Model Train Magic: At the Medina Railroad Museum in Orleans County is one of the largest model train layouts in America. It’s an astounding 204 feet long, 14 feet wide and has a dozen trains running with hundreds of rail cars. There are towns, villages, bridges and tunnels—an Americana experience that takes one back to the good old days. Enjoy these sights and sounds from this terrific museum—they begin their popular Polar Express rides on November 30th. Medina Railroad Museum | John Kucko Digit

Polar Express: Enjoy 60 seconds of wintry Polar Express by the Medina Railroad Museum here in WNY today. This was one of greatest things I've ever seen. The museum is stunning, with over 7,000 artifacts. They have a model train layout the likes of which I've never witnessed before. The train ride uses old New York Central cars (dating back to the 1940's) with Pullman dining cars, complete with hot chocolate and cookies. Add a day in the 20's and light snow--this was absolutely sensational. I wil

The Polar Express: Wonderfully winter day in Western New York to see the Polar Express at the Medina Railroad Museum in Orleans County today. #polarexpress | John Kucko Digital