Amtrak is bringing back its Great Dome car for the fall foliage season aboard the Adirondack in update New York.
The car will operate on the New York-Montreal train between Sept. 29 and Nov. 1.
The dome will operate northbound on Train 69 from Albany-Rensselaer, New York, to Montreal on Thursdays, Saturdays and Mondays.
It will return south on Train 68 Fridays, Sundays, and Tuesdays. The dome will not operate on Wednesdays.
There is no additional charge to ride in the dome section. Seats are unreserved and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
On some trips, National Park Service Trails and Rails volunteers will offer historical commentary between Saratoga Springs and Westport, New York.
Among the scenic features of the route are Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains.
Passengers can take advantage of the I Love NY 15 percent discount off the regular (full) adult rail fare, valid for sale through May 2017. Reservations are required.
Up to two children ages 2-12 may accompany each adult at half the discounted rail fare.
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