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The Adirondack Railroad is inviting the media to attend the departure from the Utica Train Station to Tupper Lake this Sunday, October 16th, 2022. This is a special event for both the Utica and Tupper Lake communities and the volunteers and staff of the Adirondack RR who have worked for the past 30 years to…

Utica, NY – For the First time since 1981, the Adirondack Railroad will run from Thendara Station to Tupper Lake. On Tuesday, September 13, 2022, a special train left Thendara Station near Old Forge at 11:00 AM, to travel on the recently completed reconstruction of the New York State-owned trackage. 2022 is the 130th anniversary…

Utica, NY – Auditions and Rehearsals for the upcoming Polar Express Train Ride will be held at Utica Union Station on August 19th at 10am & August 20th at 4pm. To book your audition time submit a resume by email with the subject line “Polar Express Audition” to erincrowe@adirondackrr.com Rehearsals will be two to three…

Utica, NY –The Adirondack Railroad is bringing back on Tuesday, July 26th the popular dinner train series that began during the winter months. The train departs Utica’s Union Station, traveling to the station in Remsen and back. The other two dates in the series are August 16th and September 20th. The three-hour round-trip features a…

Utica, NY – An estimated 100 former and present day volunteers recalled memories made creating today’s Adirondack Railroad. The celebration featured tributes to the many hundreds of people who have volunteered time, energy, and commitment to making travel on the historic rail line a memorable experience. Railroad themed music, food, and refreshments, and experiences were…

Utica, NY – The Adirondack Railroad will honor past and present volunteers with a celebration of its 30th anniversary on July 9, 2022, at the Thendara Station, 2568 State Route 28, in Thendara, New York. The public is invited to attend. The events on July 9th will begin at noon, following the arrival of the…

Utica NY – Once again, the Adirondack Scenic Railroad is bringing to life one of the most beloved Christmas stories of the same name. Live the magic of the classic Polar Express™ Train Ride story with the Adirondack Railroad Nov. 18th- Dec. 19th, 2022. Depart from Utica’s Union Station and travel north while being served…

Utica NY – Watch the scenic countryside roll by while sipping on the best wines and brews on this New York beer and wine train. Travel north from Utica’s Union Station to Remsen Station, while enjoying live music, and a selection of quality drinks along the way. This two and a half hour train tour…

The Adirondack Railroad is celebrating mom with a specialty brunch and train ride May 7th and 8th. Travel round trip from Utica’s Union Station to the historic Remsen Depot. Enjoy a hand-crafted menu from local chef Patrick O’Connor, owner of Feast & Festivities by O’Connor’s. Upon boarding, passengers over the age of 21 will receive…

Hop on board the Easter Bunny Express April 15th and 16th and welcome Easter and the spring season! Travel round trip from the Holland Patent Station, along the base of the Adirondack Mountains, to the historic Remsen Depot. At the depot, hunt for Easter eggs and take a picture with the Easter Bunny. This round…