Arcade & Attica Railroad provides a two-and-a-half-hour train experience, which includes a 30-minute layover at Curriers Station. During this time, you can explore the train yard and enjoy a meal.
The Depot
Purchase a ticket to start your excursion at the Arcade & Attica Depot. You can also buy a ticket online. Before you depart or after you return, make sure to explore the museum. Parking is available in the municipal lot, located across the street behind the Main Street businesses.
All aboard!
When you purchase a train ticket, you are assigned a specific seat in a designated car. The seat backs can easily pivot to face the other direction, allowing you to avoid riding backward or sitting facing your companions. Additionally, if there is availability, you can move to the open-air car for a different experience. We decided to ride to Curriers Depot in our assigned seats and then moved to the open-air car before returning to Arcade Depot.
A 90-minute ride through the countryside
You’ll enjoy roughly 45 minutes of bucolic scenery on the way to Curriers and the same scenery on the way back. You’ll travel through farmland, wetland, and woodland ecological communities. The timing for our trip was perfect for seeing Monarch butterflies playing among the miles of Joe Pye weed and Queen Anne’s Lace. Can you imagine how beautiful this is in Autumn?
Curriers Station
Curriers Stations serves as the turn-around point for the Arcade and Attica Railroad. Passengers can disembark for a 30-minute layover while the engine switches positions to pull the train back to Arcade. During this time, you can explore the train equipment in the yard, enjoy lunch, and visit the museum.
Events on the Arcade and Attica Railroad
June through December, themed events are held, including Murder Mystery, Great Train Robbery, Father’s Day, Superhero, Halloween Express, and Polar Express. We happened to be there during the Civil War Days event.
More information about the Arcade and Attica Railroad
Check the website for departure times and ticket prices
Located in Arcade, roughly 90 minutes / 75 miles from Rochester (get directions)
Check out the FAQ and policies before you go
Restrooms are located at both depots.
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