The New York Museum of Transportation Special Events

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, and the diesel train ride adds a special thrill for railfans young and old. 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.!

On Sunday, May 15, it's Dinosaur Train Day, featuring activities based on the PBS Kids series Dinosaur Train. Throughout the day kids will enjoy Dinosaur Train crafts, having their picture taken in front of a 6-foot tall free-standing Dinosaur Train standee, watching an all-NEW episode of Dinosaur Train, and collecting Dinosaur Train giveaways.

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.

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. 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Special Event admission prices apply.

August 21 (Sunday) – DIESEL DAY

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 and Special Event admission prices apply.

September 18 and 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 (Sundays) – FALL FOLIAGE BY TROLLEY AND TRAIN

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.

October 30 (Sunday) – TROLLEY AND TRACK CAR RIDE SEASON ENDS

Trolley and track car rides 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.

November 26/27, December 3/4, 10/11, 17/18 (Saturdays and Sundays) – HOLLY TROLLEY RIDES

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.

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