Volunteer Open House
Saturday, May 8th, 2010
The Rochester and Genesee Valley Railroad museum will be hosting an open house for prospective volunteers as part of National Train Day, Saturday May 8th at 10:00 am. The museum is associated with the Rochester Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. Reservations for this event are recommended and can be made via e-mail. This event is a great way to get an inside look at the many different ways that potential volunteers can participate in museum activities. There are hands-on opportunities ranging from restoration, railroad operations, and operating construction equipment, to creative services such as graphic design, marketing and publicity, and historical research.
Trolleys and Diesels Open the Ride Season
Sunday, May 16th, 2010
Visitors can enjoy a unique ride experience with a 2-mile round trip interurban trolley excursion that connects to a diesel train on this special day. The combined ride links the New York Museum of Transportation with the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum's country depot and railroad equipment collection. The trolley portion of the ride is the only such operation in New York State. The diesel connection will operate on special event days this summer. On other Sundays, authentic track cars that once served "gandy dancers" connect with the trolley. No reservations needed. Two museums and a ride between them...unique in the U.S.!
Railroad Day
Sunday, June 20th, 2010
The museums let visitors get "up close and personal" with the exciting world of railroading. Find out how to couple train cars together, learn what makes a diesel locomotive go, take a turn at the Morse Code ticker in the 100-year-old country station, and discover the rich railroading history of our region. Caboose rides will provide the connection from the trolley to the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum. Special Event admission prices apply.
Trolleys at Twilight
Saturday, July 17th, 2010
The New York Museum of Transportation recreates an evening at an old-time "trolley park", complete with refreshing ice cream and the happy sound of the calliope wafting across the beautiful Genesee valley countryside. A diesel locomotive with two cabooses will meet the trolley for the continuation to the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum. Special Event admission prices apply.
Diesel Days
Saturday, August 21st, 2010
Sunday, August 22nd, 2010
These kings of the rails come in all sizes, and the collection at the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum gives visitors a close-up look. Learn what makes a diesel go. See several different diesel locomotives under power, and take a ride on them! Extended hours (10A.M.-6P.M.) Special Event admission prices apply.
Fall Foliage by Trolley & Train
Sunday, September 19th, 2010
Enjoy the beauty of Autumn in western New York State from the window of an authentic 80-year-old electric trolley car. A diesel locomotive with two cabooses will meet the trolley each day for the continuation to the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum. Trolleys depart every half-hour starting at 11:30, and no reservations are required.
Fall Foliage by Trolley & Train
Sunday, September 26th, 2010
Enjoy the beauty of Autumn in western New York State from the window of an authentic 80-year-old electric trolley car. A diesel locomotive with two cabooses will meet the trolley each day for the continuation to the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum. Trolleys depart every half-hour starting at 11:30, and no reservations are required.
Fall Foliage by Trolley & Train
Sunday, October 3rd, 2010
Enjoy the beauty of Autumn in western New York State from the window of an authentic 80-year-old electric trolley car. A diesel locomotive with two cabooses will meet the trolley each day for the continuation to the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum. Trolleys depart every half-hour starting at 11:30, and no reservations are required.
Fall Foliage by Trolley & Train
Sunday, October 10th, 2010
Enjoy the beauty of Autumn in western New York State from the window of an authentic 80-year-old electric trolley car. A diesel locomotive with two cabooses will meet the trolley each day for the continuation to the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum. Trolleys depart every half-hour starting at 11:30, and no reservations are required.
Fall Foliage by Trolley & Train
Sunday, October 17th, 2010
Enjoy the beauty of Autumn in western New York State from the window of an authentic 80-year-old electric trolley car. A diesel locomotive with two cabooses will meet the trolley each day for the continuation to the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum. Trolleys depart every half-hour starting at 11:30, and no reservations are required.
Fall Foliage by Trolley & Train
Sunday, October 24th, 2010
Enjoy the beauty of Autumn in western New York State from the window of an authentic 80-year-old electric trolley car. A diesel locomotive with two cabooses will meet the trolley each day for the continuation to the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum. Trolleys depart every half-hour starting at 11:30, and no reservations are required.
Joint Museum Ride Season Ends
Sunday, October 31st, 2010
Rides between the two museums close for the season, but the New York Museum of Transportation remains open throughout the year, Sundays only, with a giant model railroad, exhibits of trolley cars, a steam locomotive, road vehicles, models, photographs and artifacts pertaining to our area's transportation heritage.
Fall Foliage by Trolley & Train
Sunday, October 31st, 2010
Enjoy the beauty of Autumn in western New York State from the window of an authentic 80-year-old electric trolley car. A diesel locomotive with two cabooses will meet the trolley each day for the continuation to the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum. Trolleys depart every half-hour starting at 11:30, and no reservations are required.
Holly Trolley Rides (NYMT)
Saturday, November 27th, 2010
Sunday, November 28th, 2010
Santa may still use reindeer power, but New York Museum of Transportation visitors can enjoy a ride on an authentic 80 year-old trolley car, recalling another time when families rode the big interurban trolleys from their rural homes to do their holiday shopping in the city. Also, nothing says Christmas like model trains, and the museum's large model railroad will be running five trains at once.
Holly Trolley Rides (NYMT)
Saturday, December 4th, 2010
Sunday, December 5th, 2010
Santa may still use reindeer power, but museum visitors can enjoy a ride on an authentic 80 year-old electric trolley car, recalling another time when families rode the big interurban trolleys from their rural homes to do their holiday shopping in the city. Also, nothing says Christmas like model trains, and the museum's large model railroad will be running five trains at once.
Holly Trolley Rides (NYMT)
Saturday, December 11th, 2010
Sunday, December 12th, 2010
Santa may still use reindeer power, but New York Museum of Transportation visitors can enjoy a ride on an authentic 80 year-old trolley car, recalling another time when families rode the big interurban trolleys from their rural homes to do their holiday shopping in the city. Also, nothing says Christmas like model trains, and the museum's large model railroad will be running five trains at once.
Holly Trolley Rides (NYMT)
Saturday, December 18th, 2010
Sunday, December 19th, 2010
Santa may still use reindeer power, but New York Museum of Transportation visitors can enjoy a ride on an authentic 80 year-old trolley car, recalling another time when families rode the big interurban trolleys from their rural homes to do their holiday shopping in the city. Also, nothing says Christmas like model trains, and the museum's large model railroad will be running five trains at once.
*The Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum and the New York Museum of Transportation reserve the right to substitute equipment, modify, or cancel any special event without prior notification.
