Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railway Depot (OP Train Depot) in Orchard Park, New York
Depot museumVisiting hours not posted online; check optraindepot.org
The Orchard Park depot of the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway opened in 1912 to carry local commuters, shoppers and visitors to Buffalo and home again, and the Western New York Railway Historical Society has owned and restored it since 1982.
- Brick depot built 1911, opened 1912
- Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway
- Owned by the society since 1982
- Passenger trains into the 1950s
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railway Depot (OP Train Depot) at a glance
- Hours
- Not posted online; check optraindepot.org
- Admission
- Not posted online; check optraindepot.org
- Best for
- Rail history fans and local families
Hours and prices as the museum posts them, checked October 19, 2026. Confirm before you go.
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Orchard Park's station on the line to Buffalo
The present brick station was built in 1911 and opened in 1912, replacing an earlier wooden depot on the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway. For decades it carried commuters, shoppers and visitors from Orchard Park into Buffalo and back, and passenger trains stopped here until the 1950s. The line later became part of the Baltimore and Ohio.
In July 1982 the depot was deeded to the Western New York Railway Historical Society, its first station acquisition. Society members restored the passenger station and the freight depot, built in 1912 and 1913, to their original state, and the society now calls it one of two fine examples of railroad station heritage that it owns. Today the building is known locally as the OP Train Depot. Its own website, optraindepot.org, is the place to check for open days and events, since regular visiting hours are not posted online.
A restored passenger station and freight depot
The site includes the 1912 brick passenger station and its freight depot from 1912 and 1913, both restored by the society. The depot does not list its exhibits or equipment online, so check optraindepot.org or the society's website before your visit.
Don’t miss
- The 1912 brick stationThe building itself is the main exhibit, restored to show how a small-town commuter station on the BR&P looked.
- The freight depotBuilt in 1912 and 1913, it shows the freight side of a working country station.
A real station to explore
Kids who love trains can see what a 1912 station looked like, from the waiting room to the freight house. Because hours and activities are not posted online, check the depot's website for open days or events geared to families before you go.
Plan your visit: tips for Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railway Depot (OP Train Depot)
- Confirm open days on optraindepot.org before you visit.
- Third-party listings give the address as 395 South Lincoln Avenue, Orchard Park.
- The Western New York Railway Historical Society website also has depot news.
The Western New York Railway Historical Society
The Western New York Railway Historical Society owns the depot and restored it to its original state. The society also holds events and train shows, and joining it or attending its events is the best way to help keep the Orchard Park station cared for.
More rail history around Buffalo
The Buffalo Transportation Pierce-Arrow Museum is about 10 miles north, and the North Tonawanda Railroad Museum about 19 miles. For a steam train ride, the Arcade & Attica Railroad is about 23 miles southeast. See all New York train museums.
- Buffalo Transportation Pierce-Arrow MuseumBuffalo, NY · about 10 mi
- North Tonawanda Railroad MuseumNorth Tonawanda, NY · about 19 mi
- Arcade & Attica RailroadArcade, NY · about 23 mi
- Medina Railroad MuseumMedina, NY · about 37 mi
- Salamanca Rail MuseumSalamanca, NY · about 42 mi
- Chautauqua, Cattaraugus & Allegany County railway-history collectionswestern New York, NY · about 52 mi
Bring Rally along: a train book for the drive
Shoppers once rode from this little station into Buffalo and came home with their bags full. I always think about what people carried on trains. In our book, Rally's bag holds just three treasures: his turtle toy, his green bone and his yellow ball. My kids like to guess what an Orchard Park shopper might have packed for the trip home.
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Watercolor coloring pages from the book, free to print. Tuck a few in a folder with crayons for the drive or the wait for the next train.
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Everything on this page comes from the museum’s own website and social pages and, for history, Wikipedia, checked October 19, 2026.
Orchard Park BR&P depot: 20 questions visitors ask
Where is the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh depot in Orchard Park?
A third-party rail travel listing gives the depot's address as 395 South Lincoln Avenue in Orchard Park, New York, just south of Buffalo in Erie County. The depot's own website, optraindepot.org, is the best place to confirm directions before you visit.
What is the OP Train Depot?
OP Train Depot is the local name for the restored Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway station in Orchard Park. It opened in 1912 and carried commuters, shoppers and visitors from the town to Buffalo and home again. Its website is optraindepot.org.
Is the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railway Museum open to visitors?
The depot does not post regular visiting hours online. Check optraindepot.org or the Western New York Railway Historical Society website for open days and events before you drive over, since small depot museums often open on a limited schedule.
How much does it cost to visit the Orchard Park BR&P depot?
The depot does not list an admission price online. Check optraindepot.org for any posted fees, open house days or event tickets, and look at the Western New York Railway Historical Society's website for related events. Volunteers can tell you when the doors will next be open.
When was the Orchard Park train depot built?
The present brick station was built in 1911 and opened in 1912, replacing an earlier wooden depot. The freight depot was built in 1912 and 1913. Passenger trains served the station until the 1950s. Event days may have their own ticketing.
Which railroad built the Orchard Park depot?
The Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway built the station, and the line later became part of the Baltimore and Ohio. The depot served commuters and shoppers traveling between Orchard Park and Buffalo for several decades. The building is more than a century old.
Who owns the Orchard Park BR&P depot?
The Western New York Railway Historical Society owns the depot. It was deeded to the society in July 1982, making it the society's first depot acquisition. The society restored the passenger station and freight depot to their original state. Members of the society still look after it today.
What can you see at the Orchard Park depot?
The site includes the restored 1912 brick passenger station and the freight depot from 1912 and 1913. The depot does not describe its indoor exhibits online, so check optraindepot.org to see what is on display during open days.
Can you ride a train at the Orchard Park BR&P depot?
The depot does not advertise train rides. For a train ride in the area, the Arcade and Attica Railroad runs steam excursions about 23 miles away in Arcade on a seasonal schedule. Ask the volunteers about the building's history while you are there.
Is the Orchard Park depot good for kids?
Children who love trains may enjoy seeing a real 1912 station and freight house up close. The depot does not list family programs online, so check optraindepot.org for open days or events aimed at kids before you plan a visit.
Is the Orchard Park BR&P depot wheelchair accessible?
The depot does not post accessibility details online. Historic depots can have steps and narrow doorways, so check optraindepot.org or contact the Western New York Railway Historical Society before your visit to ask about access. Ask about steps and doorways when you contact the volunteers.
Is there parking at the Orchard Park train depot?
The depot does not describe parking online. Check optraindepot.org for directions and any parking notes, especially if you plan to attend an event when more visitors may be there. Use the South Lincoln Avenue address for navigation.
What is the Western New York Railway Historical Society?
It is the rail history group that owns the Orchard Park depot and a second historic station. The society preserves the region's railroad heritage through museums, events and train shows, and it restored the Orchard Park station to its original look.
Does the Orchard Park depot hold events?
The depot does not post a list of its own events online. The Western New York Railway Historical Society runs events and train shows in the region, so check its website and optraindepot.org for anything scheduled at Orchard Park.
How can I volunteer at the Orchard Park BR&P depot?
The depot is cared for by the Western New York Railway Historical Society. To volunteer or become a member, check the society's website or optraindepot.org for contact information and membership details. The society also runs events and train shows in the region, which welcome helpers.
Is the Orchard Park depot on Wikipedia?
Yes. Wikipedia has an article on Orchard Park station, describing it as a historic railway station in Erie County, built in 1911, that served passenger trains until the 1950s. A list of New York museums also notes it is operated by the Western New York Railway Historical Society.
Did passenger trains stop at the Orchard Park depot?
Yes. From its opening in 1912 the station carried commuters, shoppers and visitors between Orchard Park and Buffalo, and passenger service continued until the 1950s. It was a commuter station for the town for roughly four decades. The restored brick building survives today.
Why is it called the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railway Museum?
The name comes from the railroad that built the station, the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway. Locally the building goes by OP Train Depot, and the Western New York Railway Historical Society describes it as its Orchard Park depot. Commuters and shoppers were its everyday riders.
How do I contact the Orchard Park BR&P depot?
The depot does not publish its own phone number or email address. Use the contact details on optraindepot.org or on the Western New York Railway Historical Society's website to reach the volunteers who care for it.
What train museums are near the Orchard Park depot?
The Buffalo Transportation Pierce-Arrow Museum is about 10 miles away, the North Tonawanda Railroad Museum about 19 miles, and the Arcade and Attica Railroad about 23 miles. The Medina Railroad Museum is about 37 miles north. Arcade makes a good half-day add-on if you want a train ride.
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