Shake off those winter blues, come on down to the Thomaston Station, and climb aboard the Naugatuck Railroad’s Torrington Spring Flyer!
Litchfield Hills BBQ & Whiskey Special
May 1, 2022 @ 12:46 pm
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 1, 2022 @ 12:46 pm
The Chocolate Decadence Tour is back for 2022! Spring departures start on Friday April 29th with Saturday departures on May 7th and 14th!
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
Chocolate Decadence Tour
May 7 @ 4:00 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…
Chocolate Decadence Tour
May 14 @ 4:00 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…
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May 1, 2022 @ 12:46 pm
Members receive the “Order Board” newsletter, a 10% gift shop discount, free passage on regularly scheduled Naugatuck Railroad and much more.
Volunteer
May 1, 2022 @ 12:46 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
May 1, 2022 @ 12:46 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.