Niagara Frontier Chapter - National Railway Historical Society

05/24/2020

05/02/2020

New videos have been posted on the Niagara Frontier Chapter's YouTube Channel -

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiB68URo_eGTrnN5pi9BxDw

Check Them Out Today!

1990 Buffalo - Albion, PA Excursion Trip Behind N&W #1218
Part One - https://youtu.be/EZBOMMHW3lA
Part Two - https://youtu.be/Qh_2l733UfA

Amtrak Comes To The Railroad Museum Of The Niagara Frontier - 1996
https://youtu.be/GuegT1M0ujU

Cab Ride From Buffalo Depew to Niagara Falls Circa Late 1990's
https://youtu.be/EeZNSj2t3HQ

Name The Tourist Railroad Quiz
Part One - https://youtu.be/QG5S_v444Vo
Part Two - https://youtu.be/iGbQefr-n5I

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Thanks for watching!

05/01/2020

Empire State Passengers Association

Empire State Passengers Association

Happy Birthday Amtrak - 49 Years Young Today!

https://youtu.be/Ko1aTX9xHIg

04/20/2020

Empire State Passengers Association

Following up on yesterday's post with pictures of the ongoing construction of the new Buffalo Exchange Street Station, here are some artist concept drawings of the finished project.

First is a view of the exterior of the completed building; second is a view of the waiting room; third is an overview of the passenger drop-off zone, plaza area & Exchange Street; and the final view is of the designated walkway connecting the station to Main Street.

04/19/2020

Empire State Passengers Association

Work on the new Buffalo Exchange Street Station continues to move forward at a rapid pace!

In these photos taken 4-17-20, we see the new station building; a view from the Washington Street bridge looking east showing that the grading for the by-pass siding track is nearly complete; a view looking west to the 'tunnel' under Main Street & a picture of a stockpile of pre-formed cornices ready for installation.

The expected completion date is the late fall of 2020.

04/15/2020

Stay Safe...Stay Well...Stay Home!

04/02/2020

New videos have been posted on the Niagara Frontier Chapter's YouTube Channel -

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiB68URo_eGTrnN5pi9BxDw

Check Them Out Today!

Chapter Calendar Photos - 1972 - 1979 - https://youtu.be/47mixqNvmzA

Chapter Calendar Photos - 1980 - 1989 - https://youtu.be/ovb6dZykURU

Chapter Calendar Photos - 1990 - 1999 - https://youtu.be/y_pIBIEf8Fo

Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Of The Railroad Museum Of The Niagara Frontier - https://youtu.be/9r1g5vFpdv4

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03/27/2020

New Videos From The William Kessel Film Archives NOW Posted On The Niagara Frontier Chapter's YouTube Channel!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiB68URo_eGTrnN5pi9BxDw/videos

Enjoy!

03/25/2020

Stay Safe...Stay Well...Stay Home!

03/23/2020

Enjoy new videos added to the Chapter's new YouTube Channel of Bruce Becker's 2018 Alaska Rail Adventures.

Find these and more at -

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiB68URo_eGTrnN5pi9BxDw

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03/20/2020

Based on the current health concerns & public gathering restrictions, the decision has been made to cancel the regular Chapter meeting & program on Friday, April 10.

More information on future Chapter activities will be released soon!

Please stay safe and well!

03/19/2020

Niagara Frontier Chapter - National Railway Historical Society's cover photo

03/19/2020

Niagara Frontier Chapter - NRHS

Check out & subscribe to the Niagara Frontier Chapter's NEW YouTube Channel!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiB68URo_eGTrnN5pi9BxDw?view_as=subscriber

Watch for additional videos (current ones and those with content from our vast WNY railroad archives) coming soon!

03/17/2020

03/11/2020

Empire State Passengers Association

New York State Commissioner of Transportation (NYSDOT) Marie Therese Dominguez addressed the 40th ESPA Annual Meeting at Proctors Key Hall on Saturday March 7, 2020.

The NYSDOT Commissioner’s address to the Annual Meeting is available on YouTube here… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjAUZdea21Y

03/11/2020

Empire State Passengers Association

Congressman Paul Tonko (D) of New York’s 20th District addressed the 40th ESPA Annual Meeting at Proctors Key Hall on Saturday March 7, 2020.

The Congressman’s address to the Annual Meeting is available on YouTube here… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkFC4XhgDrA

03/11/2020

Empire State Passengers Association

Bill Hollister the Government Affairs Senior Manager for Amtrak addressed the 40th ESPA Annual Meeting at Proctors Key Hall on Saturday March 7, 2020.

Mr. Hollister’s address to the Annual Meeting is available on YouTube here… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY19W9KgIwk

03/11/2020

Empire State Passengers Association

Jim Mathews, the President of the Rail Passengers Association (RPA) addressed the 40th ESPA Annual Meeting at Proctors Key Hall on Saturday March 7, 2020.

Mr. Mathews’ address to the Annual Meeting is available on YouTube here… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLj5GR6Z-CQ

03/11/2020

Empire State Passengers Association

Charles Poltenson, founding ESPA Member addressed the 40th ESPA Annual Meeting at Proctors Key Hall on Saturday March 7, 2020.

Mr. Poltenson’s address to the Annual Meeting is available on YouTube here… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDCO-ixdU2s&t=62s

03/11/2020

Empire State Passengers Association

Bruce Becker, past President of ESPA addressed the 40th ESPA Annual Meeting at Proctors Key Hall on Saturday March 7, 2020.

Mr. Becker’s address to the Annual Meeting is available on YouTube here… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00FIH8WAslk&t=871s

02/18/2020

Acela II Special Train - February 17, 2020 - Buffalo, NY

Today saw the passage through Buffalo of Amtrak's first Acela II High-Speed Trainset, on route for testing in Colordao!

https://youtu.be/Mortz-1jK9E

The first Acela II Trainset manufactured by Alstom in Hornell, NY was moved in a special train by Amtrak on route to testing at the TTCI facility outside Pue...

12/31/2019

It's Not Too Late To Order Your 2020 Chapter Calendar...Only $14.00 Includes Tax & Shipping!

Enjoy Great Railroad Scenes Each Month From Across Western New York; Many In Full Color.

Supply Is Limited...Don't Delay - https://www.nfcnrhs.org/2020-chapter-calendar

12/22/2019

Happy Holidays From The Niagara Frontier Chapter - NRHS!

11/14/2019

The 2020 Chapter Calendar is NOW available!

12 Great Pictures From Across Western New York & More In Full Color

$14.00 Each Includes Tax & Shipping

Order your copy at: https://www.nfcnrhs.org/2020-chapter-calendar

09/10/2019

Thank you to the over 2,000 fans & supporters who came out to the 2019 Buffalo Central Terminal Train Show this past weekend.

And mark your calendars for the 2020 Show - Saturday & Sunday, September 12 & 13!

09/08/2019

Train show kicks off at Central Terminal

Train Show coverage on Channel 4 - WIVB

https://www.wivb.com/news/train-show-kicks-off-at-central-terminal/

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -Rail historians rejoice! The annual train show is happening at Buffalo’s Central Terminal. The train show continues Sunday, September 9 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m, and t…

09/07/2019

Don't Miss Out! Buffalo Central Terminal Train Today to 4:00pm and Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm.

Complete information - https://www.nfcnrhs.org/central-terminal-train-show

08/27/2019

Empire State Passengers Association

Empire State Passengers Association

BUFFALO NEWS -- Work to begin on new Amtrak station now that old one has been razed

ARTICLE... https://buffalonews.com/2019/08/25/work-to-begin-on-new-amtrak-station-now-that-old-one-has-been-razed/

08/21/2019

Empire State Passengers Association

Views from Governor Cuomo's trip today from Albany to the New York State Fair on Train #63!

08/21/2019

Empire State Passengers Association

Take Amtrak to the New York State Fair!

All passengers to the special State Fair stop receive FREE admission to the Fair.

And Kids Ride Free to the Fair too!

https://www.amtrak.com/kids-ride-free-new-york-state-fair.html?cmp=wsp-NewYorkStateFair-Deals

08/20/2019

Gov. Cuomo takes to the rails!

Gov. Cuomo will be taking Amtrak's 'Maple Leaf' (Train #63) from Albany-Rensselaer to the opening day of the New York State Fair in Syracuse on Wednesday!

This will be the first time a Governor has arrived by train at the special State Fair station (NYF)!

https://www.syracuse.com/statefair/2019/08/cuomo-to-ride-train-to-2019-ny-state-fair.html

08/15/2019

Empire State Passengers Association

Empire State Passengers Association

Ontario's Metrolinx announced today that GO Transit's weekend train service between Toronto and Niagara Falls, ONT, will now operate year-round, using the same schedules as currently offered on the seasonal summer-only trains.

Great news for Western New Yorkers making weekend visits to the beautiful city of Toronto!

https://blog.metrolinx.com/2019/08/15/metrolinx-announces-increased-service-including-on-kitchener-and-lakeshore-lines-extends-popular-niagara-weekend-service-to-year-round/

08/15/2019

Empire State Passengers Association

FYI...Due to the reconstruction of the rail deck of the Whirlpool Bridge which carries Amtrak's New York to Toronto 'Maple Leaf' over the Niagara River, between September 9 & November 1, Trains #63 & #64 will originate and terminate at Niagara Falls, NY. Bus service will be provided between Niagara Falls, NY and Toronto ONLY, and not to the immediate stations in Ontario normally served by the VIA Rail segment of this train.

08/14/2019

Empire State Passengers Association

Train #281 arriving this evening at the new temporary Buffalo Exchange Street Station!