NYLON – Beth Wu with Usborne and Kane Miller books will be back by popular demand this month at the New York Museum of Transportation in Rush for another train-themed literacy day. According to a press release from the New York Museum of Transportation, Wu and her train-themed readings, crafts and activities will run in the museum gallery from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 12. The event is free with admission to the museum of $8 adults, $7 … [Read more...]
Only Trolley Ride in NYS Gears Up in Rush
Reading this on your phone or tablet? Download our new app on Google Play and the Apple store. NYLON – The New York Museum of Transportation in Rush is offering a unique chance to ride on the only remaining fully functional trolley car in New York State later this month. According to the Museum, this one and only trolley ride in New York State is reminiscent of the interurban trolley era of 100 years ago that saw high-speed trolleys … [Read more...]
New York Museum of Transportation Presents “Can of Worms”
ROCHESTER – The New York Museum of Transportation presents the history of Rochester's expressway interchange known as the "Can of Worms." The presentation is at 1 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 8 and is free with admission of $5 for adults and $4 for kids under 12. The I-490/I-590 expressway interchange is a complex engineering work with a fascinating history. Charles Lowe will tell how the infamous original interchange came into being along with a … [Read more...]
Trains at Twilight Special this Saturday
HENRIETTA-- At one time, amusement parks and picnic grounds were built by trolley companies in the United States to encourage customers to ride on one of the more innovative forms mass transit of the time. This Saturday, the New York Museum of Transportation and the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum offer a recreation of that time period. Starting at 4:30 p.m. visitors can hop aboard an authentic electric trolley or a diesel train … [Read more...]
Trolleys at Twilight in Rush to be fun for all
RUSH — Recreating the “trolley park” experience of a century ago, The New York Museum of Transportation presents Trolleys at Twilight, July 20. Trolley rides will operate continuously throughout the evening, and the museum model railroad will be alive with miniature trains. As the sun sets, there will be unique opportunities for night photography. The Pittsford Fire Department Band will be performing and refreshments such as Bruster’s ice … [Read more...]
Transportation museum offers holiday experience
RUSH — Visitors to the New York Museum of Transportation will be treated to an authentic, two-mile trolley car ride on the only trolley railroad in New York State from November 24th through December 16th. The trolley-ride, which is available with admission to the museum, will operate Saturdays and Sundays, running trips every half-hour from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The trolley will stop at Remelt’s Evergreen Acres, where passengers will have the … [Read more...]
Trolley cars offer great way to enjoy fall foliage
RUSH — Upstate New York’s autumn foliage attracts viewers from far away and close by. Those wishing to enjoy the spectacular colors can view them from the windows of an electric trolley car or a diesel train’s caboose at the combined New York Museum of Transportation and Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum in Rush. Rides operate Sundays only, September 16 through November 4. No reservations are required. Trains depart every 30 … [Read more...]
Genesee Valley Railroad Museum to host Railroad Day
RUSH — The Rochester and Genesee Valley Railroad Museum will host Railroad Day on Sunday, June 17, from 11am to 5pm. Visitors will have a chance to get up close and personal with all things railroading, including special demonstrations, exhibits and caboose rides connecting with a trolley. Guests should park at the New York Museum of Transportation, located at 6393 East River Road in Rush, where tours will begin and guests will ride the caboose … [Read more...]