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Welcome to the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway!

RAIL SEASON: We operate March 13 thru December 31, 2010.   

Special Twilight Trips:
Saturday September 4th – Departs 4:30 pm (est)  

Celebrate Grandparent’s Day on Sunday September 12th   

 
Tucked into the charming mountain village of Blue Ridge, Georgia in the lush Chattahoochee National Forest. The area is known as the “antique capital” of Georgia with friendly folks and an old time atmosphere.   

Our regular 4 hour, 26 mile round trip winds along the beautiful Toccoa River for one hour in vintage climate controlled or open air rail cars.   

Locomotive Engine

GNRR 4631

 

  The relaxing ride starts at the historic depot, built in 1905 in downtown Blue Ridge, then stops for a layover in the quaint sister towns of McCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill, Tennessee.   

Historic Blue Ridge Station

Historic Blue Ridge Station

 

  Copperhill/McCaysville is one town with two names because it is split by the GA/TN State Line, where visitors have a two hour layover (except 1 1/2 hours on Sunday); plenty of time to eat lunch, shop for unique crafts and antiques, snack on ice cream, visit the model railroad layout, or walk across the old bridge in town to view the river. Then, reboard the train for the one hour return trip.   

Engine 4631

Cab tours -Weather permitting

 

At the end of the trips our engineers have been hosting tours of the engine as long as the weather is nice enough. The steps are tall but children of all ages manage to climb up for a look.  

 Wheelchairs – Scooters
We are equipped to handle wheelchair or scooter-confined individuals (450 lb combined weight lift limit) on a limited basis. Please call for this type reservation.  

Want To Ride In The Engine?
Rides are available on  most trip days. Ride the engine one way and coach the other, or ride round trip. Please click here for FARES and then give us a call for details and reservations!   

We Also Offer Season Passes
Ride as much as you wish (excluding all Saturdays in Oct and all Saturday Santa Trips.) with our season passes. Then give us a call for details and reservations!

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  • Along The Way - the official trip guide to the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway is now available in our Depot Gift Shop

  • "Along The Way," the official guide to the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway is available at our Depot Ticket Office or Gift Shop. Be sure to stop in and pick one up before your trip.