Quick Details
Watch the scenic countryside roll by while sipping on the best wines and brews on this New York beer and wine train. Travel from Utica’s Union Station north to Remsen Station, enjoying a selection of quality drinks along the way. This almost three-hour train tour from Utica is a great way to spend a relaxing evening as you chug along.
Passengers receive a complimentary beer or wine glass (glass only – beverage not included) with each regular adult ticket purchase.
**Please note that this event is for those who are 21 and over only**
May 20th – Spencer Morgan
June 17th -The Old Main
July 22nd – Shawn “Big Sexy” Smith
August 12th – The Nelson Brothers
August 26th – Common Roads
September 16th – Gridley Paige
September 30th – Master Thieves
October 14th – The Dovetones
October 28th – Max Scialdone
Departing
Departs Utica: 6:30 pm
Arrives in Remsen: 7:30 pm
Returning
Departs Remsen: 8:00 pm
Arrives in Utica: 9:00 pm
Please be advised this trip is wheelchair accessible for standard size chairs. The maximum door opening width is 26 inches wide. Please make sure to measure your wheelchair before you make a reservation. If you have any questions or would like to reserve wheelchair seating, please contact the office toll-free at 1-800-819-2291.
Restrooms on the train are not wheelchair accessible, however there are wheelchair accessible restrooms in all of our stations.
Labatt Blue Light
Miller Lite
Samuel Adams Cold Snap
Utica Club & Saranac (Seasonal)
White Claw
We will be featuring a local Winery on each Beer & Wine train. Our listing is below:
August 12: Thousand Island Winery
Dry
Marquette
An offspring of Pinot Noir, this medium bodied cold-hardy grape wine is lightly aged in French and Hungarian Oak. It offers a cherry aroma and flavors of blackberry and pepper.
Chardonnay
Barrel fermented in American oak, this medium-bodied wine exhibits aromas of butter and coconut followed by crisp flavors of apple and vanilla.
Semi Dry
Saint Lawrence Red®
Blended from Chambourcin, Marechal Foch, and Vincent grapes, this semi-dry wine presents an earthy aroma, followed by rich plum and black cherry flavors, complemented by a smooth finish.
Pinot Grigio
This wine is very smooth and has a silk-like texture that presents an elegant citrus aroma with a subtle lemon flavor, followed by notes of melon at the finish.
Semi Sweet
Moscato
This sweet wine exhibits an attractive, aromatic, and perfumed nose. The palate has rich, fresh, tropical fruit flavors and a sweet finish with balanced acidity and a slight spritz. Pairs well with fruit and mild cheese. Best served lightly chilled.
Sweet
North Country Red®
Lusciously sweet and equally refreshing, this Concord blended wine is sure to captivate the senses with its intense grape taste and fresh, fruity aroma.
August 26: Heron Hill Winery
September 16: Owera Vineyards
September 30: Owera Vineyards
October 14: Thousand Island Winery
October 28: Thousand Island Winery
Where is Remsen?
Remsen is a small town in New York with its station located 20 miles north of Utica, NY. The original station was built in the early 1850’s, the present station is a replica constructed in 1999 by Remsen Development Corporation.
How long are we stopped at Remsen Station and what do we do during the stop in Remsen?
We stop for about 30 minutes. Feel free to disembark the train to stretch your legs while our crew switches the engine of the train from one end to the other to pull us back to Utica Station. Inside Remsen Depot there are items in the gift shop available for purchase, as well as a concession stand and restrooms.
Can we bring our own alcohol?
New York State law prohibits carrying alcoholic beverages onto the train. We reserve the right to check any bags before entering the train to ensure that no outside alcohol is carried on.
Is there any hard alcohol or liquor served on the train?
No. Hard alcohol and liquor are prohibited on the train. Bags will be checked to ensure that no outside alcohol is carried onto the train.
I smoke. Is there a dedicated place for me to have a cigarette?
Smoking is prohibited in every car and vestibule on the train. However, smoking is allowed outside on the platform before you depart. Please remember to dispose of your cigarette butts responsibly.
Is there food available?
We provide light snacks (chips, dip, cheese, crackers, etc.) while on the train. There are additional snacks for purchase in our cafe car as well as at the Remsen Depot. In addition to the snacks mentioned above, First Class passengers also receive complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Please notify us at booking if you have any dietary restrictions.
Are bottles of wine available to purchase after the train for us to take home?
No. Any bottle purchased while on the train must be consumed or disposed of before disembarking the train.
Are there any discounts for large groups?
We do not offer group discounts on the Beer & Wine train.
Can a person under 21 ride?
No, you must be 21 or over to ride the Beer & Wine train.