Railroad Museum of New England

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🎃 2026 Halloween season

Railroad Museum of New England Pumpkin Patch Express 2026

Thomaston, CT

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Railroad Museum of New England runs Pumpkin Patch Express for the 2026 season from Thomaston, CT. One-hour round-trip from Thomaston along the Naugatuck River with a pumpkin patch stop and Nutmeg Fudge Co. pumpkin ice cream. The 2026 calendar typically runs weeks leading up to halloween; firm dates haven't been posted yet. Tickets are listed at $18–$35. October weekends routinely sell out before the rest of the calendar, so booking early matters.

2026 dates

Weeks leading up to Halloween

Not yet posted — operator typically publishes in summer.

Price range

$18–$35

Event

Pumpkin Patch Express

Where to stay

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Rent a car

Most heritage railroad depots sit well off the interstate. Picking up a rental at the nearest airport is usually the easiest way in.

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Frequently asked

Where does the train depart from?
242 East Main Street, Thomaston, CT 06787.
Does the train stop at the pumpkin patch?
Yes — the train stops at the Naugatuck Railroad's own pumpkin patch where each passenger picks a pumpkin to bring home.
What seating tiers are offered?
Coach ($18), Premium Coach ($18), and Lounge ($35).

More about Railroad Museum of New England

Year-round schedule, equipment, and visitor info live on the operator's full page.

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