Welcome! The Central New York Chapter, National Railway Historical Society, is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of unique railway depots and equipment. Check the "Activities" tab up top for the latest news of excursions and programs, information about our meetings, a preview of our annual Model Train Fair, and a link to our 'O' gauge model railroad group. You can also shop our "Store" for exclusive books offered by the CNY Chapter, or check the "Library" for research material.   Thanks for visiting! Martisco Museum open for train's visit on May 17 The special excursion train commemorating the 50th anniversary of the last scheduled passenger train on the NYC's "Auburn Road" will be stopping at Martisco Station Museum at about 1 PM on Saturday, May 17. The public is invited to welcome the special train at the museum. The station will be open and refreshments will be available. Martsco Station is located on Martisco Road off Route 174 between Camillus and Marcellus. "Auburn Road" Excursions: May 17 & 18 The 50th anniversary of the last passenger train on the Auburn branch of the NYC (May 18, 1958) will be commemorated by passenger trips by Finger Lakes Scenic Railway. Saturday May 17 will see a trip east from Geneva with many stops. Boarding Location(s): Seneca Falls Cayuga Auburn Geneva Yard Departures: 10:00AM Fare: Adult (14+) $45.00,: Seniors (62+) $40.00, Child (3-13) $25.00 Lapsitters (2 and under) FREE Our commemorative ride boards at Geneva Yard, and travels east across the original Auburn Road through small villages with historic freight and passenger depots still standing. NYCRR Alco #8223 will be the lead engine, on loan from CNY NRHS. This locomotive is exactly like the engine used on the last run. Stops include Seneca Falls (boarding available 10:30am), Cayuga (boarding available 11:30am), AUBURN (NEW BOARDING LOCATION - 12:10pm), Elbridge / Skan Junction, Martisco and Solvay where you may get off the train to take photographs and tour the depots. Train returns non-stop to Geneva yard, except to return passengers to original boarding locations. Passengers who are boarding at locations other than Geneva may receive reduced rate. Box Lunch available onboard. Must order with ticket reservations. ($10) Choices: Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef. Includes chips and lite dessert. Drinks and other snacks available on board. Trip length is 7 hours. FOR REAL RAIL FANS: Package Deal for both days (5/17 & 5/18) $70 per person. Overnights available in Geneva - Hampton Inn. Located on the tracks. Ask for details when reserving tickets. Sunday May 18, 2008 will see trips west from Geneva. Boarding Location(s): Geneva Station Phelps Clifton Springs - Freight Depot Shortsville Departures: 10:00AM Fare: Adult (14+): $40.00, Seniors (62+) $35.00, Child (3-13), $20.00 Lapsitters 2 and under FREE Sunday's Train will stop at historic depots in Clifton Springs, Shortsville, and Canandaigua, and the passengers may get off to take photographs and tour the depots. Train returns non-stop to Geneva yard, except to drop passengers at original boarding locations. Passengers wishing to board at locations other than Geneva may receive reduced rate. Box Lunch available from Depot 25 onboard. Must order with ticket reservations. ($10)Choices: Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef. Includes chips and lite dessert. Drinks and other snacks available on board. Trip length is approximately 6 hours. For tickets and more information contact 315-488-8208 Credit card sales available for both trips. Tickets also available from railroad in Geneva. Phone Manager of Passenger Services 315-374-4994 (Mobile) 315-781-1234 x301 (Office) Mail Finger Lakes Railway Corp. PO Box 1099 Geneva, NY 14456 For more information, click here for Finger Lakes Scenic Railway. Model Train Fair adds new building! The 34th edition of the Central New York Model Train Fair on Nov. 1 and 2 will be our biggest ever!!! We will move into the Toyota Exhibit Center, which combined with the Verizon Center of Progress, gives us 165,000 square feet of exhibit space! This means many new features, larger layouts, more displays, and more vendors. We will update our Model Train Fair page as more information becomes available. Check out the details by clicking here. Need Model Train Fair fliers? Download here. Visit our Model Railroad Display in Shoppingtown The Chapter has a temporary display in Shoppingtown Mall located in the former Small World store on the corridor to Sears. Our 'O' high rail and 'HO' scale modular railroads are on display. You can also see restoration work on the Railroad Model Craftsman magazine project 'HO' model railroad from 1991, The Lowville and Beaver River. We are open Tuesday evenings, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Copyright 2008 CNY Chapter, NRHS Webmaster: . Technical support provided by Dan Dawdy at Ribbon Rail Productions. Original Web site created by Mike Brandt, with George Read and Al Kallfelz.