The
Niagara
Frontier's
Rail History Source
A non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and education of railroad history in Western New York State, the Province of Ontario, and neighboring regions.
The Niagara Frontier Chapter NRHS is one of the oldest chapters of the National Railway Historical Society. Originally named the NRHS Buffalo Chapter, we received our charter on February 1, 1942. Charter members were listed as Russell H. Shapley, John M. Prophet III, Charles A. Erler, and Albert D. Kerr. Beginning in 1938 and up until 1942, we were the Buffalo Division of the Railroad Enthusiasts.
To better reflect our mission, the Chapter's name was changed on February 29, 1988 to Niagara Frontier Chapter NRHS, Inc.
On June 1, 2003 the long anticipated opening of our Railroad Museum of the Niagara Frontier was celebrated. Housed in the historic Erie Railroad Freight Depot in North Tonawanda, New York, our museum contains various railroad artifacts which celebrate the rich heritage of railroading
in the Niagara Frontier Region.
Next Monthly Meeting
January 9 , 2026
Chapter Meeting & Program
"Rail Travels with 'MJ'"
Friday, December 12 - 7:00pm
Wheatfield Community Center
2900 Church Road, North Tonawanda, NY
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Please join Mark “MJ” Lewandowski as he presents a travelogue program of his various experiences via our favorite mode of transport, the railroad.
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ALL ARE WELCOME!
The Railroad Museum of the Niagara Frontier
Winter Hours
1st Saturday of the month from November 2025 until May 2026.
11:00am until 2:00pm.
111 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda New York.
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Free admission - Donations welcome
Family friendly - Fully accessible - FREE parking
