Southeastern Railway Museum

Second Thursday - Ice Cream Trucks!
2023-06-08 10:30 - 11:45 (America/New_York)
On the 2nd Thursday of each month, join us with your 2- to 4-year-old child for our morning pre-school program at the Southeastern Railway Museum.
This is an interactive educational program that allows the parent and child to participate together in activities related to our vehicle of the month. There are 5 components to the program:

Game
Story/Song
Activity
Crafts
And explore one of the many trains on site!

Each component lasts 15 minutes and is facilitated by the Southeastern Railway Museum’s Education Conductors.
Tickets can be purchased at the gate on the day of the event or online a month before the event by clicking here.

Model Railroad Days
2023-06-25 13:00 - 17:00 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
Join us as we highlight our model train layout here at the Southeastern Railway Museum.
Classic trains on display, model layouts, cab and park train rids, model railroad surplus sales, and our souvenir shop.

Second Thursday - Watercraft & Water Safety
2023-07-13 10:30 - 11:45 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States

Triple T! (Trains, Trucks, & Tractors)
2023-08-05 10:00 - 17:00 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
Thank you to our event Sponsor, Suzanna’s Kitchen
This event is part train, part truck show, part tractor show and all fun. There will be an assortment of trucks and tractors of different vintages on exhibit in addition to the museum’s historical trains and transit collections.Special exhibits are all provided by volunteers throughout the community and donate their time to make this event a success. Special exhibits are included in your museum admission. If you have an antique (be it car, truck, tractor or grandparent) bring them out and show off. The event is included in (and requires) museum admission. $18 adults, $15 seniors, $12 children 2-12. Children under 2 are free, we do ask that you enter the number of them attending so we can maintain a count. Hayrides, if available, are handled by the various tractor clubs participating in the event with a minor donation
Advance tickets are available on our ticketing website, ThunderTix
Cab rides in 6901, the museum’s historical Southern E8 locomotive will be offered throughout the day on Saturday, Aug 5. Tickets are on the ticketing website, ThunderTix, and must be purchased in advance. You must be 13 years of age and able to physically get up and down the ladder (vertical) to participate.

Triple T! (Trains, Trucks, & Tractors)
2023-08-06 13:00 - 17:00 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
Thank you to our event Sponsor, Suzanna’s Kitchen
This event is part train, part truck show, part tractor show and all fun. There will be an assortment of trucks and tractors of different vintages on exhibit in addition to the museum’s historical trains and transit collections.Special exhibits are all provided by volunteers throughout the community and donate their time to make this event a success. Special exhibits are included in your museum admission. If you have an antique (be it car, truck, tractor or grandparent) bring them out and show off. The event is included in (and requires) museum admission. $18 adults, $15 seniors, $12 children 2-12. Children under 2 are free, we do ask that you enter the number of them attending so we can maintain a count. Hayrides, if available, are handled by the various tractor clubs participating in the event with a minor donation
Advance tickets are available on our ticketing website, ThunderTix

Second Thursday - Tractors
2023-08-10 10:30 - 11:45 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States

Second Thursday - Buses & Mass Transit
2023-09-14 10:30 - 11:45 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States

Second Thursday - Safety Vehicles
2023-10-12 10:30 - 11:45 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States

Second Thursday - Construction Vehicles
2023-11-09 10:30 - 11:45 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States

Second Thursday - Freight & Passenger Trains
2023-12-14 10:30 - 11:45 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
On the 2nd Thursday of each month, join us with your 2- to 4-year-old child for our morning pre-school program at the Southeastern Railway Museum.
This is an interactive educational program that allows the parent and child to participate together in activities related to our vehicle of the month. There are 5 components to the program:

Game
Story/Song
Activity
Crafts
And explore one of the many trains on site!

Each component lasts 15 minutes and is facilitated by the Southeastern Railway Museum’s Education Conductors.
Tickets include a train ride and can be purchased at the gate on the day of the event or online a month before the event by clicking here.

President’s Day at SRM
2024-02-17 - 2024-02-18 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
Docent-led tours of our two Presidential Pullmans – the 1911 Superb used by President Warren Harding and the 1927 Marco Polo used by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. In addition, the Carter Center joins us on Sunday, Feb. 18th with a collection of Presidential items worthy of the weekend. Plus – we have new exhibits, our rolling stock, train rides, and more. Regular admission applies.

Annual Southeastern Railway Museum Spring Cleaning Sale
2024-03-23 - 2024-03-24 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
The Annual Southeastern Railway Museum (SRM) Spring Cleaning Sale! Donate your gently used model RR gear, railroadiana, books, art, gear, diecast trucks & cars, airline memorabilia, transportation related items, and etc. to the museum by Sunday, March 10. All items will join SRM’s surplus items in a weekend long garage sale held in Building 1. Normal admission applies. Visit our sale, ride a train, walk the grounds, and do some shopping. Proceeds will benefit the general operations of the museum. We reserve the right to accept all donations.
For more information and/or to donate: execdirector@train-museum.com

Track Speeder Days
2024-04-12 10:00 - 2024-04-14 17:00 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
Take one or more fun rides in a Maintenance of Way classic – the Track Speeder. What in the world? A speeder (section car, putt-putt, railway motor car, track-maintenance car, quad, inspection car) is a little self-powered railcar used by inspectors and work crews. It got its name because it was faster than a handcar.
As a benefit for the museum, we ask $4 a person per ride, 5 and older. Ride tickets will be available at the ticket office and in the gift shop.
Regular museum hours (Fri/Sat 10a-5p, Sun 12-5p) and admission applies and includes a choice of our normal train rides. Speeders are additional. Bring a picnic. This is a great chance to get a little closer to the rails and “speed” around the museum. And – it’s a great photo op for you and your family.

National Train Day
2024-05-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
National Train Day is observed on May 11 this year. The holiday was first celebrated in the year 2008 and continues to be celebrated to this day. The celebrations were conceptualized by Amtrak as a way to spread awareness about the history of railway networks in the U.S. and why more people should use this mode of transport. The “holiday” is a great way for you and your family to get up close and personal with our collection ranging from models to the depot to our rail cars. Bring a picnic and enjoy unlimited rides on our trains all day long.

Model RR Days!
2024-06-29 10:00 - 2024-06-30 17:00 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
Family fun weekend featuring lots of model train layouts, model train sales, park and full size train rides, tour our collection of rolling stock, Cassie’s Catering, and more. Saturday, June 29, 10a-5p, Sunday, June 30 1p-5p. Normal museum admission.

Trains, Trucks & Tractors!
2024-08-03 10:00 - 2024-08-04 17:00 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
Sponsored by Suzanna’s Kitchen of Duluth, GA, it’s a benefit cruise-in style show for the really big toys. Antique to modified pickups, semi-tractor/trailer rigs, corporate rigs, delivery vans of all ages, farm implements new and antique, trains – we’ve got that, and more. It’s a weekend show ‘n’ shine, meet ‘n’ greet, look at the workmanship, talk shop, talk trash, take a train ride, take another train ride, walk the grounds, look at our collection, bring the family, bring chairs, enjoy catering from Cassie’s Kitchen (yum), bring sunscreen, bring your friends. All we ask for you to show a vehicle is regular museum admission and an RSVP which is on our website under events. Gates open one hour before regular opening. 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA. More info: execdirector@train-museum.com

Trains, Trucks & Tractors Day 2!
2024-08-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States

Beebe and Clegg: Their Enduring Photographic Legacy - An Exhibition
2024-10-06 10:00 - 2024-12-29 17:00 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
“With dramatic images and sweeping promotional strategies, Lucius Beebe—joined in 1941 by his life partner Charles Clegg—introduced railroad photography and the world of railroading to wide popular audiences. Their pioneering efforts established a broad market and wide appreciation for rail photography, leading to its far-reaching appeal in print today.
Lucius Beebe (left) and Charles Clegg pose along the tracks of the Southern Pacific narrow gauge in the Owens Valley of California.
Beebe and Clegg were the right people at the right time to bring the heroism, charm, and history of railroading to the public. Their photography and their writing demonstrated the importance of railroading in community life and contributed to America’s historical legacy. Together Beebe and Clegg created more than thirty books on railroading and Western Americana. Their legacy has grown larger than the publications they produced, as they demonstrated that the railroad serves the nation as an icon of American experience.”
With several prints never before seen by the public, the exhibition Beebe & Clegg: Their Enduring Photographic Legacy has been assembled by the Center for Railroad Photography from source material of the book of the same title (The Center for Railroad Photography & Art, 2018). The exhibit is supported by a grant from the Gwinnett Creativity Fund.

The show will be ongoing through Dec. 29., during normal museum hours, Thursdays – Saturdays 10a-5p, Sundays 12-5p, in the exhibit hall of Building 1 on the Southeastern Railway Museum. Normal admission fees apply.
Charles Clegg, captured a domineering plume of smoke from Santa Fe locomotive 3214 as the brakeman stands on the locomotive, indicating that it is shoving the train up Raton Pass.

11/16-12/29 Duluth Fine Arts League "Festival of Trees!"
2024-10-25 08:00 - 17:00
The Southeastern Railway Museum is pleased to host the Duluth Fine Arts League’s “Festival of Trees!” again this year. The six week run with 70+ trees begins Saturday, November 11 and welcomes the arrival of Santa Claus by train at 1:00 p.m. Complimentary family portraits will likely be shot in the Building 2 passenger area by a professional photographer who will quickly email your images.

The likely spot for portraits with Santa, dressed up, of course.
The “Festival of Trees” features area businesses and their creativity at each display. And it’s not just trees. You’re visit includes train rides, walks through some of the rolling stock, the bus collection, the Beebe & Clegg photo exhibit, and much more. We’re extending our hours to give your family a better chance at enjoying the “Festival of Trees” as well. Holiday hours between Nov. 16 and Dec. 29 will be 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays, noon to 5:00 p.m. Sundays. Normal admission applies.

Train or Treat!
2024-10-26 11:00 - 15:00 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
We’re coming back with Halloween fun for kids – of all ages. More details soon but we think it’s going to be a haunting good time.

Santa Arrives on the 1:00 p.m. train - Nov. 16.
2024-11-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
Santa arrives by SRM Express on Saturday, Nov. 16th at 1:00 p.m. to kick off the Duluth Fine Arts League Festival of Trees. We’ll have a professional photographer and holiday scene with Santa in Building 2, the passenger platform, right in front of Norfolk Southern’s “Tugaloo River.” A quick collection of your contacts, we’ll get a few portraits and then send them to you with express digital delivery. Photos between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., train rides, the entire museum, Festival of Trees, Santa’s arrival and photos all included with regular museum admission.

2nd Thursday - January. It's Taxis!!!
2025-01-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
10:30 AM-12:00 Noon. Join us for our Second Thursday preschool program. This month’s vehicle is the Taxi! Hail a ride into the world of taxis and learn about the history, evolution, and impact that the iconic vehicles have had on urban transportation for generations. Admission to Second Thursday includes a Taxi themed story time, arts and craft, social activity, tour of the taxis in the museum’s collection, and a ride on the big historic train!
For more information about the 2nd Thursday program see: https://www.train-museum.org/…/second-thursday-pre…/

2nd Thursday - Feb. '25 Construction Vehicles
2025-02-13 10:30 - 12:00
Join us for our Second Thursday preschool program, Feb. 13 at 10:30 a.m.. This month’s vehicle is Construction Vehicles! Build your knowledge about the different types of powerful machines that construct our roads, bridges, and buildings! Admission to Second Thursday includes a Construction themed story time, arts and craft, social activity, the opportunity to experience a construction vehicle up close, and a ride on the historic park train!

President's Day Weekend. Feb. 15 & 16
2025-02-15 10:00 - 2025-02-16 17:00
Docent-led tours of our two Presidential Pullmans – the 1911 Superb used by President Warren Harding and the 1927 Marco Polo used by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. In addition, special guests from the Little White House in Warm Springs, GA . Plus – we have new exhibits, our rolling stock, train rides, and more. Bring your Valentine! Sat. Feb. 15 10a-5p, Sun. Feb. 16 Noon – 5p. Regular admission applies.

2nd Thursday, March 13 - The Caboose!
2025-03-13 10:30 - 12:00
Join us for our Second Thursday preschool program, Thursday, March 13. This month’s vehicle is the Caboose! Journey back to the golden age of railroads and uncover the fascinating history and purpose of the iconic red caboose. You can expect to learn about the evolution of the caboose from its humble beginnings, the role of the caboose crew in train operations, the unique features and design of cabooses, as well as the decline of the caboose and its lasting legacy on modern trains today. Admission to Second Thursday includes a caboose themed story time, arts and craft, social activity, walk through of our historic caboose, and a ride on the historic park train!

Annual Southeastern Railway Museum Surplus Sale
2025-03-22 10:00 - 2025-03-23 17:00 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
We’re gathering up items for our annual surplus sale, Saturday, March 22 & Sunday, March 23, during normal business hours. Model train items of most gauges, books, lanterns, artwork. . . it’s the sale you’ve been waiting for. And when you’re done – take a ride, walk the grounds, have a picnic, and enjoy the collection. Let us know if you have items you’re willing to donate to the sale. All proceeds benefit the museum. execdirector@train-museum.com See ya there!

2nd Thursday - Cars!
2025-04-10 10:30 - 12:00
April – Cars (Antique and Sports) – Car Safety
Buckle up for an exciting morning all about cars! Learn about the different types of standard driving vehicles with an accompanying lesson on essential safety procedures. Admission to Second Thursday includes a car themed story time, arts and craft, social activity, the opportunity to see a car up close, and a ride on the historic park train! Tickets will be available here: https://www.train-museum.org/plan-your-visit/

Track Speeder Days
2025-04-18 09:30 - 2025-04-20 17:00 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
Back by popular demand, it’s Track Speeder Days! These are the little powered cars maintenance of way crews used to get from point to point. Rides will be offered Saturday, April 19 for a minor charge but trust us, it’s worth it – zooming up and down the museum tracks. Normal admission applies.

2nd Thursday - Rockets & Drones!
2025-05-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
May – Rocket, Space, Drones
Join us for our Second Thursday toddler program as we prepare to blast off into learning about special flying vehicles! Admission to Second Thursday includes a rocket themed story time, arts and craft, social activity, the opportunity to stomp launch your own rocket, and a ride on the historic park train! Tickets available one month before this session.

National Train Day - AND - Mother's Day Weekend
2025-05-10 10:00 - 2025-05-11 17:00
National Train Day is observed this year on Saturday, May 10, also the 156th anniversary of the driving of the Golden Spike and ALSO it’s a day before Mother’s Day, May 11! IDEA! Hey kids! Bring your mom this weekend. She gets in free, that’s right, notta, nothing, a freebie! Thank you, Mom(s)!

Dad snapping a pic of mother, Gertrude, her ’54 Roadmaster and (ever the railfan) UP Challenger 3935 near Lostmyhat, NE, 1955.

And since we are a “transportation museum,” dad’s pic of mom as a “stew” for United at Midway with a DC-6, 1955
