A promising sign

Look what is ready for pickup and delivery to the museum... The Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum's new 4x8 sign! The sign's bold new design was created by volunteer Otto Vondrak. All of the sign work including vinyl cutting and application was done by volunteer Christopher Hauf. It will be installed on a new frame and backer built by volunteer Dan Waterstraat and others. A real team effort, the result is now visible to all who pass by our museum site on Route 251, next to Industry Depot. Our new sign was installed on June 30, and already is generating attention! Take a drive by and see for yourself... Better yet, come out this Sunday for a train ride and museum tour! All tours begin at the New York Museum of Transportation on East River Road.

June membership meeting - 6.21.2012

The Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum is please to announce our June general membership meeting on Thursday, June 21st. For the months of June, July, August & September, the meetings will be held at the R&GVRRM and will feature operations of the museums railroad collection on the museum's demonstration railroad. The meeting gets underway around 6:00PM with operations throughout the evening. A short business meeting may be held at some time during the evening. The museum's restoration shop will also be open to see all of the progress taking place.

Interested in learning more about how to become a member or how to volunteer at the R&GVRRM? This is the perfect night to come out and learn more about what we are about. Visitors are always welcome at our meetings.

Latest newsletter available - June 2012

Interested in learning more about what is going on at the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum?   Please read the June 2012 issue of our newsletter, The Semaphore, online in PDF.    If you would like to read more, please check out our online newsletter archive.  We now have fifteen previous years currently available!

2012 Special Events Calendar

“Railroad Day" Sunday, June 17
Special Event admission prices apply.
The museums let visitors get “up close and personal” with the exciting world of railroading. Find out how to couple train cars together, learn what makes a diesel locomotive go, take a turn at the Morse Code ticker in the 100-year-old country station, and discover the rich railroading history of our region. Caboose rides will provide the connection from the trolley to the R&GVRRM.

"Trolleys at Twilight” Saturday, July 21 (4:00 PM to 10:00 PM)
Special Event admission prices apply.
The New York Museum of Transportation recreates an evening at an old-time “trolley park,” complete with refreshing ice cream and the happy sound of the calliope wafting across the beautiful Genesee valley countryside. A diesel locomotive with two cabooses will meet the trolley for the continuation to the R&GVRRM.

"Diesel Day” Sunday, August 19
Special Event admission prices apply.
These kings of the rails come in all sizes, and the collection at the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum gives visitors a close-up look. Learn what makes a diesel go. See several different diesel locomotives under power, and take a ride on them! Extended hours 10:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M.

“Fall Foliage by Trolley & Train”
Sundays, September 16, 23 & 30
Sunday, October 7, 14, 21 & 28 & November 4

Special Event admission prices apply.
Enjoy the beauty of Autumn in western New York State from the window of an authentic 80-year-old electric trolley car. A diesel locomotive with two cabooses will meet the trolley each day for the continuation to the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum. Trolleys depart every half-hour starting at 11:30, and no reservations are required.

Joint Museum Train Ride Season Ends
Sunday, November 4

Rides between the two museums close for the season, but the New York Museum of Transportation remains open throughout the year, Sundays only, with a giant model railroad, exhibits of trolley cars, a steam locomotive, road vehicles, models, photographs and artifacts pertaining to our area’s transportation heritage.

"Holly Trolley Rides”
November 24-25
December 1-2, 8-9, and 15-16
Saturdays & Sundays

Santa may still use reindeer power, but museum visitors can enjoy a ride on an authentic 80 year-old electric trolley car, recalling another time when families rode the big interurban trolleys from their rural homes to do their holiday shopping in the city. Also, nothing says Christmas like model trains, and the museum’s large model railroad will be running five trains at once.

Weekday Group Tours
Consider bringing your club, scout group, or school class for a group visit at the museums. Tours can be customized for any comprehension level and time constraint. By appointment only. (585) 533-1113

Birthdays & Special Occasions
A visit to our museums is a great way to celebrate a birthday or other special time, from toddlers to old timers! The party goers can enjoy their goodies seated in a ninety-year-old trolley car, then take a ride on our museum railroad. You provide the party, and we provide the fun. Be sure to call a few weeks in advance to work out the details. (585) 533-1113.

The museums reserve the right to substitute equipment, modify or cancel any special event without prior notification.