Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

Welcome to the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

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

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.

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.

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.

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 1/2 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.

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 (450 lb combined weight lift limit) on a limited basis. Please call for this type eservation.

WANT TO RIDE IN THE ENGINE?
Rides are available on  most trip days riding the engine one way and coach the other, or round trip. For rates please click on the FARES tab . Give us a call for details and reservations!

HOW ABOUT A SEASON PASS?
Ride as much as you wish (excluding all Santa Trips & Saturdays in Oct.) with our season passes. For rates please click on the FARES tab . Give us a call for details and reservations!