ALCO Heritage Museum Open House

traingeek8223 · **Posted:** Tue Jul 05, 2011 3:15 pm

The ALCO Historical & Technical Society is pleased to announce an open house at the new American Locomotive Company Heritage Museum site at 1910 Maxon Rd. in Schenectady N.Y. on July 16, 2011. The event will run from 1pm to 4pm and will showcase the building we will be turning into a world class museum dedicated to the rich history of the American Locomotive Company. This is your chance to see first hand the beginnings of this multi-year project to fulfill the goals of the our society to educate the public on ALCO history. Refreshments will be served and there will be a bouncy house for the kids. Come join us on this exciting day.

Matt Giardino, Vice President AH&TS

u25b · **Posted:** Tue Jul 05, 2011 6:55 pm

I had not previously heard of this organisation- not that that means anything-. Do you have a collection of ALCo products (locomotives, autos, army tanks etc.) or is this museum to be a library type exhibit with photo records and employee info etc?

Wes

daylight4449 · **Posted:** Tue Jul 05, 2011 6:59 pm

u25b wrote:

I had not previously heard of this organisation- not that that means anything-. Do you have a collection of ALCo products (locomotives, autos, army tanks etc.) or is this museum to be a library type exhibit with photo records and employee info etc?

Wes

I've heard of them. Guess they are a start-up group. They've got a building, and are working on fundraising for construction of exhibits, and ALCo library, and other pieces for a collection. I think they should be commended for their efforts thus far!

JohnC · **Joined:** Tue Jul 18, 2006 12:20 pm **Posts:** 217

daylight4449 wrote:

u25b wrote:

I had not previously heard of this organisation- not that that means anything-. Do you have a collection of ALCo products (locomotives, autos, army tanks etc.) or is this museum to be a library type exhibit with photo records and employee info etc?

Wes

I've heard of them. Guess they are a start-up group. They've got a building, and are working on fundraising for construction of exhibits, and ALCo library, and other pieces for a collection. I think they should be commended for their efforts thus far!

It will take years before they raise enough money to have anything to show. The building will need major work including HAVC, public restrooms, Insulation, plumbing, electrical work,etc , The locomotives they plan to acquire will take thousands of dollars to move and fix to make them presentable. They will also need track work in and around the building. The exhibits will need display cases , lighting. Its just the tip of the iceberg. Their big dreams does not have any substance, no business plan.It will cost them $1M to do everything at a minimum.
Frankly, I think that they need to put the grand opening back about 5 years.
If they survive that long....

Brian Norden · **Posted:** Wed Jul 06, 2011 10:23 am

Some links:
http://ahts.org/
http://ahts.org/index.php/museum/

traingeek8223 · **Posted:** Sat Jul 16, 2011 8:44 pm

I am happy to report that the ALCO heritage museum open house went off without a hitch today with nearly one hundred visitors filtering through during the day. I would like to personally thank those who attended and especially those who volunteered for making the day a success. It is good to see the public support for preservation the history of ALCO through this project. If you missed stopping in today there will be more opportunities in the near future. Next up is our pig roast on August 14th. Then our fist annual ALCO Gala in September. More on these to come later.

Matt G.
Vice President AH&TS