The Connecticut Ice Cream Train

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream! 🍨

The Naugatuck Railroad is proud to announce The Connecticut Ice Cream Train is back for 2025!

On June 27th, 28th, July 9th, 10th, 11th, 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th, August 2nd, 8th, and 10th take a break from the heat of summer and enjoy a 30-minute scenic train ride through the Naugatuck River Valley and over the Thomaston Dam.

At only $12/person, you won’t want to miss this! Cool off with your friends and family this summer in one of our historic passenger cars as you enjoy a large scoop of ice cream! On our journey there will be a scavenger hunt, which will include a prize upon our return to Thomaston Station.

Passengers will have the choice between Chocolate, Strawberry, and Vanilla Ice Cream. Excursions will feature Connecticut Made Ice Cream from the Nutmeg Fudge Company of Torrington! Ice Cream is included in the ticket price!

This excursion is geared towards families looking for a sort engaging train ride. Tickets sell out for these excursions so we recommend purchasing them in advance as we may not be able to sell any walk-ups on the day of the excursion.

Please Note, New for 2025 Dairy Free Chocolate Connecticut Made Ice Cream is now available. An additional $1 charge per dairy free selection is calculated at checkout.


Duration: 30 Minutes
Coach: $12 Adults and Children
Click Here for Tickets: https://www.rmne.org/excursions/the-connecticut-ice-cream-train

You may also like the following events from Railroad Museum of New England:

• This Saturday, 28th June, 04:30 pm, Torrington Twilight Express in Thomaston
• This Sunday, 29th June, 09:30 am, Railfan Day with Locomotive 2019 to benefit Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad in Thomaston
• Next month, 9th July, 02:00 pm, Naugatuck River Scenic in Thomaston