2020 Calendar of Events
Revised August 10, 2020
Dates, Events and Pricing are subject to change at any time.
Events may be cancelled or rescheduled due to weather, maintenance or COVID-19 restrictions
We are running our antique gas-powered locomotive for all 2020 events
COVID-19 UPDATE
All train rides will run at capacity that complies with Governor Abbott’s orders. Ride at your own risk. We are not responsible for illness or injury. When riding the train, you may not be able to social distance 6-feet from other people outside your party. Therefore, we strongly recommend wearing face masks to ride the train for everyone 10 years and older. We do not provide face masks so please bring your own. Your health and safety are important to us. Our staff has a heightened sense of awareness of the importance of maintaining hygienic standards to meet CDC, TDSHS, and OSHA requirements.
EVERY SATURDAY THROUGH DECEMBER 26, 2020 (Train will be closed September 12th, November 7th, 14th and 21st, 2020)
(schedule and pricing may be adjusted for special events noted below)
Saturday Narrated Day Tours: 12:30 and 2:30 — Depot opens at 11:00
Includes stop at the Diamond Don Gator Pit for alligator feeding (weather permitting)
Open Coash $12, plus tax. Children under 6 are free.
September 5, 2020
Historic Jefferson Railway
Labor Day Celebration at Historic Jefferson Railway – gas-powered locomotive
Includes stop at the Diamond Don Gator Pit for alligator feeding (weather permitting)
Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours: 12:30 and 2:30
Celebrate Labor Day at the Historic Jefferson Railway and see the Support Our Troops display that honors the United States Military. Active Military personnel ride free.
Due to the First Class Coach being enclosed, we are not able to maintain social distancing. Therefore we will only be using our open air cars. If you have already purchased tickets for the First Class coach, a depot agent will be reaching out to you or you may call 903-742-2041.
November 27-28, 2020
December 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2020
Historic Jefferson Railway
Christmas Express (gas powered antique locomotive)
Narrated Day Trains will depart at 12:30 and 2:30
Depot opens at 11 am
Step back in time as the Historic Jefferson Railway, an antique gas-powered narrow-gauge train, embraces an old-fashioned Christmas in the country. Enjoy the vignettes along the track and hear about “The Wonder of Christmas” aboard the train that circles the Piney Woods along the Big Cypress Bayou. The ride departs each day at 12:30 and 2:30. Make this a Christmas to remember aboard the Christmas Express Train. First Class $15 plus tax, Coach Class, $12, plus tax; lap children free.