Adirondack Railbike Adventures Gives Donation to Local School
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…
November 20, 2024
Adirondack Railroad Celebrates Veterans Day with Special Polar Express Train Offer
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,…
November 4, 2024
Amanda Hill named general manager of The Adirondack Railway Preservation Society (ARPS), operator of the Adirondack Railroad and Adirondack Railbike Adventures.
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….
October 30, 2024
Adirondack Railbike Introduces Haunted Railbike Rides
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…
September 27, 2024
Polar Express™ Train Celebrates 20th Anniversary
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…
August 27, 2024
Adirondack Railroad offering New Tea Time Trains
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…
May 14, 2024
Adirondack Railroad Beer & Wine Trains Plans for 2024
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…
May 2, 2024
Polar Express™ Train Celebrates 20th Anniversary
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…
May 2, 2024
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…
March 27, 2024
Adirondack Railroad Helps Show Love on Mother’s Day
Utica, NY – The Adirondack Railroad is helping celebrate Mom when you board the Mother’s Day Special including a specialty brunch catered by Feast & Festivities by O’Conner’s and train rides on May 11th or May 12th. This one-of-a-kind experience is a three-hour round-trip ride on board an Adirondack Railroad vintage train from Utica’s Union…
March 8, 2024
Adirondack Railroad Celebrates Spring with the Easter Bunny Express
Utica, NY – The Adirondack Railroad invites folks to hop aboard The Easter Bunny Express departing on March 29th and March 30th from Holland Patent Station. Passengers take a unique picturesque train ride and arrive at the historic Remsen Depot. At the Remsen depot, there will be an Easter Egg Hunt with special prizes, pictures…
March 8, 2024
Adirondack Railroad again offering winter trains in 2024
Utica, NY – The railroad announced it is again offering unique getaways that chase away the winter blahs. Several hundred area residents and visitors enjoyed these adventures last year. Beginning January 20, 2024, the very popular Cabin Fever Train will leave Utica Union Station at 11 AM, travelling to Remsen and return by 2 PM….
January 19, 2024