Hornell Erie Depot Museum

06/22/2026

Long time volunteer Rick Packer passed away Friday, June 19, 2026. Rick was the type of volunteer every organization wishes for: always offering to help wherever he was needed. He loved nothing more than to be involved in all museum events. Recently Rick did a presentation for Erie Education Days for local school children, and served as the museum’s official “greeter” during our Open Houses and other events. Recently Rick greeted over 800 visitors to the museum the day Union Pacific Big Boy #4014 came through Hornell! Rick loved sharing stories of his 37 years working on the railroad as a bridge inspector, on the track crew, and in other positions. He will be missed by all!

06/18/2026

Good news! Our new website is up and running! Check it out.
eriedepot.org

06/12/2026

Congratulations to Jim Englert winner of our 50/50 raffle ticket today.

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06/11/2026

We have a set of car keys that were found in the vicinity of the Hornell Erie Depot Museum. We dropped them off at the Hornell Police Department.

06/11/2026

The “Big Boy” as it leaves the train depot in Hornell NY. A true once in a lifetime experience!!

06/11/2026

So many people at the museum and in the area waiting for Union Pacific “Big Boy” #4014 to stop in Hornell. Great excitement!

06/05/2026

https://www.weny.com/news/local/hornell-erie-depot-museum-preps-for-historic-train-s-arrival/article_7c95f7b6-9b10-4052-8faa-a2130b98c46e.html

HORNELL, N.Y. (WENY) — For railroad enthusiasts and history buffs, a piece of history will soon make its way to the Southern Tier. Union Pacific Big Boy number 4014 is

06/03/2026

Yesterday and today we hosted over 150 local school children during our annual
Erie Education Days. The children learned about communication methods used by the railroad, presented by Joe Farnham and Dana Myers. Stan Hall discussed the various types of trains that have been made in Hornell over the years. Stoner Horey talked about the history of the Erie Railroad in the Hornell area, and offered personal stories of his experiences working on the railroad. Rick Packer discussed the various railroad facilities which were in Hornell. Railroad safety was stressed by all presenters. John Bush and Rick Bartlett ran model trains for the children.

Thanks to all schools which participated!

Thanks to all our volunteers who made these two days of learning possible!