2014 Historic Jefferson Railway Schedule

Historic Jefferson Railway

2014 Calendar of Events 

Dates, Events and Pricing are subject to change at any time. 

Events may be cancelled or rescheduled due to weather or maintenance

 Enjoy a narrated day excursion or evening Gator Ghost Train running along the Big Cypress Bayou. 

See historic remains from the 1800’s, native wildlife and hear the history of Jefferson.

Every train includes a stop at the Alligator Observation Pit – you’ll get a chance to feed them, too.

 Spring Schedule Runs Every Saturday March 8, 2014 through June 7, 2014 

Depot opens at noon

2:30 and 4:30 Narrated Historical Day Tours

7:00 Free Ghost Stories in the depot

8:00 Gator Ghost Train

Summer Schedule Runs Every Weekend June 13, 2014 through August 30, 2014 

Depot opens at noon

2:30 and 4:30 Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours

7:00 Friday and Saturday Free Ghost Stories in the depot

8:00 Friday and Saturday Gator Ghost Train

Open Air Coach

Adults $12; Children under 12, $10; Lap Children are free

Active Military & Senior 65+ receive 10% discount.

All Fares, plus tax.

(Schedule and pricing may be adjusted for special events)

Enclosed Coach

Adults $15; Children under 12, $12; Lap Children are free

Active Military & Senior 65+ receive 10% discount.

All Fares, plus tax.

(Schedule and pricing may be adjusted for special events)

March 15, 2014

St. Patrick’s Day Express

Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours:  2:30 and 4:30

Saturday Free Ghost Stories at the depot at 7:00

Saturday, Gator Ghost Train at 8:00

Celebrate the Green aboard the St. Patrick’s Day Express, an antique narrow-gauge train running along the scenic Big Cypress Bayou.  The historic depot will be decked out in green.

April 10-13, 2014

Diamond Don’s 12th Annual AHRMA National Vintage Motocross

National Vintage Motocross which includes Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday,  Cross Country and Trials on Friday,Vintage Motocross on Saturday with Post-Vintage on Sunday.  The weekend will be full of motocross legends.  Come out and see Gary Bailey, Marty Tripes, Brad Lackey, Danny LaPorte, Chuck Sun, Steve Wise, Trampas Parker, Billy Liles, and Trey Jorski, Guy Cooper and Jim Gibson.

www.DiamondDon.com

April 19, 2014

Easter Egg Express

Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours:  2:30 and 4:30

No Gator Ghost Train

Come ride the Easter Egg Express, an antique narrow-gauge train running along the scenic Big Cypress Bayou.

May 2, 2014

Civil War Living History and The Great Locomotive Chase/The Andrews Raid Re-enactment

Complete with a gunboat and cannons

Special pricing for school and youth groups, $5 per person.

Train departs from Diamond Don RV Park

Friday Narrated Historical Day Tours: 9:30, 11:30, 1:30

May 3-4, 2014

Special Schedule for Jefferson’s Civil War Weekend

The Great Locomotive Chase – The Andrews Raid Re-enactment

Naval Battle of Port Jefferson.  Complete with a gunboat and cannons

Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours:  11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 6:30

Sunday Narrated Day Tour:  11:30

Come ride an antique narrow-gauge train and experience the story of The Andrews Raid, the Civil War’s most gripping railroad story.  Come see the living history camps along the river, and the soldiers from the North and South re-enacting the Great Locomotive Chase and the Naval Battle of Port Jefferson, complete with cannons and gunboat – the largest naval civil war re-enactment west of the Mississippi.

www.JeffersonCivilWarDays.com

May 10, 2014

Mother’s Day Express

Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours:  2:30 and 4:30

Saturday Free Ghost Stories at the depot at 7:00

Saturday, Gator Ghost Train at 8:00

Mothers receive a 10% discount when accompanied by their children.

May 17-18, 2014

Jefferson Train Days

Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours:  12:30, 2:30 and 4:30

Sunday Narrated Historical Day Tours: 1:30 and 3:00

Additional Runs may be added depending on attendance

Jefferson’s 3rd Annual Train Days includes 4 Destinations, One Boarding Pass.  Jefferson Historical Museum and the Texas Pacific Train Depot & R.D. Moses train layout; Historic Jefferson Railway; Jay Gould “Atalanta” business car; and Model Train Displays at the Jefferson Transportation Center.

JeffersonMuseum@yahoo.com

www.JeffersonTrainDays.com

June 6-8, 2014

3rd Annual Route 49 Biker Rally

Live music, Diamond Don’s infamous BBQ for pre-registered guests, Poker Run, Biker Games and more – to be held at the Diamond Don RV Park (Cypress Bayou RV Park).

info@route49motorclothes.com

www.route49motorclothes.com

June 13,2014

Friday the 13th aboard

Friday evening, Gator Ghost Train at 8:00

Free Ghost Stories at the depot at 7:00

Have a haunting good time aboard our special Friday the 13th train ride through the eerie woods along the Big Cypress Bayou.  Is the tale of the Bigfoot sightings along the railroad track fact or fiction?  What else awaits you in the dark and scary woods?  You’ll have to ride the train to find out!  Includes a stop at the Alligator Observation Pit.  You’ll get a chance to feed them, too.

June 14, 2014

Father’s Day Express

Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours:  2:30 and 4:30

Saturday Free Ghost Stories at the depot at 7:00

Saturday evenings, Gator Ghost Train at 8:00

Fathers receive a 10% discount when accompanied by their children.

July 5, 2014

4th of July Celebration & Fireworks

Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours:  2:30 and 4:30

Saturday Free Ghost Stories at the depot at 8:00

Saturday evening, Gator Ghost Train at 9:00

The Historic Jefferson Railway will offer a special July 4th weekend with a celebration of flags along the Big Cypress Bayou as the history of Independence Day unfolds in the Narrated Historical Day Tours.  Come see the Support Our Troops display thathonors the United States Military. For our evening train, we will have a fireworks show.   (Note: we will be closed on Friday, July 4, so that we don’t conflict with City of Jefferson activities).

July 26, 2014

National Day of the Cowboy

Saturday Cowboy Trains:  12:30, 1:30, 2:30

Saturday Free Ghost Stories at the depot at 7:00

Saturday evenings, Gator Ghost Train at 8:00

Historic Jefferson Railway recognizes pioneering men and women, known as cowboys, who helped establish America’s frontiers.  The cowboy and his horse are central characters in history.  Enjoy the rough and ready cowboys of the Lonely West Traveling Gun Show complete with gunfights and a train robbery.

August 29 & 30, 2014

Labor Day Celebration at Historic Jefferson Railway

Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours:  2:30 and 4:30

Friday and Saturday Free Ghost Stories at the depot at 7:00

Friday & Saturday evenings, Gator Ghost Train at 8:00

Celebrate Labor Day at The Historic Jefferson Railway.  Come see the Support Our Troops display that honors the United States Military. Active Military personnel ride free.

October 4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 31, 2014

Runaway Fright Train & Halloween Festival

The Runaway Fright Train will feature “Nightmare on Christmas Street”.  As you ride through the dark woods, you’ll feel the spirits reaching out for you. The scenes and haunters along the track will keep you at the edge of your seat and give you a laugh now and then, too.  This Halloween Theater on wheels is professionally directed by East Texas Performing Arts and is appropriate for all ages.  Halloween Festival has free activities, with train ticket purchase, that include mini-maze, mini-haunted house, children’s crafts and games.

November 27-29, December 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, 2014

Rail of Lights Christmas Train

Make this a Christmas to remember aboard the Rail of Lights Christmas Train.  The unforgettable ride aboard an antique narrow-gauge train departs on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Thanksgiving through December 22.  (Closed December 1).  Passengers will enjoy lighted vignettes along the Cypress Bayou River as they hear The Christmas Story Around the World.  December 25-29 & 31, 2014

Rail of Lights New Year’s Train

Blast into the New Year aboard the Rail of Lights New Year’s Train. Passengers will enjoy lighted vignettes along the Cypress Bayou River as they hear the tale of New Year’s traditions, customs and superstitions from Around the Globe. Each of the trains will feature beverages, noisemakers and a simulation of the New Year’s Eve Ball dropping in Times Square followed by a fantastic fireworks show.

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