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.
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.
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.
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).
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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