Railroad Museum of New England, Railroad museum in Thomaston, Connecticut, United States.
The Railroad Museum of New England maintains a collection of over 60 pieces of full-sized railroad equipment representing various regional transportation companies.
The museum operates from Thomaston Station, constructed in 1881, which underwent restoration after suffering fire damage from vandals in 1993.
Through the Naugatuck Railroad subsidiary, the museum connects visitors with regional transportation heritage by operating excursions on the original 1849 rail line.
Train rides run from May through December, offering 75-minute journeys covering 18 miles between Thomaston Dam and Waterville.
The museum houses New Haven #0401, recognized as the first ALCO cab-type diesel locomotive preserved in the United States.
Location: Connecticut
Website: http://rmne.org
GPS coordinates: 41.67380,-73.06840
Latest update: November 23, 2025 01:54
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