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NYMT – A History of Streetcar Development
Rochester streetcar at Main and University, 1935 The New York Museum of Transportation announces its winter event schedule including slide talks and presentations on area trolley history, the Rochester Subway, the Can of Worms, the history of the telegraph and many other interesting topics. All events are on Sundays. They start at 1:00 pm in the museum gallery and are free with admission ($5.00 adults, $4.00 age 3-12). Sunday, January 18 "A History of Streetcar Development" Electric railway cars evolved…
Find out more »NYMT – Development of American Telegraph
The New York Museum of Transportation announces its winter event schedule including slide talks and presentations on area trolley history, the Rochester Subway, the Can of Worms, the history of the telegraph and many other interesting topics. All events are on Sundays. They start at 1:00 pm in the museum gallery and are free with admission ($5.00 adults, $4.00 age 3-12). Sunday, January 25 "Development of American Telegraph" The telegraph was one of the first examples of instant communications over…
Find out more »NYMT – A Steam-Powered Journey on the B&O
The New York Museum of Transportation announces its winter event schedule including slide talks and presentations on area trolley history, the Rochester Subway, the Can of Worms, the history of the telegraph and many other interesting topics. All events are on Sundays. They start at 1:00 pm in the museum gallery and are free with admission ($5.00 adults, $4.00 age 3-12). Sunday, February 1 "The Vanishing American - A Steam-Powered Journey on the B&O" Ride along on a steam-powered Baltimore…
Find out more »NYMT – A History of the Can of Worms
The New York Museum of Transportation announces its winter event schedule including slide talks and presentations on area trolley history, the Rochester Subway, the Can of Worms, the history of the telegraph and many other interesting topics. All events are on Sundays. They start at 1:00 pm in the museum gallery and are free with admission ($5.00 adults, $4.00 age 3-12). Sunday, February 8 "A History of the Can of Worms" Rochester's I-490/I-590 expressway interchange is a complex engineering work…
Find out more »CANCELLED – Bring Your Own Train
THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS. We apologize for the inconvenience. Sunday, February 15 “Bring Your Own Train” - CANCELLED Model railroaders are invited to bring their favorite HO scale engine and cars and watch them pass through tunnels and over bridges as they operate “their own train” on the museum’s huge display layout. NOTE: Our model railroad is powered by conventional DC current.
Find out more »May 9 – 50th Anniversary of the LA&L Fantrip
Join us as we celebrate 50 years of dedicated service on the Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Railroad! Our special excursion trains will depart from the Conesus Lake Sportsmens Club in Lakeville, New York, on Saturday, May 9, at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. You will enjoy a special end-to-end ride over the LA&L Railroad from Lakeville all the way to Henrietta and return. Ride in comfort aboard our restored 1940s streamlined coaches, pulled by vintage Alco diesel locomotives provided by…
Find out more »June 20 – Father’s Day Trains
Take Dad out for a train ride! Train rides are fun for the whole family. Your fun and exciting train ride experience starts just 20 minutes south of Rochester! Enter our historic Industry depot and purchase your ticket from the friendly agent inside. Tour our displays while you wait to board your train. You will be welcomed aboard by friendly volunteers as you enjoy your ride aboard restored freight train cabooses. Disembark at our Restoration Shop to tour our collection…
Find out more »June 21 – Father’s Day Trains
Take Dad out for a train ride! Train rides are fun for the whole family. Your fun and exciting train ride experience starts just 20 minutes south of Rochester! Enter our historic Industry depot and purchase your ticket from the friendly agent inside. Tour our displays while you wait to board your train. You will be welcomed aboard by friendly volunteers as you enjoy your ride aboard restored freight train cabooses. Disembark at our Restoration Shop to tour our collection…
Find out more »July 18 – Train Rides and Classic Cars
Antique automobiles are a great pairing for our vintage trains! Enjoy our exhibit of classic cars. DO YOU HAVE A CLASSIC CAR TO DISPLAY? All exhibitors receive free admission, but space is limited. Please contact us to reserve your spot today! Your fun and exciting train ride experience starts just 20 minutes south of Rochester! Enter our historic Industry depot and purchase your ticket from the friendly agent inside. Tour our displays while you wait to board your train. You…
Find out more »July 19 – Train Rides and Classic Cars
Antique automobiles are a great pairing for our vintage trains! Enjoy our exhibit of classic cars. DO YOU HAVE A CLASSIC CAR TO DISPLAY? All exhibitors receive free admission, but space is limited. Please contact us to reserve your space today! Your fun and exciting train ride experience starts just 20 minutes south of Rochester! Enter our historic Industry depot and purchase your ticket from the friendly agent inside. Tour our displays while you wait to board your train. You…
Find out more »August 15 – Diesel Days
OUR MOST POPULAR WEEKEND EVENT IS BACK! Railroads have been a vital part of our nation’s success for more than 150 years, thanks to continuous expansion and innovation. One of those innovations is the diesel locomotive, which has been the backbone of the industry since the 1940s. From the earliest switch engines to today’s high-horsepower thoroughbreds, the diesel locomotive has been essential to the growth of American railroads. These kings of the rails come in all sizes, and the collection…
Find out more »August 16 – Diesel Days
OUR MOST POPULAR WEEKEND EVENT IS BACK! Railroads have been a vital part of our nation’s success for more than 150 years, thanks to continuous expansion and innovation. One of those innovations is the diesel locomotive, which has been the backbone of the industry since the 1940s. From the earliest switch engines to today’s high-horsepower thoroughbreds, the diesel locomotive has been essential to the growth of American railroads. These kings of the rails come in all sizes, and the collection…
Find out more »September 19 – RG&E/Kodak Weekend Train Rides
See how railroads and our local industries were tied together for generations. Both Rochester Gas & Electric and Eastman Kodak depended on the railroad to produce goods and service the community. They also operated their own railroad services, owning a fleet of freight cars and locomotives to perform work at their sprawling facilities. We will showcase our RG&E and Kodak equipment during this special weekend event! Your fun and exciting train ride experience starts just 20 minutes south of Rochester!…
Find out more »September 20 – RG&E/Kodak Weekend Train Rides
See how railroads and our local industries were tied together for generations. Both Rochester Gas & Electric and Eastman Kodak depended on the railroad to produce goods and service the community. They also operated their own railroad services, owning a fleet of freight cars and locomotives to perform work at their sprawling facilities. We will showcase our RG&E and Kodak equipment during this special weekend event! Your fun and exciting train ride experience starts just 20 minutes south of Rochester!…
Find out more »October 3 – Pumpkin Patch Train Rides
Enjoy a ride through our rural museum grounds, located in the scenic heart of the Genesee Valley! Every child will visit our Pumpkin Patch to choose a small baby pumpkin to take home to decorate. Enjoy our friendly petting zoo after your ride! Leave room for lunch from Z Best Hots of Pittsford. Your fun and exciting train ride experience starts just 20 minutes south of Rochester! Enter our historic Industry depot and purchase your ticket from the friendly agent…
Find out more »October 4 – Pumpkin Patch Train Rides
Enjoy a ride through our rural museum grounds, located in the scenic heart of the Genesee Valley! Every child will visit our Pumpkin Patch to choose a small baby pumpkin to take home to decorate. Enjoy our friendly petting zoo after your ride! Leave room for lunch from Z Best Hots of Pittsford. Your fun and exciting train ride experience starts just 20 minutes south of Rochester! Enter our historic Industry depot and purchase your ticket from the friendly agent…
Find out more »October 17 – Pumpkin Patch Train Rides
Enjoy a ride through our rural museum grounds, located in the scenic heart of the Genesee Valley! Every child will visit our Pumpkin Patch to choose a small baby pumpkin to take home to decorate. Enjoy our friendly petting zoo after your ride! Leave room for lunch from Z Best Hots of Pittsford. Your fun and exciting train ride experience starts just 20 minutes south of Rochester! Enter our historic Industry depot and purchase your ticket from the friendly agent…
Find out more »October 18 – Pumpkin Patch Train Rides
Enjoy a ride through our rural museum grounds, located in the scenic heart of the Genesee Valley! Every child will visit our Pumpkin Patch to choose a small baby pumpkin to take home to decorate. Enjoy our friendly petting zoo after your ride! Leave room for lunch from Z Best Hots of Pittsford. Your fun and exciting train ride experience starts just 20 minutes south of Rochester! Enter our historic Industry depot and purchase your ticket from the friendly agent…
Find out more »June 5 – Day Trip to Adirondack Scenic Railroad
Join us for a day trip to travel from Rochester by motorcoach to ride the Adirondack Scenic Railroad from Utica to Big Moose and return.
Find out more »June 18 Father’s Day Train Rides
Train rides depart every half hour from Industry Depot, and includes railroad museum admission.
Find out more »June 19 Father’s Day Train Rides
Train rides depart Industry Depot every half hour, ticket includes railroad museum admission.
Find out more »June 25 Rochester Subway Bus Tour – SOLD OUT
Join us for a special bus tour of historic sites significant to the 60th anniversary of the end of Rochester Subway passenger service!
Find out more »July 16-17 Caboose Train Rides
Ride aboard ride freight train cabooses July 16-17! Train rides depart every half hour from Industry Depot, ticket includes railroad museum admission.
Find out more »August 20-21 Diesel Days
Train rides depart from Industry Depot every half hour, ticket includes railroad museum admission.
Find out more »September 17-18 Kodak/RG&E Weekend
Train rides depart from Industry Depot every half hour, ticket includes railroad museum admission.
Find out more »October 1-2 Pumpkin Patch Trains
Train rides depart every half hour from Industry Depot, ticket price includes railroad museum admission, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, and more!
Find out more »October 8 – 2016 Fall Foliage Express – SOLD OUT
Enjoy a 20-mile round trip Fall Foliage train ride between Lakeville and Industry aboard restored vintage streamlined coaches.
Find out more »October 15-16 Pumpkin Patch Trains
Train rides depart every half hour from Industry Depot, ticket includes railroad museum admission, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, and more!
Find out more »October 29-30 Pumpkin Patch Trains
Train rides depart every half hour from Industry Depot, ticket includes railroad museum admission, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, and more!
Find out more »2016 Santa Trains – Dec. 3
All aboard the only real Santa Train Ride in Rochester! All trains depart from our restored 1909 train station at Industry. Enjoy the festive atmosphere and complimentary hot chocolate while you wait for the conductor to call “ALL ABOARD!” Climb aboard our restored vintage freight train cabooses for a special trip to the North Pole to visit with Santa Claus! Every child will get to meet Santa and receive a candy cane from one of his elves. Please allow up…
Find out more »2016 Santa Trains – Dec. 17
All aboard the only real Santa Train Ride in Rochester! All trains depart from our restored 1909 train station at Industry. Enjoy the festive atmosphere and complimentary hot chocolate while you wait for the conductor to call “ALL ABOARD!” Climb aboard our restored vintage freight train cabooses for a special trip to the North Pole to visit with Santa Claus! Every child will get to meet Santa and receive a candy cane from one of his elves. Please allow up…
Find out more »April 15 – Easter Bunny Trains
Take a short train ride to the Easter Egg Hunt, and everyone gets to visit with the Easter Bunny!
Find out more »May 6 – Day Trip to Buffalo
Join us as we tour two important parts of Buffalo's transportation history on May 6!
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May 20 – Rails and Ales
Enjoy locally-produced craft brews and tour New York State's largest collection of historic trains!
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June 17-18 Subway Heritage Weekend
Celebrate the heritage of the Rochester Subway, which shut down in June 1956. See restoration progress on Rochester Subway Car 60!
Find out more »July 15-16 Craft Show Train Rides
Enjoy a mile-and-a-half train ride aboard restored freight train cabooses through our rural museum grounds. Tour the largest collection of historic trains in New York State, and peek behind the scenes in our Restoration Shop.
Find out more »July 29-30 Steam, Diesel, and Electric Tour of Scranton
Steam, diesel, and electric trains are the highlight of a special weekend excursion to Scranton, Pa., on July 29-30. Travel with the members of the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum by deluxe motorcoach to ride historic trains on the Delaware-Lackawanna Railroad, Steamtown National Historic Site, and Electric City Trolley Museum.
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Aug. 19-20 – Steam Trains Return to Rochester
Ride behind the first steam engine to operate in our area since 1954!
Find out more »Aug. 19 – Night Photo Session with Steam Train
Recreate scenes from the past! Join Railfan & Railroad Magazine editor Steve Barry for a special night photo session with the Viscose No. 6 steam engine at the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum! This special event begins at 8:00 p.m., and will feature trains and actors posed with props to create a number of authentic scenes to photograph. Lighting will be provided by Steve Barry. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the museum to further their mission…
Find out more »Aug. 26-27 – Steam Trains Return to Rochester
Ride behind the first steam engine to operate in our area since 1954!
Find out more »September 16-17 Diesel Days
See, hear, and ride behind vintage diesel locomotives spanning more than 75 years of technology and development!
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Oct. 7 – Fall Foliage Express – SOLD OUT
Ride in beautifully refurbished 1940s streamlined coaches through gorgeous fall foliage!
Find out more »Oct. 14-15 Pumpkin Patch Trains
Enjoy a real train ride to our pumpkin patch, where every child takes home a free baby pumpkin. Visit with friendly animals in the petting zoo, and tour the largest collection of historic trains in New York State!
Find out more »Oct. 21-22 Pumpkin Patch Trains
Enjoy a real train ride to our pumpkin patch, where every child takes home a free baby pumpkin. Visit with friendly animals in the petting zoo, and tour the largest collection of historic trains in New York State!
Find out more »Oct. 28-29 Pumpkin Patch Trains
Enjoy a real train ride to our pumpkin patch, where every child takes home a free baby pumpkin. Visit with friendly animals in the petting zoo, and tour the largest collection of historic trains in New York State!
Find out more »Dec. 2 – Santa Trains – SOLD OUT
Take a journey to the North Pole to meet with Santa Claus aboard the only real Santa Trains in Rochester!
Find out more »Dec. 9 – Santa Trains SOLD OUT
Take a journey to the North Pole to meet with Santa Claus aboard the only real Santa Trains in Rochester!
Find out more »Dec. 16 – Santa Trains – SOLD OUT
Take a journey to the North Pole to meet with Santa Claus aboard the only real Santa Trains in Rochester!
Find out more »March 31 – Easter Bunny Train Rides – SOLD OUT
The Easter Bunny rides the rails at the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum on Saturday, March 31, 2018. Children will take part in an Easter egg hunt, which includes a visit with the Easter Bunny for photos, along with fun train rides that tour our museum grounds.
Find out more »May 19 – Rails & Ales Train Rides – SOLD OUT!
Enjoy tastings from local breweries at the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum on Saturday, May 19. Ride the train between tasting stations as often as you like from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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