

Lake Placid Limited – Sugar Express Steam Engine Ride to Lake Placid
April 26 ‐ May 17, 2025
Upcoming Dates: May 17, 2025
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
US Sugar Clewiston Station
900 WC Owen Ave
Clewiston, FL 33440
Overview
THE EXPERIENCE
Climb aboard our historic excursion train from Clewiston to Lake Placid, Florida, and enjoy a day-long roundtrip ride through the Glades Communities.
The Lake Placid Limited will depart Clewiston at 10:30 AM, arriving in Lake Placid for a 2.5-hour layover for lunch, shopping, and self-guided mural tours, with a return to Clewiston at approximately 5:00 PM.
These trips feature U.S. Sugar steam locomotive No. 148 operating the southbound segment of the trip and a U.S. Sugar diesel locomotive on the northbound segment.
TICKET PRICES
Our passenger train consists of historic cars dating from the early 1900s to the mid-1950s and includes first-class observation and lounge cars, table cars, deluxe coaches, and open-air cars. Our train is climate-controlled except in our open-air class and features restrooms onboard.
All first-class tickets include complimentary drinks, light snacks, and appetizers. Your ticket selection will describe specific amenities and features. Ticket prices do not include taxes or fees.
- Open Air Car – $85.00
- Deluxe Coach – $99.00
- Family Class Package – $150.00
- Palmdale Table Car – $148.00
- Bay Biscayne Tavern Lounge – $178.00
- Bay Biscayne Observation – $200.00
PARKING & BOARDING
Parking and boarding for the Lake Placid Limited takes place at 900 W C Owen Ave, Clewiston, FL 33440. Detailed parking and boarding instructions are emailed to you with your ticket confirmation.
NOTES
Due to its historic nature, Sugar Express is not ADA-accessible. The excursion cars feature steep steps, narrow hallways and doorways, and small restrooms, which may pose challenges for guests with limited mobility. Passengers with limited mobility need to be aware of these limitations and should expect such situations, and should contact Sugar Express for planning and accommodations