May 12

All Aboard! New York's Short Line Railroads

Join us for a fascinating journey through the history of some of New York’s short line railroads. Often overlooked in favor of the major lines, these smaller railroads played a vital role in connecting local communities, fueling commerce, and shaping the state’s economy. Our speakers will help to discover some of the stories of the trains, the towns they served, and the people who kept them running.

Virtual location

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May 12, 2026 12:30pm - May 12, 2026 01:30pm

Free

Recording will be available afterwards and will be emailed to registrants.

Lt. Col. Richard Comstock (Ret.) is a Steward Chair for the New York State Archives Partnership Trust. He has an extensive background in military service. One of his many passions is the different railroads in our surrounding towns and neighborhoods all throughout the great state of New York.

Thomas J. Ruller recently retired from his position as New York State Archivist, a role he held since 2015. An active professional for 35 years, he is the author of several peer-reviewed journal articles and reviews on the use of technology in Archives and the preservation of records in electronic form. Tom has been a consultant for several State governments and other organizations focusing on electronic records management and preservation. He remains actively engaged as a Board Member and Steward of the Archives Partnership Trust.

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