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CALENDAR of EVENTS

WNYRHS Calendar of Events for 2012

January Calendar (20K)

January 2012

19 - 7:00pm WNYRHS Public Meeting. Heritage Discovery Center
        100 Lee Street, Buffalo. Membership Audio Visual Night. Bring your best!
28 - Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show, Eastern
        States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield
       MA 01089. 9am - 5pm. Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show
29 - "Train Show and Swap Meet" TTOS - Niagara Frontier Division
       Pvt. Leonard Post No. 6251 VFW, 2450 Walden Ave.
       Cheektowaga, NY 14225 -9am - 3pm, Adults $5, Children $1.
       Information 716-684-6131 or 716-876-7031
29 - Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show, Eastern
        States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield
       MA 01089. 10am - 5pm. Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show


February Calendar (20K)

February 2012

 2 - 7:00pm WNYRHS Trustee's Meeting.   Heritage Discovery Center
        100 Lee Street, Buffalo.   Election of Officers and Trustee's
 4 - WNYRHS "Railway Flyer" - article submission deadline
 5 - "Buffalo Snowball Toy Train Meet" 10am - 3pm
       Toy Train Collectors Society, Hearthstone Manor
       333 Dick Road, Depew, New York. 716-681-3369
 9 - Susquehanna Valley Railway Historical Society, 7:30pm - 10pm
       Lehigh Valley's Buffalo Division by Bill McLane - Vol. 1
       320 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal, NY.    Info at SVRHS
16 - Rochester & Genesse Valley Railroad Museum, 7pm
       Railway Post Office Operations with Chris Hauf
       VFW and 40 & 8 Post 933 University Ave, Rochester, NY.   Info at RGVRM
18 - "WNYRHS 21st ANNUAL WINTER TRAIN & TOY SHOW

       AND SALE" 10:00am - 5:00pm AgriCenter Hamburg Fairgrounds
       over 350 Tables, New Dealers, Layouts, Something for everyone!

19 - "WNYRHS 21st ANNUAL WINTER TRAIN & TOY SHOW

       AND SALE" 10:00am - 4:00pm AgriCenter Hamburg Fairgrounds
       over 300 Tables, New Dealers, Layouts, Something for everyone!

19 - Eleventh Annual Railpace Slide Show - at the Whistle Stop Inn
       1338 Exchange Street, Alden, NY. [3 - 8pm]. The Whistle Stop Inn
       is adjacent to the NS Southern Tier line! $22.00 for dinner
       This year’s theme is "Lost Railroads of New York" smkoenig@roadrunner.com for more details.

25 - Allentown Train Show at Fairgrounds. 9:00am - 4:00pm
       302 North 17th Street, Allentown, PA. -    Info at ATMA
26 - Allentown Train Show at Fairgrounds. 9:00am - 3:00pm
       302 North 17th Street, Allentown, PA. -    Info at ATMA
26 - Syracuse Model Railroad Club’s Open House and Train Meet.
       10am to 4pm, Eastwood American Legion, James Street at Nichols Ave
       Syracuse, NY. - [315] 378-5780



March Calendar (20K)

March 2012

 1 - 7:00pm WNYRHS Trustee's Meeting.   Heritage Discovery Center
        100 Lee Street, Buffalo, NY
 4 - 12th Annual "Niagara Railway Museum" - Model Railway Show. 10:00am - 3:30pm
       Optimist Park Hall, corner of Dorchester Rd & Morrison St.
       $5.00 admission. Niagara Falls, Ontario. Website – http://www.nfrm.ca/nfmrs.php

 7 - "How Williamsville got the Railroad" by Martin J.Bauer. 7:30 pm
       Mr. Bauer will speak about the railroad in the 1890's coming to the Williamsville Depot.
       At the Meeting House, 5658 MainSt., Williamsville, NY. 14221 - Free admission.
 8 - Susquehanna Valley Railway Historical Society, 7:30pm - 10pm
       Lehigh Valley's Buffalo Division by Bill McLane - Vol. 1
       320 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal, NY.    Info at SVRHS
15 - 7:00pm    WNYRHS Public Meeting.   Heritage Discovery Center
       100 Lee Street, Buffalo.   Presentation - Huge cross-country Amtrak© Trip from Depew, NY.
        to Emeryville, CA. Photos and commentary from society member Geno Dailey.
18 - "Rochester Shamrock Train Show" 10am - 3pm
       Toy Train Collectors Society, Diplomat Banquet Center
       1956 Lyell Ave (at 390). Rochester, NY. (585) 872-1049
25 - "The Great BATAVIA Train Show" - 9:30am - 3:30pm
       Genesse Society of Model Engineers - Batavia Downs
       Gaming & Racetrack.    www.gsme.org


April Calendar (20K)

April 2012

 5 - 7:00pm WNYRHS Trustee's Meeting.   Heritage Discovery Center
        100 Lee Street, Buffalo, New York.
 7 -  Peter Cottontail Express on the Arcade & Attica© Railroad
       Departures at 12 noon and 3pm.

 9 - Buffalo Central Terminal - Dyngus Day on the East Side
       Different Parties, 3pm - 9pm   Dyngus Day on the East Side

15 - "Spring Into Summer Toy Train Meet" 10am - 3pm
       Toy Train Collectors Society, Knights of Columbus
       755 Erie Ave, N. Tonawanda, New York. 716-662-5455


May Calendar (10K)

May 2012

 3 - 7:00pm WNYRHS Trustee's Meeting.   Heritage Discovery Center
        100 Lee Street, Buffalo, New York.
 5 - 8am - 4:00pm Flea Market - Book Sale Williamsville. Williamsville LV Depot
 5 - Orchard Park Depot  Open House 9am - 1pm
 6 - Buffalo Central Terminal 13th Floor Tour -  Cancelled
 6 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Open House Williamsville. Williamsville LV Depot
10 -  Golden Spike Anniversary   - 143rd Anniversary
        of the "Joining of the Rails" at Promontory Summit, Utah

11 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion  - Day Out with Thomas™
        9:15am - 5:30pm. Trips - every 45 min. all day

12 - Orchard Park Depot  Orchard Park Garden Club's Plant Sale. 8:00am - 2:00pm.
       Come and get your garden beautiful for the summer season
12 - Buffalo Central Terminal - 15th Annual Spring Clean Up
       9am - 1pm. Come and help us prepare the concourse
       and grounds for yet another busy summer season! Gloves, work
       attire recommended and tools are always welcome. Free food and
       drink will be available.  CTRC Events 2012
12 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion  - Day Out with Thomas™
        9:15am - 5:30pm. Trips - every 45 min. all day

13 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Open House Williamsville. Williamsville LV Depot
13 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion  - Day Out with Thomas™
        9:15am - 5:30pm. Trips - every 45 min. all day

17 - 7:00pm    WNYRHS Public Meeting.   Heritage Discovery Center
       100 Lee Street, Buffalo.   Presentation - WNY Railroads - Joe Kocsis.
18 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion  - Day Out with Thomas™
        9:15am - 5:30pm. Trips - every 45 min. all day

19 - Orchard Park Depot  Open House 9am - 1pm
19 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion  - Day Out with Thomas™
        9:15am - 5:30pm. Trips - every 45 min. all day

20 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Open House Williamsville. Williamsville LV Depot
20 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion  - Day Out with Thomas™
        9:15am - 5:30pm. Trips - every 45 min. all day

20 - Buffalo Central Terminal - Historic & Architectural Tour. Presented by the
        Central Terminal Restoration Corporation. 11am.  13th Floor Tours
23 - Buffalo Central Terminal - Veteran's Stand Down. Presented by the
        Central Terminal Restoration Corporation. 11am.  Veteran's Stand Down
25 - Buffalo Central Terminal - ParaHorror Convention. Presented by the
        Central Terminal Restoration Corporation. 11am.  ParaHorror Con
19 - Orchard Park Depot  Open House 9am - 1pm
26 -  Memorial Day Remembrance on the Arcade & Attica© Railroad
       Departure at 12 noon.

26 - Buffalo Central Terminal - Paranormal Convention
       Explore the terminal and search for ghosts with the stars
       Tyler Mane & Lloyd Kaufman from Troma Films    Paranormal Convention
27 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Open House Williamsville. Williamsville LV Depot

June Calendar (20K)

June 2012

 1 - WNYRHS "Railway Flyer" article submission deadline
 2 - Orchard Park Depot  Open House 9am - 1pm
 3 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Open House Williamsville. Williamsville LV Depot
 7 - 7:00pm WNYRHS Trustee's Meeting.   Heritage Discovery Center
        100 Lee Street, Buffalo, New York.
 9 - 12:00pm. Pet Fair Williamsville. Williamsville LV Depot
 9 - Orchard Park Depot  Open House 9am - 1pm
10 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Open House Williamsville. Williamsville LV Depot
10 - Buffalo Central Terminal - Historic & Architectural Tour. Presented by the
        Central Terminal Restoration Corporation. 11am.  Historic & Architectural Tour
16 - Orchard Park Depot  Open House 9am - 1pm
16 - Buffalo Central Terminal - Deco-Fest at Central Terminal
       by the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation. 5pm
       Tickets are $15 pre-sale and $20 at the door.  DECO Fest 2012
17 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Open House Williamsville. Williamsville LV Depot
17 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion  - Father's Day Special
        11:00 - 2:00pm.

23 - Orchard Park Depot  Open House 9am - 1pm
24 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Open House Williamsville. Williamsville LV Depot
24 - Buffalo Central Terminal - Historic & Architectural Tour. Presented by the
        Central Terminal Restoration Corporation. 11am.  Historic & Architectural Tour

July Calendar (20K)

July 2012

 1 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Open House Williamsville. Williamsville LV Depot
 5 - 7:00pm WNYRHS Trustee's Meeting.   Heritage Discovery Center
        100 Lee Street, Buffalo, New York.
 7 - Orchard Park Depot  Open House 9am - 1pm
 8 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Open House Williamsville. Williamsville LV Depot
 8 - Buffalo Central Terminal - Historic & Architectural Tour. Presented by the
        Central Terminal Restoration Corporation. 11am.  Historic & Architectural Tour
11 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion  - Summer Train Ride
        11:00am.

14 - Orchard Park Depot  Open House 9am - 1pm
14 - Flower City Train Show. 9am - 4pm.
       Lionel Operating Train Society - Rochester Riverside Convention Center
       125 E. Main Street, Rochester, NY 14604. Info @ www.rrcc.com
11 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion  - Summer Train Ride
        11:00am and 2:00pm.

15 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Open House Williamsville. Williamsville LV Depot
15 - Buffalo Central Terminal - Photographer's Day. Presented by the
        Central Terminal Restoration Corporation. 11am.  Photographer's Day
20 - 22. Syracuse Nationals Car Show - Central NY Chapter NRHS - NYS Fairgrounds
        Extensive Outdoor Railroad display and exhibits. Central NY Chapter NRHS
21 - Orchard Park Depot  Open House 9am - 1pm
21 - 6:00 pm WNYRHS Summer Meeting. Orchard Park Depot
       Hot Dogs and Soda available at 6:00pm. Bring a Lawn Chair and
       your Favorite Members's Video! Roll of Honor Induction

22 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Open House Williamsville. Williamsville LV Depot
22 - Buffalo Central Terminal - Historic & Architectural Tour. Presented by the
        Central Terminal Restoration Corporation. 11am.  Historic & Architectural Tour
28 - Orchard Park Depot  Open House 9am - 1pm
28 - Lehigh Valley Caboose #95050 is 75 Years Old!   Lehigh Valley Caboose #95050
28 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion  - Summer Train Ride
        11:00am & 2:00pm.

29 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Open House Williamsville. Williamsville LV Depot


August Calendar (20K)

August 2012

 1 - WNYRHS "Railway Flyer" article submission deadline
 2 - 7:00pm WNYRHS Trustee's Meeting.   Heritage Discovery Center
        100 Lee Street, Buffalo, New York.
 4 - Orchard Park Depot  Open House 9am - 1pm
 5 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Open House Williamsville. Williamsville LV Depot
 5 - Buffalo Central Terminal - Historic & Architectural Tour. Presented by the
        Central Terminal Restoration Corporation. 11am.  Historic & Architectural Tour
 8 - "Preview Day" at the Erie County Fair & Exposition
       Volunteers needed to staff the WNYRHS Caboose & Displays
       If you can help, please call Art Toale @ 716-837-1791 or
       Alan Olmstead 716-893-0684 or "gofor2932@hotmail.com"

 9 - Erie County Fair & Exposition
10 - Erie County Fair & Exposition
11 - Orchard Park Depot  Open House 9am - 1pm
11 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion  - Summer Train Ride
        11:00am and 2:00pm.

11 - Erie County Fair & Exposition
12 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Open House Williamsville. Williamsville LV Depot
12 - Erie County Fair & Exposition
12 - Buffalo Central Terminal - Photographer's Day. Presented by the
        Central Terminal Restoration Corporation. 11am.  Photographer's Day
13 - 6:00pm - Cruise Nite at the Williamsville Depot.
       Featuring Classic Cars, Food & Drink. Presented by the Lake
       Erie Region of Antique Auto Clubs of America.
 Williamsville LV Depot
13 - Erie County Fair & Exposition
13 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion   Summer Excursion Train Ride - 11:00am
14 - Erie County Fair & Exposition
15 - Erie County Fair & Exposition
16 - Erie County Fair & Exposition
17 - Erie County Fair & Exposition
18 - Orchard Park Depot  Open House 9am - 1pm
18 - Erie County Fair & Exposition
19 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Open House Williamsville. Williamsville LV Depot
19 - LAST DAY of the Erie County Fair & Exposition
19 - Buffalo Central Terminal - Historic & Architectural Tour. Presented by the
        Central Terminal Restoration Corporation. 11am.  Historic & Architectural Tour
25 - Orchard Park Depot  Open House 9am - 1pm
26 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Open House Williamsville. Williamsville LV Depot
26 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion  - Winery Train Excursion - 11:00am.

September Calendar (20K)

September 2012

 1 - Orchard Park Depot  Open House 9am - 1pm
 2 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Open House Williamsville. Williamsville LV Depot
 2 - Buffalo Central Terminal - Historic & Architectural Tour. Presented by the
        Central Terminal Restoration Corporation. 11am.  Historic & Architectural Tour
 6 - 7:00pm WNYRHS Trustee's Meeting.   Heritage Discovery Center
        100 Lee Street, Buffalo, New York.
 8 - Orchard Park Depot  Open House 9am - 1pm
 8 - Buffalo Central Terminal - 6th Annual Train Show. 10am-4pm
       Railroadianna, Layouts, Bigger and Better! Craftsmans Corner.
       Adults $5.00, Under 12 Free   Train Show 2012
 9 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Open House Williamsville. Williamsville LV Depot
 9 - Buffalo Central Terminal - 6th Annual Train Show. 10am-4pm
       Railroadianna, Layouts, Bigger and Better! Craftsmans Corner.
       Adults $5.00, Under 12 Free   Train Show 2012
15 - Orchard Park Depot  Open House 9am - 1pm
16 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Open House Williamsville. Williamsville LV Depot
16 - Buffalo Central Terminal - Historic & Architectural Tour. Presented by the
        Central Terminal Restoration Corporation. 11am.  Historic & Architectural Tour
20 - 7:00pm    WNYRHS Public Meeting.   Heritage Discovery Center
       100 Lee Street, Buffalo.   Presentation - TBA.
16 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion Winery Excursion Train Ride - 10:00am
22 - Orchard Park Depot  Open House 9am - 1pm
23 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Open House Williamsville. Williamsville LV Depot
23 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion Winery Excursion Train Ride - 10:00am
23 - "Southern Teir Train Show" 10am - 3pm
       Toy Train Collectors Society, Hornell NY.
       Russ Allen, 585-593-3109
23 - Buffalo Central Terminal - Members ONLY Tour. Presented by the
        Central Terminal Restoration Corporation. 11am - 1pm.  Members Only Special Tour
25 - "Southern Tier Toy Train Show" 10am - 3pm
       Toy Train Collectors Society, VFW Post
       245 Canisteo St., Hornell, New York. 585-593-3109
29 - Orchard Park Depot  Open House 9am - 1pm
29 - Buffalo Central Terminal - Picnic on the Plaza IX: Oktoberfest!
       3pm - 11pm. Come celebrate Autumn, Munich Style! Tickets are $10.
       Food, Dancing, Beer & More Food!  Oktoberfest 2012
30 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Open House Williamsville. Williamsville LV Depot
30 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion Winery Excursion Train Ride - 10:00am

October Calendar (20K)

October 2011

 1 - Orchard Park Depot  Open House 9am - 1pm
 2 - Buffalo Central Terminal - Open House Public Tours. Presented
       by the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation. 11am
       2hr - 2 1/2hrs. Reservations at 716-810-3210.  CTRC Tours 2011
 2 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion Winery Excursion Train Ride - 10:00am
 2 - "Buffalo Falling Leaves Toy Train Show" 10am - 3pm
       Toy Train Collectors Society, Hearthstone Manor
       333 Dick Road, Cheektowaga, New York. 716-681-3369
 6 - Trustee's Meeting 7:00pm  HDC Museum, 100 Lee St - Buffalo
 8 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion  - Fall Foliage - Saturday - 11am & 2pm
 9 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion  - Fall Foliage - Saturday - 11am & 2pm
 9 - Buffalo Central Terminal - Open House Public Tours. Presented
       by the Buffalo & Erie County Preservation Coalition. 11am
       2hr - 2 1/2hrs. Reservations at 716-852-3300.  Buffalo Tours 2011
10 - WNYRHS "Railway Flyer" article submission deadline
12 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion  - Fall Foliage - Saturday - 11am & 2pm
15 - Orchard Park Depot  Open House 9am - 1pm
15 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion  - Fall Foliage - Saturday - 11am & 2pm
16 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion  - Fall Foliage - Saturday - 11am & 2pm
19 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion  - Fall Foliage - Saturday - 11am & 2pm
22 - Orchard Park Depot  Open House 9am - 1pm
22 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion  - Fall Foliage - Saturday - 11am & 2pm
23 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion Winery Excursion Train Ride - 10:00am
28 - Buffalo Central Terminal - Ghost Hunt with Beyond Ghosts.
       Explore the terminal and search for ghosts
       Tours at 5pm, 5:30, 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30 and 8pm.      Halloween Ghost Hunt
29 - Orchard Park Depot  Open House 9am - 1pm
29 - Buffalo Central Terminal - Ghost Hunt with Beyond Ghosts.
       Explore the terminal and search for ghosts
       Tours at 5pm, 5:30, 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30 and 8pm.      Halloween Ghost Hunt

November Calendar (20K)

November 2011

 3 - Trustee's Meeting 7:00pm  HDC Museum, 100 Lee St - Buffalo
10 - WNYRHS "Railway Flyer" article submission deadline
13 - "The Great BATAVIA Train Show" - 9:30am - 3:30pm
       Genesse Society of Model Engineers - Batavia Downs
       Gaming & Racetrack.    www.gsme.org

17 - 7:30 pm WNYRHS Public Meeting - HERITAGE DISCOVERY CENTER!
        100 Lee Street, Buffalo - 7:30pm, between Elk and South Park.
       The public is welcome to see our new Administration Building. Our program "TBA"
19 - WNYRHS 30th GREATER BUFFALO TRAIN & TOY SHOW
        Hamburg Fairgrounds 10am - 5:00pm. Over 350 Tables
        Agri-Center $7.00 Adult, 12 & Under FREE!, Free Parking

20 - WNYRHS 30th GREATER BUFFALO TRAIN & TOY SHOW
        Hamburg Fairgrounds 10am - 4:00pm. Over 350 Tables
        Agri-Center $7.00 Adult, 12 & Under FREE!, Free Parking
26 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion  - "POLAR EXPRESS" - Saturday - 4:30, 5:45, 7:00pm
27 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion  - "POLAR EXPRESS" - Sunday - 4:30, 5:45, 7:00pm


December Calendar (20K)

December 2011

 1 - Trustee's Meeting 7:00pm  HDC Museum, 100 Lee St - Buffalo
 3 - Orchard Park Depot  Holiday in the Park, 9am - 1pm. Santa and Tree Decorating!
 3 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion  - "POLAR EXPRESS" - Saturday - 4:30, 5:45, 7:00pm
 4 - "Trains in the Tonawanda's Toy Train Show" 10am - 3pm. Toy Train Collectors
        Society, Knights of Columbus, 755 Erie Ave., N Tonawanda, NY. 716-662-5455
 4 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion  - "POLAR EXPRESS" - Sunday - 4:30, 5:45, 7:00pm
10 - WNYRHS "Railway Flyer" article submission deadline
10 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion  - "POLAR EXPRESS" - Saturday - 4:30, 5:45, 7:00pm
11 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion  - "POLAR EXPRESS" - Sunday - 4:30, 5:45, 7:00pm
17 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion  - "POLAR EXPRESS" - Saturday - 4:30, 5:45, 7:00pm
18 -  Medina Railroad Museum Excursion  - "POLAR EXPRESS" - Sunday - 4:30, 5:45, 7:00pm


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