Really cool old trains and memorabilia. The museum could definitely use some updating, but over all a cute place to visit if you love trains! read more

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My son loves anything train and this place was just the best! He had so much fun not just getting on the trains they had there but on all of the busses too. Very fun ! read more

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Okay, it's not the Smithsonian. In some ways, it's better. Kids can touch and climb many of the exhibits. It has a very informal appeal. Imagine if your favorite grandparent ran a museum. Slick and polished takes mountains of money, which this place obviously doesn't have. However, it does have an army of train-obsessed volunteers that really pour themselves into keeping everything up and running. The biggest display sheds are not heated/cooled, so plan accordingly. There is a heated/cooled room that has a delightful HO-gauge model railroad. The actual train ride is not thrilling (it goes back and forth for a short ride) but it's still worth it just for the sounds and that great rumble-y track sound. There's a little 1950s train rescued from the Birmingham zoo that goes around a complete circuit that kids will like. People who are old enough to remember pre-Amtrak train travel will enjoy walking through the train cars on display, but might find it challenging to climb up the steps (just like it used to be back in the day). The bottom line is that I never tire of visiting this place, and whenever I have out of town guests, I love to share it with them. The museum plans special events (like classic car shows) that make a visit even more enjoyable. read more

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I brought my7 year old grandson here. We both had a good time. Very interesting place to visit.

My husband and I love trains so this was a very pleasant way to spend a couple of hours. A short train ride is included with your ticket. It's not exciting as it's just a slow back and forth along the tracks but it is pretty neat to ride in a 1930s train and I enjoyed listening to the staff talk about the trains. There are several buildings on the property to tour. The main building houses two trains and a gift shop along with several car and equipment exhibitions. Walking through the trains and learning how they were operated was really neat. There are a couple of outdoor buildings, basically giant awnings covering quite a few trains and buses, many of which you can walkthrough. There's also a train depot upfront with various cultural exhibits to see. The trains are old and obviously not in the best shape but that's to be expected. I'm glad this place exists and the staff seem genuinely interested in what they do and are super friendly. read more

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How odd, this place sits right near my dad's place and I never knew it existed until last year. Yes, it is kinda hard to find, which is weird to say bc they have some massively big trains, but they really could advertise this place more. Parking is in a gravel lot (which was fairly packed for a rainy/cold Saturday) and then they have a little check in house to buy your tickets. This place is certainly free roaming, with nothing guided. They have two warehouses with trains and be warned that you will be cold if it's cold outside so bring warm clothes. Let me get to the negative first: the train ride isn't much of a train ride. You literally get on a 1930s train as it goes forward and backwards. It won't move fast and you're not going to go beyond the stockyard. There is a guy that explains the train and answers any questions, but nothing too elaborate. However, everything else is pretty awesome. I'm amazed about reading reviews and people complaining about it being musty inside the trains. Hello, do you realize how old these things are? Have you ever rode in a very old vehicle before? Seriously??? Lots of history here, and many trains to get on and explore. We had fun checking out sleeping quarters on them and the dining areas. My son and I both loved the double decker train. I thought the old school buses were interesting as well. They even had cars from the turn of the century. There is also a theater you can sit in and watch more about trains (we opted not to). The gift shop was ho-hum and I felt sorry for the lady all alone in there. I think my pictures speak for them self, and certainly a great way to pass some time on a Saturday. I'd recommend checking it out, with kids or a date. read more

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An underated gem in the Atlanta area; it's a must see. My son and I really enjoyed this place. It's free for kids under 2 years old and $10 for adults. They offer a train ride for $3. Wear weather appropriate clothes because you'll be outside a lot. Leave everything in the car (strollers, purses, diaper bag) It's too narrow to walk through the train even with a back pack on your back. The property isn't big so you can easily walk back to you car to fetch something if necessary. They do have a small store where you can purchase train related items, so keep your wallet on you. Don't forget to check out the historical buses from the Atlanta Marta system. Check out my video of my review of the place on my YouTube channel: Mama Sisi. Get here soon to see the place for yourself. Make it a priority. read more

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Love Railroad everything! Great place to get a good dose of Rail History! Good walk too!

Took my grandson for his 4th birthday and he had a blast. Lots of cool trains, cars and buses to see and explore.

The Southeastern Railway Museum definitely flies under the radar, or in this case, chugs along under the radar. I'm pretty sure I heard about it from a friend with kids, not sure I'd have known about it otherwise. The museum has been around since 1970. Adult admission is $10. It's not just trains; buses and cabs are also given attention. This museum is quite kid-friendly in case you have young ones, with lots of trains to [carefully] crawl over and explore and also a train for riding around the property, $3. There's a warehouse with a museum attached, and there are also vehicles to check out outside. It was cool to pop into the train cars and go back in time to when rail transportation was a big thing. I loved looking at the sleeping compartments and the milk/refrigeration cars. The air conditioned museum featured a model train and plenty of fascinating artifacts (dinnerware, uniforms, timetables, to name a few). There was a small gift shop located in the warehouse, along with restrooms. If you're going into the warehouse, both the shop and the restrooms are on the right side, with the restrooms towards the middle and the shop at the back. If it's a toasty summer day, bring water for sure. The Southeastern Railway Museum might not be ultra-polished and fancy, but it's welcoming and interesting. It's a fun way to spend an afternoon! read more

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Admissions typically cost $10? (I can't remember and their site sucks), but the significant other and I went on Museum Day Live so it was free. Wear appropriate attire since you will either be outside looking at trains or inside a large warehouse. Also, don't be in shock if there are musky smells since it is rather old cargo and passenger trains that you'll be in. There were also two train rides that the kiddos can enjoy. One large and the other small. The small is like the trains you see at the mall. I did see a combo pack for both trains if you can't decide. It was rather interesting to think trains were the fastest mode of transportation and delivery method back in the day. You'll be able to walk thru most of the trains you see and experience how it was back then. There will be plaques and stuff for you to read. There's an area where you can look at souvenirs (old uniforms, dinnerware, etc.) and actually be in AC. The little gift shop is also a nice reprieve from the hot summer day. There was also two morse code stands where you can test out your skills. No worries. There was an alphabet conversion chart to help. There were plenty of parking spaces. If not in the immediate lot as you enter then drive past the little railroad tracks, and there are plenty of spaces there. This place is both educational for the adults and children imo. It's history for the adults and ancient stuff that's cool for the children. read more

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What a neat place. Got to see history up close and personal. Loved seeing how people used to travel read more

Southeastern Railway Museum - Museums Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

I like how we get to look at old trains, the trains look super good - I like the airport bus too.

I brought my small family here today and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. My two year old had an absolute blast seeing all of the old trains, waking through some of the exhibits, and especially riding the park train. He was excitedly shouting "WOW!" and "CHOO CHOOOOO!" all day! But even if you're a bit older than 2 and need a bit more to be entertained and stimulated, this museum is informative and enjoyable. They had several hundred year old train cars fully restored beautifully, and many more in various conditions. Meal cars, sleeper cars, one really interesting old postal service car, and a caboose or two. There were also some MARTA busses from generations past. It was a lot of fun for all of us. The staff and volunteers were very friendly and informative as well. read more

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Super interesting and fun. The staff are really helpful and so sweet. I brought my boyfriend because he's a welder and works on trains, so I felt he would enjoy (which he did!). My boyfriend and I had a great time. read more

We were in town for a wedding and had some free time. This is a good place to spend a couple of ours. My takeaway was how lucky we are today to have such wonderful transportation choices. This visit to the past does a great job in showing how the folks back then got around. Luxury hen was certainly not as nice as our economy class today. read more

Great place for family and kids day out with picnic! We enjoyed our stay a lot. Kids had fun riding the train.

I found this place online, my 3 years old daughter loves trains and school buses. On a Saturday I decided to take her here. It's run by volunteers, they depend on donations/volunteers/entrance fees etc., to make it possible to happen, so I tried to understand better, and be open minded and positive as I like to be with most things that I do in life. Parking lot was fine, it's an outside museum and of course is full of what I expected, very antique trains & buses. My daughter had a blast running around and going inside "trying to drive/pilot it" and even "talked" inside of one of those buses on its microphones. I'm just glad she isn't inside home watching an IPad and loved to watch her happy running around seeing other things. Definitely would recommend to my friends with small children. read more

Great place to spend a day with the kids. You can see and touch trains. Take a short train ride or ride an antique small train. History everywhere read more

My toddler loved this place, although its better suited for the bigger kid (or adult who loves trains). A good number of old trains to check out, but some were closed because routine cleaning as recommended during the pandemic would ruin some of the historic finishes. This just means we have to come back. There's a detailed model train set that runs. Train ride is included, and you can have an additional ride for only $4. There's a miniature train and the full scale train. The rides are short enough ride just to have your child fascinated. A fun day trip where you would expect to spend 2-3 hours. No food on site, so don't come hungry. The volunteer staff takes a break from noon to 1pm, so the trains don't run during that time. After visiting several of the other train attractions in Georgia, this is a a must do! read more

Holy Chattanooga Choo-Choo, I can't believe no one has reviewed this museum devoted to trains, trains and more trains. Well I am a dork and a mother and just a little over enthusiastic about transportation history, so allow me. But, one more thing, this place isn't a bar, repeat not a bar. You cannot buy alcohol here. Still reading? Great! The actual museum is actually a huge warehouse type building and blends into the industrial area that houses this site. We (my son and I) started our self-guided tour outdoors with a 10 minute train ride (basically just up and down a track, but your kids will pee themselves with delight, trust me), then spent a good solid hour or more exploring the retired freight and passenger trains lined up in the "yard". I loved the fact that you could just wander in and out of these old, beautiful trains imagining what it would have been like to travel on them. Funner still is seeing all the areas you normally wouldn't have access to as a passenger like the porters rooms or kitchen areas. And did you know that on certain Amtrak trains, your seat-side table actually doubles as the cover for your personal toilet, ingenious right? Inside you will find more examples of older trains and a very cool restoration project in progress on the private train car used by President William G. Harding. You can check out exhibits of memorabilia including a model train, uniforms, tools and more. If that still don't get your engine boiling take a moment to immerse yourself in the old depot replica and think about how much communication and planning it must have taken to keep things "on track" before cellphones and computers. There are loads of places to eat in the area (check out the Super H Mart), but nothing inside the museum except for some snacks and drink machines. Obviously, kids will love the old-school approach and maybe you can even convince them that real trains aren't supposed to have faces and talk. As for you non-parents and miscellaneous adults, don't write this place off as merely a kids destination, there is plenty of grown-up appeal and opportunities for exploring, snapping some cool photos, or inserting yourself into an Agatha Christie type storyline. read more

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Great for train enthusiasts! Everyone my husband and I encountered were very kind and knowledgeable. There were two types of trains that could be rode and your admission ticket included a ride on one of there. They had several train cars you could walk through, as well as a small gift shop. Just be prepared to spend a lot of time outdoors and in places that lack A/C. read more

Planning to attend for 3rd year for trick or train with the library pass and buy a membership just like CNC and stone mtn in 2020, but no. So, they have lost both my personal and professional business. This mueseum is more focused on money than educating which kinda of amusing since their trains are broken down and no updates in the mueseum for years! They have lost my business for membership, birthday party for my twin boys, and any field trips as a STEAM teacher and coordinator. read more

Highly recommend. If you have a child into Thomas the Train or trains then this is the place to go. Fun for all ages. They have a very short train ride for an additional 3 dollars per person. That is worth it Lots of trains,buses, army trucks and even an antique case tractor Must go for all trains and history buffs read more

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This place is really cute! It's a hidden gem in Duluth..never thought to come here but I'm glad I did! This place showcases trains from 1950-1960s and taxis/vehicles from back in the day. You can go inside a lot of the trains as well and get a feel of what it used to feel like riding in them. It's a really fun, interactive spot for kids, especially young boys that love playing with trains! read more

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Went to a kids party here and must say that this place was interesting, great for kids (if they like 'touch a truck' type events). It's not just a bunch of pictures or trains that you can only look at. Rather, you can climb, explore them and poke around cars that were luxurious (and I'm sure mega-expensive) accommodations back in the day (mid 70s and older). The cars are mostly in their original state (some are dusty, torn seats). Only one car that looked like a top of the line sleeper car from the 1950s or so had the individual rooms roped off, but you could still examine the woodwork and cabinetry. But most of the cars are open and you can walk through them, examine the kitchen, showers, sleeping areas, etc. One car had a lot of bright vinyls, looked like vintage mid to late 70s. The postal car is also pretty interesting. Some would say, howso? If you're into Americana, examining kitchens/baths/rooms on RVs and such, or even into urban exploration, I think you'd find it interesting, obviously if you're into trains or big engines you'd find it interesting. They also have some old buses, including a couple of older Marta buses. read more

This is so cool!!! Ride the train, walk through all the old trains. Great fun for children who love trains, but adults love it too. You could spend hours checking things out here. So much train history in one place. read more

I found this place after doing a Google search for "trains Atlanta kids" trying to find something for my 2 year old that is obsessed with trains. I was very surprised at how nice this place was. The inside area is nice and the back area with the model railroad was a favorite of my son. The trains outside were in a bit of disrepair, but still nice enough to walk though and enjoy. The MARTA buses we also a nice surprise. Overall we really enjoyed ourselves and will be back, but be advised that the exterior is not stroller friendly and that you have to keep an eye on little ones due to some jagged edges, rust and open areas that could result in falls.. but hey, you are real trains, not some simulation, so that goes with the territory. Oh, don't miss the postal car. It was our favorite! I would give 5 stars if they had a decent playground for the kids to work out some energy after hours of "hold my hand" and "no running". read more

NOT WORTH IT! My kids love trains and they were so excited but it cost $10 (?) to get in and then they charge to ride the trains. Like another reviewer mentioned it is really old and grungy. We understand that it is old historic artifacts but they were not kept in condition worth paying THAT much for. Would be better worth it if the price was half what is charged or something. Take your family to Olympic Park instead. read more

Thank 99 % volunteer run. Great place. Volunteers passionate about their jobs. Highly recommend for kids. Really neat place in Duluth, GA . Fun gift shop as well. 1-1.5 hour spent there with a two year old. read more

This is an amazing place to come with the kids. They have a huge selection of vintage transportation that you can walkthrough and take yourself back in time. They have 2 train rides, and a cab ride that allows the rider a glimpse of what it feels like to be an engineer. The mini train ride is great too! We were a lap too late but the worker stopped the train when it came into the station and let us hop on giving the other passengers an extra lap around the park. It was awesome. Most definitely a must see if you're in the Duluth area. read more

Awesome place, well maintained, passionate volunteers, great environment. Kids friendly. No admission fees, (did not do train ride). read more

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Took my son here. Little boys will love this place and the little boy in me did too. Great value and something different for your children. Highly recommended. read more

My best friends mom hosted a silent auction here and it was AMAZING!! I've never been to a Train museum before so with all the decorations and the train ride it was unforgettable. read more

Took my son here and he loved it, the trains were really cool to walk through. Almost like taking a step back in time. What I wasn't too impressed with was the train ride. I felt jipped, especially being charged separately for it. Going back and forth a few hundred feet for what seemed like 5 mins was not thrilling in the slightest. My son wasn't happy about it. Other than that the place is pretty cool. Just skip the train ride until they get the other small ride up and running: that would be worth the extra money. read more

I really wanted to like this place but it was just a complete disappointment. Most of us go here because our kid loves trains so the Railway Museum just seems like the perfect choice for Saturday family time, right? WRONG! CONS: The trains are old and nasty. I get that's it's a museum and these are outdoors but come on now. The trains were so dusty and dirty we could barely touch anything. Some of the cabinets and drawers had trash, supplies, and whatever else in them. There were only a few trains of interest, the map/history of trains was a little difficult to understand at first glance. I thought there would be someone helping you because the place is so small, but you are left to roam on your own to figure it out. The train ride is a complete joke. DO NOT pay your money for it. It was supposed to last 15 minutes and maybe it did but the train went about 2-3 miles per hour (this is not an exaggeration). One kid on the train did not even know it was moving. The train went backward, then forward, then backward super slow and then it was over. My son did not enjoy the museum trains, he liked the buses more and frankly so did I. PROS: If you're looking for something to do, I guess it could work considering it is different. I'm sure some kids like it. Well, I guess that's it for Pros. :) Overall this just wasn't a good experience. I would not recommend this for a school field trip, maybe a daycare but that's just to say you got out and did something. I would not recommend this for a Family fun day and this is not good for teens. If your parents come into town and they have an genuine appreciation for the history of railway transport then maybe. Nothing is wheelchair/stroller accessible so keep that in mind. read more

Great for kids. Bring water in the summer as the trains are hot.

We have visited the Southeastern Railway Museum several times. My kids absolutely loved it. My son (9) loves coming here. There is a lot of history as well as trains for them to see, climb in and ride. People need to remember it is a non-profit. The money they make goes into helping preserve history for the future! We were just there on Sunday and had a wonderful time! read more

Awesome place to go if you like trains or have a child who does! My toddler son loved it! You can look at and go inside all sorts of trains and buses. My son especially liked the steam engines and caboose! It costs extra but if you have kids they will love the train ride too. If you go on the summer go early in the day...it is mostly outdoors in the sun and gets hot fast! read more

To any mom who is planning a trip to the Southeastern Train Museum. I went there this morning with my MOPS group we were having a great time going in all the trains and looking around. The kids got on an Engine to look around. We moms decided we would set on a bench next to the train and watch them play; we let them play on this train for about 20 minutes. A man came walking over and started yelling, "What are they doing on here this is a live train!" We started questioning why there was not a rope, sign or something letting people know this is not a train to tour/play on to which he replied they were not allowed to do that. The man then said we were only allowed on the ones with yellow stairs, this train had yellow stairs so we didn't know. He said the man should have told us this was one to not get on when we got our tickets and he didn't. A friend and I got our tickets at the same time. Two other friends came a little later and got their tickets after we did and he didn't tell them. Other people's kids were playing on it as well so they failed to tell all of us. This man did not stop to help us get the kids off but stood there yelling at them to get off and when people were trying to help get the kids off he yelled at them to not get on. The kids were pulling the brakes, pushing buttons; we really thought it was one they could play on like all the others. I can truly say I have never been so scared and mad in my entire life. I mean does this man really thing we would put our children in harm's way on purpose? It's not like we were not watching them we were right next to it taking photos of the kids and talking to them. I would say to never go and pay to visit this place when they do not put the safety of its visitors first! read more