Tourist & Museum Railways in

New York

Former Delaware & Hudson Railroad Alco RS-36 #5019,
now in Upper Hudson River Railroad livery, at Riverside Station.

Adirondack Scenic Railroad Utica to Big Moose, about 63 miles (101 km). Possible future extension from Big Moose to Tupper Lake. Standard gauge, diesel hauled. Trains serving the whole line operate only on certain days during the summer and early autumn. Shorter journeys starting from Utica or Thendara operate from May to October and in December. Interchange with Amtrak services at Utica.
Arcade & Attica Railroad Arcade to Curriers, about 7 miles (11 km). Standard gauge, steam or diesel hauled. Operates weekends late May to October, weekends in early December, also Fridays in July and August. Longer journeys, from Arcade to North Java (15 miles, 24 km) operate a few times each year or by private charter
Catskill Mountain Railroad Kingston (Westbrook Lane) to West Hurley, about 5 miles (8 km). Operates Saturdays from late May to early September, weekends in October and December. Standard gauge, diesel hauled.
Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad Milford to Cooperstown, about 7 miles (11 km). An extension is proposed from Milford to Cooperstown Junction, a further 8 miles (13 km). Standard gauge, diesel hauled. Passengers may board at either terminus, but a round trip is only possible from Milford. Operates Thursdays, June to August, on other days for special events, and by private charter.
Delaware & Ulster Railroad Arkville to Roxbury, about 12 miles (19 km). Standard gauge, diesel hauled. Operates weekends July to October. A dining train operates at certain times and is available for charter.
Long Island Live Steamers miniature railway with over ¾ mile (1.4 km) of 7¼ in (184 mm) gauge track and nearly ¼ mile (305 m) of smaller gauges. Mostly steam hauled. Open to the public two Sundays each month from May to October.
Medina Railroad Museum Medina to Lockport, about 17 miles (27 km) on the lines of Finger Lakes Railway. Depending on date, boarding pont is either Medina, Lockport or Brockport. Standard gauge, diesel hauled. Various dates, mainly in September, October and December.
New York Museum of Transportation in Rush, near Rochester, offers rides (weather permitting) in standard gauge works vehicles and in historic trams on Sundays from mid May to October.
Rail Explorers (Catskills Division): railbikes (pedal powered rail speeders) from Phoenicia to Mount Tremper, about 4 miles (6 km). Operates Thursdays to Sundays, late May to early September, daily (except Independence Day) July and August.
Railroad Museum of Long Island has a miniature railway at its Riverhead site. Site is open Saturdays, late May to early September (Website contains few details relating to railway)
Revolution Rail railbikes (pedal powered rail speeders) on a 3 mile (5 km) section of line starting about 5 miles (8 km) from North Creek. Joining point is North Creek station, from where there is a shuttle bus. Operates weekends and certain other days mid May to late October, daily late June to early September.
Trolley Museum of New York historic trams (trolleys) on a 1½ mile (2 km) line in Kingston, with several stops including the Trolley Museum. Operates weekends and holidays from May to early October, a few days at other times of year, and by private charter.

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