WE WILL NOT BE RUNNING TRAINS ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2020
TRAINS RUNNING EVERY SATURDAY MAY 16 THROUGH DECEMBER 26, 2020 (TRAIN WILL NOT RUN September 12th, 2020, November 7th, 14th or the 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. Tickets are available at the Depot, by phone at 903-742-2041 or email at Melissa@jeffersonrailway.com
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.
NOTE: The train will be closed on September 12, 2020
September 10-13, 2020
Diamond Don’s 18th Annual National AHRMA Vintage Motocross
National Vintage Motocross which includes Charity Golf Skills Challenge on Thursday, Cross Country and Trials on Friday, Vintage Motocross on Saturday with Post-Vintage on Sunday. 100cc and 200cc Revenge races on Saturday and Sunday. The weekend will be full of motocross legends. Come out and see Steve Wise, Trey Jorski, Guy Cooper, Trampas Parker and event legend Gary Semics. Vintage friendly motocross track at Diamond Don RV Park with great spectator viewing areas.
CLICK HERE for printable flyer
September 19. 2020
2nd Annual Jefferson Antique Tractor Show, 10:00-2:00
The main street in Jefferson will be closed to traffic to accommodate antique tractors. Event includes tractor parade, slow tractor race and lots of unique awards. Setup on Friday 11:00-4:00. Antique small engine and working exhibits as well as vintage truck exhibitors also welcome. Free to the public and exhibitors. Swap meet added this year, to take place behind Historic Jefferson Railway. ($25 per vendor).
CLICK HERE for registration form
CLICK HERE for FAQ’s
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Only antique tractors that are registered for the 2nd Annual Jefferson Antique Tractor Show will be permitted into the Tractor Parade. There will be a prize for the best decorated tractor. Sorry, modern tractors will not be able to participate – but everyone is welcome to Jefferson as spectators. Wear your favorite patriotic shirt. There is a lot to do in Jefferson Texas.
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020
Historic Jefferson Railway
Halloween Express (gas powered antique locomotive)
Running day and evening trains every Saturday in October.
Narrated Day Trains will depart at 12:30 and 2:30
Narrated Evening Train will depart at 8:00
Depot opens at 11 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 “The Haunting of Big Cypress Bayou”. 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 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.
NOTE: The train will be closed November 7th, 14th, and 21st, 2020
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.
2020 Calendar of Events CLICK HERE
All train rides will run at capacity that complies with Governor Abbott’s orders. Tickets will sell out fast so please contact us for reservations. Ride at your own risk. We are not responsible for illness or injury.
When riding the train, we ask that you maintain a social distance 6-feet from other people outside your party. We strongly recommend wearing face masks to ride the train for everyone 10 years and older, but they are not required if you maintain social distancing. 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
Pursuant to Governor Abbott’s reopening plans. please self-screen before coming to this event. If your are sick or have been exposed to anyone with COVID-19, please stay home.
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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