The New York Museum of Transportation, in Rush, will be offering trolley rides included with museum admission on Sunday, July 25. Reservations are required and may be made at www.http://nymtmuseum.org/summer2/. The museum is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and rides depart at 11:30 a.m., 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 p.m. Admission, including the ride, is $10 adults, $9 seniors 65+, and $6 youths age three to 12.
The scenic two-mile round trip ride aboard the vintage electric trolley car harks back to the interurban era of a century ago. Back then, fast, clean transportation on luxurious trolleys was offered between Rochester and distant cities such as Buffalo, Syracuse, and Geneva.
In the museum, there are several such trolley cars on display, as well as a steam locomotive, the Midtown Plaza Monorail, highway and horse-drawn vehicles, three model railroads, and numerous exhibits. The museum gallery features a 10-minute video about the Rochester Subway and an exhibit of railroad photos and prints. The well-stocked gift shop caters to the needs of all ages.
The New York Museum of Transportation is located just 20 minutes south of Rochester at 6393 East River Road in Rush, one mile north of Rt. 251 (I-390 exit 11). For information, visit www.nymtmuseum.org, email info@nymtmuseum.org, or call 533-1113.
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