**MODIFIED** New York Central RR Memorial Ride

UPDATE: (5/1708) THIS EXCURSION HAS BEEN MODIFIED DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. TRACKS AFTER MP65 (NEAR THE ONCT INTERCHANGE) ARE TEMPORARILY OUT OF PASSENGER SERVICE. PLEASE READ TRIP DETAILS BELOW.TRAIN DEPARTURE IS STILL 11AM.

DETAILS: Train will travel west as far as Clifton Springs through Geneva, Oaks Corners, and Phelps. Train will arrive at Clifton Springs for tour of facility and boarding onto Finger Lakes Trolley (on four rubber wheels) for transport to Depot 25 Restaurant for Tour & Lunch. 1-hour lunch includes tour through the Lehigh Valley RR Museum, just over the tracks.

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This event is the 50th Anniversary of the LAST PASSENGER TRAIN run by the New York Central RR on May 18, 1958. Our commemorative ride boards at Geneva Station, and travels west across the original NYCRR Auburn Road through small villages with historic freight and passenger depots still standing. NYCRR Alco #8223 will be the lead engine, on loan from CNY NRHS.

Train will stop at historic depot in Clifton Springs, and the passengers may get off to take photographs and tour the depots. Lunch and Tour layover in Shortsville with Train return non-stop to Geneva yard.

Box Lunch available from Depot 25. Must order with ticket reservations. ($10)Choices: Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef. Includes chips and lite dessert.

Drinks and other snacks available on board.

Trip length is approximately (MODIFIED TO) 4 hours.