All Aboard the Tequila Train in Thomaston
The Naugatuck Railroad rolls out of the 1881 Thomaston Station at 5pm on May 2 and again on May 9, with tequila samples poured as the train heads north along the Naugatuck River.
May 2 & May 9 | Thomaston, CT | 5pm
The Railroad Museum of New England has figured out a winning concoction: take a vintage train, aim it at a scenic piece of Connecticut landscape, and pair the ride with something good to eat or drink. That’s how you end up with the Chocolate Decadence Tour, the Ice Cream Train, the BBQ & Bourbon Special, and now (for two Saturday evenings in May) the Tequila Train.
The Naugatuck Railroad rolls out of the 1881 Thomaston Station at 5pm on May 2 and again on May 9, with tequila samples poured as the train heads north along the Naugatuck River. The route is genuinely lovely, hugging the riverbank through state forest and offering up a view from the top of the Thomaston Dam, which RMNE likes to point out is the only railroad in North America that crosses the face of a dam. It’s this kind of detail that becomes even more interesting after a couple of shots.
The train lets out at Market Street Creatives in Torrington, a cluster of artisan shops, galleries, and studios that serves as the evening’s home base. Dinner is handled by Señor Panchos of Thomaston, with DJ Pete providing the soundtrack. On the ride back, the Nutmeg Fudge Co. hands out homemade fudge samples.
A few things worth knowing before you book. This is a 21+ trip and the museum’s website notes the event is not handicap accessible. Tickets start at $75 with several seating options. Advance reservations are required, and tickets are non-refundable.
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After a decade of writing for RI (along with many other publications and organizations) Jamie took over as editor in 2025. He has a masters in journalism from NYU, a wonderful wife, two kids and a Carolina dog named Zelda.
