Litchfield Hills BBQ & Bourbon Special

You asked and we delivered, The Naugatuck Railroad is proud to partner with our local community once again to bring back this one of a kind excursion! Tickets on sale soon!

Climb aboard and enjoy multiple tastings of high-quality whiskey and bourbon from different manufactures as well as BBQ served by Mission BBQ of Southington, all while in one of the finest venues Torrington has to offer at Bad Dog Brewing Company.

The excursion will depart Thomaston Station on 5/24, 6/20, 7/18, 8/8, 10/2, and 10/17. Friday Departures are at 6:00PM and Saturdays are at 5:00 with an arrival time in Torrington at 6:45pm (Fridays) and 7:45pm (Saturdays). During the trip through the Litchfield Hills passengers will enjoy 4 tastings. Upon arrival, dinner is served on the second floor at Bad Dog Brewing Company, located in the beautifully restored Torrington firehouse.

The return trip to Thomaston will depart at 8:45pm (Fridays) and 7:45pm (Saturdays) with an arrival back at Thomaston Station at 9:30pm (Fridays) and 8:30pm (Saturdays). A light desert will be handed out on the return trip!

Additional beverages will be available for purchase at Bad Dog Brewing Company and the onboard bar.

INCLUDED with Each Ticket

  • 4 Tastings of Bourbon/Whiskey

  • Sliced Brisket

  • Pulled Pork

  • Pulled Chicken

  • Side of Maggie's Mac-N-Cheese)

  • Side of Baked Beans

  • Side of Cold Slaw

  • Cornbread Combo

  • Dessert

Mission BBQ gives back to the local community so the Naugatuck Railroad is matching the “mission”.

Two Dollars from each ticket will be donated to a local volunteer fire department in the communities the Railroad runs through. A 50/50 raffle will also be done on board each BBQ train to benefit the department specified on the dates below.

  • 5/24 Thomaston Volunteer Fire Department, Thomaston CT

  • 6/20 East Litchfeild Volunteer Fire Department, E. Litchfield CT

  • 7/18 Drakville Volunteer Fire Department, Torrington CT

  • 8/8 Watertown Volunteer Fire Department. Watertown CT

  • 10/3 Thomaston Volunteer Fire Department, Thomaston CT

  • 10/17 East Litchfield Volunteer Fire Department, E. Litchfield CT

Duration: 3 Hours

Coach: $80.00
Lounge: $100.00

**Please note, this event is for adults ages 21 and over. Guests must present a valid ID when boarding the train.**

Please Note: This Excursion is not handicapped accessible. Schedule and Menu will be adhered to as closely as possible, but are subject to change if necessary. All tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. This event is not handicap accessible. For other questions please refer to our FAQ page or email us at info@rmne.org.

Allergens:
Attention customers with food allergies. Please be aware that our food may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish or wheat. While we take steps to minimize risk and safely handle the foods that contain potential allergens, please be advised that cross contamination may occur, as factors beyond our reasonable control may alter the formulations of the food we serve, or manufacturers may change their formulations without our knowledge.