The rebirth of Adirondack Railroad’s trains to Tupper Lake By Megan Plete Postol The shine of steel once again glimmered against backcountry foliage as an Adirondack Railroad train whooshed along secluded portions of the rail. Inside … [Read more...] about All aboard!
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New partnership, potential recreation trail, to save a rail line
Open Space Institute, Revolution Rail work together in Tahawus line purchase By Tim Rowland The Revolution Rail Co. and Open Space Institute have entered into an agreement that in the long haul could create a recreational trail on the old … [Read more...] about New partnership, potential recreation trail, to save a rail line
Destination: Tupper Lake
Rail line travel from Utica once again possible By Tim Rowland A northbound passenger train out of Utica rolled into Tupper Lake for the first time in 57 years Sunday, enchanting rail buffs and sightseers, and tantalizing merchants with … [Read more...] about Destination: Tupper Lake
Rail bike company to buy Tahawus line
Alternate bidder to move ahead after auction winner misses down payment By Tim Rowland Revolution Rail, a North Creek rail-biking company, will purchase the defunct Saratoga and North Creek Railway for $2.7 million under an agreement filed with … [Read more...] about Rail bike company to buy Tahawus line
Derailed: Tahawus rail line sale hits snag
Winning bidder overdue on paying initial deposit By Tim Rowland An apparent snag in financing has once again clouded the fate of the Saratoga & North Creek Railway, a bankruptcy court trustee said. Carol McLean-Wright and her husband … [Read more...] about Derailed: Tahawus rail line sale hits snag
Bidders ‘dare greatly’
Investors in Adirondack rail line are willing to bet big By Tim Rowland The winning bidder of a 30-mile rail spur through the wilderness plans to spend $19 million on a multi-pronged venture to harvest minerals from old mine tailing piles, … [Read more...] about Bidders ‘dare greatly’