rgvrrm, Author at Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum

October Pumpkin Patch Train Rides

Posted on October 7, 2020October 7, 2020 by rgvrrm

ALL ABOARD! Enjoy a mile-and-a-half train ride through our rural museum grounds, located in the scenic heart of the Genesee Valley! Ride aboard authentically restored vintage trains to the Pumpkin Patch where every child will choose a small pumpkin to take home to decorate. Complementary pre-packaged juice and cookies for everyone. Enjoy self-guided tours of historic trains...

RGV Volunteer Sweatshirts

Posted on October 5, 2020October 11, 2020 by rgvrrm

Just in time for cooler weather, we are offering these sweatshirt options at a reduced cost to museum members and volunteers. The dark green sweatshirt is designed to be worn when interacting with the public at the museum (or anywhere else you may be). The high-viz hoodie is designed for any volunteer working away from the public and anywhere PPE is required (or perhaps you jus...

Erie Railroad Rochester Division: Chapter One

Posted on August 26, 2020 by rgvrrm

By Ted Jackson The city of Rochester, New York, sits astride the Genesee River, with the mighty High Falls providing a dramatic punctuation to the downtown landscape. Drawn to the abundant natural power of the falls, a grist mill and a saw mill were constructed there as early as 1789. However, the location was so isolated in the wilderness, there was little demand for th...

Erie Railroad Rochester Division: Chapter Two

Posted on August 25, 2020September 7, 2020 by rgvrrm

By Ted Jackson The powerful canal lobby blocked any serious competition from railroads for a number of years, and because of this, the New York & Erie Railroad was established along the Southern Tier of New York State with its western terminal at Dunkirk on Lake Erie. While Dunkirk was an adequate Great Lakes port, it was nowhere near the size of Buffalo. One could well ...

Erie Railroad Rochester Division: Chapter Three

Posted on August 24, 2020September 7, 2020 by rgvrrm

By Ted Jackson It took nearly four years to complete the Buffalo, Corning & New York Railroad from Corning to Batavia. Construction began in 1850, reached the Steuben-Livingston County line two years later, Caledonia in 1853, and Batavia in 1854. Grading continued towards Buffalo but no track was ever put down. This was due to the precarious financial condition of th...

Erie Railroad Rochester Division: Chapter Four

Posted on August 23, 2020September 7, 2020 by rgvrrm

By Ted Jackson The Bath & Hammondsport Railroad As the name would imply, this nine-mile railroad ran between Hammondsport, at the head of Keuka Lake, and Bath where it connected with the Erie Railroad. In the case of this little railroad, the B&H began its life as an independent entity, was briefly absorbed into the Erie and later regained its independence. Interes...

Sept. 19-20 – Salute to Veterans Train Rides

Posted on August 18, 2020August 27, 2020 by rgvrrm

We salute the sacrifice put forth by our military veterans with this special event, in cooperation with the Black Lions 2-28 Vietnam Living History Group. Visit exhibits and encampments at both ends of the ride as you tour our museum exhibits. Visitors will enjoy historic weapons firing demonstrations and other living history representations during their visit. Discount adm...

Aug. 23 – Classic Cars and Train Rides

Posted on August 5, 2020August 18, 2020 by rgvrrm

Enjoy fun train rides and see beautifully restored classic cars! Your tour begins at our historic 1909 Erie Railroad train station at Industry. Check-in with the ticket agent and enjoy a self-guided tour of the exhibits prior to your ride. Listen for the conductor to call “ALL ABOARD” and enjoy a fun mile-and-a-half round trip through our bucolic museum grounds. Disembark at...

July 25 – Five Dollar Day Open House

Posted on June 18, 2020 by rgvrrm

WELCOME BACK! We are opening the museum grounds for a special event on Saturday, July 25! No train rides, but we will have several trains and locomotives on display for you to explore at our historic Industry train station, along with the public debut of our restored Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Ry. caboose No. 280! Built in 1923, our volunteers have been working har...

Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum is Closed to the Public Until May 15

Posted on March 18, 2020March 18, 2020 by rgvrrm

The first priority of the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum is the safety of its visitors, volunteers, and members. Over the last few weeks, we have taken every precaution in accordance with state and local authorities. However, with new guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control to cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 50 people or more t...

CANCELLED – March Meeting – Preserving Erie Railroad Cars

Posted on December 22, 2019March 18, 2020 by rgvrrm

CANCELLED – March 28 – Annual Safety Rules Class

Posted on December 21, 2019March 18, 2020 by rgvrrm

February Meeting – Photography and the Transcontinental Railroad

Posted on December 20, 2019December 20, 2019 by rgvrrm

Join us on February 20 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 starting at 7:30 p.m. followed by entertainment program. Cash bar available. PROGRAM: On May 10, 1869, Alfred A. Hart, Andrew Joseph Russell, and Charles Rosco...

Annual Banquet featuring Railfan & Railroad editor Steve Barry

Posted on December 19, 2019March 18, 2020 by rgvrrm

You are invited to our annual R&GV Railroad Museum Banquet on Saturday, March 14, at the River’s Edge Party House, located at 31 Paul Road, Rochester, N.Y., featuring Railfan & Railroad magazine editor Steve Barry as our guest speaker. Steve will share some of his favorite railroading experiences from coast to coast, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at how the maga...

January Meeting – Pete Swanson presents Genesee & Wyoming in the 1980s

Posted on December 16, 2019 by rgvrrm

Join us on January 16, 2020, for our monthly meeting and 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 starting at 7:30 p.m. followed by entertainment program. Cash bar available. Member Pete Swanson will share his photos documenting Genesee & Wyoming...

The End of Erie Railroad Passenger Service in Rochester

Posted on December 16, 2019December 16, 2019 by rgvrrm

Last Erie Trip Draws Score Democrat & Chronicle - September 28, 1941 They went down to Avon as paying passengers and came back as “deadheads.” Thus did 20 men yesterday experience the “feel” of riding the Erie rails for the last time. This farewell to the Erie, which will discontinue its Rochester-Avon run Tuesday afternoon, was made by members of the Rochester [Chapter ...

Thank You!

Posted on December 12, 2019December 12, 2019 by rgvrrm

On behalf of the volunteers of the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum, we thank you for your generous support! Return to Home Page

Donate: Lackawanna Baggage Car Restoration

Posted on December 12, 2019December 12, 2019 by rgvrrm

Our Lackawanna Baggage Car in 2019 Built in 1930 by American Car & Foundry for the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western, this steel heavyweight baggage car served the railroad through the Erie Lackawanna era and into Conrail before it was retired from work train service in 1985 and brought to our museum. It was partially repainted into its earlier Pullman Green paint schem...

December Meeting – Photography of Jackson Glozer and John Kucko Signing

Posted on November 3, 2019November 7, 2019 by rgvrrm

Join us on December 19 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 starting at 7:30 p.m. followed by entertainment program. Cash bar available. PROGRAM: PROGRAM: Jackson Glozer is a Spencerport native and a second year student...

November Meeting – Annual Elections and Slide Show Night

Posted on November 3, 2019 by rgvrrm

Join us on November 21 for our monthly meeting and Election Night 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 starting at 7:30 p.m. followed by entertainment program. Cash bar available. PROGRAM: While ballots are being counted, guests are invited to...

Dec. 13 – RGV/NYMT Members Only Holiday Party

Posted on November 1, 2019December 16, 2019 by rgvrrm

MEMBERS ONLY HOLIDAY PARTY! As thanks for all the hard working volunteers who put in tremendous effort this past season, all members of RGV and NYMT to a fun holiday part at Industry Depot! As a special treat, enjoy train rides aboard our decorated New York Central coach to Midway Station (North Pole) and return! Bring your favorite snacks and appetizers to pass, and enjoy ...

Santa Train Rides – SOLD OUT

Posted on October 29, 2019October 30, 2019 by rgvrrm

ALL TRAINS HAVE SOLD OUT! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! All aboard the only real Santa Train Ride in Rochester, so close to home! All trains depart from our restored 1909 train station at Industry, just 20 minutes from downtown Rochester. Enjoy the festive holiday atmosphere while you wait for the conductor to call “ALL ABOARD!” Ride in vintage comfort as you climb aboard a 1...

October 17 Museum Meeting

Posted on October 5, 2019October 16, 2019 by rgvrrm

Join us on October 17 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 starting at 7:30 p.m. followed by entertainment program. Cash bar available. Browse the Museum Bookstore before the meeting. Alan Wedman presents "Unexpected Reas...

October Pumpkin Patch Train Rides

Posted on October 5, 2019October 22, 2019 by rgvrrm

REAL Pumpkin Patch Train Rides October 12-13, 21-22. and 26-27 OUR MOST POPULAR EVENT: Enjoy a mile-and-a-half train ride through our rural museum grounds, located in the scenic heart of the Genesee Valley! Ride aboard authentically restored freight train cabooses to the Pumpkin Patch! Every child will visit our Pumpkin Patch to choose a pumpkin to take home to decorate. ...

September Monthly Meeting

Posted on September 5, 2019September 18, 2019 by rgvrrm

Join us on September 19 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 starting at 7:30 p.m. followed by entertainment program. Cash bar available. Browse the Museum Bookstore before the meeting. Tom Way will present a show of photo...