Auburn Road Special - Rare Mileage Excursion on the Finger Lakes Railway

Name: Auburn Road Special - Rare Mileage Excursion on the Finger Lakes Railway
Start: 2026-04-18T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-19T18:00:00-04:00
Location: 2324 Milton Ave, Syracuse, NY 13209-2152, United States

Schedule

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

2324 Milton Ave, Syracuse, NY 13209-2152, United States | Syracuse, NY

The United Railroad Historical Society of NJ, in partnership with the Finger Lakes Rail Experience, is excited to announce a one-weekend-only rare-mileage excursion event on the Finger Lakes Railway! Tickets go on sale Friday, February 27 at 10 a.m. There are fewer than 80 tickets per trip, and they will sell fast!
Aboard one of URHS’s three authentic New York Central lounge cars, you will enjoy:
➤ A 6-hour, rare mileage excursion from Solvay, NY to Seneca Falls
➤ URHS's signature first-class seating and service
➤ Onboard dining with beer and wine for purchase
➤ Two photo run-bys
➤ Tour of the restored 1870 Martisco Depot
➤ Exclusive New York Central–themed take-homes
About the Trip
The Auburn Road Special is a one-weekend-only, rare mileage rail excursion along the eastern portion of the Finger Lakes Railway. The train will depart Solvay, NY, just outside of Syracuse, and traverse the former Auburn & Syracuse Railroad, one of the oldest railroads in New York State and one which has not seen public passenger service since the 1950s.
Passengers will travel on this former New York Central route aboard three authentic New York Central lounge cars, complete with the first class service one would expect in the golden age of rail travel. Passengers will enjoy food and beverage on board and disembark for photo run-bys at Martisco, NY and Cayuga, NY, with a tour of the Martisco station included. This can’t-miss opportunity will only be available for one weekend only, prior to the start of the second operating season of the Finger Lakes Rail Experience!
Accommodations
Hickory Creek - $399
First Class Observation Seating, Chef-Prepared Meal, Beer & Wine
Passengers riding this historic observation car will have included in their ticket a three-course meal cooked by our chef in the Hickory Creek’s on-board kitchen, as well as beer and wine throughout the trip. Professional staff in period attire will be on hand for the whole round trip to serve guests at their seats. Passengers will enjoy the breathtaking rear view from the Hickory Creek, unobstructed by a locomotive for the first half of the trip. All tickets include a souvenir ticket and tote bag, with an extra giveaway for Hickory Creek passengers only.
The Hickory Creek was the rearmost - and most exclusive - car on the 20th Century Limited. It was a signature work of industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss, with its unique “Lookout Lounge” and oversized picture windows meant for the one-of-a-kind view of the Hudson River. Its timeless design serves its purpose as well today as it did in 1948.

Swift Stream - $199
Table Seating (for 2 or 4) or
Private Suites (for up to 4)
Passengers riding this historic sleeper/lounge car will a catered luncheon featuring a variety of fresh-made sandwiches and crisp chips. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Seats are sold in groups of two or four at either reserved tables in the car’s lounge or private suites, in the car’s Pullman bedrooms. Suites consist of two bedrooms opened up to each other, arranged for daytime seating, as they would have been in the 1940s. Throughout the trip, professional staff in period attire will be on hand to serve guests at their seats. All tickets include a souvenir ticket and tote bag.

Tavern-Lounge No. 43 - $199
First Class Lounge Seating
Passengers riding this historic sleeper/lounge car will a catered lunch featuring a variety of fresh-made sandwiches and crisp chips. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. The car has both banquette seating and lounge chairs, with plenty of room left for passengers to move about. Throughout the trip, professional staff in period attire will be on hand to serve guests at their seats. All tickets include a souvenir ticket and tote bag.
The Tavern Lounge No. 43 was built in 1947, and served as a luxury lounge for travelers going in and out of Grand Central Terminal. It was a place for passengers to relax, drink, and enjoy the company of their fellow passengers, just as they do with us today.