Upstate New York Train Rides
We offer passenger excursion train rides in the countryside of Cattaraugus County. We run seasonal, holiday, sightseeing, wine, and event trains all year-round. Explore all our old-fashioned train rides in New York and book your experience online today!
- Only Available day before Mother's Day
- 2 hours roundtrip
- Ages 21+
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.
- Special Available
- 2 hours roundtrip
- All ages
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.
- Most Popular
- 2 hours roundtrip
- All ages
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.
- Only Available weekend before Halloween
- 2 hours roundtrip
- All ages
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.
- Special Available
- 2 hours roundtrip
- All ages
Happy Father’s Day! Bring your dad and the family to ride through the countryside while enjoying a BBQ meal catered by Weidners BBQ.
- Most Popular
- 5 hours
- Ages 16+
Come aboard for an unforgettable train ride that includes a delicious dinner followed by a whodunit murder mystery!
- Popular
- 2 hours
- Ages 21+
Enjoy some great vintages from Merritt Winery on a fun roundtrip train ride to South Dayton, NY, and back!
- 5 hours
- Ages 16+
Join us on this Mama Mia Murder Mystery train on November 1st. Enjoy a round trip excursion train ride from Gowanda to South Dayton.
- 1 hour
- All ages
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.
- 2 hours roundtrip
- All ages
Enjoy a relaxing 2-hour round trip train ride from Gowanda to South Dayton aboard our locomotive! Great for the whole family!
- 2 hours
- All ages
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!
- Special
- 2 hours
- Ages 21+
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.
- Most Popular
- 5 hours
- Ages 16+
Come aboard for an unforgettable train ride that includes a delicious dinner followed by a whodunit murder mystery!
- Special Event
- 2 hours roundtrip
- All ages
Come enjoy a family fun train ride through the countryside. Enjoy an Ice-Cream Sundae during our 30 minute layover in the village.
- Most Popular
- 5 hours
- Ages 3+
Come aboard for an unforgettable train ride that includes a delicious dinner followed by a whodunit murder mystery!
- Special Event
- 2 hours roundtrip
- Ages 21+
Enjoy a 2 hour round trip train ride with Merritt Wine! Small Charcuterie snacks, wine tasting, and goblets are included in ticket price.
- Most Popular
- 5 hours
- Ages 16+
Come aboard for an unforgettable train ride that includes a delicious dinner followed by a whodunit murder mystery!