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March 2022
Thu 17
Featured Featured March 17 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

The Leprechaun Express

Historic Thomaston Railroad Station 242 East Main St, Thomaston

Join the Naugatuck Railroad on our first ever Saint Patty’s Day themed Leprechaun Express to Bad Dog Brewing Co.! The Naugatuck Railroad has partnered with Bad Dog Brewing Co. and Nutmeg Fudge Company of Torrington to create a special kickoff to our 2022 operating season! This Saint Patty’s Day themed train will depart on Thursday, March 17th at 6pm from the Thomaston Station, whisking passengers on a 40 minute trip to Bad Dog Brewing Company in Torrington!  While en route, multiple beer tastings will be served, and upon arrival, guests will enjoy a hearty meal of either 1) Traditional Corn Beef and Cabbage, or 2) Rosemary Chicken while listening to live music in the beautify restored vintage firehouse. Nutmeg Fudge Company will be onboard for…

$69.00
April 2022
Sun 10
Featured Featured April 10 @ 1:00 pm - 2:20 pm Recurring

Easter Bunny Express

Historic Thomaston Railroad Station 242 East Main St, Thomaston

There is no better way to celebrate the coming of spring than on the Naugatuck Railroad’s Easter Bunny Express! Climb aboard for a 1 hour and 20 minute train ride through the beautiful Litchfield Hills as they reawaken after a cold, long winter’s nap. Passengers on these trains enjoy a scavenger hunt for the kids as well as a stop at the Bunny Patch where children will have the chance to help rescue the Easter Bunny’s duck friends! All children will have the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny himself, as well as receive a chocolate filled egg from his very own collection.

$17 – $39
Sat 16
Featured Featured April 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:20 am Recurring

Easter Bunny Express

Historic Thomaston Railroad Station 242 East Main St, Thomaston

There is no better way to celebrate the coming of spring than on the Naugatuck Railroad’s Easter Bunny Express! Climb aboard for a 1 hour and 20 minute train ride through the beautiful Litchfield Hills as they reawaken after a cold, long winter’s nap. Passengers on these trains enjoy a scavenger hunt for the kids as well as a stop at the Bunny Patch where children will have the chance to help rescue the Easter Bunny’s duck friends! All children will have the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny himself, as well as receive a chocolate filled egg from his very own collection.

$17 – $19
Sat 16
Featured Featured April 16 @ 12:00 pm - 1:20 pm Recurring

Easter Bunny Express

Historic Thomaston Railroad Station 242 East Main St, Thomaston

There is no better way to celebrate the coming of spring than on the Naugatuck Railroad’s Easter Bunny Express! Climb aboard for a 1 hour and 20 minute train ride through the beautiful Litchfield Hills as they reawaken after a cold, long winter’s nap. Passengers on these trains enjoy a scavenger hunt for the kids as well as a stop at the Bunny Patch where children will have the chance to help rescue the Easter Bunny’s duck friends! All children will have the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny himself, as well as receive a chocolate filled egg from his very own collection.

$17 – $19
Sat 16
Featured Featured April 16 @ 2:00 pm - 3:20 pm Recurring

Easter Bunny Express

Historic Thomaston Railroad Station 242 East Main St, Thomaston

There is no better way to celebrate the coming of spring than on the Naugatuck Railroad’s Easter Bunny Express! Climb aboard for a 1 hour and 20 minute train ride through the beautiful Litchfield Hills as they reawaken after a cold, long winter’s nap. Passengers on these trains enjoy a scavenger hunt for the kids as well as a stop at the Bunny Patch where children will have the chance to help rescue the Easter Bunny’s duck friends! All children will have the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny himself, as well as receive a chocolate filled egg from his very own collection.

$17 – $19
Thu 28
Featured Featured April 28 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Litchfield Hills BBQ and Whiskey Special

Historic Thomaston Railroad Station 242 East Main St, Thomaston

Passengers on board this train will enjoy multiple tastings of high quality whiskey and bourbon from Maple End Package Store, as well as some of Litchfield Hill's best BBQ served by Hindsight BBQ of Waterbury while in one of the finest venues Torrington has to offer at Bad Dog Brewing Company. The train will depart Thomaston Station at 6:00pm with an arrival time in Torrington at 6:45pm. At this point dinner will be served at Bad Dog Brewing Company in the beautifully restored Torrington firehouse. The return trip to Thomaston will depart at 8:15pm with an arrival back at Thomaston Station at 9:00pm. Additional beverages will be available for purchase at Bad Dog Brewing Company.

$74
Fri 29
Featured Featured April 29 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Chocolate Decadence Tour

Historic Thomaston Railroad Station 242 East Main St, Thomaston

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. Check in and reception at the Thomaston Station @ 5:30pm with a welcome pourAll Aboard & depart the station @ 6:00pmBegin chocolate tastings on the face of the scenic Thomaston DamChocolate Pairings on the train while underwayFascia’s Chocolate Factory visit with making of chocolate creationsRelax at Fascia’s pavilion along the tracks with purchases of your favorite beveragesBack to Thomaston Station around 8:30pm One admission…

$74.50
May 2022
Sat 14
Featured Featured May 14 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Recurring

Torrington Spring Flyer

Historic Thomaston Railroad Station 242 East Main St, Thomaston

Shake off those winter blues, come on down to the Thomaston Station, and climb aboard the Naugatuck Railroad's Torrington Spring Flyer! Located in the heart of the Naugatuck Valley, passengers onboard these special excursions will enjoy a relaxing ride through the Litchfield Hills to beautiful downtown Torrington. Upon arrival, passengers on the 11am train have the option to take a 2 hour layover, exploring all that Torrington has to offer. As an additional treat to help cure your spring fever, each passenger will receive a small 4 pack box of Fascia's Chocolates of Waterbury, CT, as well as a personal tasting bottle of 100% pure maple syrup, locally produced by Sniffen Family Farm of Warren, CT. These excursions depart Saturday May 7th and Saturday May…

$26 – $28
Sat 14
Featured Featured May 14 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Recurring

Torrington Spring Flyer

Historic Thomaston Railroad Station 242 East Main St, Thomaston

Shake off those winter blues, come on down to the Thomaston Station, and climb aboard the Naugatuck Railroad's Torrington Spring Flyer! Located in the heart of the Naugatuck Valley, passengers onboard these special excursions will enjoy a relaxing ride through the Litchfield Hills to beautiful downtown Torrington. Upon arrival, passengers on the 11am train have the option to take a 2 hour layover, exploring all that Torrington has to offer. As an additional treat to help cure your spring fever, each passenger will receive a small 4 pack box of Fascia's Chocolates of Waterbury, CT, as well as a personal tasting bottle of 100% pure maple syrup, locally produced by Sniffen Family Farm of Warren, CT. These excursions depart Saturday May 7th and Saturday May…

$26 – $28
Sat 14
Featured Featured May 14 @ 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm Recurring

Chocolate Decadence Tour

Historic Thomaston Railroad Station 242 East Main St, Thomaston

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 possible, but are subject…

$74.50
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