A new detective has arrived at the Essex Steam Train.

The Essex Steam Train is excited to introduce a new face to the crew aboard our afternoon train rides: Caspian Holmes. As the grandson of Sherlock Holmes, Caspian is carrying on a long lost family tradition by establishing a new chapter of the Bright Eyed Rogue Detective Society (BERDS).

We invite families to join us for a one-hour scenic excursion through the Connecticut River Valley, where the journey is only half the fun. As Caspian moves through the train, passengers will be “recruited” to help solve a simple series of interactive challenges designed to test their observation and instincts.

Don’t just come for the scenery—help solve the mystery. Come find out if you’re the newest recruit BERDS has been looking for.

Boarding: 10:45 am

Excursion: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (1 hour)

$35.00 per person age 2 and older

TERMS & CONDITIONS

• Check In and Train Boarding Essex Station: 10:45 am
• Train Departure from Essex Station: 11:00 am (Train can not hold for late arriving guests; trains do depart on schedule)
• $10.00 of each ticket price is a non-refundable, non-transferable processing fee
• Reservations are non-refundable, but fully transferable ($10.00 per ticket transfer charge applies) with 48-hours notice. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable for late arriving guests and no show guests .
•  No alcoholic beverages may be brought onto the property or aboard the train. 
• Reservations and payment are required.
• The Valley Railroad reserves the right to alter equipment and schedule. This event does operate in all weather

• Physical tickets will not be mailed or emailed. You will be checked-in upon arrival starting at 10:30 am