Today I took a ride down Route 6 from Providence to South Glastonbury Ct. to visit for the first time The Gray Granite Railroad at Cavanna's Farm.

The railroad is the brain child of John Cavanna, who is one of the nicest people you could meet. The same goes for his crew. They were very accommodating and willing to help out whoever needed it. The parking lot is dirt but still easily passible. If you have mobility issues I would probably park closer to the walkway and proceed gently. There is a downhill slope to the farm, its gradual but still there. 

When you get down to the station, they have a little white building that is decorated with Autumn decorations and they are selling apples, cider and candy apples. That is also where you board the train. 

Station Boarding areathis is where you board the train for a ride down to the pumpkin patch. The ride is short but nice

Waiting area and ShackWhere you wait for the train and board and the shack where you buy tickets DecorationsSome Autumn Decorations to get one in the mood

Once you buy your ticket and get on board the train leaves and brings you to the Pumpkin Patch. You get out and can view a waterfall and pond and pick your pumpkin. You can wait till the train comes back or board the train immediately for your return.

While you are riding the train you pass the Christmas tree area. They are planning on having a Christmas train this year with a steam engine, with a visit to the North Pole. 

In conclusion The Gray Granite Railroad is a nice little operation that shows lots of promise. The people are kindest as they can be and you really get the sense the railroad and the farm is truly a labor of love. I look forward to seeing what this railroad and fine people are going to accomplish in the future. The future is more track for a longer ride, full steam ahead. 

Contact information

Cavanna's Farm https://www.facebook.com/cavannasfarm1903/

Gray Granite Railroad https://www.facebook.com/GGRR1903/

Address

80 Woodland Street

South Glastonbury, CT 06073

Phone Number: (860) 659-1856

Hours and Prices may change, please contact them to get the up to date information

StationAn antique Truck at the station

The waterfallThe Waterfall at the Pumpkin Patch Pumpkin PatchThe end of the line... for now, The railroad is planned to go at least 3 miles in total