Last Revised February 25, 2021
Dates, Events and Pricing are subject to change at any time.
Events may be cancelled or rescheduled due to COVID, weather or maintenance
We are running our antique gas-powered locomotive for all 2021 train events
COVID-19 UPDATE
All events will be limited to capacity and facemask mandates that comply with Governor Abbott’s and Marion County Judge Leward J. LeFleur’s latest orders. Participate at your own risk. We are not responsible for illness or injury. Patrons must abide by all posted rules and procedures throughout our properties. When participating in any of these events, you may not be able to social distance 6-feet from other people outside your party. Therefore, we strongly recommend wearing face masks 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.
SPRING & SUMMER REGULAR SCHEDULE
GAS-POWERED LOCOMOTIVE RUNS EVERY SATURDAY MARCH 20 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 4, 2021
(schedule and pricing may be adjusted for special events noted below)
Depot opens at 11:00
Saturday Narrated Day Tours: 12:30 and 2:30
Includes stop at the Diamond Don Gator Pit for alligator feeding (weather permitting)
Open Coash $12, plus tax. Children under 6 are free.
March 18 & 19, 2021
Thursday and Friday
Historic Jefferson Railway
St. Patrick’s Day Spring Break Special Express – gas-powered locomotive
March Spring Break Special, $10 per person, children under 6 are free
Includes stop at the Diamond Don Gator Pit for alligator feeding (weather permitting)
2:30 Narrated Historical Day Tour.
Celebrate the Green aboard the St. Patrick’s Day Express. The historic depot will be decked out in green.
March 20, 2021
Historic Jefferson Railway
St. Patrick’s Day Express – 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 the Green aboard the St. Patrick’s Day Express. The historic depot will be decked out in green.
April 3, 2021
Historic Jefferson Railway
Easter Egg Express – 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
Come ride the Easter Egg Express and participate in an Easter Egg Hunt for children under 12.
May 1, 2021
Historic Jefferson Railway
Pilgrimage Express – 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
Special train narration commemorating The Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club’s 74th Jefferson Pilgrimage. Enjoy the unique wildlife and wetlands of a ride along the Big Cypress Bayou to include stop at the alligator pit. NOTE: Historic Jefferson Railway WILL NOT be conducting The Great Locomotive Chase this weekend – that event has moved to May 28-30, 2021 as our re-enactors and owners have conflict on the calendar and won’t be able to attend. Diamond Don RV Park is open to the public and re-enactors. Bring out the RV and spend the weekend. Train tickets available online.
www.JeffersonRailway.com
May 8, 2021
Historic Jefferson Railway
Mother’s Day Express – 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
Mothers receive a 10% discount when accompanied by their children.
May 15-16, 2021
Jefferson Train Show
Historic Jefferson Railway – gas-powered locomotive
Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours: 12:30 and 2:30
Sunday Narrated Historical Day Tours: 2:00
Jefferson’s 11th Annual Train Show. Enjoy an antique train ride with historical narration of the area. Each train includes a stop at the Diamond Don Gator Pit for alligator feeding. Four destinations: Jefferson Train Show, T&P Model Train Depot, Lonesome Dove Drive-Thru Safari and Train Ride, and Historic Jefferson Railway Train Ride. Jefferson Railway Train tickets available online. Other Tickets available at each venue during event weekend.
info@jeffersonrailway.com, www.JeffersonRailway.com
www.historicjeffersontrainshow.com, www.LonesomeDoveDriveThruSafari.com
May 28, 2021
Civil War Living History, “Day of Learning”, complete with a gunboat and cannons
9:00 – 2:30 at Diamond Don RV Park
Open to the public and all children, special pricing $4 for Living History.
Historic Jefferson Railway
The Great Locomotive Chase/The Andrews Raid – gas powered locomotive
Train departs from Diamond Don RV Park
Open to the public and all children, special pricing of $6 per train ride when you purchase a Living History ticket.
ALL TRAINS SELL OUT – RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED.
Friday Narrated Historical Day Tours: 10:30, 11:30, and 12:30
www.JeffersonCivilWarDays.com
May 29-30, 2021
Historic Jefferson Railway
Train departs from downtown Jefferson Depot
The Great Locomotive Chase – The Andrews Raid Re-enactment – gas powered locomotive
Complete with a gunboat and cannons
Saturday Narrated Historical Day Tours & Train Battle: 11:00, 12:30, 2:30, 4:00
Sunday Narrated Historical Day Tour & Battle: 12:30
Come experience the re-enactment of The Andrews Raid, the Civil War’s most gripping railroad story. The Train Battle of Port Jefferson joins the skirmish as a replica ironclad gunboat fires its cannons on the banks of the Big Cypress Bayou River. See the Living History Camps along the river and the North and South battle around the train and gunboat. Re-enactors welcome at the Diamond Don RV Park. Saturday/Sunday train tickets available online. Modern RV sites for the public and re-enactors available at the RV Park.
www.JeffersonCivilWarDays.com
June 4-5, 2021
8-Track Throwback
Diamond Don RV Park
RV sites with water & electric $40 per night-reservations recommended; RV’s on generator and tent campers will be first come, first served, $30 per RV/tent; off-road vehicles $25 per unit – any off-road vehicle that has more than two wheels; concert (required with entry to park) $10 per person per day; $15 for both days (children under 18, free). Food concession will be available. BYOB. Add optional Saturday Historic Jefferson Railway train ticket for $10 per person, children under 6, free. Train will stop at RV Park to pick up and bring back on Saturday.
Come out and stay at Diamond Don RV Park for unique “8-Track Throwback” Music Concerts on Friday, June 4, 7:00-10:00 and Saturday, June 5, 3:00-10:00. Public welcome to concerts and to stay in RV Park. At dusk each day, we will have a fantastic firework show with five authentic cannons firing dramatic “dragon’s breath”. On Friday evening 7:00-10:00, Ambush, the premier party band of the ARK-LA-TEX, is the finest entertainment in the area with the best selection of music from the 80’s. On Saturday, 3:00-6:00, 8 Track Band, a classic rock and country band, will play music from the 70’s and some 80’s. Stompbox will play on Saturday, 6:30-10:00, and is not your run-of-the-mill rock cover band. The guys have been rocking the local Shreveport/Bossier music scene over the last 30+ years and will play rock music from the 80’s and 90’s. All participants in the RV Park must follow posted signs and Rules of the Road.
June 19, 2021
Historic Jefferson Railway
Father’s Day Express– 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
Fathers receive a 10% discount when accompanied by their children.
July 3-4, 2021
Historic Jefferson Railway
4th of July Weekend – gas powered locomotive
Includes stop at the Diamond Don Gator Pit for alligator feeding (weather permitting)
Saturday & Sunday Narrated Historical Day Tours: 12:30 and 2:30
The Historic Jefferson Railway will offer a special July 4th weekend as the history of Independence Day unfolds in the narrated day tours on Saturday and Sunday with trains departing at 12:30 and 2:30. Come see the Support Our Troops display that honors the United States Military. Active Military personnel ride free.
September 4, 2021
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 as we end our summer season. Come see the Support Our Troops display that honors the United States Military. Active Military personnel ride free.
September 3-13, 2021
Diamond Don’s 19th Annual AHRMA International Vintage Motocross
International AHRMA Vintage Motocross which includes Dual Sport Event on roads throughout NE Texas on Wednesday and Thursday, Cross Country and Trials on Friday, Vintage Motocross on Saturday with Post-Vintage on Sunday. 100cc and XR200cc Revenge races on Saturday and Sunday. NEW THIS YEAR: Saturday evening – vintage dirt track. The weekend will be full of motocross legends. Come out and see Brad Lackey, Steve Wise, Trampas Parker and his son, Ricky and brother Heith, Trey Jorski, Guy Cooper, JoJo and brother, Ron, Johansen and event legend Billy Grossi. Be sure to watch for the Diamond Don Racing Team, a full contingent of very fast racers. Vintage friendly motocross track at Diamond Don RV Park with great spectator viewing areas. More than 1000 people from all over the world turn out for this event. Open to the public – gate fees apply.
September 17-18, 2021
3rd Annual Jefferson Antique Tractor Show
Tractor Show: Saturday, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM; early registration on Friday.
The main streets in Jefferson will be closed to traffic to accommodate antique tractors, antique trucks, working and stationary antique engines. Swap meet vendors welcome. Event includes tractor parade, slow tractor race and lots of unique awards. Setup early on Friday 1:00-7:00. Free admission to the public and exhibitors.
October 1-3, 2021
37th Land O’ Pines Norton Owners Association Rallye and Bike Show
The rallye draws more than 300 people displaying over 150 of the finest vintage motorcycles anywhere in the country. Join us at Diamond Don’s RV Park & Event Center which is just one mile outside of Jefferson, Texas. Participate in Field Events, display your bike in show and ride in the Rolling Concours. Come enjoy a weekend full of great entertainment and fun. Open to the public – gate fees apply.
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021
Historic Jefferson Railway
Halloween Express (gas powered antique locomotive)
Running day and evening trains every Saturday in October.
Narrated Day Trains will depart at 2:30 and 4:30
Narrated Evening Trains will depart at 7:00 and 8:00
Depot opens at 11:00 am
For a rip-roaring good time, goblin up tickets to the Halloween Express, a family-friendly event for ages 2-92. Narrated Day and Evening Trains. The Halloween Express will have vignettes along the railroad track featuring “Monsters from the Deep”. You will ride through the woods aboard a gas-powered antique narrow-gauge train, listening to the story-teller in this 40-minute trip excursion. You may see a ghostly spirit, monster or Bigfoot emerge from the swamplands of East Texas. While there may be a startle or two, this is not a scary train ride. $12 plus tax, lap children free.
November 26-27, 2021
December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2021
Historic Jefferson Railway
Christmas Express (gas powered antique locomotive)
Narrated Day Trains will depart at 12:30 and 2:30
Narrated Evening Train will depart at 6:00
Depot opens at 11 am
Make this a Christmas to remember aboard the Christmas Express Train, narrated day tours. The ride aboard an antique narrow-gauge gas locomotive departs each day at 12:30 and 2:30. Passengers will enjoy vignettes along the beautiful Big Cypress Bayou River as they hear the story of Christmas. Evening train will include lighted vignettes. This is NOT the Rail of Lights Train – there will NOT be lights all along the track. The trains are a nice ride along the Bayou to enjoy the wetlands, river views, vignettes and story-telling.
December 31, 2021 and January 1, 2022
Historic Jefferson Railway
New Year’s Express (gas powered antique locomotive)
Narrated Day Trains will depart at 12:30 and 2:30
Narrated Evening Train will depart at 6:00
Depot opens at 11 am
Blast into the New Year aboard the New Year’s Express. The ride aboard an antique narrow-gauge gas locomotive departs each day at 12:30 and 2:30. Passengers will enjoy vignettes along the beautiful Big Cypress Bayou River as they hear the story of New Year’s around the World. Each of the trains will feature beverages, noisemakers and a simulation of the New Year’s Eve Ball dropping in Times Square followed five authentic cannons firing dramatic “dragons’ breath”. This is NOT the Rail of Lights Train – there will NOT be lights all along the track. The trains are a nice ride along the Bayou to enjoy the wetlands, river views, vignettes and story-telling.