Rail Excursion Trips
The Amherst Railway Society partners with the Massachusetts Bay Railroad Enthusiasts on rail fan trips. Amherst members receive member pricing on Mass Bay sponsored trips.
To receive a discount on a Mass Bay trip, indicate that you are an Amherst Railway Society member when registering. When ordering on-line, enter Coupon Code “ARS” to receive a $10 discount.
Granite State Special
Meredith to Lincoln, New HampshireSaturday, May 18, 2024
The Granite State Scenic Railroad will host a Mass Bay Railroad Enthusiasts round-trip excursion on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The train will leave Meredith at 9:00 am, travel along the shores of Winona Lake and Lake Waukewan to Lincoln, and return to Meredith at approximately 5:30 pm.
The trip includes multiple photo run-bys, as well as a visit to the historic Ashland Depot.
Coach and parlor car seating is available. Except for parlor car passengers, there is no food service on board. However, box lunches can be ordered in advance.
To order tickets online, click here.
To order tickets by phone, call 978-470-2066
Hudson River Rail Excursions – 2024
For 2024, Hudson River Rail is scheduling 50 day trips beginning and ending in New York City, and six overnight trips between New York and Chicago.
Passengers will travel in two former New York Central cars, observation Hickory Creek and tavern-lounge #43, attached to Amtrak trains.
Hickory Creek was built by Pullman-Standard in 1948 and carried the markers on the 20th Century Limited for many years. The car is fully restored and Amtrak-certified. NYC tavern-lounge #43 was built by the Budd Company in 1947 and was used primarily in the New York – Washington corridor. The car is fully restored and Amtrak-certified.
Several day trips in May, October, and November will be run in partnership with the National Park Service’s Trails & Rails program. Park Service personnel will be on board providing a narrated tour of the Hudson River Valley.
Overnight trips between New York and Chicago are planned for June and July.
Additional information is available at the Hudson River Rail website.
