Your railroad adventure begins just 20 minutes south of downtown Rochester! Board at the historic Industry Depot located off Route 251 in Rush and take a ride back in time! Enjoy a mile-and-a-half round-trip vintage diesel train ride through our bucolic museum grounds, and tour the largest collection of historic trains in New York State. Enjoy indoor and outdoor exhibits at both ends of the ride, and make sure to visit our gift shop for snacks and souvenirs. All aboard!
Hours of Operation
Due to the volunteer nature of our operation, we are only open on the days listed below, normally from 10:00am to 2:00pm with train rides departing every 30 minutes (unless otherwise specified). All trains run rain or shine. Advance ticket purchase is strongly suggested.
Easter Bunny Train Rides
Ride vintage trains to the Egg Hunt, visit with the Easter Bunny, and enjoy a fun day out with family and friends!
Mother’s Day Train Rides
Enjoy fun vintage train rides through our bucolic museum grounds, and tour the largest collection of historic trains in New York State.
Rails & Ales Train Rides
Enjoy complimentary samples from more than a dozen local craft brewers and fun vintage train rides!
June Train Rides
Enjoy fun vintage train rides through our bucolic museum grounds, and tour the largest collection of historic trains in New York State.
Father’s Day Train Rides
Enjoy fun vintage train rides through our bucolic museum grounds, and tour the largest collection of historic trains in New York State.
June Train Rides
Enjoy fun vintage train rides through our bucolic museum grounds, and tour the largest collection of historic trains in New York State.
July Train Rides
Enjoy fun vintage train rides through our bucolic museum grounds, and tour the largest collection of historic trains in New York State.
Princess & Superhero Train Rides
Come dressed as your favorite character and enjoy fun vintage train rides!
July Train Rides
Enjoy fun vintage train rides through our bucolic museum grounds, and tour the largest collection of historic trains in New York State.
August Train Rides
Enjoy fun vintage train rides through our bucolic museum grounds, and tour the largest collection of historic trains in New York State.
Classic Car Show & Train Rides
Enjoy our car show featuring beautifully restored classics from all eras, and climb aboard our vintage train for a ride around our museum!
August Train Rides
Enjoy fun vintage train rides through our bucolic museum grounds, and tour the largest collection of historic trains in New York State.
Real Steam Train Rides
Ride behind a REAL steam locomotive when Viscose 6 returns to the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum this September!
Real Steam Train Rides
Ride behind a REAL steam locomotive when Viscose 6 returns to the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum this September!
Rails & Ales Train Rides
Enjoy complimentary samples from more than a dozen local craft brewers and fun vintage train rides!
Pumpkin Patch Train Rides
Ride our vintage trains to the pumpkin patch, where every child takes home a free pumpkin. Tour our exhibits, see Lionel trains, and visit the friendly petting zoo!
Pumpkin Patch Train Rides
Ride our vintage trains to the pumpkin patch, where every child takes home a free pumpkin. Tour our exhibits, see Lionel trains, and visit the friendly petting zoo!
Halloween Pumpkin Patch Train Rides
Ride our vintage trains to the pumpkin patch, where every child takes home a free pumpkin. Tour our exhibits, see Lionel trains, and visit the friendly petting zoo!