Here is the proposed trip itinerary (provided by AAPRCO).
Canandaigua 2024 Convention and Special Train Schedule & Routing June 11 - 15, 2024 Albany, NY to Canandaigua, NY
Tuesday, June 11th 8:00 a.m. Depart Albany-Rensselaer, NY Amtrak Station 8:30 a.m. Pass Schenectady, NY 9:45 a.m. Pass Utica, NY 11:00 a.m. Arrive Syracuse, NY Interchange with Finger Lakes Railway 12:30 p.m. Depart Syracuse, NY 4:30 p.m. Arrive Geneva, NY 5:15 p.m. Pass Shortsville, NY 6:00 p.m. Arrive Canandaigua, NY 7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception at Twisted Rail Brew Pub with Heavy hors d’oeuvres and drink ticket
Wednesday, June 12th Parked in Canandaigua, NY Annual meeting presentations & Convention Events
Thursday, June 13th Parked in Canandaigua, NY Annual meeting presentations & Convention Events 12:00 p.m. Luncheon Steamboat Cruise on Lady Canandaigua 6:00 p.m. Car Party onboard Special Train with Heavy hors d’oeuvres and open bar
Friday, June 14th, 2024 8:00 a.m. Depart Canandaigua 8:30 a.m. Arrive Shortsville 9:15 a.m. Arrive Geneva for a la carte off-train events & excursions (To Be Announced)
Saturday, June 15th, 2024 9:15 a.m. Depart Geneva 12:15 p.m. Arrive Martisco for Station tour of Central Railway Historical Society 1:45 p.m. Depart Martisco 2:00 p.m. Arrive Syracuse - Drop Finger Lakes power pick up Amtrak power 3:30 p.m. Depart Syracuse as Amtrak special 6:30 p.m. Arrive Albany-Rensselaer, Trip concludes
IMPORTANT NOTES: - AAPRCO MEMBERSHIP is required to attend the convention and ride the special train. Annual Dues for Associate Members is $90/person - not included in the Special Train Fare below. To join or renew, visit www.aaprco.com and click "Join."
- CONVENTION REGISTRATION is $695/person - not included in the Special Train Fare below. Members who have registered for the convention may purchase a full registration for their partner or spouse.
Members who have registered for the convention may purchase a la carte guest tickets for their guests. Full convention registration includes a Welcome Reception at the Twisted Rail Brew Pub, a luncheon cruise on the steamboat Canandaigua Lady, and the car party.
* * * * *Early bird registrants pay $595 -- a savings of $100 off full price!Register before May 10th to enjoy these savings Call 706-326-6262 or email [email protected] for Convention Registration.
The Convention Itinerary this year includes all Convention meetings & seminars along with the Welcome Reception at the Twisted Rail Brew Pub, and our signature car party. These annual favorites are coupled with exciting off-train excursions that take full advantage of all this area has to offer. A lake cruise on the steamboat Lady Canandaigua will be bundled with convention registration, and guests will have the opportunity to purchase a la carte tickets for a wine tour and a visit to world-class museums such as the Corning Museum of Glass, ground transportation included.
For those not participating in the Convention, a la carte tickets can be purchased for Welcome Reception, Car Party, Steamboat Lake Cruise, Wine Tour and Corning Museum Tours. (Pricing and Itineraries are To Be Announced)
Enjoy the fresh air with Open Vestibule Riding on the Finger Lakes Railway
On the deck at Twisted Rail Brewery & Pub (Convention Registration or ala carte ticket required) - photo provided by AAPRCO
We will stop at the Martisco Station for a tour of the Central Railway Historical Society (photo provided by AAPRCO)
Historic Canandaigua, NY (photo provided by AAPRCO) ---SPECIAL TRAIN FARE--- SLEEPING ROOM GUESTS: 18 TICKETS AVAILABLE @
$4,990 PER PERSON (NOTE THESE ARE DOUBLE OCCUPANCY ROOMS).
*We reserve the right to substitute railcars as required to meet current Amtrak requirements.
We expect high demand for this trip, so book quickly to preferred room selection.
We expect high demand for this trip, so book quickly for preferred room selection. ---PAYMENT---
Payment can be made via Zelle (phone # is 814-229-6354), or by Check or Money Order made out to Deep River Rail Ventures, LLC and mailed to Kevin Moore, c/o Deep River Rail Ventures, LLC 167 Cobblestone Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.
Questions or for payment by Zelle contact:
Kevin Moore 814-229-6354 or [email protected]
The BERLIN Sleeping Car travels by being added to Amtrak trains. The Map of Amtrak routes gives you an idea of the possible train vacation destinations that you may wish to consider when planning your itinerary. The BERLIN Sleeping Car may be chartered by a family, group of friends, corporate travel or any combination you desire. When you charter your private railcar, you create your own luxury railcar trip. You determine where you want your private railcar excursion to go - which route you want to take - and how long you wish to stay at your "train vacation destination."
We will stop at the Martisco Station for a tour of the Central Railway Historical Society (photo provided by AAPRCO) 
Historic Canandaigua, NY (photo provided by AAPRCO)