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Hi Guys! On Saturday July 28th, 2018, another milestone was crossed in getting BC #43 back onto the mainline. Although it took 12 years to put all the pieces back together we ran the engine back and forth on 100 feet of siding for over three hours. It took a bit of tinkering to get the traction moto...

Thank you NYCRRson and BR&P for your kind words! According to “the dieselshop.us” and “ALCO’s HH Series” by Daniel Cupper, there are eight surviving HH600/HH660’s, one HH900 and one HH1000. The Diesel Shop has four as being active but further investigation reveals the two ex. RELCO lease units a...

Thank you for the compliments guys! The WNYRHS is working on getting track rights on two sidings right behind the Heritage DiscoveRY Center on Lee Street in downtown Buffalo. That would be the beginning until more substantial track is laid. At least we could offer short runs with a number of caboos...

Hi Guys! On Saturday July 28th, 2018, another milestone was crossed in getting BC #43 back onto the mainline. Although it took 12 years to put all the pieces back together we ran the engine back and forth on 100 feet of siding for over three hours. It took a bit of tinkering to get the traction moto...

Hello all! This afternoon, the http://www.trainweb.org/wnyhdc/hdc18.htm#mar18 Heritage DiscoveRY Center Buffalo took possession of one of the main bridge support bases from the historic Erie Railroad Portageville Bridge. We want to thank the Norfolk Southern Corp for making the arrangements for the ...

Hello All! On October 21st, 2017, the Buffalo Creek #43 crew and I started #43 for the last time this year before we had to dump the water and cover the radiators. The four minute YouTube video below shows how we did. Unfortunately we only have two traction motors fully wired at this time and we nee...

Hello All, Just a quick reminder that the November 2017 Greater Buffalo Train Show is this weekend, Nov 18th & 19th in the Events Center at the Hamburg Fairgrounds. http://www.trainweb.org/wnyrhs/trainshow.htm On October 21st, 2017, the Buffalo Creek #43 crew and I started #43 for the last time ...

Hello All! Our 36th Annual Greater Buffalo Train & Toy Show is being held at the Hamburg Fairgrounds Event Center & Expo Hall next weekend, November 18th & 19th. The show opens at 10am on Saturday and runs until 5pm, and Sunday, 10am till 4pm. This is our largest event of the year and We...

Hello All, Although there was a lot of coverage in July 2016 when the movie "Marshall" was being shot at Central Terminal and the old State Office Building in Buffalo, little notice was taken when the production company came to our Orchard Park BR&P Depot. We were thrilled to see sever...

Our September Public Meeting will be held on Thursday September 21st, 2017 at the Don Owens Center at the Heritage Discovery Center. 100 Lee Street, Buffalo NY. 14210. The theme of our September meeting will be about the New York Central and their passenger trains. As part of the program, we are hap...

Hello All! Its been a very busy summer for the WNYRHS and at the Heritage Discovery Center. For you Facebook users https://www.facebook.com/wnyrhs/ Current updates on the WNYRHS Website. http://www.trainweb.org/wnyrhs/index.htm#new17 But the big news from Monday, August 21st 2017 is below: The Socie...

Looks just like my Union Switch & Signal R2 that came off the ERIE. Bolt spacing and lens holders are the same. Sun shields are a little small though. I agree that the NKP used these as well. If you can roll it over, it should have one hasp on the door and inside R-Y-G 5-1/2 inch lenses, Clear 8...

Hello John! Thank you for your diligence! Were making progress on BC#43, got it started again last week (7/3/17) and went through 7 gallons of fuel. We tested the charging system, and the compressor, both have minor issues but we'll get them. We also have two sticky injectors that need to be looked ...

RIP Marty, You would have never guessed that Marty was sick at our Feb Train Show just two month's ago. He was so excited to show off his new 18 foot portable Medina Station to be used for this years Thomas© events. Early in his life, Marty knew the difference between a collectible piece and junk no...