Sponsored Trips

 Most of our trips are open to the public–but LIST members get the first crack if tickets are limited.
Also, members will be able to purchase tickets at a reduced price.

In the past, the Chapter has sponsored rail trips around Long Island and elsewhere in the Metropolitan New York area. Some of the most famous trips have been those to the Long Island Rail Road facilities, dinner trips to Montauk and Greenport, and off-island trips on LIRR trains or Metro-North to such distant points such as Danbury, Norwalk, and Waterbury Connecticut, and to Grand Central Terminal, Poughkeepsie and Harmon Yards in New York. Photo run-bys take place and food service is usually arranged.

CHAPTER TRIPS

Saturday, July 27, 2024 - Greenport Rail Fan Tour

Join the Long Island Rail Road in celebrating its 190th anniversary!

Take a scenic ride to Greenport and relax while learning about the history of the LIRR and its impact on Long Island from on-board docents. Once you reach Greenport Station, you will head to the Railroad Museum of Long Island to explore the exhibits commemorating both the 190th anniversay of the LIRR and the 180th anniversary of the first LIRR train to Greenport.

Once you’re finished at the Museum, you will board a bus to nearby Moores Woods Park, where you will fully experience the thrill of riding The Greenport Express, an Allen Herschell G-16 park train. After your exhilarating ride on the mini train, the bus will bring you to the Railroad Museum at Riverhead for some additional exploring.

This tour also includes a stroll through Greenport at your leisure, where you can enjoy some boutique shopping and waterfront dining (not included in the cost) before heading back to the city. And, you’ll get to take home some exclusive LIRR 190th Anniversary commemorative parting gifts to add to your collection!

For more information, please visit:

https://away.mta.info/deals/lirr-escorted-tour-190th-anniversary-tour-2024/

PACKAGE PRICE:

Adults: $90.00

Children (5 - 11): $77.75

What’s Included

  • Discounted round-trip rail
  • Bus transportation
  • Admission to the Railroad Museum at Greenport and Riverhead
  • A ride on a G-16 park train
  • The Greenport Express,’ and an LIRR 190th Anniversary commemorative book in addition to some LIRR 190th anniversary merchandise

Buying Tickets

Tickets may be purchased at Gray, Green or Blue Ticket Machines and ticket windows at LIRR stations*. Select “MTA Away Deals,” then, “Escorted Tours,” then the tour.

Multiple tickets/vouchers will print. Be sure to take all items dispensed and board the rear train car. This tour has limited space availability.

* Tickets will be available at ticket vending machines up to the Wednesday before the tour and available at ticket windows until the day of the tour.

Please check for track assignments on the TrainTime App, digital signage, or information booth on the day of tour. Remember to board the rear car of the Ronkonkoma train at Jamaica. Tours are subject to cancellation, please check the status of the tour on the web or by calling (718) 217-5477. Also, customers are encouraged to call (718) 558-7419 to confirm their attendance prior to the tour. All train times, prices and dates may be subject to change. This escorted tour involves considerable walking to fully experience the destination.