Genesee Society of Model Engineers

Genesee Society of Model Engineers The G.S.M.E was founded in 1969 by a small group of model railroad enthusiasts in the Batavia, NY area to promote the model railroad hobby and activities.

The G.S.M.E was founded in 1969 by a small group of model railroad enthusiasts in the Batavia, NY area. Early meetings were held at the homes of members. As the club grew, a location was needed for meetings and construction of club layouts. This requirement was met in the early 1980’s by renting the upper floor of a bank in the Village of Oakfield, NY. This location still serves as home to the G.S

.M.E., which now has three operating model railroads in O scale (3-rail), HO scale, and N scale. The club was incorporated in the State of New York in 1979 as a not-for-profit entity. Activities of the society range from layout construction to social events such as field trips, a summer picnic, an open house, and a holiday party. Members have use of an extensive book, magazine and video library including over 350 videos and DVD’s. Each year two train shows are held to financially support our various projects. These shows, now known as The Great Batavia Train Shows, have grown to become the largest model train shows in the Western NY region. The shows have run continuously for over 25 years, and in 2004 we celebrated our 50th train show. Today, the society’s membership is comprised of individuals from six counties who share interests including photography, railroad history, and railfanning in addition to railroad modeling. Membership is currently open, and those interested are invited to visit and learn more about the G.S.M.E.

What a cool event. Locomotives from Genesee & Wyoming and Genesee Valley Transportation will be there.
07/27/2026

What a cool event. Locomotives from Genesee & Wyoming and Genesee Valley Transportation will be there.

Eighteen short line and regional railroads are expected to send locomotives to the America 250 Locomotive Celebration, joining the six Class I railroads already committed to the three-day event set for Aug. 28-30 at the North Carolina Transportation Museum.

The short line roster spans the country, from regional operators to small carriers with deep ties to their local communities.

They include Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway; Carolina Coastal Railway; Cincinnati Scenic Railway; East Penn Railroad; Florida Central Railroad; Genesee & Wyoming's Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad; Genesee Valley Transportation; Lake State Railway; Minnesota Commercial Railway; Morristown & Erie Railway; Naugatuck Railroad; New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway; OmniTRAX's Chicago Rail Link; Prairie Lines; Reading & Northern; R.J. Corman Railroad Group; and Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway.

Florida East Coast Railway, a Class II railroad, has also confirmed its participation and will send its America 250 locomotive to the event.

The short line and regional railroad locomotives will be displayed alongside nine specially painted locomotives from the six Class I railroads: BNSF Railway, Canadian National, CPKC, CSX, Norfolk Southern, and Union Pacific.

Locomotives from passenger railroads and from museums and preservation societies participating in the event will be announced soon.

The America 250 Locomotive Celebration is organized by the North Carolina Transportation Museum, Trains Magazine, and White River Productions to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. Scale Trains and Virtual Railfan are sponsors of the event.

Tickets are now on sale:
https://www.nctransportationmuseum.org/america-250-locomotive-celebration/.

The America 250 Locomotive Celebration will include unique photo opportunities, rotating locomotive displays on the Bob Julian Roundhouse turntable, and train rides pulled by a museum diesel locomotive.

Each day will feature a different lineup of locomotives and photography opportunities as equipment is rotated and repositioned throughout the event, ensuring a unique experience for returning visitors.

03/21/2026

I was today days old when I learned the 2-digit DCC address field ACTULLY holds address 1 to 127. The 4-digit address field holds addresses 128-9999.

I have the Rapido Trains Inc. Arcade & Attica GE 44-ton center cab. I had made a previous attempt to change the address from the default 03 to 111 to match the cab number. Wouldn't take and couldn't figure out why. Retried this morning at the club and was still not having any luck. Mike E. suggested trying it in the 2-digit address field and voila!

I'll file this in the good to know file.

Packed show early this morning! Come on out! Greater Rochester Train Fest at the Roc DOME arena!
03/01/2026

Packed show early this morning! Come on out! Greater Rochester Train Fest at the Roc DOME arena!

Our vendors are set up and ready. We look forward to meeting you at our inaugural Greater Rochester Train Fest at the R...
03/01/2026

Our vendors are set up and ready. We look forward to meeting you at our inaugural Greater Rochester Train Fest at the Rochester Dome Arena.

ATM available on-site.

MelttruckROC will be here as well. So, make sure to check them out.

Today’s the Day! Greater Rochester Train Fest! Vendors are setting up. Just over a hour away.
03/01/2026

Today’s the Day! Greater Rochester Train Fest! Vendors are setting up. Just over a hour away.

What's better than one weekend of model trains? How about back-to-back weekends?Hope to see you THIS weekend at the Roc...
02/20/2026

What's better than one weekend of model trains? How about back-to-back weekends?

Hope to see you THIS weekend at the RocRPM.

Then catch the inaugural Greater Rochester Trainfest @ the ROC Dome Arena next Sunday, March 1.

02/05/2026
Check out the final installment from Odin's Workshop video series on Youtube featuring our very own Mike P. talking abou...
12/24/2025

Check out the final installment from Odin's Workshop video series on Youtube featuring our very own Mike P. talking about the club past, present and future of the GSME.

Happy Holidays!

This is an interview with Mike P. at the Genesee Society of Model Engineers (GSME) most recent open house in 2025. Mike told me about the GSME club, its hist...

Check out this video from a local Youtuber Odin's Workshop. It features our "Store front" Lionel Trains layout.
12/18/2025

Check out this video from a local Youtuber Odin's Workshop. It features our "Store front" Lionel Trains layout.

I watched this O Gauge train layout with classic Lionel operating accessories and buildings at the Genesee Society of Model Engineers (GSME) open house.Stay ...

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