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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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Jon Campbell -- Charlestown, RI
September 3, 2010
Art on the Lawn -- Newport, RI
September 4, 2010 to September 5, 2010
Hula Hoop Day at the Children's Museum -- Providence, RI
September 4, 2010
Tastes of the Working Waterfront History Walking Tour -- Newport, RI
September 4, 2010
Sugar Ray and the Bluetones – Westerly
September 4, 2010
The Empire Revue -- Providence, RI
September 5, 2010
An Intimate Garden Tour -- Bristol, RI
September 5, 2010
Labor Day Open House at the Museum of Work and Culture – Woonsocket, RI
September 6, 2010
Boston Pops featuring Kenny Loggins -- Pawtucket, RI
September 10, 2010
A Night with Captain Sig and the Hillstrand Brothers from Deadliest Catch -- Providence, RI
September 10, 2010
Feast in the Field -- Portsmouth, RI
September 10, 2010
Audubon Raptor Weekend -- Bristol, RI
September 11, 2010 to September 12, 2010
Irish Traditional Music -- Providence, RI
September 11, 2010
Open House at Hearthside Mansion -- Lincoln, RI
September 11, 2010
A Country Day at Pardon Gray Preserve -- Tiverton, RI
September 11, 2010
Grandparents’ Day at the Children's Museum -- Providence, RI
September 12, 2010
Domino Madness -- Providence, RI
September 14, 2010
Generations of Elegance, A Standard Flower Show -- Bristol, RI
September 15, 2010 to September 16, 2010
The Warren Mill Project -- Warren, RI
September 16, 2010
Jump Rope Day at the Children's Museum -- Providence, RI
September 18, 2010
13 Moons Turtle Clan Powwow -- Lincoln, RI
September 18, 2010 to September 19, 2010
Glocester Heritage Day -- Glocester, RI
September 19, 2010
Wine and Beer Festival and Pizza Challenge -- Bristol, RI
September 24, 2010
Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival -- Newport, RI
September 24, 2010 to September 26, 2010
They Might Be Giants -- Providence, RI
September 24, 2010
Pilobolus Dance Theatre -- Providence, RI
September 25, 2010
Rocket Day -- Providence, RI
September 25, 2010
Open Studios -- Pawtucket, RI
September 25, 2010 to September 26, 2010
"The Girl of My Dreams" -- Bristol, RI
September 26, 2010
Gasbarro's Wine Tasting -- Lincoln, RI
September 28, 2010
Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet -- Providence, RI
September 30, 2010
An Evening with Dr. Maya Angelou -- Providence, RI
September 30, 2010
Taste of Rhode Island -- Newport, RI
October 2, 2010 to October 3, 2010
Galumpha: The Human Jungle Gym -- Providence, RI
October 13, 2010
The Merchants of Bollywood -- Providence, RI
October 26, 2010
Pianist Robert Degaetano -- Providence, RI
November 7, 2010
The Muir String Quartet -- Providence, RI
November 22, 2010
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