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!
- 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.
- 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
Come join Santa on a fun train ride! He has gifts for all good boys and girls! This special offering goes fast, so reserve your spot today.
- 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.
- 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!
- Most Popular
- 5 hours
- Ages 16+
Come aboard for an unforgettable train ride that includes a delicious dinner followed by a whodunit murder mystery!
- Most Popular
- 5 hours
- Ages 16+
Come aboard for an unforgettable train ride that includes a delicious dinner followed by a whodunit murder mystery!
- Most Popular
- 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!
- Most Popular
- 5 hours
- Ages 16+
Come aboard for an unforgettable train ride that includes a delicious dinner followed by a whodunit murder mystery!
- 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
- 5 hours
- Ages 16+
Come aboard for an unforgettable train ride that includes a delicious dinner followed by a whodunit murder mystery!
- 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 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.
- 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 Woodbury Wine! Small Charcuterie snacks, wine tasting, and goblets are included in ticket price.
- Most Popular
- 5 hours
- Ages 3+
Come aboard for an unforgettable train ride that includes a delicious dinner followed by a whodunit murder mystery!
- 2 hours roundtrip
- All ages
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!