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.
Litchfield Hills BBQ & Whiskey Special!
August 11, 2021 @ 10:46 pm
Join us Friday August 27th for a new twist on an old favorite! Click the link above for more details!
Pumpkin Patch Trains
August 11, 2021 @ 10:46 pm
Looking for a fun fall activity the entire family can enjoy? Join the Naugatuck Railroad for our ever popular pumpkin patch trains!
Northern Lights Limited and Santa Express Tickets on Sale Now!
August 11, 2021 @ 10:46 pm
Tickets for our famous Northern Lights Limited train rides are on sale now! Click the excursions tab above for more information or the button below to buy tickets
Upcoming Events
Naugatuck River Scenic Train
August 13 @ 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 https://bit.ly/2S4vz0y
Naugatuck River Scenic Train
August 13 @ 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 https://bit.ly/2S4vz0y
Chocolate Decadence Tour
August 13 @ 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 https://bit.ly/2S4vz0y ** Please note, all passengers must be age 21…
Naugatuck River Scenic Train
August 14 @ 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 https://bit.ly/2S4vz0y
Taste of the Litchfield Hills
August 14 @ 2:00 pm
New for 2021 is our Taste of the Litchfield Hills train! Passengers on these excursions will be treated to an afternoon of beautiful scenery, beer and chocolate tastings, and a chocolate factory tour! Appetizers will also be provided onboard in take out style dining. Tickets are $49 each and are on sale now at https://bit.ly/2S4vz0y
Torrington Twilight Express
August 14 @ 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…
Join
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Members receive the “Order Board” newsletter, a 10% gift shop discount, free passage on regularly scheduled Naugatuck Railroad and much more.
Volunteer
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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
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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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