Can anyone comment on Steam Train ride in Essex, is it fun or a boring ride that just sounds good?
First off you'll need a cab to get to the train yard if you're staying at Essex Island marina. Then it depends on what trip you take, if I remember right you can opt for the train only or get the combo train-boat ride up river to the opera house. Schedule the entire afternoon if you go for the combo as I believe the round trip was approx 3-4 hours. It was pretty hot when we went so it was a bit uncomfortable. Remember these are antique trains with no air conditioning and seats with little or no padding so the ride can get interesting...