Private heritage steam-train and riverboat celebrations
Arrive with a whistle instead of a limousine.
Essex Steam Train & Riverboat / Valley Railroad Company
The heritage railway makes its locomotives, dining train and riverboat available for private charters and wedding events in the Connecticut River Valley.
Current location note / listed area: Essex, CT
Confirm the specific vehicle, operating locomotive, accessible boarding, charter route, duration, catering and seasonal availability. Train and riverboat are distinct bookings unless contracted together. Do not assume every excursion is steam-powered or that public driver-training sessions are included in a wedding charter.
Public-source research · 2026-10-29 · Not vendor-confirmed or independently vetted.
Original research sources
Documented state connections
Geographic evidence is retained historical research, not current service availability.
- Connecticut · based
Official current about page identifies the Connecticut River Valley operator and explicitly offers private locomotive/riverboat charters, dinner-train events and weddings.