Southeastern Railway Museum

Southeastern Surplus Sale
2026-03-21 10:00 - 2026-03-22 17:00 (America/New_York) | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
While we’re not selling the items in the image, we are bursting at the seams in anticipation of our annual Surplus Sale. You’ll find all the deals in our theater room. We’re expecting to offer railroadiana, books, and a variety of model railroad gear all at below market pricing, and all benefiting the museum’s operations. Save the date. See you then (if not before). Thanks!

Doggie Day March 28!
2026-03-28 10:00 - 17:00
It’s Doggie Day at the museum. Bring your best friend, let them take a ride, and enjoy the grounds. We’ll ask Fido to stay on a leash, that you pick up after Bowser, that Buddy won’t go through our Pullman Superb, that you didn’t forget Spot’s water bowl, and that you be responsible for their actions and respectful of others. We’re joined by Cassie’s Catering, and the Girl Scouts with a variety of cookies for sale (how can you resist?). Woof!

Nana & Papa's Day!
2026-04-11 10:00 - 17:00
Nana and Papa get in free with family and/or grand family. Just goes to show you, we’re fun for kids, yes, kids of all ages. Better still, we’re joined by Cassie’s Catering for lunch and the Girl Scouts with a variety of irresistible cookies for dessert.

Track Speeder Days
2026-04-17 10:00 - 2026-04-19 17:00
A 3-day event! Take a ride (or lots of rides) in one of these awesome little track speeder cars, once used in maintenance of way service on the railroads. Get close to the action, see the sites, feel the breeze, and find out what this unique hobby is all about. Plus, ride on our trains, walk the campus, and more. Fun for kids, yes, kids of all ages. Have lunch with Cassie’s Catering, and dessert with the Girl Scouts and their irresistible cookies (you know you want some) on Saturday, April 18. Zoom, zoom, yum, yum.

Kiddie Commuter Day!
2026-04-25 10:00 - 17:00
We’re looking for your young models, preferably under 10 years. Youngsters dressed in business attire, business casual, or railroad outfits can have their complimentary photo taken by a professional at the Park Train. Scale briefcases and purses encouraged, hats welcome, along with your imagination. Think commuter train headed downtown or a streamliner to Los Angeles. Plus, you can have on-site lunch with Cassie’s Catering and dessert with a wide variety of irresistible Girl Scout cookies (the last chance to stock up this year).

Updated: The Return of Southern Rwy 6901
2026-05-01 18:00 - 21:00
Pssst. Friday, May 1st, from 6-9 p.m., we’re having a private reception to celebrate the return of Southern Rwy E-8A 6901 after a 14-month restoration. We’ll gather for food and refreshments, a few words, music, a silent auction, the (private) premiere of 6901 (it’s just beautiful), mark its 75th year, and give you a chance to meet the skilled crew that helped guide the project.
$30.00 tickets are limited and benefit the project. Get your tickets right here:
The Return of Southern Rwy. 6901 via ThunderTix

We thank, and be sure you thank, our generous sponsors for the May 1st weekend –

Mother's Day Weekend
2026-05-09 10:00 - 2026-05-10 17:00
Celebrate the weekend with Mom at the Museum and put her on the train. All moms get in free with family and/or significant other. More details soon.

Rotary Day
2026-05-16 10:00 - 17:00
This is our way of saying thanks to Rotarians who, for more than 110 years, have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. Rotarians of any club or district, with spouse, significant other and/or family get in free for the day. We’ll ask you wear your lapel pin, club badge or show your Rotary member ID at the ticket booth. Thank you for your service to our communities.

Wheels & Rails Invitational Car Show
2026-05-30 10:00 - 15:00
Our annual open class car show is back. We’ll have food, music, great cars, train rides, museum exhibits, antique buses, and more. Details coming, so please save the date.

Southeastern Summer Session 1
2026-06-15 09:00 - 2026-06-19 13:00
A save the date note for our young summer campers. Mon – Fri June 15-19.

Father's Day
2026-06-20 10:00 - 2026-06-21 17:00
This weekend, dad’s get in free with family. Put a smile on good old pop by putting him on a train. Rides, trains, exhibits, picnic tables, nice weather, and pop – at the Museum! More details soon.

Southeastern Summer Session 2
2026-07-13 09:00 - 2026-07-17 13:00
A save the date note for our young campers July 13-17, 9a-1p. More soon.

Double Rides Weekend
2026-07-25 10:00 - 2026-07-26 17:00
Have twice as much fun on Double Rides Weekend. A BOGO event. Buy one ride, the second is our treat. More soon.

Trains, Trucks and Tractors Invitational Show
2026-08-15 10:00 - 15:00
Open class show for antique tractors, pickup, semi and box trucks, buses, vans and our trains. Rides, food, exhibits and more details soon. Save the date.
