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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