Essex Steam Train and Riverboat1 Railroad Avenue (off Route 9)Essex, CT 06426 860-767-0103, 800-377-3987 www.essexsteamtrain.com www.facebook.com/essexsteamtrain FunInNewEngland Rating: (0 votes) Type: Tours Status: Seasonal Dates: Early May to Late October (also Christmas Specials) Parking: Private lot (Free) GPS Coordinates: 41.35130, -72.40568 2.5 hour tour includes a steam locomotive ride from Essex Station to Deep River landing then a 1.25 hour riverboat ride on the Connecticut River aboard the Becky Thatcher, then a return ride on the steam train. Some tours offer a hike to Gillette Castle. Main entrance is off of Route 154 on Railroad Avenue, but main parking lot is on Plains Road (Route 153) Last updated 2014-04-05 Get map or directions from Google Maps, Yahoo Maps, Bing Maps, or Mapquest Rate it yourself Submit your own review |