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Historic Trains from Many Eras

Our collection includes, steam, diesel, freight and passenger trains Our Collection

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The only real train rides in Rochester!

Ride a vintage diesel train, just 20 minutes south of Rochester! Plan your ride

About Us

The Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum is home to the largest collection of historic trains in New York State! Ride our vintage trains during our special events hosted from April through December. Located on Route 251 in the Town of Rush, our volunteers work year round to preserve Rochester’s rich railroading heritage for future generations to enjoy!

Museum Blog

July 27-28 – Princesses & Superheroes Train Rides

Children come dressed as their favorite princess or superhero and enjoy fun vintage train rides that depart every half hour from our historic 1909 Erie Railroad train station! Kids will enjoy our bounce house a...

June 20 – Museum Meeting

MEETINGS MOVE TO INDUSTRY DEPOT! Enjoy the warm weather and join us for our monthly museum meeting at Industry Depot, located at 282 Rush Scottsville Rd., Rush, N.Y. Following a brief meeting, enjoy rides on ...

June 15-16 Fathers Day Train Rides

Celebrate Fathers Day Weekend with FREE train rides for Dad (with additional paid child or adult fare)! Enter our historic 1909 Erie Railroad train station and purchase your ticket from the friendly agent i...

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Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum