Join us for the ALCO Heritage Museum Grand Opening, June 10, 2012
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history of the American Locomotive Company and Schenectady Locomotive Works, educating the public through artifacts and historical documents.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 Society has been working to help preserve the history of the prolific builder of steam and diesel locomotives that was based in Schenectady, NY. Not to mention the major role they played in WWII as a manufacturer of tanks and other war materiel.
The ALCO Heritage Museum, Full Steam Ahead!
The grand opening for the museum is scheduled for June 10, 2012, so work is underway to bring the museum set up and gathering resources and information to make this site and the museum world class destinations.
The museum is located at 1910 Maxon Road Extension in Schnectady, a stone's throw from the site of the ALCO plant. While it would have been grand to find space at the former ALCO complex, the Maxon Road location is better suited to our plans. The grand opening is scheduled for June 2012, and until then you can learn more about the Heritage Museum here.
Check back for updates on the museum page as the design is firmed up and work progresses. We are also working to acquire art and artifacts for display. If you have objects you'd like to share with the world through the Society 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:
1910 Maxon Road Ext, Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 374-4628
Become a Member
Enroll online and pay by check/money order or through the AHTS Store.