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I thought the Conway Scenic crews did a fine job not only with the train operation, but with all the "extras" including "loading freight" at Conway, the ballast loading operation, the three-way meet at Bartlett, the whole operation to Whitefield and more. I'm glad I got to share ...

The media is full of reports regarding Tonawanda Coke. If the plant shuts down, what impact will that have on WNY rail operations? I am assuming they receive coal via rail and ship coke, their product, via rail as well. The coke trains that go to Tonawanda are actually destined for a customer in On...

Very interesting Facebook post by the U&D Railway group! Perhaps a glimmer of hope?? https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2203369966548342&id=1798877680330908" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Edit... not an article just a short post. We’ll have to wait and s...

One more weekend for Steam Train Rides... http://rochestertrainrides.com/event/august-25-26-real-steam-train-rides/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Live entertainment will be provided by banjo player Mike Kornrich. Visitors will also enjoy a live blacksmithing demonstration ...

eehiv wrote:Route 209 Crossing nears completion...

Hello! My name is Otto Vondrak, and I am the Chairman of the 2019 New York Central System Historical Society Annual Convention in Buffalo, New York. I am seeking knowledgeable presenters for Friday evening (May 31) and Sunday morning (June 2) shows at the convention hotel. Presentations should be pr...

Lentinula wrote:So it's actually happening?

I thought WALK was the new cinderblock structure in the vee of the branch, erected in 1985? to hoop orders up to Danbury Branch trains? I thought BERK was the original old tower that is the museum.

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Not having been out there for quite some time, are you still operating only half way to the New York Museum? Lifted from my post above: Thanks to the cooperation of the neighboring New York Museum of Transportation, visitors will be able to enjoy an extended two-mile round trip through our bucolic ...

I know that here in Rochester, trains used to run down the middle of Lyell Ave (not sure when that stopped, though). You're probably thinking of the streetcar system. There were trolley lines all over the city. The last city streetcar line ran in 1941. There were interurban lines that used the stre...

Surprised/not surprised. https://wnyt.com/news/no-toys-for-tots-train-amtrak/5015460/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; The Marines call it a catastrophic move that will affect approximately 40,000 children and their families who relied on the festive delivery of donated gifts...

TrainDetainer wrote:viewtopic.php?f=128&t=72421&start=0

Did the utility Central Hudson Gas & Electric ever roster any diesel switchers? I've tried to search online, but words like "Central" and "Hudson" bugger up the search results.

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That's nice to see. Are there plans to operate this locomotive somewhere locally?

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While interesting, this topic is outside the scope of the New York State Railfan Forum.

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