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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…

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…

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…

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….

Utica, NY – The Adirondack Railroad brings to life one of the most beloved Christmas stories “The Polar Express” from November 17th through December 18, 2023. Families will put on their pajamas — yes, parents, too — and go to Utica’s Union Station to board “The Polar Express” for a magical and entertaining ride to…

Utica, NY – Senior class students in Tupper Lake High School and Adirondack Senior High School in Boonville, NY participated in Haunted Railbike activities during the just completed Halloween season that earned significant funding for planned class activities in the coming Spring. “This event was started in 2022 in Tupper Lake and was expanded this…

Utica, NY – Repairs to the railway from Old Forge to Tupper Lake following the major storms in August will allow a limited restart of passenger excursion services on Sunday October 22 and Sunday October 29, 2023. “The efforts to repair the extensive washouts at two locations have been extraordinary,” said Frank Kobliski, President, and…

Utica, NY – Repairs to the railway from Utica to Old Forge following the major storms on August 8 were completed on August 16, restarting regular passenger excursion services as planned on August 17, 2023. “The efforts and collaboration from suppliers, our business partner New York State Department of Transportation, and staff and volunteers were…

Utica, NY  –  On Sunday, July 16, 2023 the Adirondack Railroad will begin regularly scheduled excursion passenger rail service from Old Forge / Thendara NY to Tupper Lake and return.  This addition complements the three scenic Tupper Lake rail ride opportunities already announced for 2023: The “High Peaks Limited”, operating from Utica to Tupper Lake…