The New York Museum of Transportation invites visitors on Sunday, September 16, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., for a gathering of antique fire trucks. New this year will be games and demonstrations for kids teaching important lessons in fire safety.
The Genesee Chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motorized Fire Apparatus in America (SPAAMFAA) will have their restored firefighting equipment on display for visitors to enjoy. Discover the difference between a fire truck and a fire engine, and find out why firemen wear red suspenders.
The New York Museum of Transportation has an extensive collection of trolleys, a steam locomotive, horse-drawn buggies, and highway vehicles. Visitors of all ages will enjoy several miniature trains in operation on a super-size model railroad. No reservations are needed, and all rides and the fire truck display are included in the admission price.
Admission is $8 adults; $7 seniors (65+); $6 youth (3 to 12). The New York Museum of Transportation is located at 6393 East River Road, West Henrietta, 20 minutes from downtown Rochester and easily reached from Exit 11 off I-390. For information visit www.nymtmuseum.org or call 585-533-1113.
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