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New England - Excursion Trains

Excursion Trains of New England

Scenic train excursions offer a day of New England beauty and railroading nostalgia

Mr. George Pullman, builder of railroad cars during America’s Golden Age of railroading, would be pleased. In every New England state, especially in mountainous areas and along rivers and lakes and harbors, vacationers are lining up to climb aboard vintage train coaches to take excursion train rides.

What is an excursion train ride? Many small railroad companies – including some associated with railroading museums – operate short round trips through wonderfully scenic parts of New England on trains composed of restored locomotives and coaches – many of them dating from the early-to-mid-1900s.

The primary joy of these excursions is the awesome scenery in places like the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Cape Cod, and the waterfront of Portland, Maine. (Take a camera!) The second attraction is relaxation and luxury. Many of the excursion lines offer pure elegance and white-glove dining service. Examples are the Newport, Rhode Island, dinner train along Narragansett Bay, and the opportunity on the Winnipesaukee (New Hampshire) Scenic Railroad to ride in the super-luxurious Piano Parlor Car that was created for use by the president of the Bangor and Aroostock Railroad. Read more...


Conway Scenic Railroad North Conway NHConway Scenic Railroad
Route 16
North Conway, NH  03860
Phone: 603-356-5251
Toll-Free: 800-232-5251

Travel on our nostalgic train rides

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Experience the Golden Age of railroading on our nostalgic train rides, all departing from our 1874 Victorian Station in North Conway Village. Whether you choose a Valley Train to Conway or Bartlett, or the legendary Crawford Notch excursion, you'll experience the fun of rail travel in the comfort of open or enclosed, restored passenger cars. Coach and First Class seating options on all excursions, or treat yourself to dining on the rails! Elegant dining car service is available aboard the “Chocorua” on the Valley Trains, and (NEW in 2010!) aboard the “Hattie Evans” on the Notch Train.
Our station, operating turntable, and Freight House all are listed in the National History Landmark registry. This is a journey back in time that the whole family will enjoy!



Mount Washington Cog Railway Bretton Woods NHMount Washington Cog Railway
Off Route 302
Bretton Woods, NH  03589
Phone: 603-278-5404
Toll-Free: 800-922-8825
Fax: 603-278-5830

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When you ride on the world's first mountain-climbing Cog Railway train, you're in for a treat. Your train will carry you above the clouds to the top of the highest peak in the Northeast, where all of New England spreads out before you.
You'll marvel at the spectacular views from your coach window as your train climbs the steepest railroad tracks in North America. It's an exciting and unforgettable experience for the whole family. Three-hour round trip with onboard audio tour. Includes free admission to the Observatory Museum at the summit. Base Station with museum, restaurant and gift shop.



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September 3, 2010
A Taste of The Litchfield Hills -- Lakeville, CT
September 4, 2010 to September 6, 2010
Prudence Crandall Day -- Canterbury, CT
September 4, 2010
Giant Pand Guerilla Dub Squad -- Norfolk, CT
September 5, 2010
Anniversary Celebration Concert & Reception with Shanghai String Quartet -- Falls Village, CT
September 5, 2010
Wang Chung -- Norfolk, CT
September 9, 2010
High Hopes Hoedown – Lyme, CT
September 11, 2010
Roxbury Farm Tour -- Roxbury, CT
September 11, 2010
Guitar Under the Stars -- Hartford, CT
September 11, 2010
Eli's Farm Dinner -- Hamden, CT
September 11, 2010
A Colonial Girl's Day Out -- West Hartford, CT
September 11, 2010
Friends, Family, and Unity Day -- Middletown, CT
September 11, 2010
Ronnie Spector --Norfolk, CT
September 11, 2010
Geology-of-the-Giant Hike -- Hamden, CT
September 12, 2010
Arts Festival -- Trumbull, CT
September 12, 2010
End of Summer 5-Star Clambake -- Wethersfield, CT
September 12, 2010
End of Summer 5-Star Clambake -- Wethersfield, CT
September 12, 2010
Architecture in the Post-Civil War & Pre-Guilded Age -- Norwalk, CT
September 16, 2010
Young Dubliners -- Norfolk, CT
September 17, 2010
Harvest Dinner Under the Stars -- South Glastonbury, CT
September 17, 2010
Chilifest -- New Haven, CT
September 18, 2010
Cornfest -- Wethersfield, CT
September 18, 2010
Irish Festival -- Milford, CT
September 18, 2010
Incredible India Festival -- Hartford, CT
September 18, 2010
Northeast Waterfowl Festival & Carving Competition -- East Hartford, CT
September 18, 2010 to September 19, 2010
Fly-In & Classic Car Show -- Simsbury, CT
September 19, 2010
Sunday in the Park -- New Haven, CT
September 19, 2010
Dinner on the Hill -- Farmington, CT
September 19, 2010
Great Big Sea -- Norfolk, CT
September 19, 2010
Native American Heritage Walk -- Washington, CT
September 19, 2010
Brews and Blues Beer Tasting -- Mystic, CT
September 23, 2010
Norwalk Boat Show -- Norwalk, CT
September 23, 2010 to September 26, 2010
Blues Traveler -- Westport, CT
September 24, 2010
Chrysanthemum Festival - Bristol
September 25, 2010 to September 26, 2010
Outdoor Antiques Show -- Lebanon, CT
September 25, 2010
Hearth Cooking Demonstration -- Wethersfield, CT
September 25, 2010
Apple Festival & Craft Show -- Old Saybrook, CT
September 25, 2010
Celebrating Agriculture -- Woodstock, CT
September 25, 2010
Miranda Vineyard Pig Roast -- Goshen, CT
September 25, 2010
Family Nature Day -- Litchfield, CT
September 25, 2010
Pipes in the Valley Celtic Festival -- Hartford, CT
September 25, 2010
Fall Fair -- Redding, CT
September 25, 2010
Judy Collins -- Bridgeport, CT
September 25, 2010
Candlewood Harvest Fest -- Danbury, CT
September 25, 2010
Chris Barron of the Spin Doctors -- Norfolk, CT
September 26, 2010
Autumn in the Park Fine Arts Festival -- Stafford Springs, CT
September 26, 2010
Fall Wildflower Hike -- Hamden, CT
September 26, 2010
"A Chorus Line" – New Haven, CT
October 1, 2010 to October 3, 2010
Gladys Knight -- Ledyard, CT
October 2, 2010
Capitol Steps – New Haven, CT
October 7, 2010
The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artists Tour -- Ledyard, CT
October 8, 2010
So You Think You Can Dance Tour -- Ledyard, CT
October 9, 2010
Mystic Seaport Chowderfest -- Mystic, CT
October 9, 2010 to October 11, 2010
Spirits of Old Wethersfield -- Wethersfield, CT
October 9, 2010
Harvest Fair -- West Hartford, CT
October 16, 2010
“Hair” – New Haven, CT
October 22, 2010 to October 24, 2010
Je'Caryous Johnson's “Cheaper To Keep Her” – New Haven, CT
October 29, 2010 to October 30, 2010
Joan Baez – New Haven, CT
November 5, 2010
A Night to Remember – New Haven, CT
November 6, 2010
Aretha Franklin -- Ledyard, CT
November 20, 2010
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