EXCURSIONS

Dates throughout the year on Saturdays

Riding in air-conditioned, 1949 vintage train cars, you will travel from Georgia Veterans State Park, across Lake Blackshear to Americus and Plains and back. Explore President Jimmy Carter's hometown go, shopping and sample peanut butter treats

Saturday, October 29, 2022

Train will depart from Georgia Veterans State Park and travel to Plains. Enjoy an hour and half layover for “Trunk-or-Treat” on main street, shopping, and walking around town. We encourage everyone
to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes. All passengers will receive a candy treat on board the train.

Saturday, November 26, 2022

Depart from Georgia Veterans State Park and enjoy a beautiful ride to Plains. Santa will be onboard the train!  After arrival into Plains, enjoy a two hour layover to explore the historic town and the Christmas Parade downtown.

2023 Dates to be determined

Romanic dinner train for Valentine's Day. Enjoy dinner onboard a nice train ride on this very special day. Different seating available.

June 2023 Dates Coming Soon

Ride behind Thomas the Tank Engine.

Saturday, September 3, 2022

Depart from Americus, GA and enjoy a 2 1/2 hour train ride aboard historic air conditioned railroad cars for an exciting, interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Train ride and try to solve who the murderer is.

Saturday, October 15, 2022

Depart from Georgia Veterans State Park in Cordele, Georgia for a 1 hour and 30 minute round trip train ride. Ride aboard air conditioned historic railroad cars for a quick train ride while you enjoy wine tasting and cheese.

Saturday, December 3, 2022 & Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Depart from Georgia Veterans State Park and enjoy a beautiful ride to Plains. Santa will be onboard the train! After arrival into Plains, enjoy a two hour layover to explore the historic town.

Saturday, July 1, 2023

Travel from Georgia Veterans State Park Depot to President Jimmy Carter’s hometown of Plains, Georgia. Enjoy a southern style 4th of July celebration. Kid’s activities, retail shops, local food vendors, and a beautiful fireworks show at dusk.

Saturday, October 8, 2022

The sounds of music are calling you to
hop on the SAM Shortline for the first-ever Americus Music Fest Saturday, October 8, 2022. The train will depart from Georgia Veterans State Park in Cordele, GA for a relaxing ride to the Music Festival. We will drop you off for a 4 1⁄2-hour layover. You’ll be able to listen to great local bands and visit the food trucks and vendors.

October 2022

Come check out some our exciting trains to celebrate our 20 years of operation. We have four different trains to choose from including a Presidential Flyer, Leslie Explorer, a Field Trip for school kids, and a Dinner Train.

December 9, 10, & 17, 2022

Come ride our one (1) hour holiday train for kids. Santa will be onboard giving out a gift for each passenger. Enjoy holiday music while having hot chocolate and cookies.

 

2023 Dates Coming Soon

With Cordele celebrating their Watermelon Express, we will be offering one hour train rides from Georgia Veterans State Park.