2011 Season Special Events
Departing Lake Placid / Saranac Lake, New York
Telephone Inquiries and Group Bookings call 315-369-6290
between 9:00am and 4:00pm Monday through Friday.
The Lake Placid Office will open in May 2010

Family Halloween Train
Saturday & Sunday, October 22 & 23, 2011
Lake Placid Departure Only : 11 AM & 2 PM each day
Price : $10 Adults - Children 12 & under FREE!
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 at this time of year.
Your layover at the Saranac Lake Depot awaits with even more exciting decorations
and refreshments for your enjoyment. Have some fun participating
in our Halloween Costume Contest!

Adult Halloween Wine Tasting Train
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Lake Placid Departure Only : 5:30 PM
Price : $29 Adults
Reservations preferred but not required.
Ride our decorated Halloween train departing from our Lake Placid Station
and see the ghosts, goblins, witches and more that haunt our rails at this time of year.
Come dressed in costume and have some fun participating in our Halloween
Costume Contest with a chance to win some great prizes during your layover at our
haunted Saranac Lake Depot!The Swedish Hill and Goose Watch Wineries
will present a variety of wines in your souvenir wine glass while cheese &
crackers are served on the sideduring this round-trip extravaganza!
A photo ID is required. We reserve the right not to serve.

Tri-Lakes Bandit Train Robbery
Wednesdays, June 22 – August 31, 2011
During your trip from Saranac Lake to Lake Placid, experience a live train robbery by the Tri-Lakes Bandit! Once the bandit boards our train, there is plenty of fun and laughter to go around! Join us and see if the bandit can pull off this botched train robbery!

Clown Train
Thursdays, June 23 – September 1, 2011
All aboard with Penelope the Clown and her balloons, balloon animals, face painting, fun and games!

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Free Ice Cream
Sundays, June 26 – August 28, 2011
Enjoy a free ice cream from the café car
on those hot summer Sundays!

Senior Citizen Fridays
Every Friday for the 2011 Season
Cannot be combined with any other discount. Senior Citizens (age 62+) can ride the train on Fridays departing from Saranac Lake or Lake Placid round-trip for a discounted price of only $13 per ticket!

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Magic Train
Fridays, June 24 – September 2, 2011
Join the fun and be amazed when Boxcar Benny
performs his magic tricks during your train ride!

Adult Wine Tasting Train
Saturdays, July 2– September 24, 2011
Lake Placid Departure Only @ 5:30 PM
Price : $29 Adults
Reservations preferred but not required.
The Swedish Hill and Goose Watch Wineries will present a variety
of wines in your souvenir wine glass, while cheese & crackers are served on the side
during this round-trip scenic excursion!
A photo ID is required. We reserve the right not to serve.

Canoe & Rail Excursion
( Available any operating day )
Price varies with boat selection.
This all day excursion begins and ends with a
relaxing ride on the Adirondack Scenic Railroad.
You will depart from the Lake Placid Station at 11 AM and return at approximately 4:15 PM.
Explore the scenic views and natural beauty that
the Adirondack region is famous for while you
paddle down the Saranac River mid-day!
Reservations are required by noon the day
before travel. Contact St. Regis Canoe Outfitters at
1-888-775-2925 or www.canoeoutfitters.com

Bowl & Rail Combo
( Available any operating day )
Train Tickets & Bowling purchased separately.
This all day combination activity package begins and ends with your scenic train ride.
You will depart from the Lake Placid Station at 11 AM and return at approximately 4:15 PM.
When you arrive in Saranac Lake, take a short walk around the corner to Romano’s Saranac Lanes
where your bowling activity awaits! To make advance bowling reservations
contact Romano’s Saranac Lanes at 518-891-8301

Memorial Day Weekend Special
Saturday - Monday, May 28-30, 2011
Veterans and Active service personnel ride FREE!
(Valid ID required)

Father's Day Special
Sunday, June 19, 2011
All father's ride FREE!

Mother's Day in July
Sunday, July 10, 2011
All mother's ride FREE!

Hobofest Music Festival ~ Saranac Lake
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Lake Placid Round Trip Departures @ 11 AM, 2 PM & 4:45 PM
Saranac Lake Round Trip Departures @ 12:30 PM & 3:30 PM
Saranac Lake One-Way Departure @ 6:15 PM
This free music event is held at the
Saranac Lake Depot for visitors and the community from noon until dark.
Come and enjoy the fun!

Columbus Day Special
Monday, October 10, 2011
View the seasonal changes of the Adirondack foliage on
Columbus Day for a discounted round-trip price
of only $10 for all tickets!

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School Groups, Bus Groups, Charter cars and Charter Train bookings please call (518) 523-4237