Awesome photos! That little red switcher is neat too. "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in Heaven." - Matthew 5:16
Popular with people who like to ride nearby Esopus Creek with their water tubes.
Ride down the creek on their tubes and ride back on the train.
Scenic views in the Catskill Mountains near Phoencia New York.
The Esopus Creek next to the railroad in this scenic section of New York.
Train station with a small museum display inside.
Short but enjoyable ride.
Visited the area four times and enjoyed every second there.
Unfortunately the railroad had numerous troubles with floods in the area.
The county and state got fed up bailing them out with millions. Finally they shut down the railroad operations in Phoencia. Shame on them. At least the railroad still runs in Kingston.
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They run their train out of Kingston New York. Currently not out of Phoencia New York. There is a group called Rail Explorers that offers pedal powered rides on the track in Phoencia.
Not my photos.
Did not see the steam engine since I have not been there for years. Videos on YouTube if you type Catskill Mountain Railroad.
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Those rail tourer things are a fantastic idea! I have seen the 0-4-0 on YT, has a very sweet whistle. I need to make one in HO scale now lol. A mantua 0-4-0 would be a great starting point.....
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