steam Archives - Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum

Ride behind a real steam train on August 26-27

Posted on August 21, 2017August 21, 2017 by rgvrrm

You’ve heard of Thomas the Tank Engine™, here’s his real-life cousin! For the first time since 1955, the hills will once again echo with steam whistles when the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum hosts real steam train rides on August 19-20 and 26-27. The museum will host Viscose Co. No. 6, a vintage steam locomotive that once operated for the American Viscose C...

August 19-20, 26-27: Steam Trains Return to Rochester

Posted on July 18, 2017July 21, 2017 by rgvrrm

You've heard of Thomas the Tank Engine™, here's his real-life cousin! For the first time since 1955, the hills will once again echo with steam whistles when the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum hosts real steam train rides on August 19-20 and 26-27. The museum will host Viscose Co. No. 6, a vintage steam locomotive that once operated for the American Viscose C...

July 29-30 Steam, Diesel, and Electric Railroad Tour of Scranton

Posted on June 21, 2017June 21, 2017 by rgvrrm

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. Visitors will enjoy a private e...