Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum

Name: Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum
Address: PO Box 665, 55 Bridge Street ("Rt 32 At Railroad Crossing"), Willimantic, CT, 06226, US
Telephone: +18604569999
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The Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum is located off Bridge Street in downtown Willimantic, Connecticut, on the original site of the Columbia Junction Freight Yard.

08/31/2026

Just a Reminder.
Hope to see everyone on this Saturday (Sept 5)

07/22/2026

You’ve walked over it and had no idea. 👀

A 1,380 foot iron railroad trestle from 1873 is still buried under the Air Line Trail. They didn’t tear it down. They just covered it up.

It’s down there right now. ⚓

Ace Marine East, East Hampton CT.

07/20/2026

Trying something new for the second half of the 2026 season. Heritage Railbikes will be running their RailBike rides from Bridge St down into our museum.

Please check their Website www.heritagerailbikes.com for prices and their schedule.

Next stop: Connecticut! Heritage Rail Bikes is coming to Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum Saturday, July 25th! Reserve tickets now at www.HeritageRailBikes.com !

06/24/2026

Something posted in the `You know you are from Willimantic if...' page

Willimantic Chronicle June 23, 1926
Boys admit thefts from freight cars and taking handcar to the Hop River Station.

06/05/2026

Unfortunately she is not coming anywhere near us, but I thought enthusiasts might want to know when and where to find somewhat locally) She will be closer to our area, than any of her sisters have been since 4012 left Bellows Falls Vermont for Scranton, Pa.

June 10 Buffalo Ny, (Display) shuttle from Walden Galleria Mall
June 11, Silver Spring Ny, Letchworth State Park & Hornell, Ny
June 12 Oswego, Ny & Binghamton, Ny
June 13 Nicholson, Pa
June 14 Nesquehoning, PA
June 15-16 SteamTown, Scranton, Pa (Display)
June 17-30 Steamtown (Maintenance & Display)
July 4-5 Philadelphia, Pa (Display)

Display days are free, but you will need to get a ticket to access her display area ( to control crowd size). The other days are when the engine will be passing through and short stops for refueling & water.

If you go, be safe and stay at least 25 feet back from the tracks, She is an articulated locomotive and her nose swings wide. Also please where closed toe shoes as Ballast rock is sharp and missteps are easy.

Union Pacific connects 23 western U.S. states, providing safe and efficient railroad transportation, freight shipping and logistics.

Address

PO Box 665, 55 Bridge Street ("Rt 32 At Railroad Crossing")
Willimantic, CT
06226

Opening Hours

10am - 4pm

Telephone

+18604569999

Website

http://cteastrailroad.org/

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