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Connecticut/New Hampshire

All Aboard! Discover New England’s Railroad Legacy

Program No. 12310RJ

From the Essex Steam Train in Connecticut to the Cog Railway up New Hampshire’s Mount Washington, discover the history and charm of New England’s railroads.

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At a Glance

Duration

6 days

Program Begins

Windsor Locks, CT

Program Concludes

Lincoln, NH

Meals

14 ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

Activity Level

The historic tracks of New England’s railroads chug to exhilarating life on an educational adventure through the Connecticut River Valley and the mountains of New Hampshire. Travelling by motor coach, experience a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the railroad industry through historically narrated train rides, private museum lectures and as you meet the passionate people who operate and restore these beautiful locomotives. Experience New England with a fresh perspective — seacoast to bucolic valleys to a mountain summit — as you are immersed in an essential piece of American transportation history.

Best of all, you'll...

Hear about New Hampshire’s railroads from a railroad historian, and then join him aboard the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad for an excursion along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee.
Board the Mount Washington Cog for a journey to the highest peak in New England.
Ride the beautiful Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train on a scenic journey along the Pemigewasset River.

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General Notes

There may be up to 38 participants in each program date.

Carl Lindblade

Carl Lindblade served as the interim director of travel and tourism for the State of New Hampshire and now teaches hospitality at the University of New Hampshire while offering a series of lectures on railroads, the international monetary fund and the story of the great ocean liners in WWII. He has managed 3 and 4 diamond hotels in New Hampshire, Maine and New Jersey — awards include Innkeeper of the Year and Tourism Person of the Year.

Please Note:

This expert may not be available for every date of the program

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Deb Fox

Deborah Fox has been involved in the hospitality and tourism business for over 20 years and has led Road Scholar groups for almost a decade. She currently lives in New York, leading groups through the New England states and along the East Coast, providing fun and historical information for visitors to the region. Her current projects involve everything from railroading and travel to promoting rail travel throughout New England.

Activity Level

On Your Feet

Walking over varied terrain and standing on field trips. Boarding and disembarking motorcoaches and trains several times a day.

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Assurance Plan

Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.

Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

Peace of Mind

We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.
Assurance Plan

Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.
Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.
Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.