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 special event days listed below, normally from 10:00am to 3:00pm with train rides departing every 30 minutes (unless otherwise specified).
Trains & Trolleys at Twilight
Ride vintage trains and trolleys to the Trolley Park where you will enjoy complimentary ice cream and a live outdoor jazz concert.
Railroad Yard Sale & Train Rides
Enjoy fun vintage train rides, tour the museum, and shop our yard sale featuring vintage railroad books, collectibles, and hardware!
Vintage Summer Train Rides
All aboard for fun vintage train rides at the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum!
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!
Oktoberfest 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!