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Pumpkin Express — Catskill Mountain Railroad

  • Run by Catskill Mountain Railroad
  • Westbrook Lane Station — Kingston, New York, United States

Next: Oct 17–25, 2026

A pumpkin-patch train ride of about an hour and a half from Kingston, New York, along the former Ulster & Delaware corridor, offered on autumn weekends before Halloween.

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Next edition

Oct 17–25, 2026

Sat–Sun, Oct 17–18 and Oct 24–25. Trains at 10:00 am, 12:00, 2:00 and 4:00 pm. About 1.5 hours and 8 miles round trip.

From $19 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

Catskill Mountain Railroad runs its Pumpkin Express from Westbrook Lane Station in the Kingston Plaza in Kingston, New York. The operator describes a train ride along the former Ulster & Delaware Railroad corridor, with views of the Catskills from the railroad's own perspective, on the way to a pumpkin patch where passengers select their favourite pumpkin to take home and decorate.

Rides are about an hour and a half and roughly 8 miles round trip. Seating is on open-air flat cars or inside the coaches, and the operator calls the Pumpkin Express a seasonal favourite that is fun for children and adults alike.

What to expect

A train ride of about an hour and a half and 8 miles round trip to a pumpkin patch, where each passenger can pick a pumpkin to take home and decorate. Seating is on open-air flat cars or inside coaches.

Practical info

Boards at Westbrook Lane Station in the Kingston Plaza, 55 Kingston Plaza Road, Kingston, New York. Seating options are open-air flat cars or coaches. Toddlers under two ride on an adult's lap at no charge. Phone: 845-332-4854.

Where it happens

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the Pumpkin Express?▾
The operator lists rides of about an hour and a half, roughly 8 miles round trip.
What happens at the pumpkin patch?▾
Passengers can select their favourite pumpkin to take home and decorate.
Where does the train leave from?▾
From Westbrook Lane Station in the Kingston Plaza, 55 Kingston Plaza Road, Kingston, New York.
What route does the train take?▾
It runs along the former Ulster & Delaware Railroad corridor, with views of the Catskills.
Where do we sit?▾
The operator lists seating on open-air flat cars or inside its coaches.
Do toddlers need a ticket?▾
The operator lists a no-charge toddler ticket for children under two who ride on an adult's lap.

Sources

Dates checked on Oct 3, 2026 from the official site: catskillmountainrailroad.com. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: catskillmountainrailroad.com

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