Next month is the 150th anniversary of the formation of the Schenectady
Locomotive Works, the forerunner of the American Locomotive Co.
ALCO and General Electric made Schenectady an industrial powerhouse
known as the "city that lights and hauls the world."
The Schenectady Heritage Area is sponsoring a series of events marking
the sesquicentennial. For more information, call (518) 382-5147 or
e-mail <[log in to unmask]>.
Calendar of Events
May 18
7 p.m.
Exhibit Opening Reception
Schenectady Museum, free
May 19
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Battenkill Rambler Excursion
Motorcoach transportation from Ramada Inn Schenectady to Salem,
NY. All aboard the train, powered by ALCO's RS-3, to Cambridge,
NY with two photo stops. $35, includes transportation and boxed
lunch. $25 without motorcoach transportation.
10-11:30 a.m.
Trolley Tour
Guided tour of sites significant to the locomotive industry in
Schenectady. Passengers will disembark at various points to
better view sites. Tours begin and end at the Schenectady
Museum. $8.
Noon-5 p.m.
Schenectady Museum Exhibit
8:30 p.m.
Commemorative Dinner
Guest speaker William Withuhn, Smithsonian Institution. Hors
d'ouevres, cocktails, choice of sliced sirloin or chicken
parmigiana, dessert. Ramada Inn Schenectady, $45 before May 1;
$50 after.
May 20
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Trolley Tour
Guided tour of sites significant to the locomotive industry in
Schenectady. Passengers will disembark at various points to
better view sites. Tours begin and end at the Schenectady
Museum. $8.
Noon-5 p.m.
Schenectady Museum Exhibit
May 21
Noon-5 p.m.
Schenectady Model Railroad Club
Open House. 243 State Street, 4th floor, donations accepted.
May 22
10 a.m.-Noon
Tour of Super Steel Schenectady
Transportation to the plant aboard the Electric City Trolley,
$8.
2-4 p.m.
Tour of Rensselaer Amtrak Shop, $10.
May 24
Noon-8 p.m.
Schenectady Model Railroad Club
Open House. 243 State Street, 4th floor, donations accepted.
May 26
10 a.m.-Noon
Birthday Party at former ALCO Plant
Includes tours and visits with former employees, free.
For more resources on Schenectady railroad history, visit
<http://www.schenectadyhistory.org/railroads/>.
Bob Sullivan [log in to unmask]
Schenectady County Public Library (NY) http://www.scpl.org
Schenectady Digital History Archive http://www.schenectadyhistory.org
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