Railroading is a fascinating subject – November is National Model Railroad Month so now is the perfect time to take a ride on a train or visit one of our area’s many train museums.
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Model railways in museums highlight daily life from different time periods and recreate history. There is nothing like a ride on a vintage train to experience a step back in time. It will delight young and old and you will be surprised how different the scenery can look from a railcar.
As a hobby, railroading can teach kids about history, geography, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), and so much more. Additionally, there are lots of books and movies about trains and magazines for train enthusiasts.
You can even join a model railroad club. The Rochester Model Railroad Club (www.rocmrrc.com) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the education and preservation of railroading, both model and full size. Their website lists local train shows and other events. Members can help get your railroading hobby on track!
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New York Museum of Transportation, West Henrietta
New York Museum of Transportation
The New York Museum of Transportation houses eleven full size trolley cars, a caboose, steam locomotive, antique highway and horse-drawn vehicles, and the various associated smaller items that illuminate our transportation history.
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Rochester Model Railroad Club
Rochester Model Railroad Club
The club is engaged in the construction of a large (2,400 square feett) HO scale layout. The Seneca Valley Lines is loosely based on the operations and geography of the Lehigh Valley Railroad in the 1960’s.
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Medina Railroad Museum, Medina
Medina Railroad Museum
The museum is filled with railroad artifacts, has one of the biggest model-train layouts in the country, and features fun train excursions all year round
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Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum, Rush
Rochester and Genesee Valley Railroad Museum
Ride the Exhibits! The museum currently rosters more than 40 pieces of historic railroad rolling stock including nine operating diesel-electric locomotives, two steam locomotives, six cabooses and much more.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad Museum, Shortsville
Lehigh Valley Railroad Museum
The Lehigh Valley RR Historical Society has accumulated over 3,000 items, photos, and related paperwork in the archives. The former freight depot is used as the departure and arrival point for the Society’s annual train rides.
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