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Posted 30 August 2016 - 04:55 AM

The Post Star, Glens Falls, NY 8/29:

Railroad finds niche with craft beverage tours

Additional 'special event' trains planned next year

 

The craft beverages trend that has resulted in new breweries and distillers opening businesses locally has been a boon for the local tourist railroad as well.

 

Saratoga & North Creek Railway sold out a “wine and rails” event it held earlier this month. Three wineries, a beermaker and a cheesemaker were featured.

 

Justin Gonyo, the railway’s manager, said 221 tickets were sold for the event, with 400 for the train trip when additional ticket sales were factored in.

 

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