Diesel Days Train Rides | Beyond the Nest (Rochester)

Diesel Days Train Rides


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 09/16/2018
See, hear, and ride behind several kinds of restored vintage diesel locomotives on September 15 and 16. Your mile-and-a-half round-trip train ride disembarks at the museum’s restoration shop. Enjoy a self-guided tour of our unique exhibits as you visit New York State’s largest collection of historic trains.

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Powerful diesel locomotives are the backbone of the modern railroad industry. From humble yard switchers to high-horsepower road engines, these locomotives have ruled the rails since their widespread introduction the 1940s. Don’t miss your opportunity to climb aboard these kings of the rails during Diesel Days.

Take a tour of the engineer’s cab and discover what it takes to make these massive machines move. Upgrade your ticket to a Cab Pass and ride up front with the engineer! Refreshments will be available for purchase, including a full grill menu. Our museum gift shop is stocked with many railroad souvenirs for train buffs of all ages.


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Location:

282 Rush Scottsville Road
Rush, NY, 14543
United States

Phone:

585-533-1431
Contact name: 
Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum
Email address: 
The event has already taken place on this date: 
09/16/2018
Time: 
Train rides depart every half-hour from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Price: 
Adults $10.00, Youth/Seniors $8.00.. Age 4 and under ride free! Advance ticket purchase is suggested.

Ages

Teenagers Adults & kids together Adults without kids