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Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
BLUE RIDGE, GA
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About Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
A four‑hour round‑trip excursion follows the Toccoa River from Blue Ridge, Georgia, to McCaysville, Georgia, tracing the historic Marietta and North Georgia Railroad corridor. Vintage 1950s diesel locomotives pull a mix of open‑air and enclosed cars, offering continuous river views and glimpses of the surrounding foothills.
📍 BLUE RIDGE, GA 30513
History
The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway begins operation in 1998 as a heritage passenger service in northern Georgia. From its inception, it functions as a subsidiary of the Georgia Northeastern Railroad, which continues to run freight trains on the same former Marietta and North Georgia Railroad line. No additional ownership changes or dated milestones appear in the record.
The Trains
The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway runs a four‑hour round‑trip excursion along the Toccoa River between Blue Ridge, Georgia, and McCaysville, Georgia (the line continues to the twin city of Copperhill, Tennessee). The service employs 1950s‑era diesel locomotives pulling a mix of open‑air and enclosed passenger cars. The route follows the former Marietta and North Georgia Railroad corridor.
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Based in Blue Ridge, Georgia, the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway anchors a relaxed mountain-town visit; build in time before or after your ride.
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