FALL Foliage & HALLOWEEN Haunts

Fall Colors in the Finger Lakes: © Ed PostLocomotive #2305 is seen against a background of Fall Color near the Village of Camillus.Once again, Finger Lakes Railway features a view of the foliage and changing of the season unlike any other. The colors are just beginning to peak in the hills and valleys of Central NY, and the Halloween Haunts are taking over. So don't miss out on a ride through the Finger Lakes Region this hauntingly, beautiful autumn season. Many of these train events are held as annual fundraisers for our wonderful non-profit sponsors, who help us provide historical and theme-related train trips throughout the year.

Upcoming Foliage Trips take off from Shortsville with the Lehigh Valley RR Historical Society on Oct 10 & 11 and from Auburn with the CNY Model Railroad and Historical Museum Society on Oct 17 & 18. Each trip features unique stops, speakers, or theme-related activities.

AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE HALLOWEEN RIDES... 10/24, 10/31, and 11/1!

Schuyler County Lodging and Tourism Halloween Train

Victor Friends of the Railroad hosts a slew of Halloween trips on Oct 24 including an ADULT ROCKIN' HALLOWEEN COSTUME RIDE at 4pm.

Bring the kids to Watkins Glen on October 31 for two Halloween Train rides sponsored by Schuyler County Lodging and Tourism Association, complete with costume contests for kids of all ages. NEW this year, a TEEN Ride at 4:30pm.

Waterloo Rotary will again feature their infamous Pumpkin Express on November 1st to the Village of Cayuga for a "haunted" experience at Harris Park.

 Schuyler County Lodging and Tourism Halloween Train

Help support these groups and enjoy yourself at that same time. All trips are family friendly. Concessions and souvenirs offered onboard. Coaches are equipped with bathrooms. No pets please. No alcohol please, but you can bring your own snacks, if you please.

There are many photo opportunties along the way, and you won't feel stuck on the train for any delays. Finger Lakes Railway offers train rides that vary in length from one to three hours, just enought time for the kids first ride.

FGLK 2305 passes Harris Park on Cayuga Lake: © 2007 Adriel DouglassFeel free to call us anytime with questions about any of these trips listed on our Excursions Page. Excursions are listed in date order and tickets can be purchased online through the links in each trip's description.