Last Saturday, I had a great deal of fun riding on the Adirondack Railroad with my sister Cheryl and her grandchildren, Sheppy and Evie.
My railway companions.
The train went from Union Station in Utica, NY to Remsen, where we got out of the train to make s’mores. I laughed at myself, because we were seeing sights I have seen many times: Utica, Utica Marsh, Marcy, trees, etc, but it was so much more fascinating seeing them out a train window! I think I was more excited than the kids. We passed behind Cheryl’s house. Cheryl texted her daughter, Kimi, so Kimi could be in the window waving. I think the other passengers enjoyed that as well.
Our destination.
It was a cold day with some rain, but luckily none was falling at the time we were in Remsen. We toasted our marshmallows and enjoyed the warmth of the fire pits. In the depot was a vat of hot chocolate. Yum!
The hot sips were very welcome!
There were a few other cars at the depot. One had recognizable profiles. How cute was that!
A train with celebrities?
At the depot, they moved the engine to the other end of the train to tow us back to Utica.
Next time we want to ride in the bubble on top of that car!
Cheryl and I talked about going on one of the wine or beer trains sometime. I thought the kids would also like the Richfield Springs Railroad. Lots of adventures to plan!
Sheppy and Cheryl.
Mohawk Valley Girl 