National Train Day and Amtrak Train Days
Join train enthusiasts in celebrating National Train Day, May 9th, and Amtrak Train Days throughout the Southeastern Region. Amtrak Train Days is kicking off in Chicago on May 9th, traveling to multiple locations across the country May through November.
Don't forget about railroad museums and community events promoting railroading. Check the events section for upcoming events.
May 9
Atlanta, GA. National Train Day at Peachtree Station
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Celebrate National Train Day at Atlanta's Peachtree Station. The Piedmont Division will be on hand with displays promoting our hobby and the NMRA. More information.
Peachtree Station
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
Atlanta GA 30309
Chatsworth, GA. Amtrak Train Days/Americana Music at the Depot
Chatsworth Depot
Market St at 1st Ave
Chatsworth, GA 30705
Cordele, GA. Cordele-Crisp Touch-A-Train
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Presented by SAM Shortline The event includes activities for children. SAM Shortline will operate train rides over Lake Blackshear. For additional information visit the SAM Shortline website or call 229-276-0755.
Georgia Veterans State Park Depot
2459 U.S. Highway 280 W
Cordele, GA 31015
Hattiesburg, MS. Hattiesburg Reasons to Ride Day
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hattiesburg Reasons to Ride Day includes an open house at the Amtrak station, a planned entertainment stage featuring local performers, train displays, activities for children, and model train rides. More information
Hattiesburg Train Depot
308 Newman Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
McComb, MS. Amtrak Train Days
10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The event includes trains galore, railroad Collectibles for sale, miniature train rides and other family activities, Amtrak sponsored gifts and ticket giveaway, and musical entertainment. More information
McComb Depot
108 N. Railroad Blvd.
McComb, MS 39648
Newbern, TN. Amtrak Train Days
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The event features model trains, railroad artifacts, personal displays for this event only, and tours of the depot. More information
Newbern Depot
108 Jefferson Street
Newbern, TN 38059
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Coastal Heritage Society and Georgia State Railroad Museum. The museum includes tours of historic railroad equipment, a working turntable, and train rides. More information.
Georgia State Railroad Museum
655 Louisville Rd
Savannah, GA 31401
Toccoa, GA. Toccoa Train Days Celebration
6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For the sixth year, the City of Toccoa will celebrate National Train Day with a special event at the Toccoa Historic Depot. City officials and citizens will welcome the train as it stops in Toccoa on its way to Atlanta at 6:15 a.m. A drawing for several prizes will be held at the event. Refreshments will be provided. More information.
Toccoa Historic Depot
160 N Alexander St
Toccoa, GA 30577
Other Dates
May 1-2 Milton (Pensacola), FL
May 30 Memphis, TN
Nov 7 Florence, SC