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Our Mission
To open a museum to promote the rich history of the American Locomotive Company and Schenectady Locomotive Works, educating the public through artifacts and historical documents.
Preserving the ALCO Legacy for Future Generations
The ALCO Historical and Technical Society was created to preserve and share the history of the American Locomotive Company (ALCO), a prolific builder of steam and diesel locomotives that was based in Schenectady, NY. Their role in WWII as a manufacturer of tanks and other war materiel, and in the early days of cars, are two additional areas the Society is focused on.
We invite you to join the Society today, and to plan a visit to the recently opened Heritage Museum. Additionally, your tax deductible donation using the PayPal link on this page will help us with our ambitious plans.
Visit the site often to learn about volunteering opportunities, events, our participation at train shows and other other civic events in the area, or to learn more about excursions. Drop us a note through the contact form to suggest new activities or to join our mailing list. We look forward to meeting you in person.
The ALCO Heritage Museum temporarily closed
The original building that housed the museum is not insulated for use over the winter so in the interest of patron comfort plans are underway to open in another building, ideally later in 2013. The Society is committed to opening a significant attraction in the Capital Region for rail fans and students, with a sound financial base to fund new exhibits and events.
The grand opening for the first museum June 10, 2012 was a resounding success. More than 3,000 people attended and saw the fruits of two years of hard work by our dedicated volunteers. Limitations of the building surfaced over the first winter requiring it to be closed and now the search is on for a new location. Stay tuned for updates.
We are also continuing to gather resources and information to make this site, and the museum, world class destinations. If you have interesting ALCO artifacts, from a photograph to a locomotive, we are ready to give them a good home. Contact us. And if you're a former ALCO employee, or have family stories related to ALCO, check out the Oral History Project. We'd like to capture your memories for posterity.
Contact Us:
Tips, suggestions, questions? Drop us a note using this online form or call (518) 557-2673.
Contact the Society by mail at PO Box 1029, Schenectady, NY, 12301.
Become a Member
Enroll online and pay by check/money order or through the AHTS Store.
Events
No events scheduledThe search is on for a new home for the ALCO Heritage Museum
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