The Adirondack Railway Preservation Society, operator of the Adirondack Railroad, has received a grant from the John H. Emery Rail Heritage Trust to make renovations to one of its historic passenger cars. The $10,000 grant will support restoration of the railcar for service throughout the railroad’s entire route between Utica and Tupper Lake.
The interior of the car will be refurbished into a configuration reminiscent of classic “parlor cars” operated by many railroads in the first half of the 20th century. New interior walls, windows, lighting, and furniture will reflect that ambience from an earlier era.
The Adirondack Railroad, a subsidiary of the Adirondack Railway Preservation Society, Inc. operates the longest scenic rail route east of the Mississippi River.
It is a volunteer-based 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based in Utica, NY, and since 1992 it has provided memorable experiences for over 1.8 million passengers on tracks of the former New York Central Railroad.
Photo of rail car to be refurbished provided.
