Thomaston, CT · Heritage railroad · 2026 season

Autism-Friendly Santa Express at Railroad Museum of New England

This Santa Express from Thomaston offers lower music volume and bells at the end of the experience. The operator publishes one noon departure for its autism-friendly holiday train.

New Haven FL9 locomotive 2019 wearing a Christmas wreath inside a Railroad Museum of New England workshop
Railroad Museum of New England locomotive 2019 with a Christmas wreath inside the workshop on December 29, 2018. Historical holiday decoration at the museum; this season’s train and event setting can differ. Android927 / Wikimedia Commons · Image source · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Display crop; photograph otherwise unchanged.

2026 dates published

November 29, 2026

Dates identify announced operating days or a season window, not every departure or available seats. Check the event’s own calendar before booking.

Remaining seats and event-specific ticket choices have not been verified. Check the official event information.

Source reviewed 2026-10-26 · Ticket status observed 2026-10-26

Tickets and official updates

Choose a train departure first. Confirm the date, class, child tickets and checkout total with the operator before arranging other travel.

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Where to board

Autism-Friendly Santa Express boarding location

242 E Main St, Thomaston, CT 06787

Map marks the station or event campus. Confirm the holiday boarding point and entry with the operator.

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Plan your visit

Boarding
242 E Main St, Thomaston, CT 06787
Experience and planning
Noon departure; about 90 minutes. Lower music volume and bells at the end. Arrive 30 minutes early. Infants under two may ride on an adult lap.

Would an overnight stay help?

Compare your departure time and drive home before deciding. An evening train or a long journey may make staying nearby useful. Secure the correct holiday train first, then check lodging independently; no hotel or regular-excursion booking establishes holiday admission.

More holiday rides in Connecticut

Each ride has its own schedule and ticket status; these links do not guarantee availability.

Sources and railway guide

Visit the Railroad Museum of New England railway guide →