Essex Rail & Sail Lunch Train Friday, Oct. 16, 2026
Based on Availability
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Enjoy a 3-course lunch aboard a restored 1920's Pullman Diners as part of a 3.75 hour lunch, train and riverboat sightseeing excursion. The itinerary begins with boarding your Dining Car to savor a hot lunch at historic Essex Station that is prepared and cooked on board. Next you will travel aboard the train along the Lower Connecticut River Valley while you finish your meal. At Deep River Landing you will transfer to the Becky Thatcher Riverboat for a cruise on the Connecticut River - bursting with lush scenery and historic sights such as Gillette Castle. You will finish your journey riding in Coach Passenger Cars aboard the train back to Essex Station.
Essex,
CT,
United States
11:00 am - 11:15 Arrival Boarding at Essex Station
11:30 am - 1:00 pm Departure and Scenic Train Excursion
while Dining
1:10 pm - 2:45 pm Becky Thatcher Riverboat Excursion
2:45 pm - 3:05 pm Return Coach Train Ride to Essex Station
8:00 am Stop & Shop 1001 Kings Hwy (behind Wendy's) New Bedford, MA.
8:30 am The Former Mattress Firm Fall River Shopping Center
211 Mariano Bishop Blvd, Fall River, MA.
8:45 am Route 103 Park & Ride, Somerset, MA.
4:30 pm Route 103 Park & Ride Somerset, MA.
4:45 pm The Former Mattress Firm Fall River Shopping Center
211 Mariano Bishop Blvd. Fall River, MA.
5:15 pm Stop & Shop 1001 Kings Hwy. New Bedford, MA.
Return time is approximate
Transportation to the Essex Station
3 -Course Lunch on the Pullman Train
Riverboat Cruise
Selection for Lunch when you Book
Braised Short Rib with root vegtable puree and seasonal Vegtables
Chicken Cacciatore over jasmine rice and seasonal vegtables
Roasted Portabella Mushroom roasted red pepper and fresh mozzarella bruschetta
Each entree includes local greens, cucumber, red onion and crouton salad, rolls and chef's choice desert
All entrees can be gluten free (please advise)