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The Amish and Mennonite families in our community around the Finger Lakes Live Steamers are huge supporters of our club. Please see the story below and if you are able to help we know they would greatly appreciate it.Family in Need: Many of you heard about the horrific crash on August 9th in the Finger Lakes Region when a Mennonite family of seven were thrown from their buggy near Benton, NY when a car collided with them (Photo by Lucas Day/Finger Lakes Daily News). The mother and father, along with all five children, sustained a multitude of injuries. The horse was euthanized at the sight of the accident, the buggy was destroyed—four medical helicopters responded and transported the family to Strong Hospital in Rochester. Bob Ament alerted me of a GoFundMe page to assist this family and already over $10,000 has been raised. Neighbors have been helping with the family farm, the local community has stepped up in a big way. I’m including the link to the fundraiser here. The medical bills this family faces are enormous, they need help on many fronts. Any act of generosity from my followers here would be greatly appreciated. And thanks to Bob Ament for spearheading this effort. Here’s the link:

www.gofundme.com/f/tragic-mennonite-buggy-crash-critical-injuries?fbclid=IwAR3AIJWozWx-zU7_5e6LS7...
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The Amish and Mennonite families in our community around the Finger Lakes Live Steamers are huge supporters of our club. Please see the story below and if you are able to help we know they would greatly appreciate it.
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Our Spring and Fall Public Open Houses this year (2020) are both canceled. Please see our new release below for more details. We hope everyone stays safe and healthy during this unique time. ... See MoreSee Less

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COVID-19 Update Unfortunately, due to the current COVID-19 situation we are currently living in, the Finger Lakes Live Steamers has decided to cancel our Spring (June 2020) and Fall (September 2020) public open houses. This decision did not come easily or lightly as we enjoy hosting these events eac...

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I too am saddened by the closure but may I suggest posting videos of members running their units (Covid safe of coarse) in its stead? I for one would still love to see them running. Even the O gauge. Thank you.

We will miss being able to visit this year, but understand your decision. Stay healthy and safe and we will see you next year.

Sorry to hear Fall Open House is also cancelled. We were really hoping schedules would be back to normal by then.

So sorry to hear this but your health comes first

One more reason to look forward to next year. Stay safe and God bless.

Stay safe we will see you next year!

Staying safe is more important. Can’t wait to visit next year.

Looking forward to next year!

Had to be but still sad

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James Sinicropi Mary O. Timerson Cook Ruthi Barney LaBelle 😭😭😭😭

2021 for sure next year!

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Merry Christmas Everyone
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We wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!
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OUR MISSION

The Finger Lakes Live Steamers is an educational non-profit organization of people interested in building and operating large scale model railroad equipment. The purposes for which the Finger Lakes Live Steamers was formed are:

  1. To foster the construction and operation of model trains by providing and maintaining a publicly available facility for large scale model railroading.
  2. Maintenance of a reference library for the use of students, teachers, and scholars interested in steam, diesel, and electric locomotion and railroading.
  3. Encouraging research, writing and preservation regarding the history of steam, diesel, and electric locomotion and railroading.
  4. Promotion of activities which stimulate the public and particularly young persons to know more about steam, diesel and electric locomotion and railroading.
  5. Promotion of public awareness and particularly among young persons of safety precautions in and around railroading activities.
  6. Promotion of public interest in the future of rail transportation.

Locomotives are powered by steam, internal combustion, or electric batteries. Our members are experienced in railroading, machine shop practice, model building and related activities. Skills in these areas are quickly attained and we welcome anyone with an interest in this hobby and a desire to learn.

Members often work on projects at the club on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Members regularly run trains on Saturday afternoons from the middle of May through the middle of October. See the Schedule of Events for more information.

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