BECOME PART OF THE CLUB

In 2002, a group of friends with a love of trains got together to what eventually would become the Western New York Garden Railway Society (WNYGRS). Over the years we have now grown in size and hold, host and participate in a number of seasonal & annual displays in the Western New York and Southern Ontario Regions. We meet monthly to share tips and programs on topics such as building models, care and upgrading of engines and rolling stock, layout construction, modification, operations and control, etc.  One day maybe YOU can use these ideas and new skills to create your own garden railroad! We want to share the enjoyment of garden railroading, promotion of the hobby, building & operation of garden railroad layouts, for both the Club Members’ pleasure and enhanced knowledge, as well as to educate the general public about "railroading", and garden railroading in particular. Please feel free to attend one of our meetings or events, and speak directly with the members themselves regarding our modeling interests and available opportunities!

Meetings:

Regular meetings are currently held on a monthly basis: (1) Typically at a meeting hall located in West Seneca, (2) A Member's home when hosting an "Open House" for their own Garden RR, (3) Or at a local historical site, depending on the venue. A portion of the meeting usually consists of "educational" program (e.g. a demonstration of modeling techniques, a railroad-related informational presentation, etc.), along with a business & event planning segment.

Events and Activities:

• “Open Houses” at participating Member’s individual layouts are held annually during the summer months.

• A “Garden RR Demonstration Layout” display at the Fairgrounds Event Center for Plantasia 2024.

• Participation at regional train shows & historical sites/events through operating and/or informational displays.

• An Operating Display at the Western New York Railway Historical Society Depot in Orchard Park for their Annual “Train Day”.

• Operating Displays Monthly and Seasonally for Vendor & Holiday Events at the McKinley Mall (2017 - Present),

• Operating Displays at the Erie County Fair (2006 - 2019).

• Many Seasonal & Annual Operating Displays at the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens (2006 - 2022).

Requirements:

• Submit a completed current application to the Club Secretary.

• Attendance at a minimum of two (2) club events (e.g. Meetings, Open Houses, Displays, etc.), prior to formal club acceptance.

• Payment of one (1) time Initiation Fee & Annual Club Dues.

Types of Memberships Available:

• Regular

• Spousal

• Junior

• Family

For More Information Please Contact our Club SecretarY: 

Email: grtebo@gmail.com                  Phone: (716-548-3117)                           US Mail: WNYGRS,  407 Garden Lane, Lewiston, NY 14092