{"product_id":"summer-in-new-england-essex-clipper-dinner-train-fri-july-17-2026-7-00-pm","title":"Summer in New England: Essex Clipper Dinner Train, Fri., July 17, 2026 @ 7:00 pm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy clicking on the  ADD TO CART button you acknowledge you have read and understand the following information and Terms \u0026amp; Conditions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSEATS WILL BE ASSIGNED TO SPECIFIC TABLES. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SIT WITH SOMEONE THAT HAS MADE A SEPARATE RESERVATION PLEASE INDICATE SO IN THE NOTES SECTION OF YOUR RESERVATION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter entering number of First Chosen Entree, click add to cart and then click on x in upper right corner of the Shopping Cart box. Repeat for each type of entree you are choosing)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummer in New England\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"font-family: 'times new roman',serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn Elevated Dining Experience aboard the Essex Clipper Dinner Train \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJuly 17, 2026. Boards at 6:30 PM, Departs at 7:00 PM, Returns at 9:30 PM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', serif; font-size: small; text-align: center;\" class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003eOur culinary team is excited to welcome you aboard the Essex Clipper Dinner Train for one of our three specialty dining experiences, departing Essex Station on select Fridays in 2026.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003eDuring the heyday of train travel in the United States, railroads heavily incorporated a blend of local and international cuisine when creating menus for their first-class dining cars. Inspired by the culinary traditions that shaped our present dining service, our chefs have crafted three unique prix-fixe menus to serve aboard our one-of-a-kind Pullman dining cars.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: times new roman, serif;\"\u003eThis limited dining series concludes with our Summer in New England Dinner Train, featuring a five-course menu with classic New England dishes and elevated bar offerings.\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0,0,0); text-align: center;\"\u003eRelax and reconnect while our 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0,0,0); text-align: center;\"\u003e1\/2\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0,0,0); text-align: center;\"\u003e-hour scenic journey soothes away the stress of everyday life. Let the rhythm of the rails and our attentive staff transport you back to the day when rail travel was king and “dinner and the diner” was a delicious special occasion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-d6798596-7fff-2536-a805-23bf40c73b8c\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eTable Bread \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"m_-1993737331241925046gmail-docs-internal-guid-a6309f03-7fff-b20a-6fdc-107279628583\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: rgb(0,0,0); background-color: transparent; font-variant: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eCheddar pull-apart biscuits with apple butter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eSoup Course\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"m_-1993737331241925046gmail-docs-internal-guid-a6309f03-7fff-b20a-6fdc-107279628583\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: rgb(0,0,0); background-color: transparent; font-variant: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eLobster bisque—topped with hot-buttered lobster roll croutons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eSalad Course\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"m_-1993737331241925046gmail-docs-internal-guid-a6309f03-7fff-b20a-6fdc-107279628583\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: rgb(0,0,0); background-color: transparent; font-variant: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eIceberg wedge salad with bacon, roasted tomato, and blue cheese dressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-a967a780-7fff-54cc-b464-cc624d40aba1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eDessert Selection \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"m_-1993737331241925046gmail-docs-internal-guid-a6309f03-7fff-b20a-6fdc-107279628583\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: rgb(0,0,0); background-color: transparent; font-variant: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eHouse-made blueberry lemon shortcake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; text-align: center; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter entering number of First Chosen Entree, click add to cart and then click on x in upper right corner of the Shopping Cart box. Repeat for each type of entree you are choosing)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTERMS \u0026amp; CONDITIONS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck in at Essex Station Ticket Window and Train Boarding: \u003cstrong\u003e6:30 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrain Departure from Essex Station: \u003cstrong\u003e7:00 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Trains can not hold for late arriving guests; trains do depart on schedule)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e$10.00 of each ticket price is a non-refundable, non-transferable processing fee\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReservations are non-refundable\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 .\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeal Selections can not be changed within 48 hours of the excursion. Due to the limited kitchen space and provisions available on the train, no special menu alterations can be accommodated.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeverages are not included in $139.99 per person fare \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcoholic and Non Alcoholic beverages may be purchased onboard train. No beverages, especially alcoholic beverages, may be brought aboard the train due to our liquor license\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReservations will be assigned to specific tables. If you would like to sit with someone that has made a separate reservation please indicate in the notes section of your reservation. Maximum seats per table are four.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor safety reasons aboard the moving train and to ensure a relaxing ride for all patrons, the Essex Clipper Dinner Train is limited to passengers age 16 and older. No infants, please; all guests must be able to sit in the dining chairs aboard the train.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReservations and payment are required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Valley Railroad reserves the right to alter equipment, schedule, and menu when necessary. The Essex Clipper Dinner Train does operate in all weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhysical tickets will not be mailed or emailed. 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