Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum

Volunteers run diesel train rides between this restored depot and the neighboring transportation museum. Rides operate on Sundays in summer and fall, plus pumpkin and Santa train dates.

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Ages: Toddlers, Kids, Tweens
Price: Combined ticket with NY Museum of Transportation; check site
Setting: Outdoor
Best seasons: Summer, Fall
Address: 282 Rush-Scottsville Rd, Rush, NY 14543

Highlights

Diesel train rides
Restored Industry depot
Pumpkin & Santa trains
Sundays only

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