City of Rochester
News Release
(Wednesday, May 23, 2012) — The historic Edgerton Model Railroad Room will be open to the public from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 26.
The Model Railroad Room will also be open to the public the last Saturday of each month throughout 2012. Several special holiday openings are being planned for December with dates to be announced. The Recreation Center and Railroad Room are at 41 Backus St.
Within the Edgerton Community Center is a historic model train room whose displays depict Rochester and many of its natural and built landmarks in all four seasons. The Edgerton Model Railroad Room was launched on Oct. 27, 1950, when Gov. Thomas E. Dewey officially opened the "Model Railroad Heaven" with a ceremony that included his driving a miniature golden spike into the exhibit's track.
The Model Railroad Room was created at the tail end of Rochester and America's bustling train travel era. Visit www.edgertonmodelrailroadclub.com to learn more about the Edgerton Railroad Club.
For information about schedule and tours, call the Edgerton Community Center at 428-6769.
Visit www.cityofrochester.gov/edgertontrain for more information about the Model Railroad Room. Also, visit www.cityofrochester.gov/edgerton for information about the Edgerton Community Center.
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Media contact: For more information, please contact Jim Farr, Assistant Director of Recreation, at 428-6866.