Essex Steam Train & River Boat Summer of Fun 2019 (LP)
The Valley Railroad Company – operating the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat – has been serving the lower Connecticut River Valley since 1971. Our company’s mission is to keep alive the rich mechanical, industrial, and transportation heritage of our state through the continual operation of our vintage steam and diesel locomotives and passenger coaches, as well as the operation & maintenance of the facilities and infrastructure that support these. We welcome visitors from throughout the state of Connecticut, the New England region and all over the world to ride our railroad, relax aboard our riverboat and visit our unique facilities.
Valley Railroad - Essex Steam Train in Connecticut
Valley Railroad, also known as the Essex Steam Train, operates steam powered excursions out of their depot located in Essex, Connecticut. The regularly scheduled excursions operate over former New Haven Railroad trackage, and are generally powered by one of the railroads two Mikado type steam locomotives; 40, and 3025. Both Mikados haul passengers over the beautiful Valley Railroad's route, which parallels the Connecticut River.
Essex Steam Train - Summer of Family Fun 2019
The Valley Railroad Company – operating the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat – has been serving the lower Connecticut River Valley since 1971. Our company’s mission is to keep alive the rich mechanical, industrial, and transportation heritage of our state through the continual operation of our vintage steam and diesel locomotives and passenger coaches, as well as the operation & maintenance of the facilities and infrastructure that support these. We welcome visitors from throughout the state of Connecticut, the New England region and all over the world to ride our railroad, relax aboard our riverboat and visit our unique facilities.
SS United States in The Daily, 9/23/2012
The SS United States and the Conservancy's efforts to save, restore, and repurpose her are detailed here in this story by The Daily (
SavetheUnitedStates.org is a new online community developed specifically to help ensure America's flagship lives on for future generations. This interactive website enables visitors to learn about this ship's fascinating history and famous passengers, and for as little as $1, you can purchase sections of the ship for restoration and become a part of her rebirth.
Please help us Save The United States today:
90 coupleing up to the back at Strasburg
Recorded this yesterday
Museum on the Move - Part III.mpg
This is the 3rd installment in the video series which covers the two day
move from the Southeastern Railway Museum's old 12 acre site to our new 30 acre site. Look for steam engine #97 as it helps build the 3rd cut of cars.
Essex Steam
Valley Railroad steam excursion power.
Essex Steam Train
in August 2010 we did the Steam Train and Boat Tour starting in Essex, Conecticut
Amy & Christopher's Wedding Video by NST Pictures | The Lace Factory
Here is a trailer video of our wedding by NST Pictures. The ceremony took place at the Essex Steam Train Museum in Essex, Connecticut. The reception was held at The Lace Factory in Deep River, Connecticut.
A Day at the Railroad Museum
This is complied from video clips and still photographs taken during our trip in October 2010 to the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM). The music track is Glenn Miller's Chattanooga Choo Choo.
CHARMING CONNECTICUT | Historic Essex, New England Day Trip!
Greetings from Charming Essex, CT! One of 3 unique villages along the Connecticut river filled with quaint antique shops, delicious food, and brimming with revolutionary history. Spend a day with us in this lovely little town that is just as pretty in real life as a postcard!
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Amtrak Exhibit Train at the Valley RR
On Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, the Amtrak Exhibit Train came to the Essex, CT for a weekend visit with the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat. Thousands visited the Amtrak train, and rode the Steam Train and Riverboat. Weather was great, and everyone seemed to have a wonderful time. Here is some documentation of the weekend.
Steam Train Half Marathon and Relay
CHR is the beneficiary of the Steam Train Half Marathon and Relay, happening October 26th at the Essex Steam Train in Essex. To learn more visit steamtrainhalf.com.
The Arrival of Valley Railroad 1606 0902
In May of 2014, the Valley Railroad Company purchased ex-United States Air Force GE 80-Ton diesel locomotive, No. 0606. It was quickly put into service on the Valley, used mostly on the Essex Clipper Dinner Train.
North Pole Express at the Essex Steam Train 2017
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1/3 and 5/17 The Disneyland Railroad, The Experience in 2017
Our apologies about the year. This was recorded on January 3rd and 5th in year of 2017.
Anyways, here is the footage we got of our recent trips to Disneyland Park and the experience at New Orleans Square station. E.P. Ripley #2, Holiday Green cars 404 and 405 as well as refurbished Lilly Belle #106 both in and out of the rain plus a tour were present during these two days plus the handcar and test boiler. We also take a quick glimpses at the Toontown depot, Main Street Station, and progress of the New Rivers of America/Star Wars Land.
YouTube users Disneysonglover451/Xtremepadrefan/Andross51/and 455amtrak were also present on the 3rd. We also went back on the 5th.
Enjoy!
(C)JonRailVideos2017
A Day Out With Engine #40
*Well, I just realized the green static screen or whatever it is at the 4:07 mark. It doesn't affect the video at all...its was just a transition. I apologize for it. Since the video has been up for while now, I will not be taking it down to fix it.*
This weekend was a once in a lifetime
experience...the opportunity to operate a steam locomotive. The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat does a program called Your Hand on the Throttle.
You take an hour long class, then you climb up into the cab with the train crew. The crew goes over the controls once more to reinforce what was taught and class, then, you take control. Although there is no video from inside the cab for safety reasons, there are photos from in the cab. You can see me briefly in the video, but you can see me better in a few photos, which I've included.
So once again you see me on-screen, the man who's usually behind the camera. I was behind the camera for most of this video filming the engine's other runs. But once I was in the cab I had someone else doing the video.
Day Out With Thomas Event Preview
ALL ABOARD for Thomas The Tank Engine........
The Whitewater Valley Railroad is proud to host Day Out With Thomas once again.
This will be your only chance to visit Thomas The Tank Engine in the entire state of Indiana or the Dayton and Cincinnati Tri-State areas.
Prices are $20 per person ages 2 and up which includes one ride behind Thomas and unlimited use of the activities for the day of purchase.
Don't forget for $36 you can purchase an unlimited ride pass behind Thomas that allows you to ride behind Thomas all day. This also still includes the same unlimited access to all the event activities for the entire day as well.
Tickets are available by calling Ticketweb at 866-468-7630 or via online at or call Ticketweb at 866-468-7630. Save on the service fees by calling our depot directly at 765-825-2054.
See You There.........
Video provided by Mattel Toys and shot on location at Orange Empire Railroad in Perris, California. Some activities and food offerings may be different than presented in the short video.
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