DULUTH, GA
Southeastern Railway Museum
4.6· 1,044 Google reviews
At a Glance
- TypeHeritage railroad & tourist attraction
- LocationDULUTH, GA
- Rating4.6 ★1,044 Google reviews
- UpcomingThu, Aug 13
About Southeastern Railway Museum
Visitors board restored cabooses or a dome car for brief rides along a track that spans the museum’s 30‑acre (12 ha) grounds in Duluth, Georgia, a suburban Atlanta community.
Upcoming Events
Plan Your Visit
- First Departure10:30 AM
- ParkingFree lot · paid lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · accessible restroom · accessible parking
- HoursMonday: ClosedTuesday: ClosedWednesday: ClosedThursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMFriday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMSaturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMSunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Find the Depot
The Trains
The museum’s collection includes more than 90 pieces of rolling stock, among them Southern Railway “Big John” hopper car No. 8717 and Southern Railway 86‑foot boxcar No. 9690, as well as a variety of steam and diesel locomotives, passenger cars, cabooses and maintenance‑of‑way equipment. Visitors can board restored cabooses for short rides that travel the length of the property’s track, and on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month a dome car is also available for rides.
History
See full history
The Southeastern Railway Museum opens its doors in 1970, founded by the Atlanta Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. In 2000 the museum receives the designation as Georgia’s official transportation history museum, a statewide superlative that underscores its role in preserving rail heritage. Since its inception, the museum remains under the stewardship of the founding nonprofit organization, with no recorded changes in ownership.
Around the Depot
Duluth, Georgia puts the Southeastern Railway Museum 12 mi from the Stone Mountain Scenic Railroad and 26 mi from The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History.
Stone Mountain Scenic RailroadTrain Ride·★ 4.5 (138)12 miView →
The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive HistoryTrain Ride·★ 4.7 (1067)26 miView →W.P. Jones Memorial ParkPark·★ 4.4 (222)<1 miDirections →ParkPark·★ 4.3 (3)<1 miDirections →TopcardModel Railroad Hobby·★ 4.2 (135)<1 miDirections →Getting There & Staying Nearby
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Rent a Car
Most heritage railroads sit well off the interstate. Picking up a rental at the nearest airport is usually the easiest way in.
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Tours & Activities near Duluth
Tours
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southeastern Railway Museum located?
DULUTH, GA 30073
How do I get tickets to Southeastern Railway Museum?
Tickets and current schedules are available on the operator's official website at http://www.southeasternrailwaymuseum.org.
When is the next event at Southeastern Railway Museum?
The next scheduled event is "Second Thursday – Buses!" on Thursday, August 13, 2026. See the full upcoming-events list on this page.