The Inaugural Greater Rochester Train Fest, sponsored by the Genesee Society of Model Engineers Inc., is scheduled for Sunday, March 1, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Dome Arena Center’s Minette Hall, 2695 East Henrietta Road.
Over 100 vendors will offer a full range of model trains and railroad-related items. It will be a “flea market” style show, with participation from local railroad museums and clubs. Modeling demonstrations and a limited number of portable layouts will be part of the fun.
Admission is $7 for adults, $3 under age 18, and free for children under 13. Free parking, on-site food trucks, and ample seating enhance the experience.
The Genesee Society of Model Engineers Inc. was founded in Batavia, NY, and actively promotes the hobby of model railroading in the Western New York area. The group celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019. This not-for-profit organization is headquartered at 50 Main Street in Oakfield, NY, where its membership maintains four operating model train displays. An open house is offered free to the public each December, and visitors are welcome on Tuesday evenings.
For information, visit www.gsme.org or email roctrainshow@gmail.com.
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