Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway, New York

Written By Kelsey Cecil

Corinth, New York · Updated October 19, 2026 · 12 min read

Heritage railroad with a museumTrain ridesThemed excursions year round; book online by date

The Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway is a family owned heritage railroad that has run scenic excursions out of Corinth Station since 2022, on a line first built in 1864 and pulled by a roster of vintage Alco diesel locomotives.

  • Family owned, rides since 2022
  • Line first built in 1864
  • All-Alco locomotive roster
  • Candy Cane Express with Santa
  • Private cars for up to 250 guests

Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway at a glance

Hours
Rides run on scheduled dates year round; check the online calendar
Admission
Autumn Explorer from $15, Pumpkin Picker from $30, Candy Cane Express adults $40, kids 12 and under $30
Train rides
Scenic and themed excursions of 1 to 1.5 hours from Corinth Station, year round
Seasonal events
The Candy Cane Express, The Pumpkin Picker, Autumn Explorer
Plan for
1 to 1.5 hours for most rides
Best for
Families with young kids and Alco diesel fans
Best ages
All ages

Hours and prices as the museum posts them, checked October 19, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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A family brings Durant's 1864 line back to life

The tracks out of Corinth have a long history. The Adirondack Company, led by Dr. Thomas Durant, built this line in 1864 to run from Saratoga Springs north to North Creek, and the route later became known as the Adirondack Branch. The Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway now runs excursion trains over a portion of that former branch, in the upper Hudson River region of the Adirondacks.

The railway started as a family owned and operated line. With help from friends and relatives, the family rehabilitated the track and equipment and began offering rides in 2022. In the years since, they have grown the fleet of vintage railcars and locomotives and expanded the schedule to scenic trips, holiday trains, dinner rides, special events and even weddings. Visitor reviews often mention the owner, who also serves as conductor, and a crew that clearly enjoys sharing the train.

Preservation is part of the work too. In 2025 the Delaware & Hudson Railway Historical Society saved D&H RS3 No. 4085 after years of neglect, and the locomotive was moved to Corinth to begin a new life. It is set for an extensive overhaul and a repaint into the classic D&H Lightning Stripe scheme, with the railway hoping to have it running by late 2026.

Riding south from Corinth Station

Trains leave from Corinth Station at 9 Railroad Place and head south through marshes and deep forest in the Southern Adirondacks before returning to Corinth. The railway's pages give the trip as about 7 miles south, or 6 to 12 miles depending on the ride, and most excursions last 1 to 1.5 hours. You can choose your car: standard commuter coaches like the Polar Palace, the Deluxe Coach McCoy Hicks with big lounge seats, the Spier Falls lounge car, First Class table seating, a private caboose, or a single VIP seat in the locomotive cab.

Up front, every train is pulled by an Alco. The roster includes Alco 5, a 660 horsepower S-1 built in Schenectady in 1947 and kept completely original, plus D&H 3021, a 1943 Alco S2 built for the US Army, SC&H 3501, a 1951 Alco RS1 that served Dupont and the Department of Energy, and three Delaware & Hudson RS3s from 1952, Nos. 4085, 4103 and 4118. The railway cycles these engines through its trains during the year.

Don’t miss

  1. Alco 5A completely original 1947 Alco S-1 built at Schenectady, New York, and a favorite to ride behind.
  2. D&H RS3 No. 4085Rescued in 2025 by the Delaware & Hudson Railway Historical Society and now in Corinth for an overhaul and a return to Lightning Stripe paint.
  3. The Delaware & Hudson RS3 trioNos. 4085, 4103 and 4118, all built in 1952, put a matched set of Delaware & Hudson diesels back to work in the Adirondacks.
  4. Locomotive cab rideOne VIP seat per trip lets a single passenger ride in the cab with the crew.
  5. The private cabooseGroups of up to 15 can reserve the whole caboose for their own party.

Pumpkins, Santa and a seat by the engine

The rides are listed for all ages and are short enough for small children, at about 1 to 1.5 hours. On the Pumpkin Picker, each child gets to pick a pumpkin at the patch and decorate it. The Candy Cane Express is the railway's most popular trip: a one hour Christmas ride with candy canes, cookies and hot chocolate on the way to see Santa, with elves and twinkling lights in heated coaches.

Lap children ages 1 to 3 have their own fare, and infants under 1 ride free on an adult's lap. For a train-obsessed older child, the single locomotive cab seat is a memorable splurge.

Plan your visit: tips for Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway

  • Book online and search by date; each ride has its own schedule and fares.
  • Pick your car when booking, from standard coach to First Class tables and the private caboose.
  • Only one locomotive cab seat is sold per trip, so book early if you want it.
  • Infants under 1 ride free on a lap; lap children 1 to 3 have a reduced fare.

Holiday season is the railway's busiest time. The Candy Cane Express takes families on an hour long Christmas ride through the Southern Adirondacks with candy canes, cookies, hot chocolate and a visit with Santa, and it is the most popular trip on the calendar. In fall, the Pumpkin Picker heads to a pumpkin patch where every child chooses a pumpkin to decorate. For more holiday ideas, see our list of Christmas train rides in New York and our guide to Halloween and pumpkin train rides in New York.

A family railroad with a big crew of friends

Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway LLC is family owned and operated, and the line was rehabilitated with help from friends and family. You support it by riding, booking a private car or charter for a birthday, wedding or company event, and following its work on locomotive 4085, which it is restoring with the Delaware & Hudson Railway Historical Society.

More rail history in the Adirondacks and beyond

The North Creek Depot Museum, about 33 miles north, sits at the far end of the line Durant built. Across the Vermont border, the Rutland Railroad Museum is about 48 miles away, and the Adirondack Railroad offers another mountain ride about 77 miles west. See every New York train museum we cover to plan a longer trip.

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Bring Rally along: a train book for the drive

Watercolor of Rally the corgi dreaming about his toy turtle, green bone and yellow ball
From Rally Takes the Train, watercolor by Leslie Dunn.

With a pumpkin patch in fall and Santa in winter, a family might pack very different bags for this little railroad depending on the month. In our book, Rally packs his turtle toy, his green bone and his yellow ball before the trip. I can picture a small traveler here adding mittens and a candy cane to the pile. Our coloring pages have Rally ready to go.

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Print the Rally coloring pages before you go

Watercolor coloring pages from the book, free to print. Tuck a few in a folder with crayons for the drive or the wait for the next train.

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Rally Takes the Train book cover: a watercolor corgi peeking from a red train

A train story for the ride homeRally Takes the Train is a five-minute rhyming picture book about a corgi's first train trip to see his grand-paw-rents. Hand-painted in real watercolor. $13.99 on Amazon, for ages 0 to 8.

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Sources

Everything on this page comes from the museum’s own website and social pages and, for history, Wikipedia, checked October 19, 2026.

Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway: 20 rider questions

How much are Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway tickets?

As of October 2026, prices depend on the ride and the car. The Autumn Explorer starts at $15, the Pumpkin Picker at $30, and the Candy Cane Express from $35, with standard coach seats at $40 for adults and $30 for children 12 and under. Lounge and First Class seats cost more.

What is the Candy Cane Express at the Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway?

The Candy Cane Express is a one hour Christmas train ride through the Southern Adirondacks and the railway's most popular trip. Children get candy canes, cookies and hot chocolate on the way to see Santa, with elves and holiday lights aboard heated coaches. Book dates online at corinthtrain.com.

What seating options are on the Candy Cane Express?

As of October 2026, choices include standard coaches, the Deluxe Coach McCoy Hicks, the Spier Falls lounge car at $45 for adults, First Class at $50 for adults or $200 for a private table of four, a private caboose for up to 15 at $890, and a $200 locomotive cab seat.

Where is the Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway in Corinth, NY?

Trains leave from Corinth Station at 9 Railroad Place, Corinth, New York 12822. The railway describes Corinth as just minutes from Saratoga and Lake George, in the Southern Adirondacks. Call (518) 222-9590 if you need directions or have questions on the day of your ride.

What locomotives are on the Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway roster?

The roster is all Alco: Alco 5, a 1947 S-1; D&H 3021, a 1943 S2 built for the US Army; SC&H 3501, a 1951 RS1 from Dupont and the Department of Energy; and Delaware & Hudson RS3s 4085, 4103 and 4118, all from 1952. Engines rotate through the trains.

What route does the Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway take?

Trains run south from Corinth Station through marshes and forest in the Southern Adirondacks and then return. The railway gives the trip as about 7 miles south, or 6 to 12 miles depending on the ride, and one outside guide describes about ten miles between Corinth and Greenfield.

Who owns the Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway?

The railway is run by Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway LLC, which describes itself as family owned and operated. The family began offering rides in 2022 after rehabilitating the line and equipment with help from friends and relatives. Reviewers often mention that the owner also works as the conductor.

When did the Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway start?

The railway began offering rides in 2022. The line itself is much older: the Adirondack Company, under Dr. Thomas Durant, built it in 1864 from Saratoga Springs to North Creek. The route later became known as the Adirondack Branch, and this railway now runs over part of it.

What services does the Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway offer?

The railway offers scenic rides, holiday trains, dinner trains, special events and wedding trains. It also books private charters and private cars for birthdays, reunions, engagements and corporate events, and it rents cars for stationary meetings. Trains can host up to 250 guests.

Can I book a private train at the Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway?

Yes. As of October 2026, private cars start at $900 for up to 40 guests and can be customized, and the railway can run additional trains for an event. It has worked with venues such as Fossil Stone Vineyards. Email info@corinthtrain.com or call (518) 222-9590 to plan.

What is the Pumpkin Picker train ride?

The Pumpkin Picker is a 1.5 hour fall train ride to a pumpkin patch, open to all ages. Each child gets to pick a pumpkin and decorate it. As of October 2026, fares start at $30. Dates fill in the fall, so check the calendar and book online.

What is the Autumn Explorer at the Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway?

The Autumn Explorer is a 1.5 hour scenic ride through fall color in the Southern Adirondacks, passing marshes and deep forest. As of October 2026, fares start at $15, making it the least expensive trip on the calendar and a good first ride for young children.

Is the Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway good for toddlers?

Yes. Rides are listed for all ages and last about 1 to 1.5 hours, which suits short attention spans. As of October 2026, infants under 1 ride free on an adult's lap, and lap children ages 1 to 3 pay a reduced fare of $16 to $18 on the Candy Cane Express.

Can you ride in the locomotive at the Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway?

Yes, on some trips. The railway sells one VIP locomotive cab seat per tour, priced at $200 on the Candy Cane Express as of October 2026. Because only one seat is available, book early if a rail fan in your family is hoping to ride up front.

What is the D&H 4085 project?

D&H RS3 No. 4085, built in 1952, was saved by the Delaware & Hudson Railway Historical Society in 2025 after years of neglect and moved to Corinth. It is getting an extensive overhaul and a return to the classic Lightning Stripe paint scheme, with a goal of running by late 2026.

What is Alco 5?

Alco 5 is a 660 horsepower S-1 diesel built by the American Locomotive Company in Schenectady, New York in 1947. The railway says it is completely original, and passengers can ride behind it on various trains. It is one of the highlights of the all-Alco roster.

Are there photos and reviews of the Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway?

Yes. The railway shares photos of its trains and locomotives on Facebook and Instagram, and its website features five star visitor reviews praising the friendly owner, conductor and staff. Tourism sites for the Saratoga area also list the railway with photos.

Is there a map of the Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway?

The railway's contact page includes a Google Map of Corinth Station at 9 Railroad Place. The route runs south from Corinth toward Greenfield, north of Saratoga Springs, on part of the former Adirondack Branch. Ask the crew about landmarks along the way during your ride.

Does the Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway run all year?

Yes. The railway says its trains operate out of Corinth Station year round, with themed rides changing by season, from fall foliage and pumpkin trips to the Candy Cane Express. Search by date on corinthtrain.com to see what is running when you want to visit.

What train museums are near the Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway?

The North Creek Depot Museum is about 33 miles north at the other end of the historic line. In Vermont, the Rutland Railroad Museum is about 48 miles away. The Cooperstown and Charlotte Valley Railroad is about 72 miles, and the Adirondack Railroad about 77 miles.

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