U.S. Sugar Donates Historic Steam Locomotive No. 1504 to Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
Sugar Express, LLC and the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum today announced the donation of steam locomotive No. 1504 to TVRM’s collection in Chattanooga. Locomotive No. 1504 is a United States Railroad Administration light Pacific type, constructed by Richmond Locomotive Works in August 1919 for the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. The locomotive was placed on public…
March 25, 2026
Sugar Express releases 2025 – 2026 Schedule
Sugar Express returns following Summer Break with our 2025–2026 Schedule, premiering the Clewiston passenger coach and Private Train Charter Opportunities. Clewiston, FL – After a brief summer hiatus, Sugar Express is back on track with a full slate of excursions and events for the 2025–2026 season. Since its launch, the heritage train has welcomed more…
August 28, 2025
Sugar Express Release January – May 2025 Schedule
CLEWISTON, FL – 2025 Sugar Express Operating Season Sugar Express returns following its summer break with its 2025 operating schedule, featuring train rides and all-day excursions from January through May. A new Family Coach Class with special pricing for children and young families is also being introduced. Tickets for January and February events go on…
December 3, 2024
Farm to Table Train and Caladium Festival Flyer Passenger Train Excursions Announced for July
SOUTH CENTRAL FLORIDA – Following its festival debut in 2023, Sugar Express will headline the Caladium Festival in Lake Placid, Florida with hourly train rides on July 26th and 27th and operate a gourmet Farm to Table excursion train from Lake Placid to Clewiston, Florida on July 28th. Ticket sales begin May 1st at 6:00…
April 30, 2024
Sugar Express to offer train rides during regional festival
CLEWISTON, FL – The Sugar Express is excited to announce a series of special train rides to coincide with the Clewiston Sugar Festival, which is Florida’s largest annual celebration on March 16th. Click here for tickets. That afternoon, visitors to Clewiston can ride behind Sugar Express steam locomotive no. 148 as it operates the SUGARFEST…
February 9, 2024
Sugar Express Announces 2024 Schedule
Book Now CLEWISTON, FL – U.S. Sugar has announced its initial 2024 Winter and Spring Schedule for its popular vintage train rides in South Central Florida, featuring a variety of experiences for families, tourists, and railroad fans alike. Events are scheduled between January and May, with additional dates and trips to be announced. ICE CREAM…
January 4, 2024