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Welcome to the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

RAIL SEASON

We are closed from January 1st 2010 through mid-March. Our fares and scheduling for 2010 should be available on this website by the end of January.

Tucked into the charming mountain village of Blue Ridge, Georgia in the lush Chattahoochee National Forest, the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway is here to take you on the trip of a lifetime. The area is known as the “antique capital” of Georgia with friendly folks and an old time atmosphere.

Riding alongside the Toccoa River

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

photo courtesy -Margie Caroll Photography

photo courtesy Margie Carroll Photography

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.

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photo courtesy Margie Carroll Photography

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 1.5 hours on Sunday); plenty of time to eat lunch, shop for unique crafts and antiques, snack on ice cream, or walk across the old bridge in town to view the river. Then, reboard the train for the one hour return trip.

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RAIL SEASON

We are closed from January 1st 2010 through mid-March. Our fares and scheduling for 2010 should be available on this website by the end of January.

ACTIVE MILITARY DISCOUNT
For the Active Military member and his or her spouse, we offer a 50% MILITARY DISCOUNT on all regular 4 hour (3 1/2 on Sun) trips! Please put Active Military (1 person) or Active Military (2 people) in the remarks section of your Internet Order and we will apply the discount. When picking up your tickets please show your Active Military ID.

RETIRED MILITARY DISCOUNT

For the Retired Military member and his or her spouse, we offer a 25% MILITARY DISCOUNT on all regular 4 hour (3 1/2 on Sun ) trips! Please put Retired Military (1 person) or Retired Military (2 people)in the remarks section of your Internet Order and we will apply the discount. When picking up your tickets please show your Retired Military ID.

WHEELCHAIRS – SCOOTERS
We are equipped to handle wheelchair or scooter-confined individuals on a limited basis. Please call for this type reservation.

WANT TO RIDE IN THE ENGINE?
Rides are available at $100.00 riding the engine one way and coach the other, or round trip at $175.00 – give us a call for details and reservations!

HOW ABOUT A SEASON PASS?
Ride as much as you wish (certain limitations may apply) with our season passes. Rates for 2010 will be availably by the end of January.

  • Click here to reserve your seats
  • “Along the Way – Blue Ridge Scenic Trip Guide”

    We now have available our guide book entitled Along the Way Blue Ridge Scenic Trip Guide.

    This booklet is structured like a self-guided tour.

    It will give you infomation about the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway (BRSR) between Blue Ridge, GA and McCaysville, GA/Copperhill, TN and assist you in identifying points of interest!

    These books can be obtained in our Depot Ticket Office or Gift Shop. Be certain to stop in and pick one up before your trip.
    • Sat 3/13/2010: 11:00am McCaysville trip
    • Sun 3/14/2010: 1:30pm McCaysville Trip
    • Sat 3/20/2010: 11:00am McCaysville trip
    • Sun 3/21/2010: 1:30pm McCaysville Trip
    • Sat 3/27/2010: 11:00am McCaysville trip