Driving around and saw this train station. Decided to stop and check it out. We were amazed to find out that we could ride the rail on their bikes. We made arrangements to come back later and ride the rail.
This place of 30k-40 rooms was once a thriving business and worked great with the railroad company. A train trip from Utica to Old Forge where they would spend the night and then be taken into town to shop and eat. The could also just relax at the bar and enjoy an amazing dinner. The chef was amazing as the bartender who made the drinks. It's known to always be full until a death in the family which caused a scabble in the family wanting the money. The place has been on the market for 3 years and is $80,000. Since it's been on the market I'm sure they would take less. Hope they get a buy to invest.
Safety instructions
Graveyard of non-working railroad crossing lights.
1/2 way done! Time to get off the bike on the rail so they could turn it around and we could pedal back to the train station. We ended up riding with another couple to help them out. They struggled to get to the point to turn around. She had cancer and had just finished chemo. This was way too much for her to do. She looked awful and he could not pedal them both with out help. We were happy to help them out.
The train station is now put in new rails from Utica NY to Lake Placid. They are starting a fall tour which will include an overnight stay. They also are doing a Polar Express. So much is happening here in the Adirondacks.
Just another building close by that caught my eye.
Proud to say we completed the bike the rail adventure. We are tired don't get me wrong it was not a piece of cake.
Hot, tired and hungry LOL
