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Sam Shortline - Cordele Train Station

The beginning of the Southwest Georgia’s Excursion Train is at the depot in Cordele, Georgia Our Cordele depot and Gift Shop is open Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. til 4:30 p.m. Come browse through our unique gift shop full of train toys', memorabilia, as well as lots of Thomas the Train merchandise!
  • Depot SAM Shortline Retail Shop at 105 9th Avenue
  • 12 Hotels
  • Historic District with walking tour/Main Street Community
  • 8,700 acre Lake Blackshear: trophy fishing, boating, skiing, picnicking, camping
  • State Farmers Market shipping more Watermelons than anywhere in the World
  • Watermelon Capital of the World
  • Cordele Motor Speedway
  • Golf
  • Restaurants
Watermelon Capital of the World: Oldest Annual Festival in Georgia (June-July)

Visit City of Cordele website

Archery Explorer Train Ride
Saturday, Jun 8, 2013 9:30 AM to 5:20 PM
Saturday, Jun 15, 2013 9:30 AM to 5:20 PM
Saturday, Jun 29, 2013 9:30 AM to 5:20 PM
Saturday, Jul 6, 2013 9:30 AM to 5:20 PM
Saturday, Jul 13, 2013 9:30 AM to 5:20 PM
Saturday, Jul 20, 2013 9:30 AM to 5:20 PM
Saturday, Sep 14, 2013 9:30 AM to 5:20 PM
Saturday, Sep 21, 2013 9:30 AM to 5:20 PM
Saturday, Oct 5, 2013 9:30 AM to 5:20 PM
Saturday, Nov 23, 2013 9:30 AM to 5:20 PM
Presented by: SAM Shortline Excursion Train
Sam Shortline - Cordele Train Station - Riding in air-conditioned, 1949 vintage train cars, you will travel across Lake Blackshear to Plains and back. Explore President Jimmy Carter’s boyhood farm (Jimmy Carter National Historic Site), go shopping and sample peanut butter treats. Groups and parties welcome.
Americus Adventure Train Ride
Friday, Jun 28, 2013 9:30 AM to 4:50 PM
Friday, Jul 19, 2013 9:30 AM to 4:50 PM
Friday, Aug 16, 2013 9:30 AM to 4:50 PM
Friday, Sep 13, 2013 9:30 AM to 4:50 PM
Friday, Nov 8, 2013 9:30 AM to 4:50 PM
Presented by: SAM Shortline Excursion Train
Sam Shortline - Cordele Train Station - Riding in air-conditioned, 1949 vintage train cars, you can travel across Lake Blackshear, tour Habitat for Humanity’s Global Village and sample peanut-butter treats in Plains...
Special Excursion - "The Peanut Festival Special"
Saturday, Sep 28, 2013 9 AM to 4:10 PM
Presented by: SAM Shortline Excursion Train
Sam Shortline - Cordele Train Station - All aboard for a wonderful adventure with a parade, food and lots of peanuts. Vendors with arts and crafts will fill the park as you step off the train. You can also ride to the Boyhood Farm for an additional fee.
Plains Festival of Lights Excursion
Saturday, Nov 30, 2013 1 PM to 9:05 PM
Presented by: SAM Shortline Excursion Train
Sam Shortline - Cordele Train Station - Get your tickets today and see President and Rosalyn Carter light the trees at the Plains Festival of Lights. You'll be riding in air-conditioned, 1949 vintage train cars. So sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.
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Phone
229-276-0755

Address
2459 West US Highway 280
Sam Shortline Depot
Cordele, GA 31015-4371
Crisp County
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Website  SamShortline.com

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