Connecticut Trolley Museum
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Address: 58 North Road - Route 140, East Windsor, CONNECTICUT, 06088 USA. Tel.: 860-627-6540 Toll Free:
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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 70 pieces of rolling stock dating back to 1869, of which approximately half are housed within five storage barns. The collection consists of passenger and freight street cars, interurban cars, elevated railway cars, service cars, locomotives, passenger and freight railroad cars, and a variety of other rail equipment.
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Danbury Railway Museum
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Address: 120 White Street, Danbury, CONNECTICUT, 06810 USA. Tel.: 203-778-8337 Toll Free:
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The Danbury Railway Museum is a non-profit organization staffed solely by volunteers. Offers railroad history, rail excursion trips, a collection of original and restored rolling stock, and opportunities for hands-on railroad work at "12 inches to the foot" scale.
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Hits: 283 Rating: 1.00 Reviews: 1 Review : Read/Write Added: 31-Oct-2002
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Essex Steam Train
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Address: 1 Railroad Ave, Essex, CONNECTICUT, 06426 USA. Tel.: 860-767-0103 Toll Free: 800-377-3987
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Travel to the magic of the North Pole
to get Santa Claus. The ride is 1 hour long. Runs rain or shine. Parlor Car Extra Fare.
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Hits: 376 Rating: 5.00 Reviews: 4 Review : Read/Write Added: 31-Oct-2002
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Naugatuck Railroad - Railroad Museum of New England
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Address: PO Box 400, Thomaston, CONNECTICUT, 06787 USA. Tel.: 860.283-7245 Toll Free:
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We operate between Thomaston and the Waterville section of Waterbury, crossing Thomaston Dam enroute. The 18-mile roundtrip between Waterbury and Thomaston takes you past the industrial heritage of the area, through the beauty of the Mattatuck State Forest and the Litchfield Hills. The route follows the scenic Naugatuck River, crossing it three times.
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Hits: 370 Rating: 5.00 Reviews: 4 Review : Read/Write Added: 31-Oct-2002
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Shore Line Trolley Museum
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Address: 17 River Street, East Haven, CONNECTICUT, 06512 USA. Tel.: (203) 467-6927 Toll Free:
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A 3 mile round trip aboard a fully-restored vintage trolley car, over the original tracks of a scenic country trolley line that has been in continuous operation since July 31, 1900, is complemented by a guided tour highlighting the museum's extensive collection of vintage vehicles. The Shore Line Trolley Museum operates the Branford Electric Railway, a National Historic Site. The railway, the oldest continuously operating suburban trolley line in the United States, is celebrating its centennial.
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Hits: 206 Rating: 3.00 Reviews: 1 Review : Read/Write Added: 31-Oct-2002
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