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Utica, NY – The Adirondack Railroad is helping celebrate Mom with “An Afternoon with Mom” luncheon and train rides on May 10th or May 11th. This one-of-a-kind experience is a three-hour round-trip ride on board an Adirondack Railroad vintage train from Utica’s Union Station to the historic Remsen Depot. Upon boarding, complimentary mimosas or sparkling…

Utica, NY – The magic of the Polar Express™ returns to the Adirondack Railroad for the 2025 season, and tickets for this one-of-a-kind train are on sale now. Tickets do sell fast, so to ensure accommodations on a specific date, book yours today. The Polar Express™ will run from November 14th through December 21st, departing…

Utica, NY – The railroad announced it is offering some unique getaways that will help chase away the winter blues. According to the National Institutes of Health, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, you might feel blue around the winter holidays or get in a slump after the fun and festivities…

Utica NY – Adirondack Railbike Adventures presented the Adirondack Central School classes of 2026 & 2028 each with a check for $2,450. The classes raised the money during the annual Haunted Railbike event that takes place every October. Amanda Hill, Director of Administration & Communications, and Al Heywood, Vice President attended the check presentation with…

Utica, NY –– Adirondack Railroad is pleased to announce a special Veterans Day promotion for its popular Polar Express Train excursion. In recognition of the service and dedication of our nation’s veterans and active military personnel, the railroad is offering $5 off tickets on all Thursday Polar Express Train Rides to veterans, active military members,…

Utica, NY –The Adirondack Railway Preservation Society (ARPS), the esteemed operator of the Adirondack Railroad and Adirondack Railbike Adventures, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Amanda Hill as its new General Manager, effective January 1, 2025. Following an extensive and competitive search process, Amanda Hill rose to the top among more than 60 candidates….

Utica NY – Adirondack Railbike Adventures has partnered with Adirondack Central School for a special Haunted Railbike ride starting Saturday, October 12th. This partnership is a spine-tingling fundraiser for the benefit of the Adirondack Central School classes of 2026 and 2028. Adirondack Railbikes offer “Your front seat to nature!” with this exciting and spooky twist…

Utica, NY – The magic of the Polar Express™ returns to the Adirondack Railroad for the 2024 season! Tickets for this one-of-a-kind train are on sale now! Tickets do sell fast, and to ensure accommodations on a specific date, book yours today! The Polar Express™ will run from November 17th through December 18th, departing from Utica’s Union…

Utica, New York – The Adirondack Railway Preservation Society, Inc. (ARPS) is thrilled to announce an enchanting new addition to the Adirondack Railroad experience – a unique train ride that promises to transport passengers down the rabbit hole into a world of whimsy and wonder. This exciting adventure, aptly named the “Madd Hatter Tea Room…

Utica NY – Watch the scenic countryside roll by while sipping on the best wines and brews on the Adirondack Railroad’s popular beer and wine train. Travel north from Utica’s Union Station to Remsen Station, while enjoying live music, and a variety of beers and wines.  This almost three-hour train tour from Utica is a…

Utica, NY – The magic of the Polar Express™ returns to the Adirondack Railroad for the 2024 season! Tickets for this one-of-a-kind train are on sale now! Tickets do sell fast, and to ensure accommodations on a specific date, book yours today! The Polar Express™ will run from November 17th through December 18th, departing from Utica’s Union…

Utica, NY  –  (March 22, 2024) The Adirondack Railway Preservation Society, operator of the Adirondack Railroad, has received a generous grant from the John H. Emery Rail Heritage Trust to make renovations to one of its passenger cars. The $10,000 grant will support restoration of this classic railcar for service throughout the railroad’s entire route…