Train Museums in Georgia: Every Railroad Museum by Town

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    Savannah still has the Central of Georgia's railroad repair shops from the 1850s, the most intact pre-Civil War complex of its kind in the country, and kids can pump a handcar beside its 85-foot turntable. This page is the Georgia chapter of our nationwide train museum guide, with 12 museums and rail sites in 11 towns, from the mountains to the coast. Type your town into the finder to see which ones are closest to you.

    Metro Atlanta families have the most choices close to home: the Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth holds more than 90 pieces of rolling stock and includes a caboose ride with admission, the Southern Museum in Kennesaw keeps the General from the Great Locomotive Chase, and the Stone Mountain Scenic Railroad circles the mountain in open-air cars. Farther out, trains run along the Toccoa River from Blue Ridge, across Lake Blackshear on the SAM Shortline and out to the marsh near Kingsland.

    Several of Georgia's rides run only on scheduled dates, so check each museum's card for hours and the current calendar before you go.

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    Every train museum in Georgia, town by town

    12 museums in 11 towns, A to Z by town. Tap any museum for its own page: the full story, what to see, what kids can do, hours, tickets, contact details and 20 answers to the questions families ask.

    Albany

    Museum with a major rail exhibit

    Thronateeska Heritage Center

    Albany's history and science campus in the old railroad depot district: the 1913 Union Station history museum, a rail car display and the Wetherbee Planetarium's 40-foot dome. Open Thursday to Saturday, with a planetarium show included in admission.

    Hours on the pageFamilies with school-age kids and local history fans

    Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQs

    Blue Ridge

    Heritage railroad with a museum

    Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

    A four-hour round trip from the 1905 Blue Ridge depot along the Toccoa River to McCaysville, with a two-hour layover at the Georgia and Tennessee line. Trains run March through December; check the railway's site for dates.

    Hours on the pageTrain ridesFamilies, couples and fall color trips

    Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQs

    Chickamauga

    Heritage railroad with a museum

    Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum: Georgia Trips

    The Chattanooga museum's trains into Northwest Georgia: a nine-hour steam trip to Summerville with a one-hour layover, plus the Chickamauga Turn. Trains board at Grand Junction Depot in Chattanooga on select dates, April to November.

    Hours on the pageTrain ridesRail fans and families with older kids

    Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQs

    Cordele

    Heritage railroad with a museum

    SAM Shortline Excursion Train

    Georgia's rolling state park, running vintage 1949 cars from Cordele and Americus to Plains, with Santa, Halloween, Thomas and dinner trains. Trains run on scheduled Saturdays and some Fridays, so book from the calendar.

    Hours on the pageTrain ridesFamilies, small-town explorers and holiday outings

    Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQs

    Duluth

    Railroad museum

    Southeastern Railway Museum

    Georgia's largest collection of rolling stock, with 90+ locomotives, Pullmans, cabooses and transit vehicles on 35 acres in Duluth. Open Thursday to Sunday, and admission includes one caboose ride when trains are running.

    Hours on the pageTrain ridesFamilies with young kids and serious rail fans

    Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQs

    Folkston

    Outdoor rail park

    Folkston Funnel Train Viewing Platform

    A covered train-watching platform beside the busy double-track main line into Florida, with ceiling fans, lights, a radio scanner, picnic tables and restrooms. Freight and Amtrak trains pass throughout the day, across from the restored Folkston depot.

    Hours on the pageRailfans, photographers and families with train-loving kids

    Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQs

    Kennesaw

    Museum with a major rail exhibit

    Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History

    Kennesaw's Smithsonian-affiliated museum built around the General, star of the 1862 Great Locomotive Chase. Add a recreated locomotive factory, Georgia's Merci Boxcar and the hands-on Jolley Education Center. Open Tuesday to Saturday.

    Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 am to 5 pmCivil War and railroad history fans, families with school-age kids

    Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQs

    Kingsland

    Heritage railroad with a museum

    Georgia Coastal Railway

    Open-air themed train rides from Kingsland Station on the historic St. Marys Railroad, with Santa, Halloween, pirate and dinosaur trains. Rides run on scheduled Saturdays; adults $10, kids $5, and every ticket includes the station's model train layout.

    Hours on the pageTrain ridesFamilies with young children

    Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQs

    Savannah: 2 train museums

    Savannah's two rail stops sit side by side in Tricentennial Park: the Georgia State Railroad Museum in the old Central of Georgia shops, and the Savannah History Museum in the railroad's former passenger depot.

    Historic rail site

    Georgia State Railroad Museum

    Savannah's antebellum Central of Georgia repair shops, now a museum with an 85-foot operating turntable, walk-through railcars and a handcar to pump. Open daily 9 am to 4 pm, with train rides on select days.

    Hours on the pageTrain ridesFamilies with kids, rail fans and history lovers

    Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQs

    Museum with a major rail exhibit

    Savannah History Museum

    Savannah's city history museum, set in the former Central of Georgia passenger depot, with an early 20th century steam locomotive, Revolutionary War cannons and battlefield tours. Open daily 9 am to 4 pm, across the street from the Georgia State Railroad Museum.

    Hours on the pageHistory-minded families and visitors new to Savannah

    Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQs

    Stone Mountain

    Heritage railroad with a museum

    Stone Mountain Scenic Railroad

    A 25 to 30 minute open-air train loop around the base of Stone Mountain behind a full-size 1940s locomotive, included with a park Attractions Ticket. Runs on select dates, and a park parking permit is required.

    Hours on the pageTrain ridesFamilies with young kids

    Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQs

    Summerville

    Depot museum

    Historic Summerville Depot

    A 1918 Central of Georgia depot on the National Register, next to Dowdy Park, with an operating turntable across the street. Open year-round for outdoor viewing and the turnaround point for excursion trains from Chattanooga.

    Hours on the pageRail fans and history lovers passing through Northwest Georgia

    Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQs

    Compare every Georgia train museum side by side

    Type, train rides, admission, hours and who each one suits, in one table. Tap a column to sort it, or a museum to open its page.

    HoursBest for
    Thronateeska Heritage CenterAlbanyRail galleryNoAges 13+ $7, ages 4 to 12 $6, ages 3 and under free; includes planetarium showThursday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm; archives Thursday and Friday, 1 to 5 pmFamilies with school-age kids and local history fans
    Blue Ridge Scenic RailwayBlue RidgeHeritage railroadYesVaries by car and train; check brscenic.com for current faresSeasonal, March through December; check brscenic.com for the scheduleFamilies, couples and fall color trips
    Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum: Georgia TripsChickamaugaHeritage railroadYesSummerville Steam Special from $90 coach to $215 first class (higher in fall)Select dates, April to November; Steam Special runs about 9 am to 6 pmRail fans and families with older kids
    SAM Shortline Excursion TrainCordeleHeritage railroadYesVaries by trip and seat; group rates from $33.99 child coach to $43.99 deluxeScheduled trains only, mostly Saturdays; no trains in January or AugustFamilies, small-town explorers and holiday outings
    Southeastern Railway MuseumDuluthRailroad museumYesAdults $19, seniors 65+ and students 13 to 21 $16, children 2 to 12 $13; one train ride includedThursday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm; closed Monday to WednesdayFamilies with young kids and serious rail fans
    Folkston Funnel Train Viewing PlatformFolkstonRail parkNoNo admission fee is listedHours are not posted; check with local tourism contactsRailfans, photographers and families with train-loving kids
    Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive HistoryKennesawRail galleryNoNot listed on the city page; check southernmuseum.orgTuesday to Saturday, 9:30 am to 5 pmCivil War and railroad history fans, families with school-age kids
    Georgia Coastal RailwayKingslandHeritage railroadYesRegular rides: adults $10, kids 3 to 12 $5, plus tax and fees; under 3 free on a lapTrain rides on scheduled Saturdays and holiday dates; phone line Wed and Fri to Mon, 11 am to 4 pmFamilies with young children
    Georgia State Railroad MuseumSavannahHistoric siteYesAdults $20, children 3 to 12 $14; includes the STEAM CenterDaily, 9 am to 4 pm; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's DayFamilies with kids, rail fans and history lovers
    Savannah History MuseumSavannahRail galleryNoAdults $12, children 3 to 12 $8; Battlefield Tours includedDaily, 9 am to 4 pm; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's DayHistory-minded families and visitors new to Savannah
    Stone Mountain Scenic RailroadStone MountainHeritage railroadYesIncluded with a park Attractions Ticket or Mountain Membership; parking permit requiredSelect dates on the park calendar; departure times posted at the depotFamilies with young kids
    Historic Summerville DepotSummervilleDepot museumNoNo admission listed for outdoor viewingGrounds open year-round for outdoor viewing; indoor hours not postedRail fans and history lovers passing through Northwest Georgia

    Quick picks: where to start in Georgia

    • Biggest collection

      Southeastern Railway Museum

      Duluth

      More than 90 locomotives, Pullmans, cabooses and transit vehicles fill 35 acres in Duluth, and one caboose ride comes with admission.

    • Most hands-on for kids

      Georgia State Railroad Museum

      Savannah

      Kids can pump a working handcar, walk through historic railcars and watch the 85-foot turntable swing locomotives around.

    • Rainy day pick

      Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History

      Kennesaw

      Everything is indoors, from the General to the hands-on Jolley Education Center.

    • Best scenic train ride

      Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

      Blue Ridge

      A 26-mile round trip along the Toccoa River ends with a two-hour layover where kids can stand in Georgia and Tennessee at once.

    • First ride with a toddler

      Georgia Coastal Railway

      Kingsland

      Hour-long open-air rides cost $10 for adults and $5 for kids, with the station's model train layout included.

    • Thomas and holiday trains

      SAM Shortline Excursion Train

      Cordele

      Georgia's rolling state park hosts Day Out With Thomas in March plus Halloween and Santa trains later in the year.

    • No-ticket train watching

      Folkston Funnel Train Viewing Platform

      Folkston

      No admission fee is listed for this covered platform, where dozens of freight and Amtrak trains pass each day.

    Map of every train museum in Georgia

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    Georgia train day trips

    • Trip 1

      East of Atlanta: museum yard and mountain loop

      1. Southeastern Railway MuseumDuluth
      2. Stone Mountain Scenic RailroadStone Mountain

      Duluth and Stone Mountain are about 12 miles apart. Spend the morning climbing through cars and riding a caboose at the Southeastern Railway Museum, open Thursday to Sunday, then take the 25 to 30 minute loop around Stone Mountain. Check the park calendar first, since the train runs on select dates and every car needs a parking permit.

    • Trip 2

      A railroad day in Savannah

      1. Georgia State Railroad MuseumSavannah
      2. Savannah History MuseumSavannah

      These two museums share Tricentennial Park, and both open daily from 9 am to 4 pm. Start with the turntable and handcar at the old shops, then see the steam locomotive inside the former passenger depot. The See 3 ticket covers three Coastal Heritage Society museums over three days.

    • Trip 3

      Coastal Georgia trains

      1. Georgia Coastal RailwayKingsland
      2. Folkston Funnel Train Viewing PlatformFolkston

      On a Saturday, ride the Georgia Coastal Railway from Kingsland Station out to the marsh, then drive about 19 miles to Folkston to watch freight and Amtrak trains from the covered platform. Pack a picnic for the tables and grill beside the tracks.

    From Savannah's shops to the Folkston Funnel

    Georgia's railroads grew out of its port. The Central of Georgia started in 1833 as the Central Rail Road and Canal Company, and by the mid-1840s it ran 190 miles of track out of Savannah. Its Savannah shops went up between 1851 and 1855. Inland, the Western and Atlantic carried the General, the locomotive stolen at Big Shanty, now Kennesaw, on April 12, 1862, in what history calls the Great Locomotive Chase.

    After the war, rails knit together the rest of the state. Seven lines met in Albany, where the 1913 Union Depot served five railroads. Short lines like the St. Marys Railroad, chartered in 1865, linked coastal towns to the main lines, and visitors once rode trains into Blue Ridge for its mineral waters. Today almost all rail traffic into and out of Florida still squeezes through one double-track corridor at Folkston.

    To see the Central of Georgia's shops, visit the Georgia State Railroad Museum, then cross to its old passenger depot at the Savannah History Museum. The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History tells the Civil War chapter, the Thronateeska Heritage Center covers Albany's rail hub, and the Southeastern Railway Museum gathers equipment from across the Southeast.

    Drive times from Atlanta, Savannah and Macon

    Times are rough estimates from city centers, without traffic.

    MuseumFrom AtlantaFrom SavannahFrom Macon
    Stone Mountain Scenic RailroadStone Mountain20 min
    Southeastern Railway MuseumDuluth30 min
    Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive HistoryKennesaw35 min
    Historic Summerville DepotSummerville1 hr 40 min
    Blue Ridge Scenic RailwayBlue Ridge1 hr 45 min
    SAM Shortline Excursion TrainCordele2 hr 55 min1 hr 25 min
    Georgia State Railroad MuseumSavannah5 min
    Savannah History MuseumSavannah5 min
    Georgia Coastal RailwayKingsland2 hr 10 min
    Folkston Funnel Train Viewing PlatformFolkston2 hr 20 min
    Thronateeska Heritage CenterAlbany2 hr 5 min

    Tips for Georgia train outings with kids

    • Southeastern Railway Museum train rides stop for thunderstorms, high winds and temperatures below 35 or above 95 degrees, so check the forecast on summer days.
    • The Georgia State Railroad Museum is partly outdoors and closes in bad weather; call or check its Facebook page on stormy mornings.
    • There are no restrooms on the Georgia Coastal Railway train, so use the station before boarding.
    • The Blue Ridge trip takes about four hours with the layover, so plan lunch in McCaysville and pack layers for the open cars.
    • The Summerville Steam Special from Chattanooga is a nine-hour day that suits school-age kids; the shorter Chickamauga Turn is easier with toddlers.
    • The Southern Museum in Kennesaw is closed Sunday and Monday, and the Thronateeska Heritage Center opens only Thursday to Saturday.
    • Both Savannah museums offer free admission through Museums for All for visitors with EBT, SNAP or WIC benefits.

    Holiday trains and seasonal days at Georgia museums

    Georgia's holiday trains fill up early. The SAM Shortline runs the Halloween Express to Plains for Trunk or Treat on Main Street, then the Cordele Holiday Train, the Candy Cane Express and the Plains Christmas Lighting trips with Santa aboard, and it hosts Day Out With Thomas each March. The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway runs fall foliage trains from October through mid November and Santa Trains from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Near the coast, the Georgia Coastal Railway runs Halloween Trains and a Santa Train out of Kingsland Station. For dates and tips, see our list of Halloween train rides in Georgia and our guide to Christmas train rides in Georgia.

    More train museums near Georgia

    From Atlanta, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum in Chattanooga is about 2 hours 20 minutes away, with rides through the Missionary Ridge Tunnel and a working turntable; it is a highlight of our Tennessee train museums page. Savannah families can reach the free Best Friend Train Museum in Charleston in about 2 hours, built around a replica of the Best Friend of Charleston, listed on our South Carolina train museums page. And about 3 hours 15 minutes west of Atlanta, the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum in Calera has free museum admission and Saturday train rides in season; see our Alabama train museums page.

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    Georgia train museum questions families ask

    What is the biggest train museum in Georgia?

    The Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth is the largest. It holds Georgia's biggest collection of rolling stock, with more than 90 locomotives, Pullmans, cabooses and transit vehicles spread over 35 acres. The state legislature named it Georgia's Official Transportation History Museum in 2000. It is open Thursday to Sunday, and admission includes one caboose ride.

    Are there free train attractions in Georgia?

    Yes, a couple. The Folkston Funnel Train Viewing Platform lists no admission fee, and dozens of freight and Amtrak trains pass it each day. The grounds of the Historic Summerville Depot are open year-round for outdoor viewing with no admission listed. In Savannah, visitors with EBT, SNAP or WIC benefits get free entry to the Georgia State Railroad Museum through Museums for All.

    Which Georgia train museums offer train rides?

    Several Georgia sites let kids ride. The Southeastern Railway Museum includes a caboose ride with admission, the Georgia State Railroad Museum runs short rides on select days, and the Stone Mountain Scenic Railroad loops the mountain. Longer trips run on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, the SAM Shortline from Cordele and Americus, and the Georgia Coastal Railway from Kingsland.

    What is the best Georgia train museum for toddlers?

    The Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth works well for toddlers, with caboose rides, a small park train and a Second Thursday preschool program with crafts and story time. For a short first ride, the Stone Mountain Scenic Railroad takes about 25 to 30 minutes. On the coast, the Georgia Coastal Railway lets kids under 3 ride free on a lap.

    What train museums are near Atlanta?

    Three are within about 35 minutes of downtown Atlanta. The Stone Mountain Scenic Railroad is roughly 20 minutes east, the Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth is about 30 minutes northeast, and the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History in Kennesaw is about 35 minutes northwest. The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway makes a good day trip at about an hour and 45 minutes.

    Is there a train museum in Savannah?

    Yes, Savannah has two. The Georgia State Railroad Museum preserves the Central of Georgia's 1850s repair shops, with an operating turntable, walk-through railcars and a handcar. Next door, the Savannah History Museum fills the railroad's former passenger depot and displays an early 20th century steam locomotive. Both open daily from 9 am to 4 pm.

    Is there a train museum in Albany, Georgia?

    Yes, the Thronateeska Heritage Center sits in Albany's Railroad Depot Historic District. Its history museum is inside the 1913 Union Station, which once served five railroads, and the campus has a rail car display and the Wetherbee Planetarium. It is open Thursday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm, and a planetarium show comes with admission.

    How long is the train ride in Blue Ridge, Georgia?

    The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway trip takes about four hours in all. The train covers a 26-mile round trip along the Toccoa River to McCaysville and stops there for a two-hour layover. Riders can eat lunch and stand on the Blue Line with one foot in Georgia and one in Tennessee. Trains run March through December.

    Is there a train ride near Kingsland or St. Marys, Georgia?

    Yes, the Georgia Coastal Railway runs rides from Kingsland Station on the St. Marys Railroad, a short line chartered in 1865. Open-air cars roll through town and out to the marsh near Burrell Creek on a trip of about an hour. Regular fares are $10 for adults and $5 for kids 3 to 12, plus tax and fees.

    Where is the General locomotive from the Great Locomotive Chase?

    The General is on display at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History in Kennesaw. The museum opened in 1972 as the Big Shanty Museum to show the engine and tell its story, and it is now a Smithsonian affiliate run by the City of Kennesaw. It is open Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 am to 5 pm.

    What was the Great Locomotive Chase in Georgia?

    The Great Locomotive Chase began on April 12, 1862, when the Western and Atlantic Railroad locomotive the General was stolen at Big Shanty. The event made both the engine and the town, now Kennesaw, famous during the Civil War. The Southern Museum in Kennesaw tells the story with an exhibit built around the General itself.

    What can kids do at the Georgia State Railroad Museum?

    Kids at the Georgia State Railroad Museum can pump a real handcar, walk through historic railcars and watch the 85-foot turntable at work. Short train rides run hourly from 10 am to 3 pm on select days. Admission is $20 for adults and $14 for kids 3 to 12, and it includes the STEAM Center.

    What is the SAM Shortline in Cordele?

    The SAM Shortline is Georgia's only rolling state park, an excursion train with vintage 1949 air-conditioned cars. Its Presidential Flyer crosses Lake Blackshear and runs to Plains, President Jimmy Carter's hometown. Trains leave from Georgia Veterans State Park near Cordele or from Americus, mostly on Saturdays, with no trains in January or August. Day Out With Thomas runs in March.

    Where can kids ride a Santa train in Georgia?

    Several Georgia railroads carry Santa in the holiday season. The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway runs Santa Trains from Thanksgiving to Christmas. The SAM Shortline offers the Cordele Holiday Train, with a gift for every passenger, plus the Candy Cane Express and Plains Christmas Lighting trips. The Georgia Coastal Railway runs a Santa Train from Kingsland Station.

    Are there Halloween train rides in Georgia?

    Yes. The SAM Shortline runs the Halloween Express to Plains, where families join Trunk or Treat on Main Street, and costumes are encouraged. The Georgia Coastal Railway runs Halloween Trains from Kingsland Station on scheduled dates. Popular themed trains on both lines sell out, so book once the calendars are posted.

    What is the Folkston Funnel?

    The Folkston Funnel is a double-track stretch of CSX main line in Folkston that carries almost all rail traffic into and out of Florida. A covered viewing platform built in 2001 has ceiling fans, lights, a radio scanner and picnic tables nearby. Freight and Amtrak trains pass throughout the day, and no admission fee is listed.

    How much does the Southeastern Railway Museum cost?

    Admission at the Southeastern Railway Museum is $19 for adults, $16 for seniors 65 and up and students 13 to 21, and $13 for children 2 to 12. One train ride is included, and extra rides cost $4. Groups of 12 or more save $2 per person, and parking is free with admission.

    Is the Stone Mountain train included with a park ticket?

    Yes, the Stone Mountain Scenic Railroad is included with a park Attractions Ticket or Mountain Membership. Every vehicle also needs a park parking permit, listed at $20 per day. The open-air train circles the mountain in about 25 to 30 minutes, but it runs only on select dates, so check the park calendar before you go.

    Can you ride a steam train to Summerville, Georgia?

    Yes, on select dates from April to November. The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum runs the Summerville Steam Special from Chattanooga to downtown Summerville, a trip of about nine hours with a one-hour layover. Locomotives turn on the operating turntable across from the 1918 Historic Summerville Depot. Coach fares start at $90.

    What famous railcars are at the Southeastern Railway Museum?

    The Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth keeps a private car used by President Warren G. Harding, where visitors can stand on the rear platform. It also has a Southern Railway diesel that pulled the last Crescent before Amtrak, a steam locomotive that once pulled passenger trains to Key West, and a business car that helped bring the Olympics to Atlanta.

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