Upstate New York Train Rides

Enjoy a date night on the rails with your Valentine featuring Merritt Wine tastings and chocolate covered strawberries. 2 hour round trip train ride departing at 5pm. Heading to South Dayton & Return.

Happy Easter! come enjoy a 2 hour round trip with Easter bunny and crew. Starting from our Gowanda Depot heading to South Dayton, NY where there will be a 30 minute layover. Trip entails ride with Peter Cottontail, gifts, Easter egg hunt, prizes, & more!

Enjoy some great vintages from Merritt Winery on a fun roundtrip train ride to South Dayton, NY, and back!

Join us during the most beautiful time of the year on a train ride to witness the stunning colors of the fall foliage! Only available in October.

Join us for a fun-filled Halloween ride and costume contest on the New York & Lake Erie Railroad! We can’t wait to see your costumes.

Join us on this Mama Mia Murder Mystery train on November 1st. Enjoy a round trip excursion train ride from Gowanda to South Dayton.

The North Pole is closer than you think! Step aboard the Santa Express for a cozy, one-hour round trip filled with Christmas cheer, festive decorations, and a touch of elf magic. As the train winds through Western New York’s winter landscape, Santa himself moves car to car, greeting children and handing out small gifts. It’s a short but unforgettable ride that brings smiles, laughter, and holiday warmth to every passenger.

Enjoy a relaxing 2-hour round trip train ride from Gowanda to South Dayton aboard our locomotive! Great for the whole family!

Come aboard for an unforgettable train ride that includes a delicious dinner followed by a whodunit murder mystery!

Come aboard for an unforgettable train ride that includes a delicious dinner followed by a whodunit murder mystery!

Come aboard for an unforgettable train ride that includes a delicious dinner followed by a whodunit murder mystery!

Happy Mother’s Day! What better way to celebrate than taking a train ride while sipping on some wine. Special guest Merritt Winery is joining us and sharing their most finest wine with you. Take a 2 hour round trip train ride from Gowanda, NY to South Dayton, NY and enjoy some tasting on the way to and from our destination. Light Food refreshments and keepsakes included.

Happy Mother’s Day! Come join us Sunday May 8th for a relaxing 2 hr round trip train ride through the countryside from Gowanda to South Dayton.

Come aboard for an unforgettable train ride that includes a delicious dinner followed by a whodunit murder mystery!

Come aboard for an unforgettable train ride that includes a delicious dinner followed by a whodunit murder mystery!

Happy Father’s Day! Bring your dad and the family to ride through the countryside while enjoying a BBQ meal catered by Weidners BBQ.

Come enjoy a family fun train ride through the countryside. Enjoy an Ice-Cream Sundae during our 30 minute layover in the village.

Come aboard for an unforgettable train ride that includes a delicious dinner followed by a whodunit murder mystery!

Enjoy a 2 hour round trip train ride with Woodbury Wine! Small Charcuterie snacks, wine tasting, and goblets are included in ticket price.

Come aboard for an unforgettable train ride that includes a delicious dinner followed by a whodunit murder mystery!

Join us on a 2 hour relaxing round trip from Gowanda, NY to South Dayton, NY and return. Traveling through a tunnel and up the steepest grade in mainline railroading, 30 minute layover in the village of South Dayton. Vendors and food in South Dayton. Giftshop, cash concession, restrooms available. Enjoy yourself with relaxing music on board the train!