Within the city's Edgerton Community Center is an historic model train room that dates back to 1950. The dazzling displays deftly depict Rochester and many of its natural and built landmarks, in all four seasons.
The Edgerton Model Railroad Room was launched on October 27, 1950, when Governor 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. Although trains aren't as commonplace in Rochester as they were back then, the magic and mystique of trains persists for many--young, old, or in between. The Edgerton Model Railroad Room is a must see-- for train buffs, and for those who could be!
Thanks to the volunteers of the Edgerton Model Railroad Club for stewarding this community treasure. Visit their website to learn more about this Club, about the Railroad, and about the Room!
See a map to the Model Railroad Room
See the Edgerton Model Railroad full brochure (PDF)
Open Hours
The Railroad Room will be open in 2012 on the last Saturday of each month, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will also be open several days during the holiday season (TBA).
Saturday, January 28
Saturday, February 25
Saturday, March 25
Saturday, March 31
Saturday, April 28
Saturday, May 26
Saturday, June 30
Saturday, July 28
Saturday, August 25
Saturday, September 29
Saturday, October 27
Saturday, November 24
For more information
For information about schedule and tours, contact the Edgerton Community Center, 41 Backus Street, at (585) 428-6769.