Ontario Midland Railroad

05/05/2026

🚂 Join Our Team in Sodus, NY

The Ontario Midland Railroad is hiring a Conductor in Sodus, NY.

If you’re looking for a hands-on role in the railroad industry and want to be part of a team that keeps freight moving safely and efficiently, this could be a great opportunity. We’re looking for someone who is dependable, safety-minded, and ready to be part of daily rail operations.

Apply today and learn more here:
https://ontariomidland.com/careers/

02/16/2026

This Presidents Day, we reflect on the leadership, service, and vision that have helped shape our nation.

Established in 1979, the Ontario Midland Railroad operates rail corridors originally constructed more than 150 years ago — continuing a legacy of connecting American industry, agriculture, and communities across the region.

Today, as part of the Livonia, Avon & Lakeville family of railroads, we remain proud to carry that legacy forward — keeping industry connected and moving forward.

01/29/2026

The Polar Express: Holy cow the lake effect snow escalated quickly in Wayne County along Route 104 near Lake Ontario! And fortunately, I was close to the Ontario Midland train as it was on the move in Sodus, NY. It went from sunny to whiteout conditions in a matter of seconds. Be safe and warm!

01/28/2026

Winter railroading in Sodus, NY.

Lake-effect snow is nothing new here — just part of operating along the Ontario Midland Railroad during an upstate New York winter.

Safety always comes first. ❄️🚆

12/25/2025

From all of us at Ontario Midland Railroad, wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Proud to be part of the LA&L family of railroads.

Happy Holidays from our railroad family to yours.

LA&L locomotives 426 & 425 round the curve at Golah Road in Rush, NY with 18 cars on December 23, 2025 — and a little extra holiday spirit from the crew 🎅🚂

We’re grateful for our employees, customers, partners, and the communities we serve across our network. Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and prosperous holiday season.

📸 Photo credit: Mike Stellpflug

11/27/2025

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving from the LAL family of railroads.
We’re grateful for our crews, customers, and communities who make our work possible every day.

11/11/2025

On this Veterans Day, the Ontario Midland Railroad extends our deepest gratitude to the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Your dedication and sacrifice preserve the freedoms that define our nation.
We stand with our veterans — in our workforce, in our communities, and across the country — with sincere appreciation for your service.

As we honor this day, we encourage everyone to thank a veteran and acknowledge their sacrifice.

Veterans Day — Honoring All Who Served

10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween from the Ontario Midland Railroad and our LAL Railroad Family! 👻
See if you can spot the hidden locomotives in the image below — they might be closer than you think! 🚂
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween. 🚦

🎃 Happy Halloween from the Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Railroad Family! 👻
There are a few hidden locomotives lurking in this spooky scene — can you spot them all? 🚂🕵️‍♂️

Just like in real life, trains can be closer than they appear.
Stay alert, stay safe, and remember: No tricks, just tracks! 🚦

10/13/2025

For the past several weeks, we’ve been spotlighting different types of railcars — from tank cars carrying liquids to centerbeams loaded with lumber. 🚛🚂

We’ve now gathered those insights into one educational resource:
Inside the Railcar: A Guide to Car Types and Commodities

Learn what each railcar is built to carry and how it keeps freight moving efficiently across the Ontario Midland Railroad.

👉 Read the guide: https://ontariomidland.com/inside-the-railcar-a-guide-to-car-types-and-commodities/

Explore the most common railcar types and what they carry. Learn how tank cars, hoppers, boxcars, and more keep freight moving efficiently.

09/30/2025

09/23/2025

4–5 truckloads, weather-protected. 📦🚂

A Boxcar carries packaged freight long distances while keeping it safe from the elements.

See how much you could save by switching from road to rail:
👉 Railcar Specification & Conversion Tool: https://lalrr.com/railcar-specification-conversion-tool/

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