Niagara Frontier Chapter - National Railway Historical Society

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

Great day at the Pendleton Community Fair! We sold some calendars (reminder to get yours!), recruited a new member for ...
10/10/2026

Great day at the Pendleton Community Fair! We sold some calendars (reminder to get yours!), recruited a new member for the Chapter and talked to A LOT of people!

It was interesting to talk to people who have driven past but didn't know we're an open museum, people who haven't been inside in many years (wait until they see all the updates!) and some people who didn't know we even exist. We're looking forward to seeing new visitors on Saturdays as well as at our Halloween event (10/31, 1-3 pm) and maybe get a few groups in for private tours. Remember we are fully accessible!

If you're near Pendleton today, stop by to get your 2027 calendar (they're selling fast) and Niagara Gorge Belt Line boo...
10/10/2026

If you're near Pendleton today, stop by to get your 2027 calendar (they're selling fast) and Niagara Gorge Belt Line book!

As always, the museum will be open from 11 until 4.
Thank you for your support!

10/09/2026

MEETING REMINDER!

The Chapter’s October meeting will take place tonight, October 9, 2026, at 7:00pm at the Town of Wheatfield Community / Senior Center.

Once again, Devan Lawton presents a look at railroading from the early 1970s through the colorful US Bicentennial years and on into the 1980s and beyond to around the year 2000 at the October meeting. This slide show will be focused mostly on Western New York, but we will also venture to places like the East Broad Top RR in Pennsylvania and see even a few shots taken on the Northeast Corridor, in Florida, Chicago and California. Steam, diesel and transit will be seen. These years featured lots of really cool locomotives, interesting paint schemes and classic locations, many which have now vanished from the railroad scene.

It is free to attend and you do not have to be a member, all are welcome! You can also stop in to buy your 2027 limited-edition calendar or a Niagara Gorge Belt Line book.

The Wheatfield Community Center is at 2790 Church Road, North Tonawanda NY. Follow Rt 62 north to Ward Rd, turn left onto Ward Road and turn right onto Church Road.

We are hosting a Halloween trick or treat event! It is free and open to all ages so come explore the Museum and train ca...
10/07/2026

We are hosting a Halloween trick or treat event!
It is free and open to all ages so come explore the Museum and train cars outside, see the model trains with a Halloween theme and of course get candy!
🎃 🎃 🚂🚃. 🎃 🎃

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉 Joyce Haskell, Alex Natale, Carl Butland...
10/06/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉 Joyce Haskell, Alex Natale, Carl Butland, Blane Pebesma

This Saturday, October 10th we will have a table set up at the Pendleton Community Fair!We will have CALENDARS on hand f...
10/06/2026

This Saturday, October 10th we will have a table set up at the Pendleton Community Fair!

We will have CALENDARS on hand for sale as well as NIAGARA GORGE BELT LINE books, in case it's more convenient for you than driving to the museum. We will also have some information pamphlets and photos to look at.

Don't worry! If you are planning to go to the museum Saturday, it WILL be open with volunteers ready to give you a tour!

Come see us at the fair in Pendleton (10-1) or at the museum in North Tonawanda (11-4)! 😃

We know there are a lot of things going on today around WNY, but we will be open at 11! Keep us in mind!Btw, if you are...
10/03/2026

We know there are a lot of things going on today around WNY, but we will be open at 11! Keep us in mind!

Btw, if you are traveling here via Sweeney St, it's been PAVED! 🥳YAY!

We have some really great volunteers at the Railroad Museum of the Niagara Frontier!Between the docents on Saturdays, th...
10/02/2026

We have some really great volunteers at the Railroad Museum of the Niagara Frontier!

Between the docents on Saturdays, the track crew which often works throughout the week, our Mr. Fix It, the staff updating the archive room, those working on the monthly newsletter and annual calendar and the Board members, every person is a volunteer, 100%, and the Museum would not be where it is without their dedication and hard work!

We want the community and our supporters to see some of the work, whether it’s visible outside on the grounds, inside the museum or behind the scenes keeping us running (dare I say, keeping us on track?! 😉 😆)

Here is our October Volunteer Spotlight:

Mark “MJ” Lewandowski has been a member of the Niagara Frontier Chapter of NRHS for 18 years. Officially, he is the current Membership Secretary, but you’ll usually find him working outside as part of the track crew. He’s in his element at the museum as he loves historical preservation and doing track work. He hopes to see more youth become involved with the chapter and the museum so he can share his knowledge. He is also a member of the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation (CTRC) and the WNY Railway Historical Society and is an Eagle Scout. He has been to NRHS RailCamp twice, first as a camper and 10 years later as a Counselor.

Thank you for all your hard work MJ!

Do we have any hockey fans? Let's go Sabres!
10/01/2026

Do we have any hockey fans? Let's go Sabres!

A few quick pics from last weekend, our track work continues.....Have a good week!
09/28/2026

A few quick pics from last weekend, our track work continues.....
Have a good week!

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111 Oliver Street
North Tonawanda, NY

Opening Hours

11am - 2pm

Telephone

(716) 694-9588

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