The Easter Bunny rides the rails! As the last of winter snows begin to melt, spring is just around the corner! Celebrate the fresh air and warmer weather with a fun family trip to the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum. Join us for the Easter Bunny’s annual visit to our museum and ride our special Easter Bunny Train Rides on Saturday, April 3, 2020. Enjoy a m...

Our 2021 Annual Rules Class will take place Saturday, March 13, 2021, taught virtually via Zoom. The class begins at 8:00 a.m., and if you expect to take all three parts, plan on staying until at least 4:00 p.m. to complete your tests. Safety Rules are for ALL museum volunteers, while Operating and Air Brakes are required for all train crew volunteers. The class is split in...

Our friends at West Shore Brewing in Clarence, NY, are teaming up with the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad museum in Rush, NY, to host a special beer sale pop-up event! West Shore is celebrating the release of their new Hammerhead IPA, a beer inspired by Lehigh Valley "Hammerhead" Alco RS-3 211. This double-dry hopped recipe features Centennial, Simcoe, and Mosaic hop...

The Rochester & Genesee Valley Raliroad Museum is now closed for the season. Thanks to everyone who helped support us during our abbreviated operating season in 2020. Even though our museum has done everything possible to cut expenses and put off large purchases, we are still facing a budget shortfall of more than $65,000. While the few weekend we were open did help us ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 thr...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

Oktoberfest Rails & Ales Saturday, September 21 All aboard for Oktoberfest Train Rides! Grab your lederhosen and enjoy complimentary tastings from more than a dozen local craft breweries on Saturday, September 21, from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ride the train to visit all of the tasting stations! Choose the time of your first ride, and ride between all the stations as ofte...

Our last summer meeting at the museum! 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 our museum railroad and tours of our restoration shop. See the Viscose 6 steam engine on display, and enjoy the debut of restored Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg...

This summer the hills will once again echo with steam whistles when the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum hosts real steam train rides on August 17-18 and 24-25. The museum will host Viscose Co. No. 6, a vintage steam locomotive that once operated for the American Viscose Co. in Roanoke, Virginia. If you’ve heard of Thomas the Tank Engine™, this is his r...

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 our museum railroad and tours of our restoration shop. This event is FREE and open to the public! Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. – Join us! July 18 282 Rush Scottsvil...