2012 PDF Brochure - Adirondack Scenic Railroad

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Enjoy our longest scenic round trip north to Thendara
and ride our complimentary shuttle bus to & from
Old Forge. Spend the day enjoying shops, restaurants,
& the outdoors. Food & beverages available a la carte.
DEPARTS AT 9:15AM
July 14th– September 1st
THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS ONLY
September 13th– October 25th
THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS ONLY
$37.50/ADULTS, $35.50/SENIORS, $27.50/YOUTH (2-12)
Travel on our longest scenic trip from Utica to
Thendara. During the four hour layover enjoy a
leisurely 2 hour cruise of the Fulton Chain of Lakes
from Old Forge Lake Cruises.
AVAILABLE ON UTICA TO THENDARA TRIPS WITH LAYOVER
FOR RESERVATIONS AND PRICING:
Old Forge Lake Cruises: (315) 369-6473 OR
WWW.OLDFORGELAKECRUISES.COM
Bring your bike or canoe with you to enjoy on your
layover in Old Forge. Enjoy a Bike Train or Canoe and
Kayak Train package, departing our Thendara Station.
$2/BIKE , $4/CANOE
Enjoy the railroad’s longest scenic tour (2 hours each
way) without spending all day on a trip. Relax and
enjoy the fall scenery as you travel from Utica to Then-
dara and back. Food and beverages available a la carte.
DEPARTS AT 11:30AM
September 16th– October 28th
FRIDAYS AND SUNDAYS ONLY
$35.50/ADULTS, $33.50/SENIORS, $25.50/YOUTH (2-12)
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Travel north from Utica’s Union Station to the Buffalo
Head Restaurant in Forestport. Enjoy a leisurely meal.
TRIPS DEPARTING AT 12 PM
June 17th, July 15th and 29th, August 5th
November 3rd, 4th, 10th & 11th
TRIPS DEPARTING AT 11:30 AM
September 16th, October 14th, 21st & 28th
$22/ADULTS, $14/YOUTH (DOESN’T INCLUDE MEAL)
Travel from Union Station north to The Soda Fountain,
Remsen’s ‘50s-themed diner. Enjoy music &
entertainment from The Soda Fountain Girls on the train.
TRIPS DEPARTING AT 2 PM
May 27th, June 24th, July 22nd, September 9th
TRIPS DEPARTING AT 5:45 PM
June 12th, October 9th, October 23rd
$29.95/TICKET (INCLUDES MEAL)
Featuring a different Finger Lakes winery every trip,
enjoy a wine tasting, light snacks, and live music
onboard as you travel from Utica to Remsen.
Beer from a great variety of New York State
microbreweries will be available every trip.
Check our schedule online for a list of which wineries
and musicians will be aboard.
*NEW* First Class tickets will include table seating,
gourmet snacks, and wait service.
DEPARTS AT 6:30 PM
April 27th, May 18th, June 22nd
July 13th, 27th
August 3rd, 17th, 31st
September 14th, 21st, 28th
October 5th, 12th, 19th
$40/First Class Ticket
$25/Coach Class Ticket

Depart from our Holland Patent Station and travel
north towards the Remsen Depot where you will
hunt for Easter eggs and meet the Easter bunny.
DEPARTS AT 10 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM
April 7th
$12/ADULTS, $10/YOUTH (2-12)
Departing from our
Holland Patent station,
travel to the Remsen Depot
in costume for some
Halloween fun! Upon
arrival at the Remsen
Depot, children will be able
to pick one complimentary
pumpkin from our
pumpkin patch.
DEPARTS:
10 AM, 12 PM & 2PM
October 27th
$12/ADULTS,
$10/YOUTH (2-12)
Round trip from Utica to Old Forge for the Adirondack
Christmas on Main Street event and the start of the
holiday shopping season!
DEPARTS AT 11 AM
November 23rd & 24th
$30/ADULTS, $28/SENIORS $20/YOUTH (2-12)
Ride from Utica’s Union Station to the “North
Pole” (Holland Patent Station) to pick up Santa Claus
who will ride back with the children on the return trip
and give each child their “First Gift of Christmas.”
Enjoy caroling with the elves and reading the Polar
Express by Chris Van Allsburg. Hot chocolate &
cookies provided in Union Station after.
*NEW* Cocoa Class Car, your hostess, Mrs. Claus
will serve hot cocoa and cookies aboard the train.
Special table seating.
DEPARTS AT 4:30 PM & 7 PM
November 16th– December 22nd
Friday, Saturday & Sunday ONLY
FIRST CLASS TICKETS*
$49/ADULTS & SENIORS $42/YOUTH (2-12)
*MUST BE PURCHASED IN EVEN NUMBERS
COACH CLASS TICKETS
$27/ADULTS $25/SENIORS $23/YOUTH (2-12)

Ride from Thendara Station north to the site of the old
Carter Station and back. No layover.
DEPARTS AT 10 AM
July 1st– September 2nd, WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
September 8th, 9th, 15th & 16th
September 19th– October 12th, WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
Columbus Day, October 8th
$15/ADULTS*, $13/SENIORS & MILITARY*, $9/YOUTH* (2-12)
*DISCOUNTS FOR ADULTS & YOUTH ON SUNDAYS
*DISCOUNTS FOR SENIORS & MILITARY ON FRIDAYS
Ride from Thendara Station south over the Moose River to
Otter Lake and back. No layover.
DEPARTS AT 12:30 PM & 3:00 PM
May 26th– June 24th, SATURDAY & SUNDAY ONLY
Memorial Day, May 28th (12:30 ONLY)
Veterans & Active Service Personnel FREE with ID
Monday, June 18th (12:30 ONLY)
June 27th– September 2nd, THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
September 8th, 9th, 15th & 16th
September 19th– October 12th, WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
Columbus Day, October 8th
$15/ADULTS*, $13/SENIORS & MILITARY*, $9/YOUTH* (2-12)
*DISCOUNTS FOR ADULTS & YOUTH ON SUNDAYS
*DISCOUTNS FOR SENIORS & MILITARY ON FRIDAYS
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Depart from Old Forge in a canoe or kayak, paddle
down the Moose River, & catch the train for a ride
back to Thendara. All operating days, except Wed.
Canoe & kayak rentals available through Tickner’s.
FOR RESERVATIONS & PRICING:
TICKNER’S CANOES (315) 369– 6286 OR
TICKNERSCANOE.COM
Bring your bike along for the ride! Take the train
north to Carter Station and bike back to Thendara,
enjoying 10 miles of trails through the woods.
Bring your bike along for the ride or rent one in town!
DEPARTS AT 10 AM
Contact us for operating days.
$8/TICKET

Travel on the train north to the old Carter Station as the
Loomis Gang from the Mystery Company attempt to
rob the train. Be on the lookout for bandits on horse-
back from Adirondack Saddle Tours.
DEPARTS AT 10 AM, 12:30 PM & 3 PM
July 4th–August 29th, Wednesdays
$16.50/ADULTS, $14.50/SENIORS & MILITARY, $9.50/YOUTH
Travel from Thendara Station south to Otter Lake and back.
Enjoy holiday stories, music, games, & visit with the Clauses.
DEPARTS AT 2PM & 4PM
November 23rd & 24th
$15/ADULTS, $10/YOUTH (2-12)
Enjoy a magic show as worldrenowned
Illusionist Leon Etienne
performs throughout the train.
Check out Leon at :
www.LeonEtienne.com.
DEPARTS AT 12:30 PM & 3 PM
July 6th– August 31st
Fridays
$15/ADULTS
$9/SENIORS & MILITARY (WITH ID)
$9/YOUTH (2-12)
Travel north to Carter Station where you will disembark
and visit Wally’s Pumpkin Patch. Each child can pick
one complimentary pumpkin from the patch!
DEPARTS AT 10 AM, 12:30 PM & 3 PM
October 13th, 14th, 20th & 21st
$15/ADULTS, $10/YOUTH (2-12)

Honoring Prisoners of War, Missing in Action, Retired, and
Active Duty Military. Active Duty Military & Veterans ride for
free– bring the family and they will also receive special
discounts! Full color guard will be in attendance.
To Carter Station– Departs 10AM
To Otter Lake– 12:30PM, 3PM
September 15th
REGULAR PRICES, FREE/MILITARY (WITH ID)*
*CALL THENDARA STATION FOR FAMILY DISCOUNTS
A special discount for seniors and active duty military.
To Carter Station– Departs 10AM
To Otter Lake– 12:30PM, 3PM
$15/ADULTS, $9/SENIORS & MILITARY (WITH ID) $9/YOUTH
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A special discount for mothers.
To Carter Station– Departs 10AM
To Otter Lake– 12:30PM, 3PM
REGULAR PRICING, MOMS RIDE FOR FREE
A special discount for adult and youth tickets.
To Carter Station– Departs 10AM
To Otter Lake– 12:30PM, 3PM
$10/ADULTS, $5/YOUTH (2-12)
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A special discount for fathers.
To Carter Station– Departs 10AM
To Otter Lake– 12:30PM, 3PM
REGULAR PRICING, DADS RIDE FOR FREE

LAKE PLACID DEPARTURES:
11AM & 2PM (BOTH ROUND TRIP)
Saturday & Sunday
May 26th–June 24th
Wednesday–Sunday
June 27th–September 2nd
Wednesday–Sunday
September 8th–October 7th
SARANAC LAKE DEPARTURES:
12:30PM (ROUND TRIP) & 3:30PM (ONE WAY)
Saturday & Sunday
May 26th–June 24th
Wednesday–Sunday
June 27th–September 2nd
September 8th–October 7th
SEE SPECIFIC EVENTS FOR PRICING
Penelope the Clown with her curly pink hair and bright
smile will bring laughter and cheer to the young and
young at heart. Penelope will entertain with her
balloon artistry, face painting, stories, fun & games.
LAKE PLACID DEPARTURES:
11AM & 2PM (BOTH ROUND TRIP)
SARANAC LAKE DEPARTURES:
12:30PM (ROUND TRIP) & 3:30PM (ONE WAY)
Thursdays, June 28th–August 30th
$19/ADULTS, $17/SENIORS, $11/YOUTH (2-12)
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Who is that person in the black hat and red bandana that
boarded the train? It’s the “Tri-Lakes Bandit” trying to
steal the railroad payroll. This event will take place
during our trip from Saranac Lake to Lake Placid. Once
the bandit boards the train, there is plenty of fun and
laughter to go around!
LAKE PLACID DEPARTURES:
11AM & 2PM (BOTH ROUND TRIP)
SARANAC LAKE DEPARTURES:
12:30PM (ROUND TRIP) & 3:30PM (ONE WAY)
Wednesdays, June 27th–August 29th
$19/ADULTS, $17/SENIORS, $11/YOUTH (2-12)

Ride the rails and be amazed
as Boxcar Benny performs
his magic tricks and sleight
of hand. His illusions will be
sure to astonish and amaze.
DEPARTS:
LAKE PLACID:
11AM & 2PM
SARANAC LAKE:
12:30PM & 3:30PM (ONE WAY)
Fridays:
June 29th–August 31st
$19/ADULTS
$13/SENIORS
$11/YOUTH (2-12)
This evening scenic excursion includes a presentation and
tasting of wines from the Swedish Hill & Goose Watch
Wineries cheese and crackers will be served.
DEPARTS LAKE PLACID AT 5:30PM
June 30th, July 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th,
August 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th
September 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, October 6th, 13th, 20th
$29/TICKET (PHOTO ID REQUIRED)
Enjoy our classic Wine Tasting Train and on your layover in
Saranac Lake, enjoy a food tasting event and presentation
from local chefs & farmers.
DEPARTS LAKE PLACID AT 5:30PM
September 8th
$29/TICKET (PHOTO ID REQUIRED)
A special discount for seniors.
LAKE PLACID DEPARTURES:
11AM & 2PM (BOTH ROUND TRIP)
SARANAC LAKE DEPARTURES:
12:30PM (ROUND TRIP) & 3:30PM (ONE WAY)
Fridays, June 29th–October 5th
$19/ADULTS, $13/SENIORS, $11/YOUTH (2-12)
The Adirondack Scenic Railroad presents our NEW
“Saturday Family Fun Train”. The train ride is features
balloons, face painting, bingo, sing-a-longs, and more!
LAKE PLACID DEPARTURES:
11AM & 2PM (BOTH ROUND TRIP)
SARANAC LAKE DEPARTURES:
12:30PM (ROUND TRIP) & 3:30PM (ONE WAY)
Saturdays, June 30th–September 1st
$19/ADULTS, $17/SENIORS, $11/YOUTH (2-12)
On those hot summer Sundays, each passenger will
receive one FREE ice cream from the café car.
LAKE PLACID DEPARTURES:
11AM & 2PM (BOTH ROUND TRIP)
SARANAC LAKE DEPARTURES:
12:30PM (ROUND TRIP) & 3:30PM (ONE WAY)
Sundays, July 1st–August 26th
$19/ADULTS, $17/SENIORS, $11/YOUTH (2-12)

Begin your day with a relaxing train ride, upon arrival in
Saranac Lake, take a short walk to Romano’s Saranac
Lanes. Present your train ticket to receive a discount.
Return to the Saranac Lake Depot for the 3:30 return trip.
DEPARTS LAKE PLACID AT 11 AM
All Operating Days
BOWLING RESERVATIONS:
ROMANO’S SARANAC LANES, PHONE: 518-891-8301
Join us to celebrate Memorial Day! This train will stop at
Pine Ridge Cemetery for a moment of silence and for taps.
LAKE PLACID DEPARTURES:
11AM & 2PM (BOTH ROUND TRIP)
SARANAC LAKE DEPARTURES:
12:30PM (ROUND TRIP) & 3:30PM (ONE WAY)
May 26th & 27th
$10/ALL TICKETS FREE/CHILDREN UNDER AGE OF 2
Veterans & Active Service Personnel FREE with ID
Our regular scenic trip, with a special discount.
LAKE PLACID DEPARTURES:
11AM & 2PM (BOTH ROUND TRIP)
SARANAC LAKE DEPARTURES:
12:30PM (ROUND TRIP) & 3:30PM (ONE WAY)
June 2nd,3rd,9th, 10th, 16th, 23rd & 24th
$10/ALL TICKETS FREE/CHILDREN UNDER AGE OF 2
Enjoy browsing through the merchandise of several
exhibitors and vendors during the 5th Annual Postcard,
Old Books, Antiques and Railroada Show held in the
Saranac Lake Depot Lobby.
August 4th– Regular Schedule & Pricing
Begin your day with a relaxing train ride, upon arrival in
Saranac Lake, take a short walk to the St. Regis Canoe
Outfitters and begin your journey paddling down the
Saranac River. Transportation will be provided back to
the Saranac Lake Depot for the 3:30 return to Lake Placid.
DEPARTS LAKE PLACID AT 11 AM
All Operating Days
FOR RESERVATIONS AND PRICING:
ST. REGIS CANOE OUTFITTERS (518) 891-1838 OR
WWW.CANOEOUTFITTERS.COM
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LAKE PLACID DEPARTURES:
11AM & 2PM (BOTH ROUND TRIP)
SARANAC LAKE DEPARTURES:
12:30PM (ROUND TRIP) & 3:30PM (ONE WAY)
$10/ALL TICKETS FREE/DADS & CHILDREN UNDER 2
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LAKE PLACID DEPARTURES:
11AM & 2PM (BOTH ROUND TRIP)
SARANAC LAKE DEPARTURES:
12:30PM (ROUND TRIP) & 3:30PM (ONE WAY)
$10/ALL TICKETS FREE/MOMS & CHILDREN UNDER 2

Enjoy our scenic journey with breath-taking displays of
autumn colors and fall foliage.
LAKE PLACID DEPARTURES:
11AM & 2PM (BOTH ROUND TRIP)
SARANAC LAKE DEPARTURES:
12:30PM (ROUND TRIP) & 3:30PM (ONE WAY)
Wednesday–Sunday
September 8th–October 14th
$19/ADULTS, $17/SENIORS*, $11/YOUTH (2-12)
*SENIOR DISCOUNT FRIDAYS, $13/SENIOR TICKET
Come in costume and be ready to have some fun when you
ride our decorated Halloween train round trip departing
from our Lake Placid Station. Keep a look out for the ghosts,
goblins, witches and more that haunt our rails this time of
year. Your layover at the Saranac Lake Depot will feature
refreshments and free pumpkins for children.
DEPARTS LAKE PLACID AT 11AM & 2PM
October 20th & 21st
$10/ALL TICKETS FREE/CHILDREN UNDER 12
Come dressed in costume & have some fun participating
in our Halloween Costume Contest on your layover at our
haunted Saranac Lake Depot! This haunted ride includes a
presentation and tasting of wines from the Swedish Hill &
Goose Watch Wineries that will be served in your souvenir
wine glass while cheese & crackers are served on the side.
DEPARTS LAKE PLACID AT 5:30PM
Saturday, October 20th
$29/TICKET (ID REQUIRED)
View the seasonal changes of
the Adirondack fall foliage on
Columbus Day for a
discounted price.
DEPARTS:
LAKE PLACID:
11AM & 2PM
SARANAC LAKE:
12:30PM & 3:30PM (ONE WAY)
OCTOBER 8TH
$10/ALL TICKETS
FREE/CHILDREN UNDER 2
The Saranac Lake Depot will host this community music
festival from noon until dark. The Adirondack Scenic
Railroad will have additional departure times for those who
wish to extend their layover. Admission to the festival is free.
LAKE PLACID DEPARTURES:
11AM & 2PM (BOTH ROUND TRIP)
SARANAC LAKE DEPARTURES:
12:30PM & 3:30PM (ROUND TRIPS) 6:15PM (ONE WAY)
September 2nd
$10/ALL TICKETS FREE/CHILDREN UNDER 2

Can you recite the Little Engine That Could by
heart? Were you Shining Time Station’s number
one fan? Are you just looking for an exciting way
to spend your time volunteering?
The Adirondack Scenic Railroad is always
looking for people to assist with daily train
responsibilities. Volunteer positions include Car
Host, Conductor, Engineer, Trainman, Food
Service Host, Office Assistants and Gift Shop
personnel. No previous experience is necessary,
we can find something for everyone!
Be a part of the historic Adirondack Scenic Railroad
family. Email us at info@adirondackrr.com
to fill out a volunteer form today!
Member contributions to the Adirondack Railway Preservation Society are
critical to the continued development of the historic and educational potential of the
Utica to Lake Placid rail line. Please consider a membership to help us complete our
work. To become a member, email Linda Ellison at
lindaellison@adirondackrr.com or call (315) 369-6290 for more information.
$ – Receive a subscription to the Society newsletter, a
supporter’s window decal, 10% discount in our gift shops, 4 complimentary tickets &
one lifetime pass to depart any location.
$ – Receive a subscription to the Society newsletter, a
supporter’s window decal, 10% discount in our gift shops, and six complimentary
tickets.
$ – Receive a subscription to the Society newsletter, a
supporter’s window decal, 10% discount in our gift shops, & 2 complimentary tickets.
$ – Receive a subscription to the Society newsletter, a
supporter’s window decal, 10% discount in our gift shops, & one complimentary ticket.
$ – Receive a subscription to the Society newsletter, a
supporter’s window decal, and 10% discount in our gift shops.
$ - (Age 62+) Receive a subscription to the Society
newsletter, a supporter’s window decal, and 10% discount in our gift shops.