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
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. see the 2021 Calendar of Events)
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.
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.
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
School Groups CLICK HERE for more information
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.
CLICK HERE for more information
Exposure to COVID-19 is an inherent risk in any public location where people are present; we cannot guarantee you will not be exposed during your visit.
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.
Pets
Pet friendly for friendly pets. Dogs and children must be controlled at all times. Parents and dog owners are personally liable for injury or property damage.
Depot Hours:
Thursday 11am-5pm
Saturday 11am – 4pm