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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

Sept. 22 Oktoberfest Rails & Ales

All aboard for Oktoberfest Train Rides! Grab your lederhosen and enjoy tastings from local craft breweries on Saturday, September 22, from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ride the train to visit all of the tasting stati...

Sept. 20 Museum Meeting

Join us for our monthly meeting at the 40 & 8 Club, 933 University Ave., Rochester, N.Y. Free parking in Greek Orthodox Church parking lot next door. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Brief business meeting follo...

Sept. 15-16 Diesel Days 20th Anniversary

See, hear, and ride behind several kinds of restored vintage diesel locomotives. Your mile-and-a-half round-trip train ride disembarks at the museum’s restoration shop. Enjoy a self-guided tour of our unique ex...

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Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum