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- Waterbury Station | Thomaston, CT
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About Railroad Museum Of New England - Waterbury Station
The Railroad Museum Of New England – Waterbury Station serves as the RMNE headquarters and the boarding point for scenic Naugatuck River excursions. Located at 242 East Main Street in Thomaston, CT 06787, this historic station offers easy access, a charming sense of the railroad era, and a practical hub for rail enthusiasts and families alike. Whether you’re catching a family-friendly ride on the Naugatuck River line or taking part in a themed event like the Santa Express or the Northern Lights Limited, you’ll find a straightforward, friendly purchasing experience with us. We’ve got you covered for tickets, directions, and nearby stays and meals to keep your trip smooth and enjoyable.
Parking is simple at Thomaston’s free onsite lot, with optional premium the best available price parking passes available for select Christmas departures. Most trains provide general coach seating, while special rides such as the Northern Lights Limited and the Santa Express assign seating by car and great seats/the section you want. Some events offer Premium seating for an enhanced experience. While RMNE provides driving directions on its site, there’s no published formal public transit schedule; excursions run along the Naugatuck Railroad line between Thomaston and Waterbury. For visitors planning a weekend or special event, consider nearby hotels like The Litchfield Inn (Litchfield), Courtyard by Marriott Waterbury, Hampton Inn Waterbury, and DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol, all recommended by our plans for an easy stay. When you’re ready to book, secure your seats with our simple, no-fuss process and let us be your insider connection for tickets and details right here in Thomaston, CT.
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- Address: 242 East Main Street, Thomaston, CT 06787.
- Venue type: Historic railroad station serving as RMNE’s headquarters and as the boarding point for Naugatuck River excursions.
- Parking: Free onsite parking at Thomaston station; premium $10 parking passes may be offered for select Christmas departures.
- Seating: Most trains are general coach seating; Northern Lights Limited and Santa Express have assigned seating by car/seat number; some events offer Premium seating.
- Transit: RMNE provides driving directions on its site; no formal public-transit details published; excursions operate on the Naugatuck Railroad line between Thomaston and Waterbury.
- Nearby hotels (per Plan Your Trip): The Litchfield Inn (Litchfield), Courtyard by Marriott Waterbury, Hampton Inn Waterbury, DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol.
- Notable events hosted: Connecticut Ice Cream Train; Chocolate Decadence Tour; Santa Express; Northern Lights Limited; Leprechaun Express; Easter Bunny Express; Torrington Twilight Express; Naugatuck River Scenic Train.