Adirondack Railway Preservation Society Receives Grant

Utica, NY – The Adirondack Railway Preservation Society, operator of the
Adirondack Railroad, has received a generous grant from the John H. Emery Rail
Heritage Trust to make renovations to one of its passenger cars. The $10,000 grant
will support restoration of this classic railcar for service throughout the railroad’s
entire route between Utica and Tupper Lake.
The interior of the car will be refurbished into a configuration reminiscent of
classic “parlor cars” operated by many railroads in the first half of the 20 th century.
New interior walls, windows, lighting, and furniture will reflect that ambience
from an earlier era.
“We are grateful for the belief in our railroad demonstrated by the Trustees of this
fund established by the late Mr. Emery, a native of Chicago and a lover of the
classic passenger trains of America”, said Frank Kobliski, President and General
Manager of the Adirondack Railroad. “Mr. Emery’s desire to support preservation
of the passenger experience from the “Golden Age” of railroading has been of
benefit to many historic endeavors throughout the country. The focus of this grant
is consistent with his philanthropic legacy”.
The Adirondack Railroad, a subsidiary of the Adirondack Railway Preservation
Society, Inc. operates the longest scenic rail route east of the Mississippi River. It is
a volunteer-based 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based in Utica, NY, and
since 1992 it has provided memorable experiences for over 1.8 million passengers
on tracks of the former New York Central Railroad.