Posted in Connecticut September 01, 2018 by

The Spectacular Fall Foliage Train Ride In Connecticut You Don’t Want To Miss

Before we know it the fall colors will emerge displaying a vibrant palate of scenery. Get ready leaf peepers, autumn is right around the corner! To see the trees at their finest, hop aboard this fall foliage train through the Connecticut countryside. The Pumpkin Patch Train is a delightful autumn excursion full of colors and pumpkin picking. Read on to learn more…

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During weekends in October, the Railroad Museum of New England runs Pumpkin Patch trains to showcase Connecticut's beautiful fall foliage.
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Hop aboard the foliage train at the station in Thomaston. The trip will take about an hour and twenty minutes and includes a stop at the pumpkin patch.
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All ages will love the ride with so many spectacular sights to see.
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For a while the rails closely follow the banks of the Naugatuck River. Enjoy scenery of the water and its ever colorful and changing leaves.
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The train also gives sweeping views from the face of the Thomaston Dam and from the summit where it passes through several rock cuts.
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While seeing the bursts of vibrant colors from the leaves is fabulous, kids will eagerly await the stop at the pumpkin patch.
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Each child can pick their very own pumpkin to take home. What a rewarding end to a fun-filled train ride!
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Pumpkin Patch trains only run on weekends in October, so you might want to reserve your space now for this family-friendly autumn excursion.
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Tickets for the scenic fall train are $18 for adults, $16 for kids ages 3-12, $16 for seniors, and $1 for kids under 3 years-old. Catch a train at the Railroad Museum of New England station at 242 E. Main St., Thomaston, CT 06787. For more information, visit their website or Facebook page.

Doesn’t this fall foliage train look like fun? Who would you take with you on this amazing ride? The leaf colors are predicted to bright and bold this year, so it should be a wonderful display!