We have so many film-savvy fans, it is hard to keep track (no pun intended). They are dedicated rail fans, and we wanted to share some of the video work that has been done. For example, here is a piece done by a good friend and local reporter, Jim Kerins. Click Here. But you can search You-tube for Finger Lakes Railway and get a whole new perspective on us. Many thanks to those of you who have posted videos.

After you watch the Kerins video, you may be curious when the next Blues n Brews Train trip takes off. 

On July 26, we will be loading out of Watkins Glen at Seneca Harbor Park 7pm - 10pm. You won't want to miss this, and you may want to consider bringing a friend and staying over. You could even be creative and bring the boat to the Marina and then board the train. The experts say the "close to home trips" are in this year.

Plus there are lots of great lodging locations close by. Try visiting Schuyler County Lodging and Tourism Association. They have lots to offer and will lead you to us, too. Hope to see you in Watkins Glen soon.

The Finger Lakes Railway is offering a weekday commuter service through Ontario County as a new type of passenger service in addition to the many weekend passenger excursions.

What makes commuter service different? It gives passengers a unique way to visit the local communities to do some shopping, visit friends, run some errands, or just explore the region.

How does it work? --- Each Wednesday the train will leave Geneva and head to Canandaigua. There will be whistle stops in Phelps, Clifton Springs, and Shortsville, along the way. You can get on or off the train at any of the whistle stop locations along the route.Commuter-Style Excursions

Or you can choose to stay onboard until the train arrives in Canandaigua for a 2-hour layover. With a 2pm departure from Canandaigua, the train will return passengers to their original boaring location. But be aware, there is NO return service to points west of Geneva for those beginning the trip on the afternoon eastbound run.

"We think it will be fun for people to plan their own trip,' states Deb Najarro, Manager of Passenger Services. "The service is somewhat flexible and we know the villages would be happy to suggest things to do during the layover."

Summer Commuter Trips start July 2 and continue through August, with the exception of August 6. Look for the Wednesday Commuter Runs in September and October for groups as well. All trips are listed on our Excursion List!

Looking for something special to do with Dad this Father's Day? Why not go for a train ride! We are offering two different rides on Father's Day this year.

The main excursion is a four and a half hour trip from Geneva to Shortsville. The train will stop at the Depot 25 restaurant in Shortsville with a layover, so you may get off of the train and purchase a meal. While the train is stopped, you can also visit the Lehigh Valley Railroad Museum across the tracks. Once everyone is on the train, it will head back to Geneva. The wildlife is very active in this area, so be prepared to see anything like deer, turkey, woodchuck, and fox! Click for more info!

We also have a shorter trip to please those who have a busy scedule that day. Our "mini excursion" is a one hour round trip, also departing Geneva. Ride with us into Phelps and return. Click for more info!

Concessions are available on board for both trips.

We want you to have a memorable time with Dad this Father's Day. Why not do something special? We hope to see you there!

Geneva Station HistoryCalling all passengers and calling all passenger train photos. If you have a few great photos of our ride on the FGLK / NYC excursion from Geneva to Solvay on May 17, 2008 (or 1958), please send them to our webmaster for submission (Please keep files less than 1MB).

Include a short story of where the photo was taken, the date, time and photographer's name. Here is a photo of the former Geneva Station, once located where the Public Safety Building is located now.

SPECIAL THANKS TO: The Village of Cayuga (Jackie and Arlene); Ihor in Sennett (We saw your sign); the Central NY Model Railroad Club & Historical Society at Skan Junction (and Matt) in Elbridge; the CNY Martisco Depot & Historical Society; our guest conductors (Al & Mike), and Big Dave for the delicious "box" lunches! Also to all the passengers who enjoyed every minute of our 7-hour run back through time.

Blues & Brews are back

Blues n Brews: Live Bands cram their bodies into small space, but NEVER cramp their style.Join us on our signature Blues N Brews Express train excursions with live blues bands and cash bar. One doesn't need the brews to get rid of the blues, but we tie the two together for a three-hour tour of the countryside from the seat of a comfortable 1950's ViaRail passenger coach. Look up the following dates and we will see you on the train.

• May 10th - Canandaigua
• June 13th - Geneva
• July 26th - Watkins Glen
• August 30th - Syracuse
• September 20th - Victor
• October 18th - Auburn

Step back in time with a vintage NYC Alco

NYC Alco RS-3 #8223: This locomotive is on loan from the Central New York Chapter NRHS.On May 17 & 18 you will feel like you stepped back in time as you board our passenger train and ride from Geneva to Solvay on the Auburn Road. Pulled by vintage Alco RS-3 #8223, board the train Saturday or Sunday and bring a camera for photos and filming of a train "run-by."

Saturday's train boards at the Geneva Yard, or Seneca Falls, Cayuga & NEW BOARDING BY REQUEST in Auburn. Stops include viewing and/or touring of original railroad depots in Seneca Falls, Village of Cayuga (tour inside now Clerk's Office and meeting room), then pass former round house and Bombardier plant in Auburn, stop at Skan Junction Depot and view model railroad layout of FGLK system. Then tour Martisco Depot and continue on to the end of our line, now in Solvay, NY, just west of Solvay Paperboard. Box lunches available. Speical thanks to guest conductors from the CNY NRHS as well as for use of the NYC locomotive mentioned above.

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Our passenger excursions resume in April, and the full 2008 schedule should be online shortly. We will also be adding online ticket reservations later this year, but in the meantime, please contact us to reserve your tickets.

Thanks for your interest in the Finger Lakes Scenic Railway!