Niagara Frontier Chapter - National Railway Historical Society

Niagara Frontier Chapter - National Railway Historical Society The Niagara Frontier Chapter NRHS is one of the oldest chapters of the National Railway Historical Society.

07/20/2026

As we continue the restoration work on our GE locomotive, it was time to see if it could move a little further than just a few feet before we hit the brakes. This video shows Carl and Alex giving the GE some space to get more of those cobwebs out of its drive system as it moved 200 feet up and down the former Erie tracks behind the museum. Needless to say, it performed flawlessly and was even able to give a few t***s on its whistle!

So proud to say that once we install the air compressor made for the GE, that should do it for the restoration of the locomotive’s electrical, mechanical, and air systems. Hopefully, by next year, we can then turn our attention to restoring the exterior so it looks as it did when it was delivered to the Superior Elevator in Buffalo.

Hello Friends and Followers!In honor of the 4th of July holiday, the Railroad Museum of the Niagara Frontier will be clo...
06/29/2026

Hello Friends and Followers!

In honor of the 4th of July holiday, the Railroad Museum of the Niagara Frontier will be closed on Saturday (July 4th). Our incredible volunteers deserve time off to be with their families and friends and closing the museum is the only way we can keep these dedicated folks away from all the hard work they do to keep the museum running smoothly.

We'll see you all again on July 11th!

Still plenty of chicken and sides left! Stop by the Railroad Museum of the Niagara Frontier at 111 Oliver Street in Nort...
06/20/2026

Still plenty of chicken and sides left! Stop by the Railroad Museum of the Niagara Frontier at 111 Oliver Street in North Tonawanda and pick up a Chiavetta's Chicken BBQ dinner!

If you're looking for a late lunch or an early dinner, this is the place to be. All proceeds benefit the Museum so please stop by and support our efforts to preserve the railroad history and legacy of Buffalo and Western New York.

Thanks very much!

Having a great time at the Chiavetta’s Chicken BBQ that going on NOW at the Railroad Museum of the Niagara Frontier at 1...
06/20/2026

Having a great time at the Chiavetta’s Chicken BBQ that going on NOW at the Railroad Museum of the Niagara Frontier at 111 Oliver Street in North Tonawanda! This is our largest fundraiser of the year so please come out and show your support. Dinners are $18 and comes with cole slaw and macaroni salad and a roll.

We’re here serving the finest Chiavetta’s Chicken BBQ in North Tonawanda! Seriously… the size of the chicken is really h...
06/20/2026

We’re here serving the finest Chiavetta’s Chicken BBQ in North Tonawanda! Seriously… the size of the chicken is really huge!

Stop down to the Railroad Museum of the Niagara Frontier at 111 Oliver Street in North Tonawanda, pick up a delicious lunch, and most importantly, support the museum at our biggest fundraiser of the year.

Thanks!

06/20/2026

Carl fired up the Tonawanda Island locomotive to blow its horn to announce the BBQ being open for business.

Come out for a tasty Chiavetta’s BBQ chicken dinner for lunch and support the Railroad Museum of the Niagara Frontier: 111 Oliver Street in North Tonawanda.

Selling already and we’re not officially opened yet!! Hope that’s a good sign!
06/20/2026

Selling already and we’re not officially opened yet!! Hope that’s a good sign!

Today’s the day… and the SMELL is wafting through the museum and making us all HUNGRY!!!Come on out and enjoy a fabulous...
06/20/2026

Today’s the day… and the SMELL is wafting through the museum and making us all HUNGRY!!!

Come on out and enjoy a fabulous Chivetta’s Chicken BBQ dinner while supporting the Railroad Museum of the Niagara Frontier! Doors open at 11:00am and will continue to be open until we sell out.

Hope to see you here!

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111 Oliver Street
North Tonawanda, NY

Opening Hours

11am - 2pm

Telephone

(716) 694-9588

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