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Thursday, March 16th, 2023 Public Meeting - After a brief business meeting, our program will be presented by Society Member Geno Dailey that will cover a cross-country Amtrak trip he took in September 2022. This program will feature photography and commentary from riding a personal record-breaking 13 Amtrak trains across 15 states from as far east as Brunswick, ME to as far west as San Diego, CA. |
| The Amtrak trains/routes that will be covered include the Downeaster, Lake Shore Limited, Capitol Limited, Southwest Chief, Pacific Surfliner and Coast Starlight. We will see the sun rise in the east on the Atlantic and set in the west on the Pacific. Along the way, we'll see America's ever-changing landscapes, ride over some very historically significant railroads, see plenty of trains, as well as visit Cedar Point in Ohio and railfan at Roosevelt Road in Chicago. This program will feature a little something for every railfan or anyone who has ever thought about wanting to ride Amtrak so please join us for what promises to be a very entertaining and informative program on the wonderful experience of cross-country train travel! Doors open at 6:00pm, with the meeting starting at 7:00pm. The Railroad and Steel Plant Museums will be open before, during, and after the meeting. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted! Please park in the lot at the rear of the Heritage DiscoveRY Center Buffalo at 100 Lee St., and enter through the middle rear door. (Follow the ENTRANCE signs!) Wheelchair access is via the front doors on Lee St. Questions - 716-821-9360 or info@hdcbuffalo.org |
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Wednesday March 1st, 2023 at the Heritage DiscoveRY Center, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Join the Steel Plant Museum of Western New York as we enjoy a presentation by The Buffalo Irish Geneological Society (BIGS), who will discuss all their activities. BIGS is member of the Heritage DiscoveRY Center and operates out of the library on the 2nd floor. Doors open at 5:30 PM, presentation begins at 6:30 PM. The Museum will be open before, during, and after the presentation. Pizza, snacks and refreshments will be available. Admission is free. |
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With the devastating "Snovember 2.0" snow storm last November forcing the cancellation of our 41st November Train Show, its time to for the WNYRHS 32nd Annual Winter Train & Toy Show at the Event Center on the Fairgrounds in Hamburg, New York, February 18th and 19th, 2023. Dads, Moms and Kids of all ages will love the variety of items see and buy. Over 350 tables full of great railroad, model railroad, vintage toys and more! Five layouts - Two "HO" gauge. one "N" gauge, one "O" gauge and one "S" gauge will have trains running both days. Queen City Amusements will be there with their carnival layout. The Williamsville Lehigh Valley Depot crew is ready to go with their ever popular basket raffle. Speakers and demonstrators are lined up for both days of the event. There is ample free parking and Admission is only $8.00 , KIDS 12 and under are FREE! Hours: Saturday - 10am to 5pm, Sunday - 10am to 4pm. |
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Thursday, February 19th, 2023 Public Meeting - Annual Members Meeting and Trustee Election. After a brief business meeting, including updates from the various WNYRHS departments. Our February program will include the annual election of the WNYRHS Trustees, followed by a members' "Slide Night." Multi-Media equipment will be on hand. Snacks and refreshments will be available for purchase during the meeting. Doors open at 6:00pm, with the meeting starting at 7:00pm. The Railroad and Steel Plant Museums will be open before, during, and after the meeting. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted! Please park in the lot at the rear of the Heritage DiscoveRY Center Buffalo at 100 Lee St., and enter through the middle rear door. (Follow the ENTRANCE signs!) Wheelchair access is via the front doors on Lee St. Questions? 716-821-9360 or info@hdcbuffalo.org |
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