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The Essex Clipper Dinner Train

Dinner train — Essex

A 2.5-hour dinner excursion aboard restored 1920s Pullman diners pulled by a vintage diesel locomotive, with a four-course meal during a Connecticut River Valley journey. Departures board at Essex Station; advance reservations are required and passengers must be 18 or older — confirm current dates, menu, accessibility, and terms before booking.

Railroad Connection

The meal is served in restored 1920s Pullman diners pulled by a vintage diesel locomotive. Operated by Essex Steam Train & Riverboat.

A true white-tablecloth dinner train in restored 1920s Pullman diners on a heritage line running since 1971.

History

Valley Railroad Company says it has served the lower Connecticut River Valley since 1971 and operates vintage rail equipment to preserve transportation heritage.

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