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The Rochester & Irondequoit Terminal is our 10x25 HO scale model railroad. It is a group effort that has steadily grown over the years since 1997 when we first moved into our current club room.
The model railroad was designed and constructed by our members, each one drawn to a specific area of interest. A variety of skills have been employed, from carpentry and construction to painting and sculpting. Some of our members are good at laying track, some are good at building scenery. Our state of the art digital command control systems attract folks interested in electronics and software. Some of our members are interested in running trains and learning about prototype operating practices. All of these people come together to continually build and expand the railroad.
The model railroad is based on our observations and interpretations of real railroading in Rochester and western New York State. There are many scenes that are recognizable, including High Falls, the Amtrak station, and the Genesee Brewery. Some areas are carefully constructed to match an actual scene, while others are modified or created to fit a special situation. The result is a unique model environment that looks like it belongs together, creating a realistic setting to run our trains.
Many of our members enjoy running the same trains they see in real life while others model a different era or geographic area. This explains how modern CSX diesels sometimes run alongside Santa Fe steam locomotives from the 1940s! Regardless, we have given our railroad a backstory and have brought our fictional railroad company into the present day. Both the R&IT name and orange-and-black color scheme demonstrate our close ties to RIT and our positive school spirit. Won't you join us?
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