New York & Lake Erie Railroad — Yesterday, Today & Forever | Scenic Train Rides in Western New York
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New York & Lake Erie Railroad Extraordinary Santa's Flying Express Christmas Holidays Train Ride
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Step aboard for an evening of timeless romance. Share dinner, wine, and the soft rhythm of the rails as love rolls through Western New York.
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All aboard for springtime fun! Meet the Easter Bunny, enjoy treats and laughter, and make new family memories on the rails.
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Celebrate the ones who hold it all together. A beautiful spring ride, flowers in bloom, and time well spent with the people who matter most.
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Laugh your way down the line! An evening of stand-up, snacks, and surprise aboard the NY&LE’s most entertaining ride of the year.
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Step into the intrigue. Solve a whodunit while dining, laughing, and watching the clues unfold as the train winds through the night.
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Sip, savor, and watch the countryside roll by. The perfect pairing of local wines, light bites, and classic railroad charm.
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Warm breezes, golden light, and live acoustic music aboard the rails. Experience the sound of summer—banjo, fiddle, and guitar under open skies.
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The hills are alive with color. Take in Western New York’s breathtaking autumn scenery on one of America’s most beautiful railways.
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Celebrate laughter, kindness, and connection on the very rails that rolled through Planes, Trains & Automobiles. A tribute ride to remember.
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Through a bit of elf magic, Santa finds his way aboard the NY&LE! Cocoa, carols, and Christmas cheer for the whole family—right on track.
Rider Rave Reviews
Awesome Halloween ride! Can't say enough about the staff and the conductor. What a local treasure, kids loved it!! Also they followed social distancing by having several closed seats between groups, cars were only about 1/4 full and they had the windows cracked for a good airflow.
– Kim D. | Google Reviews
My older son loved looking out the window for beaver dams and my younger son liked guessing if each crossing would have lights or not. The old train really added to the experience as well. Would highly recommend New York & Lake Erie Railroad.
– Carrie L. | Google Reviews
If you're looking for Amtrak, this isn't it. This is a great little tourist railroad with vintage train cars and engines. The staff is very, very friendly and accommodating. It's very obvious they love their jobs and take a lot of pride in what they do. I highly recommend New York & Lake Erie Railroad!
– Don R. | Google Reviews
Very scenic and enjoyable 2 hour ride. It’s on an incline part way up and back so the scenery includes hills and slopes. Plus the stopover halfway included visiting old train station in South Dayton with memorabilia from movie “The Natural” with Robert Redford.
– Mark D. | Google Reviews