2013 Event Calendar

Note: The Robert E Lee, our steam locomotive, is 50 years old and is currently undergoing extensive repairs. We have commissioned an antique gas-powered locomotive, the Critter, into service. This train was built in 1964. The narrow-gauge train ride takes you through the beautiful woods and wetlands along the Big Cypress Bayou and lasts about 40 minutes.  You’ll enjoy the view of the wetlands and wildlife from the open-canopied observation coaches.

2013 Calendar of Events
Revised May 19, 2013 

Dates, Events and Pricing are subject to change at any time.
Events may be cancelled or rescheduled due to weather or maintenance.

Schedule and pricing may be adjusted for special events

Spring Schedule Runs Every Saturday March 9 through June 8, 2013 - subject to change for SPECIAL EVENTS

Depot opens at noon

 2:30 and 4:30 Narrated Day Tours

 8:00 Free Ghost Stories in the warm depot   

 9:00 Ghost Train

 

Summer Schedule Runs Every Weekend June 14, 2013 through August 31, 2013  

Depot opens at noon

2:30 and 4:30 Saturday Narrated Day Tours

8:00 Friday and Saturday Free Ghost Stories in the depot

9:00 Friday and Saturday Ghost Train

We are closed in September and reopen in October for Runaway Fright Train followed in November/December with our Rail of Lights Christmas and New Year's Trains.  (special schedule and pricing)

Open Air Coach

Adults $12; Children under 12, $8; Lap Children are free

Active Military & Senior 65+ receive 10% discount.

All Fares, plus tax.

June 14 & 15, 2013

Father’s Day Express

Friday and Saturday Free Ghost Stories at the depot at 8:00

Friday & Saturday evenings, Ghost Train at 9:00

Saturday Narrated Day Tours:  2:30 and 4:30

Fathers receive a 10% discount when accompanied by their children.

 

July 5 & 6, 2013

4th of July Celebration & Fireworks

Friday and Saturday Free Ghost Stories at the depot at 8:00

Friday & Saturday evenings, Ghost Train at 9:00

Saturday Narrated Day Tours:  2:30 and 4:30

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 day tours.  Come see the Support Our Troops display that honors the United States Military. For our evening trains, we will have a fireworks show. 

 

July 27, 2013

National Day of the Cowboy

Saturday Cowboy Trains:  2:30 and 4:30

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.  Cowboy Train complete with Cowboys and Gunfights.

 

August 30 & 31, 2013

Labor Day Celebration at Historic Jefferson Railway

Friday and Saturday Free Ghost Stories at the depot at 8:00

Friday & Saturday evenings, Ghost Train at 9:00

Saturday Narrated Day Tours:  2:30 and 4:30

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 5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, 2013

Runaway Fright Train & Halloween Festival

This year, the Runaway Fright Train will feature “Invaders from Outer Space”.  As you ride through the dark woods, you’ll feel the monsters 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 event is a Halloween Theater on wheels for all ages. 

Halloween Festival has free activities that include mini-maze, mini-haunted house, movies, children’s crafts and games.

 

November 28-30, December 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, 2013

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 about Celebrations Around the World. 

 

December 27-28 & 31, 2013

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.

 

 

Historic Jefferson Railway

400 E. Austin

Jefferson, TX

info@JeffersonRailway.com

www.JeffersonRailway.com

866-398-2038

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