excursions will make a stop at Fascia’s Chocolate Factory where passengers will be given time to disembark and visit the Chocolate Factory. These excursions run about 1 hour and 20 minutes in length.
Chocolate Decadence Tour
May 27 @ 6:00 pm
Join the Naugatuck Railroad and Fascia’s Chocolates on our Chocolate Decadence Tour! The evening begins at our historic 1881 Thomaston Station with a train ride that stops on the spectacular Thomaston Dam on its way to Fascia’s Chocolates where you will make your own chocolate creations! Featuring local Guest Host Wineries for the Chocolate Decadence Tour and Breweries for the Taste of Litchfield Hills Tour. One admission includes: Light boxed charcuterie, Souvenir Glass for welcome pour and multiple tastings, Fascia’s chocolate samples, your own custom chocolate pieces, as well as a scenic train ride along the Naugatuck River. Excursion is approximately 3 and 1/2 hours. **Please note, this event is for adults ages 21 and over******Schedule and Menu will be adhered to as closely as…
Naugatuck River Scenic
May 28 @ 12:00 pm
Take a break from the hot summer sun and enjoy a fresh breeze as you ride along the Naugatuck river on the Naugatuck River Scenic! Pulled by one of our vintage diesel locomotives, this excursion departs from the Historic Thomaston Station taking you on a 20 mile round trip through the Naugatuck River Valley! Passengers will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery as the train glides over bridges and around curves, following the river between Thomaston and Waterbury. All excursions will make a stop at Fascia’s Chocolate Factory where passengers will be given time to disembark and visit the Chocolate Factory. These excursions run about 1 hour and 20 minutes in length.
Naugatuck River Scenic
May 28 @ 2:00 pm
Take a break from the hot summer sun and enjoy a fresh breeze as you ride along the Naugatuck river on the Naugatuck River Scenic! Pulled by one of our vintage diesel locomotives, this excursion departs from the Historic Thomaston Station taking you on a 20 mile round trip through the Naugatuck River Valley! Passengers will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery as the train glides over bridges and around curves, following the river between Thomaston and Waterbury. All excursions will make a stop at Fascia’s Chocolate Factory where passengers will be given time to disembark and visit the Chocolate Factory. These excursions run about 1 hour and 20 minutes in length.
Naugatuck River Scenic
June 3 @ 12:00 pm
Take a break from the hot summer sun and enjoy a fresh breeze as you ride along the Naugatuck river on the Naugatuck River Scenic! Pulled by one of our vintage diesel locomotives, this excursion departs from the Historic Thomaston Station taking you on a 20 mile round trip through the Naugatuck River Valley! Passengers will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery as the train glides over bridges and around curves, following the river between Thomaston and Waterbury. All excursions will make a stop at Fascia’s Chocolate Factory where passengers will be given time to disembark and visit the Chocolate Factory. These excursions run about 1 hour and 20 minutes in length.
Join
May 27, 2022 @ 10:24 am
Members receive the “Order Board” newsletter, a 10% gift shop discount, free passage on regularly scheduled Naugatuck Railroad and much more.
Volunteer
May 27, 2022 @ 10:24 am
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
May 27, 2022 @ 10:24 am
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.
