How the punters and railbirds got there

In 1962, the flights were mostly Mohawk; the closest air destinations were Albany and Glens Falls. The train from Manhattan left Grand Central at 9 in the morning, then departed from Albany at one minute after noon, to arrive at Saratoga Springs at 12:54. There was a special track flight, requiring reservations, for just two of the biggest race days in 1962, leaving Idlewild (as it was then) at 11 in the morning, to arrive at Albany at 12 noon, taking passengers by bus to the track. All this and the return journey cost $20.63, including tax.