23/05/2024
On May 17th, 2024 we hosted a special event at the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum that raised funds for the museum and debuted recently donated Livonia, Avon, and Lakeville ALCO S-2 #72 in an operational state. Despite challenging weather, the museum remained flexible with us as we changed our plans and made the most of the evening that successfully recreated the LA&L Railroad of yesteryear.
We would like to thank each individual who purchased tickets to come to the event, which allowed us to raise funds benefitting the R&GV museum. Our loyal customer base is what allows us to re-create the past and provide “timeless” expeditions for every attendee, and your contribution and attendance allows us to make a difference for organizations like R&GV. We would also like to thank Steve Barry, Mike Burkhart, and John Regan for graciously providing lighting for and running the night photo shoot, rounding out the evening.
We would like to finally extend our thanks to the R&GV museum for their willingness to work with us and help us host the event, as well as their efforts to get #72 operational mere hours before the event start time. Our thanks also goes out to museum president Otto Vondrak and every R&GV volunteer who staffed our train and made our day possible. Each volunteer puts hours into maintaining equipment and the museum grounds, as well as operating trains throughout the year to teach each passing generation the history of New York Railroads. Be sure to follow the museum page linked above for information about the museum and make a visit if you’re in the area.
Attatched is video from the lens of Alec Durfee covering #72’s test runs and the event as a whole. Be sure to stay tuned to our page for future events/trips. Feel free to email Alec at [email protected] to join our email list and be notified about future events hosted by Timeless Rail Expeditions.
On May 17th, 2024, the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum in Rush, NY was alive with the sound of two burbling ALCO 539 engines for the first time, b...