Historic Trains from Many Eras

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

Rochester’s Rich Railroading Heritage

We preserve our local history for future generations to enjoy. YOUR HISTORY

Largest Collection in New York State

Tour the largest collection of historic trains in New York State! Plan Your Visit

Take a Ride into History

We bring Rochester's rich railroading heritage to life. ALL ABOARD

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The museum and railroad is operated solely by volunteers of all ages. Become a Volunteer

The only real train rides in Rochester!

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

Museum Blog

June 17-18 Subway Heritage Weekend

Celebrate the heritage of the Rochester Subway, which opened in 1926 and shut down on June 30, 1956. See our progress to restore Rochester Subway Car 60, the sole survivor of the fleet. Regional Transit Serv...

May 18 – Monthly Museum Meeting

May 18, 2017 - 7:00 p.m. 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 br...

May 20 – Rails & Ales

The craft brew movement is sweeping the nation. According to the New York State Brewers Association, new breweries grew from just 95 in 2011 to more than 240 in 2015! As part of this growth, the Rochester area ...

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