Catskill Mountain Railroad - Passenger Trains, Rail Cars & Scenic Railways

Catskill Mountain Railroad
P.O. Box 46
Shokan, NY 12481

Email: info@catskillmtrailroad.com
Phone: (845) 688-7400

Enjoy a ride along the scenic Esopus or in the historic city of Kingston!
Board our Esopus Scenic Train (May-Nov.) at Mt. Pleasant or Phoenicia and step back to a time when train travel was the only way to access the Catskills. Visit the Empire State Railway Museum housed in the Phoenicia station to learn more about this region’s history! Throughout the year we also offer the Kingston Shuttle to help celebrate special events in the City of Kingston! The conductor checks his watch and the train whistle lets you know that your ride into history is about to begin! Please join us as we prepare to expand service and work towards linking Kingston with the Catskills by rail once more. All aboard!

The Catskill Mountain Railroad
Scenic Train Excursion

The Catskill Mountain Railroad Scenic Train is a 12 mile round trip between Phoenicia and Cold Brook station (Boiceville) -- a wonderful hour and thirty minute railroad excursion. After arriving at the Mount Pleasant depot, purchase your ticket from the ticket agent. There is plenty of time to visit our snack bar and gift shop.

After departing Mount Pleasant, your ride will be along the Esopus Creek, famed for its scenic beauty and great fishing. You may even spot bald eagles, great blue herons, hawks, deer and other wildlife along its banks. Framing the beautiful Esopus Valley on either side of the creek are Mount Tremper to the north and Mount Pleasant and Romer Mountain to the south.

At Phoenicia, step into the past by visiting the historic 1900 railroad depot, home of the Empire State Railway Museum. Here you can explore railroading both past and present along the old Ulster & Delaware route. Upon re-boarding, the train now sets out for Cold Brook station, located in Boiceville. This portion of the extended track offers a fresh variety of scenic vistas along the Esopus Creek, through the woods, and returns to Mt. Pleasant.

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