ESSEX, Conn. (WFSB) - A half marathon with a twist took place in Essex on Sunday morning. Not only are you racing against other runners, but you’re competing with a steam train. Community Health ...

And the best way to see that scenery is by train. The Essex Steam Train and Riverboat operated by the Valley Railroad Company is one of the last steam locomotive operations remaining in New England.

A new steam train trip from Essex all the way to Wales has been announced for 2025, taking railway enthusiasts to a city full ...