To browse the link categories, visit our Links Home page. New England Links to tourist railroads, museums and other railroad related attractions in New England - Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. We are a non-profit organization interested in collecting railroad memorabilia, researching the history of local railroads, establishing a railroad museum, preserving railroad artifacts, railroad modeling, and educating the public about railroads and railroad safety. Founded in October 1940, it is the nation's oldest incorporated organization dedicated to the preservation of streetcars and the Trolley Era. A three mile round trip streetcar ride with an educational narrative is provided to the museum's visitors during their visit.
Dedicated volunteers provide labor for operations, maintenance, and management.
The Association owns over 80 pieces of rolling stock of which approximately half are housed within five storage barns. The Danbury Railway Museum is a non-profit organization staffed solely by volunteers. CT - The Essex Steam Train is operated by the Valley Railroad Company. As a tourist excursion, we are pleased to take you through some of the most beautiful country in the state. You will find forests and streams, beautiful vistas and nostalgic towns, and some gorgeous views of the Connecticut River.