From the book arcade and attica railroad by edward a. The narrow gauge line would connect attica, through arcade, to the pennsylvania state line then onto pittsburgh. Arcade and attica railroad kids out and about buffalo. The erie, pennsylvania transportation historian spent over 1,000 hours researching the story of the local common carrier, and became a. The line to attica was severed following a flood in 1957. It is the oldest continuously operating railroad under the same corporate identity in the state. The other operations reaching as far south as cuba and wellsville in allegany county. I thought immediately of the classic book the little engine that could. Murder mystery train ride is a fantastic three hour dinner date with friends. A small new york railroad chose to invest in steam for its excursions while most every other railroad was looking to dieselize. Arcade and attica railroad in arcade, nyjuly regular train ride fri. He has a vested interest in rail history, as his father was a trolley car motorman in philadelphia, and his grandfather was a motorman in washington, d. Through vintage photographs, arcade and attica railroad highlights the history of a railroad that, faced with declining revenues, launched steampowered passenger service in 1962. Arcade and attica railroad arcade, new york scenic.
Arcade and attica railroad, new york images of rail. All aboard to the only operational steam engine train rides in new york state. I know hobby shops in western ny sometimes did some custom painted models, so we can include them too. Nov 02, 2009 concerned that the line would be abandoned, local farmers, merchants, and others raised money to purchase the railroad and formed the arcade and attica railroad.
As they enter the historic station, visitors are surrounded by the history of railroading in america. January 3 we went back in september of 2019, before the leaves started changing, but i still captured some beautiful photos of the surrounding countryside and village. Its steam engine, a beauty built in 1920, leads passenger excursions wednesdays and. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading arcade and attica railroad images of rail. Oct 07, 2016 a steam train ride in arcade ny on 10052016 about a 12 mile ride. With a dedicated management team that has taken the time and effort to face obstacles, the pride of loyal employees, and a supportive community, the railroad has endured a variety of herculean challenges to. Arcade and attica railroad new york book it direct.
It was formed in 1917 from the ashes of numerous failed predecessors. Arcade and attica railroad 2020 all you need to know before. Alco then sold the locomotive to a quarry in new jersey. Arcade and attica railroad booking unavailable on tripadvisor. For a few of the students, it was their first time in a rural area. It is marking its 100th anniversary this year and is proud of its place in railroad history. As you enter the historic station, you are surrounded by the history of railroading in america. The arcade and attica railroad was the latest in a long succession of railroads planned and built through the tonawanda valley in wyoming county in 1836 the attica and sheldon railroad was proposed, but no construction ever took place in 1852 the attica and alleghany valley railroad was incorporated to build a 3 ft 914 mm narrow gauge railway from attica, through arcade, to the. Arcade and attica railroad corporation photographic roster. The remaining 26 miles between attica and freedom were reconstructed to standard gauge in 1895, and in 1903 about 6 miles of this road between attica and freedom was retired, leaving approximately 20 miles of standardgauge road between attica and arcade, owned by the buffalo, attica and arcade railroad company on date of sale. In 1881, a narrowgauge railroad was built in southwestern new york, from attica to arcade. Their regular excursion trains run every weekend from memorial day weekend until the last full weekend of september. Take a journey back in time to arcade and attica railroad. Aug 28, 2017 this is the perfect time to take an excursion ride on the arcade and attica railroad, declared a national historic site in 1981.
In 1836 the attica and sheldon railroad was proposed, but no construction ever took place. Springirth is the author of eight other railroad histories, including most recently bessemer and lake erie railroad and arcade and attica railroad. When the pennsylvania railroad company decided it needed service to buffalo, it bought up the disparate stretches of rail line and linked them together. It was later rebuilt to standard gauge to connect with what became the pennsylvania railroad. The train still operates as a short line freight hauler and also operates a tourist steam passenger train in the summer although that aspect is not covered in this book. Car movement records are kept for interchange information. The photographs in kenneth springirths arcade and attica railroad document each era with quality black and white photographs, accompanied by informative captions, maps, and railroad timetables. It was quite a site to see, but i do have to say i still prefer. I thought i would start a thread listing all of the known commercially available models of arcade and attica railroad equipment. The arcade and attica railroad was the latest in a long succession of railroads planned and built through the tonawanda valley in wyoming county in 1836 the attica and sheldon railroad was proposed, but no construction ever took place.
Through vintage photographs, arcade and attica railroad highlights the history of a railroad that, faced with declining revenues, launched. Choosing us you will have part of a wild 45 minutes train trip, pizza and drinks, face painting for the little ones, a tasty goodie bag, and ozzy the eagle owl and other wild animals will come to say hello to you. Arcade and attica railroad in arcade, nyjuly regular train ride wed. The railroad originally connected arcade with attica, new york, however the right of way north of north java was abandoned in 1957 due to flooding on the tonawanda creek. The other operations reaching as far south as cuba and wellsville in allegany county were torn up. Its steam engine, a beauty built in 1920, leads passenger excursions wednesdays and weekends. Arcade and attica railroad all you need to know before you. Oct 19, 2015 arcade and attica railroad booking unavailable on tripadvisor.
Today, it still hauls some freight and is wellknown for its excursion trains. Arcade and attica railroad, new york images of rail series. Still operating under steam as late as 2008, the line remains an important link to the past the same way the book presents its fascinating story to. Tour our historic station and view all the exhibits, from antique railroad lanterns to switch locks, even to an old switch stand.
Concerned that the line would be abandoned, local farmers, merchants, and others raised money to purchase the railroad and formed the arcade and attica railroad. Arcade and attica railroadmap of journey 5854923100. Incorporated in 1917, the arcade and attica railroad aar reporting marks ara is a shortline railroad that hauls freight between arcade, new york and north java, new york. How active is the arcade and attica railroad in regards to freight traffic.
Arcade and attica railroad, regular schedule and special events. One of the christmas movies we watched was on lifetime a prince for christmas starring kirk barker as the prince december 2015. I came across the northpole train ride on the arcadeattica train website. The locomotive was sold again in 1929 to the boyne city railroad of boyne city, michigan. New york railroad looking for funds to put 280 back in. Arcade and attica railroad arcadia publishing history books. Ara arcade and attica railroad corporation locomotive. This train ride is fun for all ages so bring your family and enjoy. We will be giving you updates frequently as we learn more. Arcade and attica railroad images of rail 9780738572055 by springirth, kenneth c.
It was later rebuilt to standard gauge to connect with what became the pennsylvania. No112 was built in 1945 and delivered to the united states navy. Listen to the whistle blow as you depart from downtown arcade, ny and travel through the scenic countryside and farmland into curriers station, where youll be able to visit the museum depot and sit back, relax, and enjoy food and drinks. It connects with norfolk southern at a junction near arcade. In 1880 the line officially opened between attica and curriers corners where our excursion stops today. The arcade and attica railroad was the latest in a long succession of railroads planned and built through the tonawanda valley in wyoming county. Springirth 2009, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Arcade and attica railroad is a unique train excursion company located in new york. History the arcade and attica railroad was the latest in a long succession of railroads planned and built through the tonawanda valley in wyoming county. Near the end of the movie as the train pulls in, there is the depot for the arcade and attica railroad. Supposedly grading was done for a wye, but ive never seen it. Arcade and attica railroad images of rail kindle edition by springirth, kenneth c download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
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