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Scenic Train Rides in New York
The Adirondack Railway Preservation Society (ARPS), operator of the Adirondack Railroad aims to preserve and restore rail service between the High Peaks region, Central New York and beyond via rail connections in Utica. ARPS partners with communities and businesses along the line to promote the railway and as an economic development driver while offering historic and environmental education opportunities.
Our vision includes expanding rail and coordinated-trail based offerings, allowing for people of all ages and physical capacities to traverse remote areas of the Adirondack Park.
Choose Your Train Station
Board of Directors Meetings:
The Annual meeting will be held via Zoom, Tuesday, December 8th at 10:30am. To receive a Zoom invitation contact Justin Gonyo at the Utica office (800-819-2291 ext 111). Per Zoom procedure when you log in you will then be entered into the meeting by the meeting host.
We have reached the conclusion of a very extended open nomination period. The new nominees are:
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- Resident of Munnsville (home is the former station after 5 year refurbishment)
- Noted historian and author, photographer; 16 full length books most recent a 799 page history of the NYCRR Adirondack Division
- Military vet, Vietnam service, rail enthusiast and researcher
- Well known ARPS supporter, speaker, past affiliations with several railroads and/or museums
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- Officer and director Benjamin F Edwards investments
- Degrees in psychology and rehabilitation counseling
- Member of FINRA security/regulatory council, North Castle NY Historical Society, Armonk Bobcat Baseball, Aging in America Inc.,
- Adirondack Mountain Club, Appalachian Mountain Club, American Canoe Association, ARPS supporter
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- Degrees in special education, and theater and voice
- Commissioner of the Adirondack Park Agency 2004-2016 and chair of the Adirondack Park Agency 2012-2016
- Cofounder of Adirondack Common Ground Alliance
- Founding director of CAP-21
- Herkimer College Old Forge region coordinator, Adirondack Community Housing Trust, Central Adirondack Association, Niccolls Memorial Church
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- 34 years CSX
- senior officer strategy and planning, car management, experience with sales, marketing, finance, customer service
- Indiana Railroad board member, railroad associations in North and South Carolina, North Country Logistics Solutions consulting (rail logistics)
- United Way, youth soccer coach, school volunteer
- Bowdoin College and Dartmouth University degrees
Top-Rated Reviews From TripAdvisor
We chose the Utica-Thendara trip with the layover in Old Forge. First impression was the train station in Utica which was amazing! Well cared for and looked like something out of a movie. Staff were very pleasant and knowledgeable. Train cars were comfortable and the ride was extremely relaxing. Highly recommended for all ages. Will definitely be back!
– Patrick O., TripAdvisor
Phenomenal trip! The staff was friendly and knowledgable, and by the end of the day's journey, the whole train became friends! The organization linked to getting us to Old Forge was seamless---I am committed to making the Adirondack Railroad---and the Adirondacks themselves---part of future trips!!!
– Cassandra G., TripAdvisor
When he was in his teens, my 95 year old father used to ride this train to go skiing in Old Forge. In recent years, it has been restored and is available for pleasure trips to Thendara/Old Forge and Big Moose Lake for lunch, We just returned from hosting 25 friends and relatives to the Lake for lunch. EVERYONE enjoyed the trip!!
– Sharon F., TripAdvisor
It was a very pleasant trip from Utica NY to Old Forge NY. The rat per person was reasonable. The train left on time and we arrived to our destination on time.There were eight of us, and we were able to sit facing each other. The service on the train, all volunteers, was exceptional. The return trip to Utica N was just as pleasurable as the trip up to Old Forge. I would recommend this attraction as a day of fun and relaxation.
– Joe D., TripAdvisor