News Release - Historic Edgerton Model Railroad Room Open For The Holidays

City of Rochester

News Release

(Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010) - The historic Edgerton Model Railroad Room, at the Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St., will be open to the public on Saturdays, Dec. 11 and 18 and during the school recess, Monday through Thursday, Dec. 20 through 23, and Dec. 27 through 30. Hours for all these days are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Edgerton Model Railroad celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2010. It was launched on Oct. 27, 1950 when Gov. Thomas E. Dewey officially opened the "Model Railroad Heaven" with a ceremony that included driving a miniature "golden spike" into the exhibit's track. The dazzling displays deftly depict Rochester and many of its natural and built landmarks, in all four seasons.

The Model Railroad Room was created at the tail end of America's bustling train travel era. Although trains aren't as commonplace in Rochester as they were back then, the magic and mystique of trains persists for many people, both young and old. The Edgerton Model Railroad Room is a must see for train buffs and anyone else looking for something exciting to do this holiday season.

The volunteers of the Edgerton Model Railroad Club dedicate their time stewarding this community treasure. Visit www.edgertonmodelrailroadclub.com to learn more about the Club, about the Railroad and about the Room. Also see the City’s Model Railroad Room page at www.cityofrochester.gov/edgertontrain/.

The Model Railroad Room and Edgerton Community Center are facilities and programs of the City of Rochester Bureau of Recreation. The Edgerton Community Center is celebrating its centennial in 2011 with a series of events and activities. For more information about the Edgerton Community Center and the 2011 centennial events, go to www.cityofrochester.gov/edgerton. For more information about Model Railroad Room schedule and tours, contact the Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus Street, at 428-6769.

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News Media: For more information, contact John Picone at 428-6769. 

- The historic Edgerton Model Railroad Room, at the Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus St., will be open to the public on Saturdays, Dec. 11 and 18 and during the school recess, Monday through Thursday, Dec. 20 through 23, and Dec. 27 through 30. Hours for all these days are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Edgerton Model Railroad celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2010. It was launched on Oct. 27, 1950 when Gov. Thomas E. Dewey officially opened the "Model Railroad Heaven" with a ceremony that included driving a miniature "golden spike" into the exhibit's track. The dazzling displays deftly depict Rochester and many of its natural and built landmarks, in all four seasons. The Model Railroad Room was created at the tail end of America's bustling train travel era. Although trains aren't as commonplace in Rochester as they were back then, the magic and mystique of trains persists for many people, both young and old. The Edgerton Model Railroad Room is a must see for train buffs and anyone else looking for something exciting to do this holiday season. The volunteers of the Edgerton Model Railroad Club dedicate their time stewarding this community treasure. Visit www.edgertonmodelrailroadclub.com to learn more about the Club, about the Railroad and about the Room. Also see the City’s Model Railroad Room page at www.cityofrochester.gov/edgertontrain/. The Model Railroad Room and Edgerton Community Center are facilities and programs of the City of Rochester Bureau of Recreation. The Edgerton Community Center is celebrating its centennial in 2011 with a series of events and activities. For more information about the Edgerton Community Center and the 2011 centennial events, go to www.cityofrochester.gov/edgerton. For more information about Model Railroad Room schedule and tours, contact the Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus Street, at 428-6769. News Media: For more information, contact John Picone at 428-6769.