Torrington Express
🚂 Torrington Express – Scenic Ride to Torrington
For the first time ever, ride to Torrington aboard our new Hi-Level train cars on the exciting Torrington Express! Operated by the Naugatuck Railroad in partnership with the Railroad Museum of New England, this scenic 4-hour excursion takes you through the stunning Naugatuck River Valley and over the famed Thomaston Dam before arriving in charming downtown Torrington.
Passengers can disembark at:
The NEW Railroad Square Platform (just a 5-minute walk from Torrington’s Main Street!)
Shuttle trains will run between both stops so you can explore, shop, and dine at your leisure!
🕒 10:00 Departure Itinerary
10:00 AM – Depart Thomaston Station
10:45 AM – Arrive at Market Street Creatives
11:05 AM – Arrive at Torrington Railroad Square Platform
11:15 AM – Shuttle train departs Torrington for Market Street Creatives
11:40 AM – Shuttle train departs Market Street Creatives for Torrington
12:05 PM – Shuttle train departs Torrington for Market Street Creatives
12:30 PM – Shuttle train departs Market Street Creatives for Torrington
12:55 PM – Depart Torrington Railroad Square Platform for Thomaston
1:15 PM – Depart Market Street Creatives for Thomaston
2:00 PM – Arrive back at Thomaston Station
🕒 11:00 Departure Itinerary
11:00 AM – Depart Thomaston Station
11:45 AM – Arrive at Market Street Creatives
12:05 PM – Arrive at Torrington Railroad Square Platform
12:15 PM – Shuttle train departs Torrington for Market Street Creatives
12:40 PM – Shuttle train departs Market Street Creatives for Torrington
1:05 PM – Shuttle train departs Torrington for Market Street Creatives
1:30 PM – Shuttle train departs Market Street Creatives for Torrington
1:55 PM – Depart Torrington Railroad Square Platform for Thomaston
2:15 PM – Depart Market Street Creatives for Thomaston
3:00 PM – Arrive back at Thomaston Station
📍 Note: The Railroad Square platform is 0.2 miles (about a 5-minute walk) from Main Street.
🧳 Strollers may be checked in the baggage car.
🍽️ Dining Discounts (10% Off!)
Show your train ticket at these participating locations:
Bad Dog Brewing Company
Nutmeg Fudge Company
Crystal Teal and Company
Kelley’s Kristal
Geppetto
Love It Vegan
Tina’s Cafe 38
A full dining and attraction guide will be distributed onboard.
🛝 Show your Ticket at the Torrington Children’s Museum for 5$ Off Admission!
⏱️ Duration: 4 Hours
⚠️ Important Information
This excursion is not handicapped accessible.
Only the train ride is included in the ticket price.
Passengers are responsible for making their own dining reservations.
Tickets are required to re-board the train.
The Railroad Museum of New England and Naugatuck Railroad are not responsible for passengers who miss the return train.
Enjoy a relaxing ride, explore downtown Torrington, and experience Connecticut rail travel in style aboard the all-new Hi LEVEL cars! 🚞