Southeastern Railway Museum

Trains, Trucks & Tractors (Day 2)
2018-08-04 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | GA
Dozens of antique tractors and vehicles will be front and center during the Southeastern Railway Museum’s “Trains, Trucks & Tractors.” The event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 3, Saturday, Aug. 4, and Sunday, Aug. 5. Participants will showcase antique tractors and vehicles not generally on display at the museum. Food, hayrides and rides on the museum’s restored antique handcar will be available for guests to purchase. Special exhibits and activities are included in regular museum admission. Visiting exhibits will arrive and depart at different times, and event offerings are contingent upon the weather.
NEW for 2018: we are offering the option to purchase tickets in advance to beat the lines and beat the heat. There will be a will-call/sign-in table to pick up event wristbands, train-ride tickets and information. Tickets will go on sale Sunday, July 1 at our ThunderTix site.
If you are interested in being a sponsor and having the opportunity to get your brand and product in front of our audience, please review our sponsor packet and reach out to us.

Food: Bill’s Grills on Wheels, Best Ice Cream on Wheels
Music: Young Again

Trains, Trucks & Tractors (Day 3)
2018-08-05 11:00 - 16:00 | GA
Dozens of antique tractors and vehicles will be front and center during the Southeastern Railway Museum’s “Trains, Trucks & Tractors.” The event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 3, Saturday, Aug. 4, and Sunday, Aug. 5. Participants will showcase antique tractors and vehicles not generally on display at the museum. Food, hayrides and rides on the museum’s restored antique handcar will be available for guests to purchase. Special exhibits and activities are included in regular museum admission. Visiting exhibits will arrive and depart at different times, and event offerings are contingent upon the weather.
NEW for 2018: we are offering the option to purchase tickets in advance to beat the lines and beat the heat. There will be a will-call/sign-in table to pick up event wristbands, train-ride tickets and information. Tickets will go on sale Sunday, July 1 at our ThunderTix site.
If you are interested in being a sponsor and having the opportunity to get your brand and product in front of our audience, please review our sponsor packet and reach out to us.

Food: Bill’s Grills on Wheels, Best Ice Cream on Wheels
Music: Andy & Amanda

Second Thursday Preschool Program - Tractors
2018-08-09 10:30 - 12:05 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
Second Thursday Preschooler Event –The second Thursday of each month from 10:30 AM-12:05 PM, we want your preschooler to “Get on Board” for the Southeastern Railway Museum’s special monthly preschool program!
This is an interactive educational program that allows the parent and child to participate together in activities related to the vehicle of the month.
Each month, the program features a different vehicle. There are 5 components to the program which revolve around the vehicle of the month: game, story/song, activity, craft, and when available, the vehicle itself for children to see and experience up close. Each station lasts 15 minutes. The components will be facilitated by the museum’s Education Conductors. Second Thursday is perfect for your 2 to 4-year-old.
The vehicle for August 2018 is the tractor!
The cost is $10 per participating child. One adult is free per participating child, additional adults are $11. To attend, check-in at the ticket counter before 10:20 AM on the second Thursday of any month. The program is limited to the first 75 children participants (and their accompanying adults) and we strongly encourage signing up in advance. Advance ticket sales will cut off at 8 pm the evening before the event (Wednesday night). If the event fills up or sells out online, there will NOT be onsite sales on Thursday. Tickets are valid only for the month purchased and may not be used for another month’s Second Thursday program.
Train rides are not included as part of the program but may be purchased separately. So that program participants do not miss any of the program, the train ride will immediately follow the last station (typically at 12:15 pm). We recommend Second Thursday participants take the train after the program, but other train rides will be scheduled throughout the morning and afternoon.
We can’t wait to see you there! If you have questions, e-mail education@train-museum.org.
Purchase tickets in advance on-line: https://southeasternrailwaymuseum.thundertix.com/

Second Thursday Preschool Program - Buses
2018-09-13 10:20 - 12:15 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
Second Thursday Preschooler Event –The second Thursday of each month from 10:30 AM-12:05 PM, we invite you and your preschooler to get on board for the Southeastern Railway Museum’s special monthly preschool program!
This is an interactive educational program that allows the parent and child to participate together in activities related to the vehicle of the month.
Each month, the program features a different vehicle. There are 5 components to the program which revolve around the vehicle of the month: game, story/song, activity, craft, and when available, the vehicle itself for children to see and experience up close. Each station lasts 15 minutes. The components will be facilitated by the museum’s Education Conductors. Second Thursday is perfect for your 2 to 4-year-old.
The vehicle for September 2018 is the school bus AND the transit bus! Gwinnett County Transit AND Gwinnett County Public Schools will be bringing buses for you and your child to experience.
The cost is $10 per participating child. One adult is free per participating child, additional adults are $11. To attend, check-in at the ticket counter before 10:20 AM on the second Thursday of any month. The program is limited to the first 75 children participants (and their accompanying adults) and we strongly encourage signing up in advance. Advance ticket sales will cut off at 8 pm the evening before the event (Wednesday night). If the event fills up or sells out online, there will NOT be onsite sales on Thursday. Tickets are valid only for the month purchased and may not be used for another month’s Second Thursday program.
Train rides are not included as part of the program but may be purchased separately. So that program participants do not miss any of the program, the train ride will immediately follow the last station (typically at 12:15 pm). We recommend Second Thursday participants take the train after the program, but other train rides will be scheduled throughout the morning and afternoon.
We can’t wait to see you there! If you have questions, e-mail education@train-museum.org.
Purchase tickets in advance on-line: https://southeasternrailwaymuseum.thundertix.com/

Museum Day 2018
2018-09-22 10:00 - 17:00 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
The Southeastern Railway Museum joins Smithsonian Magazine’s 14th Annual Museum Day!
Free Admission on September 22, 2018, with a Downloadable Museum Day Ticket

The Southeastern Railway Museum will open its doors free of charge on Saturday September 22, 2018, as part of Smithsonian Magazine’s fourteenth annual Museum Day, an initiative in which participating museums across the United States emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington DC-based facilities, which offer free admission every day, and open their doors for free to those who download a Museum Day ticket (available to download beginning August 15, 2018).
Smithsonian recognizes the extraordinary power of museums, and other cultural institutions, to provide visitors with insight and inspiration. The event represents a nationwide commitment to boundless curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge wherever you are. Over 250,000 people downloaded tickets for last year’s event, and this year’s event is expected to attract more museum-goers than ever before.
The Museum Day ticket will be available for download at SRM’s Museum Day listing on August 15, 2018. Visitors who present the Museum Day ticket will gain free entrance for themselves and one guest at participating venues on September 22, 2018. (Train rides and hand car rides are not included with the ticket.) One ticket per email address is permitted. For more information about Museum Day 2018 and a full list of participating museums and cultural institutions, please visit Smithsonian.com/museumday.
Firenza Pizza will be on site for lunch!

TICKETS
Tickets will be available for the public to download beginning at midnight on August 15, 2018.
Tickets are available at the SRM Museum Day listing. The Museum will accept your Museum Day ticket on the screen of your smartphone and in person.
Train ride tickets are also available to purchase at the Museum’s online store. Look for ‘Museum Day 2018’ tickets for both the park train (miniature train) and the historic train (full-size train). Train ride tickets are not included in the Museum Day ticket. Tickets are timed to ensure all of our guests can ride the train. Tickets will also be available at the gate, but purchase in advance is suggested. Please note: combo ticket pricing is not available for this event.

Operation Lifesaver Rail Safety Week
2018-09-23 - 2018-09-29 | GA

Steam Weekends Sunrise & Night Photo Sessions
2018-09-29 06:45 - 2018-10-06 23:00 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
As part of the Museum’s 20th anniversary of relocating and our hosting of Jeddo Coal #85 “Mack” the Southeastern Railway Museum will be offering two exclusive before and after-hours photo sessions.

Saturday, September 29: Sunrise Steam-Up Shoot
Photographers and the general public are invited to witness the steam-up process of Jeddo Coal Company #85 ‘Mack’ and photograph the museum at sunrise. Without the crowds, capture the museum’s equipment (including new locomotive CSXT #8954) in the tranquil lighting of the morning magic hour. Sunrise is at 7:30 am; gates will open at 6:45 am.
Tickets are $40 per person and include early access to the museum, access to the shop area during Mack’s steam-up, a photography release, admission to the museum for the entire day (10am – 5pm), and one train ride behind #85 ‘Mack’. Combo tickets are also available which also include the night shoot package on 10/6 for $85 (a $5 discount).
Steamup – Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Please park in the main parking lot or overflow parking lot (not down by the shop). No special lighting will be provided for this event but you are welcome to bring your own. For the safety of the train crew and photographers, certain areas around the steam engine and shop may not be accessible to photographers.
Questions? Email photo@train-museum.org

Saturday, October 6: Night Shoot
Official Norfolk Southern photographer Casey Thomason will coordinate a night photo shoot with vintage SRM equipment including GARR #1026, the museum’s new SD 45-2 locomotive (CSXT #8954), the visiting steam locomotive Jeddo Coal Company #85 ‘Mack’, and more on the tracks at the museum.
Tickets are $50 and include admission to the museum during the day (10am – 5pm), one train ride behind #85 ‘Mack’, after-hours access to the museum, the night photography session, a photography release, and admission to the museum’s 20th anniversary dinner & reunion (optional). Event is expected to wrap up around 10:30 pm. Combo tickets are also available which include the sunrise steam-up shoot package on Saturday, 9/29 for $85 (a $5 discount).
Night Photo – Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Please park in the main parking lot or overflow parking lot (not down by the shop). Doors re-open at 6:30 pm, event begins around 7 (sunset is 7:14 pm). Lighting will be coordinated by Norfolk Southern photographer Casey Thomason; you may also bring your own.
Photographers can expect at least three or four scenes involving GARR #1026, #85 ‘Mack’, SOU #8202, and CSXT #8954 (subject to change). Also joining the event will be a 1931 Model A Coupe! Photographers are invited to photograph other equipment at the museum outside of the staged scenes. Photographers are invited to the SRM reunion dinner at 5:30 pm inside the museum. Photographers may also grab dinner off-site. For the safety of the train crew and photographers, certain areas may not be accessible to photographers.
Questions? Email photo@train-museum.org!
#1026 night photo: Casey Thomason

Combo Tickets
For those of you who can’t get enough of off-hours photography, select the ThunderTIX All Access Combo to get discounted pricing to our all-access pass for both sessions. Includes everything in both options above.

Steam Returns to the Southeastern Railway Museum (9/29)
2018-09-29 11:00 - 16:00 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
The Southeastern Railway Museum will host steam-powered rides at the museum on a pair of weekends this fall, marking the first time in roughly 15 years that a steam train has operated at the museum. On Sept. 29-30 and Oct. 6-7, the museum will host Jeddo Coal No. 85, named “Mack.” John and Barney Gramling of Ashley, Indiana, own the steamer and take it to museums and events nationwide. The event coincides with a planned 20th anniversary celebration of the museum’s move to its current location.

Train rides are $5. Premium (closer platform) “SmokeEater” caboose train rides are $8. Caboose train rides are time specific reservations. Please arrive on the loading platform at least 5 minutes ahead of ticketed time.
Rides on the museum’s antique handcar will be $2. Grandscale / Park Train rides are $3. Both the handcar and parktrain rides will be on a line up (first come, first ride) basis.
Please NOTE: You must purchase museum admission to ride the train(s), or the handcar. Ride prices are in addition to museum admission.

Steam Returns to the Southeastern Railway Museum (9/30)
2018-09-30 11:00 - 16:00 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States

Annual Homeschool Event
2018-10-04 10:20 - 14:30 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
Get on board with our 2018 Homeschool Event at the Southeastern Railway Museum! The museum will be hosting a special event for homeschool families on Thursday, October 4. Homeschool students will be learning about different types of rail transportation. Some of these modes of transportation include trains, subways, roller coasters, and monorails to name a few. There will be a 6 different stations for your child to experience a variety of learning activities. Our education conductors will guide your group through the stations and help to facilitate the activities at each stop. This event is designed for ages 4-12.
Tickets are available at our online store!

This year we will have a special treat for our homeschool families. The museum will have a visiting steam locomotive on display during the event. It will be on property for less than two weeks. We will also have a representative from the Gwinnett County Public Library reading stories related to rail transportation along with information about programs offered by the library for your children.
Tickets will be available for purchase online. This event usually sells out, so we recommend getting your tickets early. Any remaining tickets will be put up for sale in person the day of the event. Families will be placed in the next available time slot. The special cost for the event is $7.00 per person, ages 2 and up (children and adults need a ticket). Children under 2 are free. Admission does not include the train ride. Train rides are available for purchase separately online or at the gate the day of the event. The number of participants for this event is limited, so get your tickets early! Free passes and museum memberships are NOT valid for this event.

Start times are staggered. If you’re coming with another family, please plan to purchase tickets with the same start time. Tickets are NOT transferable between start times. We regret that we cannot make changes once tickets have been purchased.

After the event is over, you are welcome to stay and tour the museum on your own and may bring your lunch and picnic on the museum grounds with other homeschool families. We hope to see you there!

Questions? Email education@srmduluth.org.

Steam Returns to the Southeastern Railway Museum (10/6)
2018-10-06 11:00 - 16:00 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States

Steam Returns to the Southeastern Railway Museum (10/7)
2018-10-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States

Second Thursday Preschool Program - Safety Vehicles
2018-10-11 10:30 - 12:05 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
Second Thursday Preschooler Event –The second Thursday of each month from 10:30 AM-12:05 PM, we invite you and your preschooler to get on board for the Southeastern Railway Museum’s special monthly preschool program! The weather is usually wonderful on October mornings at the museum, so stop on by and bring a lunch for after the program!
This is an interactive educational program that allows the parent and child to participate together in activities related to the vehicle of the month.
Each month, the program features a different vehicle. There are 5 components to the program which revolve around the vehicle of the month: game, story/song, activity, craft, and when available, the vehicle itself for children to see and experience up close. Each station lasts 15 minutes. The components will be facilitated by the museum’s Education Conductors. Second Thursday is perfect for your 2 to 4-year-old.
The vehicle for October 2018 is: safety vehicles! Duluth PD will be onsite with a police car; other vehicles TBD!
The cost is $10 per participating child. One adult is free per participating child, additional adults are $11. To attend, check-in at the ticket counter before 10:20 AM on the second Thursday of any month. The program is limited to the first 75 children participants (and their accompanying adults) and we strongly encourage signing up in advance. Advance ticket sales will cut off at 8 pm the evening before the event (Wednesday night). If the event fills up or sells out online, there will NOT be onsite sales on Thursday. Tickets are valid only for the month purchased and may not be used for another month’s Second Thursday program.
Train rides are not included as part of the program but may be purchased separately. So that program participants do not miss any of the program, the train ride will immediately follow the last station (typically at 12:15 pm). We recommend Second Thursday participants take the train after the program, but other train rides will be scheduled throughout the morning and afternoon.
We can’t wait to see you there! If you have questions, e-mail education@train-museum.org.
Purchase tickets in advance on-line: https://southeasternrailwaymuseum.thundertix.com/

Boy Scout Merit Badge Clinic Fall 2018
2018-10-13 09:30 - 15:00 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
The museum hosts a Boy Scout railroading merit badge clinic coordinated by the Piedmont Division, NMRA staff. To sign up (or for more information) contact the clinic coordinator.
Rescheduled from October 6, 2018.

Train or Treat
2018-10-27 10:30 - 16:00 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
Come celebrate Halloween at the museum!

Doors open at 10:00 am, activities 10:30 am – 4:00 pm

The following activities are included in museum admission:

Costume Contest for ages up to 12

Times TBA

Trick or Treating at decorated stations around the museum
Wagon rides (donations appreciated)
Fall themed refreshments
Visiting vendors and local businesses TBA
Live music TBA

The following will be available for a small additional charge:

Hand car rides ($2)
Historic standard-gauge train ($3, $5 combo with miniature train)

Train robberies TBA

Miniature train ($3, $5 combo with historic train)
Cab rides – ride up in the locomotive with the engineer! ($5/person, 3 for $12 – limited availability)
Food vendor
Ice cream vendor

Special thanks to these sponsors and donors
To be announced!
Interested in being a vendor and handing out candy while advertising your business? Email admin@train-museum.org for information.
To get 2 free train ride tickets, drop off a bag of sealed, individually-wrapped, fun-size candy at the Museum’s gate house by October 20!
2018 Train or Treat Festival Guide
Coming soon!
2017 Festival Guide: Page 1 | Page 2
More information
See the Southeastern Railway Museum Facebook for the latest updates! To view photos from last year’s event, visit the album on our Facebook page!

2018 Model Railroad Days
2018-11-03 10:00 - 16:00 | GA
The Southeastern Railway Museum will host the North Georgia Modurail Club’s visiting model railroad layout from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Nov. 3-4. The special layout is included in regular museum admission.
The Southeastern Railway Museum’s own layout has made significant progress and has many new, exciting features. The layout will be running next to the visiting layout in the Exhibit Hall.
In addition to North Georgia Modurail exhibit, there will be “cash” tables selling new and used railroad models, landscaping, structures, track, artwork, books, etc. Items will be priced to sell.
Train rides will be available on the historic (standard-gauge) train and the miniature “park” train.
Cost: $10 adults, $8 seniors 65+, $7 children 2-12, under 2 free. Train rides $3 per person.

2018 Model Railroad Days (Day Two)
2018-11-04 11:00 - 16:00 | GA

Second Thursday Preschool Program - Food Trucks
2018-11-08 10:20 - 12:00 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
Second Thursday Preschooler Event –The second Thursday of each month from 10:30 AM-12:05 PM, we invite you and your preschooler to get on board for the Southeastern Railway Museum’s special monthly preschool program! Stop on by and bring a lunch for after the program!
This is an interactive educational program that allows the parent and child to participate together in activities related to the vehicle of the month.
Each month, the program features a different vehicle. There are 5 components to the program which revolve around the vehicle of the month: game, story/song, activity, craft, and when available, the vehicle itself for children to see and experience up close. Each station lasts 15 minutes. The components will be facilitated by the museum’s Education Conductors. Second Thursday is perfect for your 2 to 4-year-old.
The vehicle for October 2018 is: food trucks!
The cost is $10 per participating child. One adult is free per participating child, additional adults are $11. To attend, check-in at the ticket gatehouse before 10:20 AM on the second Thursday of any month. The program is limited to the first 75 children participants (and their accompanying adults) and we strongly encourage signing up in advance. Advance ticket sales will cut off at 8 pm the evening before the event (Wednesday night). If the event fills up or sells out online, there will NOT be onsite sales on Thursday. Tickets are valid only for the month purchased and may not be used for another month’s Second Thursday program.
Train rides are not included as part of the program but may be purchased separately. So that program participants do not miss any of the program, the train ride will immediately follow the last station (typically at 12:15 pm). We recommend Second Thursday participants take the train after the program, but other train rides will be scheduled throughout the morning and afternoon.
We can’t wait to see you there! If you have questions, e-mail education@train-museum.org.
Purchase tickets in advance on-line: https://southeasternrailwaymuseum.thundertix.com/

Photo: Bill’s Grills on Wheels

Santa Arrives on the Train
2018-11-17 11:00 - 14:00 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
Santa’s been called – he’ll be arriving at the Southeastern Railway Museum on Saturday, November 17 at 1:00 PM!
Details
Santa will be welcomed again this year by the Jingle Bell Dancers from Miss Cindy’s Dance Studio.
There will be refreshments (cookies and cocoa), lunch, entertainment, letter writing to Santa, and an opportunity to take pictures with Santa in a historic setting for your Christmas cards. Refreshments and entertainment start at 11:00 am. Santa will arrive at 1:00 pm. Please be aware that the admissions gatehouse is very busy right before Santa’s arrival, so we suggest arriving early to enjoy the museum!
Cookies, cocoa, and lunch are sponsored by The Local Pantry in Duluth.
View photos from last year’s event on our Facebook here!
Duluth Festival of Trees
The Duluth Festival of Trees also opens at the museum on November 17!

Breakfast with Santa
2018-11-24 09:00 - 2018-12-15 12:00 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
Saturdays Nov 24, Dec 1, Dec 8, & Dec 15, 2018

Breakfast begins at 9:00 am
Start your Saturday shopping with a light/snack breakfast with Santa and a train ride. Children under 2 are free.
This event consists of breakfast with Santa, a craft, hayride to the train platform with Santa, and a train ride with Santa. Children under 2 are free.
Breakfast begins at 9:00 am and generally completes by 11:30.
Breakfast will consist of:

Warm biscuits
Sausages
Scrambled eggs
Assorted fruit
Coffee and tea

Breakfast is provided by The Local Pantry in Duluth!
The museum’s Christmas events are a fun activity for the whole family. To ensure that everyone can enjoy the experience, children are not allowed to attend without a paying adult for supervision. Children under 2 are free with a paying adult.
Tickets
Tickets are available at our Thundertix store beginning September 4. TICKETS. Your ticket includes a light breakfast, a train ride, and museum admission.
Note: Please plan ahead. We will discontinue ticket sales at 6:00 pm on Friday afternoon prior to each event so our staff can plan food and drinks.

Lunch with Santa
2018-11-24 12:00 - 2018-12-15 17:00 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
Saturdays Nov 24 – Dec 15, 2018
Lunch begins at 12:05 pm

Take a break from shopping on Saturday and enjoy a light lunch and train ride with Santa.
This event consists of lunch with Santa, a craft, hayride to the train platform with Santa, and a train ride with Santa. Children under 2 are free.
Lunch starts at noon and wraps up around 2:30.
Lunch will consist of:

Pizza
Applesauce cups
Cookies
Water, tea, juice boxes

The museum’s Christmas events are a fun activity for the whole family and to ensure that everyone can enjoy the experience, children are not allowed to attend without a paying adult for supervision. Children under 2 are free with a paying adult.
Tickets
Tickets are available in our online Thundertix store beginning September 4. TICKETS. Your ticket includes a light lunch, craft, hayride, train ride, and museum admission.
Note: Please plan ahead. We will discontinue ticket sales at 6:00 pm on Friday afternoon prior to each event so our staff can plan food and drinks.

Second Thursday Preschool Program - Trains
2018-12-13 10:20 - 12:05 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
Second Thursday Preschooler Event –The second Thursday of each month from 10:30 AM-12:05 PM, we invite you and your preschooler to get on board for the Southeastern Railway Museum’s special monthly preschool program! Stop on by and bring a lunch for after the program!
This is an interactive educational program that allows the parent and child to participate together in activities related to the vehicle of the month.
Each month, the program features a different vehicle. There are 5 components to the program which revolve around the vehicle of the month: game, story/song, activity, craft, and when available, the vehicle itself for children to see and experience up close. Each station lasts 15 minutes. The components will be facilitated by the museum’s Education Conductors. Second Thursday is perfect for your 2 to 4-year-old.
The vehicle for December 2018 is: TRAINS!
The cost is $10 per participating child. One adult is free per participating child, additional adults are $11. To attend, check-in at the ticket gatehouse before 10:20 AM on the second Thursday of any month. The program is limited to the first 75 children participants (and their accompanying adults) and we strongly encourage signing up in advance. Advance ticket sales will cut off at 8 pm the evening before the event (Wednesday night). If the event fills up or sells out online, there will NOT be onsite sales on Thursday. Tickets are valid only for the month purchased and may not be used for another month’s Second Thursday program.
Train rides are not included as part of the program but may be purchased separately. So that program participants do not miss any of the program, the train ride will immediately follow the last station (typically at 12:15 pm). We recommend Second Thursday participants take the train after the program, but other train rides will be scheduled throughout the morning and afternoon.
We can’t wait to see you there! If you have questions, e-mail education@train-museum.org.
Purchase tickets in advance on-line: https://southeasternrailwaymuseum.thundertix.com/

Second Thursday Preschool Program - Motorcycles
2019-01-10 10:20 - 12:05 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
Second Thursday Preschooler Event –The second Thursday of each month from 10:30 AM-12:05 PM, we invite you and your preschooler to get on board for the Southeastern Railway Museum’s special monthly preschool program! Stop on by and bring a lunch for after the program!
This is an interactive educational program that allows the parent and child to participate together in activities related to the vehicle of the month.
Each month, the program features a different vehicle. There are 5 components to the program which revolve around the vehicle of the month: game, story/song, activity, craft, and when available, the vehicle itself for children to see and experience up close. Each station lasts 15 minutes. The components will be facilitated by the museum’s Education Conductors. Second Thursday is perfect for your 2 to 4-year-old.
The vehicle for January 2019 is: MOTORCYCLES!
The cost is $10 per participating child. One adult is free per participating child, additional adults are $11. To attend, check-in at the ticket gatehouse before 10:20 AM on the second Thursday of any month. The program is limited to the first 75 children participants (and their accompanying adults) and we strongly encourage signing up in advance. Advance ticket sales will cut off at 8 pm the evening before the event (Wednesday night). If the event fills up or sells out online, there will NOT be onsite sales on Thursday. Tickets are valid only for the month purchased and may not be used for another month’s Second Thursday program.
Train rides are not included as part of the program but may be purchased separately. So that program participants do not miss any of the program, the train ride will immediately follow the last station (typically at 12:15 pm). We recommend Second Thursday participants take the train after the program, but other train rides will be scheduled throughout the morning and afternoon.
We can’t wait to see you there! If you have questions, e-mail education@train-museum.org.
Purchase tickets in advance on-line: https://southeasternrailwaymuseum.thundertix.com/

Southeastern Typewriter Meet-Up & Type-In
2019-02-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
For only the second time, typewriter enthusiasts from around the country will hold an annual meet-up event at the Southeastern Railway Museum!
Typewriter lovers and the general public are welcome! The event will be co-hosted by members of the Antique Typewriter Club. Typing will be indoors and climate-controlled, out of the cold.
We’ll have vintage machines for visitors to use, or you can bring your own typewriter! Paper will be supplied. It’s the perfect time to type up your Valentine’s Day cards, letters, or just have fun. Or, for the rail enthusiast, type your own train orders or sleeper reservations!
For those who grew up on a typewriter – how fast can you type? For the millennials who have never touched a typewriter – trust us, it is so awesome. Try typing some snail mail for a change!
Have an old manual typewriter that needs a tune up? Need to learn how to maintain your typewriter? Looking to buy, sell, or trade? Typewriter enthusiasts and collectors will be on hand to help you out. Machines through the decades will be on display, sort of like a mini traveling typewriter museum!
All typing is included in admission. Train rides sold separately.
Adults: $10
Seniors: $8
Children: $7
If you agree that typewriters are following vinyl records out of the grave, we hope to see you there!

Second Thursday Preschool Program - Rockets And Flight
2019-02-14 10:20 - 12:05 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
Second Thursday Preschooler Event –The second Thursday of each month from 10:30 AM-12:05 PM, we invite you and your preschooler to get on board for the Southeastern Railway Museum’s special monthly preschool program! Stop on by and bring a lunch for after the program!
This is an interactive educational program that allows the parent and child to participate together in activities related to the vehicle of the month.
Each month, the program features a different vehicle. There are 5 components to the program which revolve around the vehicle of the month: game, story/song, activity, craft, and when available, the vehicle itself for children to see and experience up close. Each station lasts 15 minutes. The components will be facilitated by the museum’s Education Conductors. Second Thursday is perfect for your 2 to 4-year-old.
The vehicle for February 2019 is: ROCKETS and DRONES, and flight-related vehicles!
The cost is $10 per participating child. One adult is free per participating child, additional adults are $11. To attend, check-in at the ticket gatehouse before 10:20 AM on the second Thursday of any month. The program is limited to the first 75 children participants (and their accompanying adults) and we strongly encourage signing up in advance. Advance ticket sales will cut off at 8 pm the evening before the event (Wednesday night). If the event fills up or sells out online, there will NOT be onsite sales on Thursday. Tickets are valid only for the month purchased and may not be used for another month’s Second Thursday program.
Train rides are not included as part of the program but may be purchased separately. So that program participants do not miss any of the program, the train ride will immediately follow the last station (typically at 12:15 pm). We recommend Second Thursday participants take the train after the program, but other train rides will be scheduled throughout the morning and afternoon.
We can’t wait to see you there! If you have questions, e-mail education@train-museum.org.
Purchase tickets in advance on-line: https://southeasternrailwaymuseum.thundertix.com/

Caboose Days & Steak Cookoff
2019-03-23 11:00 - 2019-03-24 16:00 | GA
The Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth, Georgia, will celebrate cabooses, the crews that called them home and their role on the railroad during Caboose Days.
Come celebrate spring and one of the icons of the railroad! Our Caboose Days event is fun for the whole family!
New for 2019, the event will include an SCA sanctioned steak cookoff. To sign up to compete in the Steak Cookoff, please visit the SCA website.

The museum has a block of hotel rooms at the Hyatt Place Gwinnett Mall with an event rate of $90. To make reservations, reach out to 1-888 HYATT HP (1 888-492-8847) on online at Hyatt.com and use code RAIL. Reservations before Feb 23 have priority, after that date they’re subject to availability at prevailing rate.

Second Thursday Preschool Program - Subways
2019-04-11 10:20 - 12:05 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
Second Thursday Preschooler Event –The second Thursday of each month from 10:30 AM-12:05 PM, we invite you and your preschooler to “get on board” for the Southeastern Railway Museum’s special monthly preschool program!
This is an interactive educational program that allows the parent (or grandparent!) and child to participate together in activities related to the vehicle of the month.
Each month, the program focuses on a different vehicle or method of transportation. There are 5 components to the program that revolve around the vehicle of the month: game, story/song, activity, craft, and when available, the actual “vehicle of the month” for children to see and experience. Each component lasts 15 minutes. The components will be facilitated by the museum’s Education Conductors. Second Thursday is perfect for your 2 to 4-year-old.
In April 2019, we’ll be exploring: subways! Our featured vehicle will be our Westinghouse C-100 automated people mover… better known as the Plane Train! This vehicle moves over 200,000 people per day underneath the Atlanta airport.
The cost is $10 per participating child. One adult is free per participating child; additional adults are $12. To attend, check-in at the ticket counter before 10:20 AM on the second Thursday of any month. The program is limited to the first 75 children participants (and their accompanying adults) and we strongly encourage signing up in advance. Advance ticket sales will cut off at 8 pm the day before (Wednesday night). If the event fills up or sells out online, there will NOT be onsite sales on Thursday. Train rides may be purchased online or when you arrive at the museum. Tickets also include museum admission, so feel free to bring a lunch and explore after the program!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Purchase tickets online in advance here: https://southeasternrailwaymuseum.thundertix.com/
Event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/896402760751342/

Second Thursday Preschool Program - Miniature Trains
2019-05-09 10:20 - 12:15 | Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
Second Thursday Preschooler Event –The second Thursday of each month from 10:30 AM-12:05 PM, we invite you and your preschooler to “get on board” for the Southeastern Railway Museum’s special monthly preschool program!
This is an interactive educational program that allows the parent (or grandparent!) and child to participate together in activities related to the vehicle of the month.
Each month, the program focuses on a different vehicle or method of transportation. There are 5 components to the program that revolve around the vehicle of the month: game, story/song, activity, craft, and when available, the actual “vehicle of the month” for children to see and experience. Each component lasts 15 minutes. The components will be facilitated by the museum’s Education Conductors. Second Thursday is perfect for your 2 to 4-year-old.
In May 2019, we’ll be exploring: miniature trains! Our “park train” was made by the Miniature Train Company in 1957 for the Birmingham Zoo.
The cost is $10 per participating child. One adult is free per participating child; additional adults are $12. To attend, check-in at the ticket counter before 10:20 AM on the second Thursday of any month. The program is limited to the first 75 children participants (and their accompanying adults) and we strongly encourage signing up in advance. Advance ticket sales will cut off at 8 pm the day before (Wednesday night). If the event fills up or sells out online, there will NOT be onsite sales on Thursday. Train rides may be purchased online or when you arrive at the museum. Tickets also include museum admission, so feel free to bring a lunch and explore after the program!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Purchase tickets online in advance here: https://southeasternrailwaymuseum.thundertix.com/

Fast Track 5k 2019
2019-05-11 08:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Duluth GA, 3140 Main St, Duluth GA, GA, 30096, United States
The Southeastern Railway Museum’s Fifth Annual Fast Track 5k will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019. The race will start at 8:00 am near Downtown Duluth’s Town Green. Proceeds of the race will benefit the education and equipment restoration and conservation programs of the Museum. The event is co-sponsored by the City of Duluth.
Event Details

This is a USATF certified race, Peachtree Road Race pre-qualifier, Run & See Georgia Grand Prix event and is chip timed!
Runners and walkers of all skill levels, children in strollers and pets on leashes are welcome.
Free admission to the Museum on the day of the race to those with a race number + 4 family members or friends (train rides require a separate charge).
Early packet pick-up at Big Peach Running Co , 320 Town Center, Suwanee, GA 30024. Noon to 8:00 pm., Thursday, May 9.
Packet pick-up day of the race beginning at 6:30 am.
Food and beverages at the finish line for registered runners.
T shirts to all pre registered runners. Awards will be given to Overall Male and Female, Masters Male and Female and the top 3 male and female finishers in 14 age categories.
Register at active.com or http://tinyurl.com/ft5k2019

Fees are $25 through March 31, increasing to $30 on April 1..

This year’s race route will be a repeat Peachtree Road Race certified pre-qualifier route used in 2016. 2016FT5Kraceroute
Downtown detail & Parking information… Race will start in front of Eddie Owens Presents (EOP) at the Red Clay Theater. Finish is on the town green approaching the festival center.
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Car Safety Event
2019-05-23 09:30 - 13:30 | GA
Is your child safe in their car seat? If you’re 55+, is your driver’s seat adjusted properly? Get these answers and more at the Department of Public Health and Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Car Safety Event.
Join us Thursday, May 23, 9:30am – 1:30 pm at the Southeastern Railway Museum. Register here: http://bit.ly/2Dvn04B

EVENT ONE: CARFIT ASSESSMENTS – Learn why the proper fit in your vehicle is essential for both your safety and the safety of others on the road. This fast, fun, and free 12-point check of how well you fit in your car provides safety recommendations that could make you safer in your car.
EVENT TWO: CARSEAT CHECKS – Three out of four car seats are not used correctly. Having a car seat installed incorrectly could put your child at risk. Keep your child safe by having your car seat inspected by a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST). If possible, please bring your vehicle & car seat owners’ manuals to the event. Caregivers are strongly encouraged to bring their children to see how they fit in the car seat. *Please schedule 30 minutes for one child and 60 minutes (two tickets) for two or more children*.
EVENT THREE: Once you’ve completed your CarFit Assessment and/or Carseat Check, check out The Southeastern Railway Museum! There are train rides available and a fantastic railway museum on the property. Admission to the museum/train rides is not included with car safety event.
Need additional assistance related to this event? Please contact Jim Kelly (jim.kelly@dph.ga.gov) or Amanda Jackson (amanda.jackson@dph.ga.gov).
