Autumn Spectacular Wine & Dine Train
Welcome Aboard one of the most scenic northeast railway journeys!
Autumn is the perfect time to join us for a nearly 150 mile jaunt along the Hudson River. Snowy white linens and the smell of fresh baked scones will greet you as board our vintage streamline-era dining car "Epicurus" Its a day full of sensory delights as you take in the fall-foliage scenery while Afternoon Tea and beverages are served aboard our vintage dining car.
The Hudson River Valley becomes spectacular when the Hudson Highlands turn orange, yellow and red. The combination of autumn mountains, wide river, historic buildings and the train running directly along the shoreline is probably exactly the kind of scenic day you long for. You’ll see the Palisades, Tappan Zee Bridge, Walkway over the Hudson, West Point, Storm King Mountain and Bannerman’s Castle.
The schedule allows approximately two hours to explore the Albany Capitol Region at your leisure. Nearby sites of interest include The New York State Museum, Albany Institute of History & Art, USS Slater and Crailo State Historic Site. Guests may alternately leave the train at Hudson station to wander the quant downtown.
The day concludes with an elegant Five-course Dinner served as the sun sets over the Hudson River.
Reserve now as less than 25 guests can be accommodated aboard our cozy vintage dining car.
Train Timetable
subject to change
Depart Return
11:20am....New York City.......7:05pm 1:22pm...........Hudson.........4:52pm 1:51pm...Albany/Rensselaer...4:30pm
Your Journey Includes
🔷Round Trip Rail Travel aboard our vintage Dining Car "Epicurus"
🔷Complimentary Afternoon Tea Service
🔷Complimentary Five-course Dinner
🔷Complimentary Beverage Service appropriate to the hour 🔷Admission to Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge at Moynihan Train Hall prior to departure 🔷Services of onboard Host/Guide/Entertainer
Wine & Dine Train
Sample Menu
Served October 3 & 4
Afternoon Tea
Roasted Carrot & Fennel Soup — GF/V
Toasted coriander • herb oil • fennel frond
Warm Harvest Puff
Leek • Gruyère • Dijon Thyme
Smoked Salmon Finger Sandwich
Lemon crème fraîche • dill • watercress
Garden Herb Tea Sandwich — GF/V
Boursin-style vegan herb cream • cucumber • radish • watercress
Pumpkin Poppy & Pepita Scone — GF
Orange-ginger butter • Concord grape preserve
Blackout Chocolate Scone — GF/V
Black cocoa • dark chocolate • sour cherry
Maple–Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Truffle
Sunset Dinner
Woodland Mushroom Medley GF/V
Whipped mushroom • mushroom soil • pickled shallot • woodland herbs
II
The Northeastern Waters
Whitefish Roulade • seared Atlantic scallop • crisp potato-celeriac pavé • pickled pear • trout roe • cider brown butter
III —
From the Fields
Charred Endive • shaved Hudson Valley blue • Concord grape • brown-butter rye cluster • verjus
IV
From the Hearth
Roasted Beef Tenderloin • parsnip fondant • glazed Savoy parcel • juniper & roasted-shallot jus • black garlic
V
Sweetened Harvest
Carrot Spice Cake • whipped crème fraîche • carrot caramel • walnut praline • ginger
Gluten-free and vegan selections are available throughout each meal service with advance notice.
All Hallows on the Hudson
Sample Menu
Served October 31 & November 1
Afternoon Tea
The Cauldron — Roasted delicate squash & pear soup • rosemary • pepita oil
The Midnight Puff
Caramelized onion • black garlic • Gruyère • thyme
The Black & White
Smoked turkey • black-pepper cream • sharp cheddar • fig • pumpernickel
The Crimson Garden — GF/V
Beet blini • Boursin-style vegan herb cream • cucumber • radish • watercress
Earl Grey & Lemon Scone — GF
Blackberry preserve • honeyed vanilla cream • salted butter
Blackout Chocolate Scone — GF/V
Black cocoa • dark chocolate • sour cherry
Sunset Dinner
Forest Floor
Roasted chestnut & Wild mushroom • celery leaf • pickled mustard seed • mushroom soil • thyme
Ember
Seared Scallop • charred cauliflower • smoked leek • blood orange • chile oil
Garnet Offering
Roasted Beet • fall radicchio • whipped goat cheese • sour cherry • balsamic • buckwheat crisp
After Dark
Red-wine Braised Beef • parsnip silk • smoked onion • charred Brussels leaves • black-garlic jus Poison Apple
Poached & lacquered Hudson Valley apple • black cocoa cake • salted cider caramel • crème fraîche • black walnut
Gluten-free and vegan selections are available throughout each meal service with advance notice.
All Inclusive Fares
Table Seating:
Fares from $395 per guest roundtrip
Inquire about one-way travel fares available on select dates
Purchase seats now; Early booking discount may apply
All tables seat four guests. Parties purchasing less than three seats may be seated at shared tables. Roundtrip table seated guests are guaranteed riverside seating in at least one direction. Seating requests will be honored in the order in which paid reservations are received. Our train serves Moynihan & Pennsylvania Stations in New York City. Custom group itineraries and exclusive luxury railcar charters available. Personalized arrangements may be available for guests wishing to extend their vacation additional days.
Hudson Option
Guests may choose to leave the train at Hudson Station and walk a few blocks to nearby Warren Street. The schedule allow nearly three hours to wander an array of Antique Shops, Boutiques and Art Galleries sure to peak your interests.
Empire State Passenger Association
Traveler review Fall 2023
Cancellations
Wine & Dine Train: All cancellations/changes are subject to a $50 per guest service fee. No refunds for cancellations made less than 5 days prior to departure. No refunds for no-shows on day of departure.
Terms & Conditions
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