Southeastern Railway Museum Reviews

Whether you love trains or have just a passing interest, the Southeastern Railway Museum will provide you with plenty to look at, touch, climb on, and admire, everything from big steam engines, to handcars, to lanterns, to fire trucks, to a steam driven threshing machine. We've been in other railway museums, but this is the best. Give yourself plenty of time to take advantage of the fact that many of the cars are accessible to the public. It's an informative and enjoyable place to visit.

Right in our own backyard. Duluthians, a must visit for you. Anyone else interested in railroading throughout the years will find the exhibits super interesting. From the BIG engines to the models to the 3-rail Lyonell trains. Expect to spend several hours on the grounds so that you can investigate all the nooks and crannies of the facility. In the original Duluth Freight Depot on the grounds, the Duluth Historical Society keeps changing exhibits of Duluth and the surrounding area. I visited the site during the Festival of Trees and had a delightful time.

Very interesting to see trains from the past and learn some railroad history. Children can climb and touch with out worry. A fun inexpensive adventure.

Took our 6 and 3 year old here. They had a blast. Lots to see and go around in. They really loved the old bus exhibit, got chances to pretend dive a lot of them. Think we had more fun walking around all the trains than we did one the train ride. The toy trains were being upgraded but even 'under construction' the 3 year old enjoyed checking everything out. Would go again in a heartbeat.

Went with my two year old grandson train enthusiast and we both loved it.
Highlights:
The short ride on the open car train.
The freedom to roam inside old sleeping car trains and old Atlanta buses and amongst a wide variety of old locomotives & rolling stock, some stull rusty and neglected, some painstakingly restored. There's a real honesty and authenticity to that.
Very friendly and well-informed staff (volunteers presumably).
Makes a great family visit evoking times before air travel became dominant.
Mostly outdoors under open sided sheds - so best of both worlds with low Covid risk and some shade.

This is a blast from the past of trains particularly from the early 1900's. You can get to see what they were like riding in coach and sleeper cars. They even had the train car that President Warren Harding traveled and eventually died in. We rode the train and caboose to see how they moved along and communicated.

Great for toddlers to elementary school-aged children who like to be able to climb on and tinker with old trains and busses. Late fall, it is also a great way to get pictures with Santa, and maybe even ride the little train with him. This year, we are finally going to get to try out the Polar Express event there too - can't wait!

If your a diesel or steam railroad buff, this is a neat place. They have a a wonderful indoor exhibit as well as an operational switcher. E models, GP etc. also good historical info with pictures. Nice folks!

And so did we. Admission is low, there are tons of old trains, and you can climb aboard most of them. Once they complete the full loop for the train ride, this place will be perfect. Any train enthusiast will love seeing the way people used to travel. An added bonus is being able to board the old Atlanta buses as well. There's just so much to see, and I never have been anywhere like it. We visited EVERYTHING for young kids in Atlanta, and this was the highlight.

This is a great treat for train lovers. Very spread out and not at all crowded, you can board a variety of old train cars and buses, most in very good condition. There is also a short train ride around the property that's included in admission. Young children seemed to really enjoy it

Classic trains on display most of which you can board and walk through. Lots of fun to explore. Short train ride also available. The volunteer staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Check website and Facebook page for special events.

What a great Train tour. Kristen gave us so much information about the history of all the trains, coaches and vehicles. She was wonderful! It was great to be able to walk on to history.

This place may be nice , but we will never know , because first they do not advertise accept in the Atlanta map . Then when you go looking for it you can't find it as there are no directions to it. So you call then only to find out they are closed which would have nice to know before the hunt for it.

Obviously, this attraction is in dire need of money (lots of money!) and the curatorship to make it an impact collection of exhibits. We (two adults) visited on a Saturday morning and we seemed to be the only people without kids. So, I believe this venue is more about kids parties and train rides than it is about railway lore and education. The train car exhibits we experienced were generally,dim, dirty, run down and badly in need of restoration. Too much of the seat upholstery was held together with duct tape. The documentation stands were not well done and in poor repair. We did not see any special effects such as A/V enhancement of exhibits. I would rather see fewer but professionaly done exhibits and I would be happy to pay double the current price of admission to have this improved experience.

It's been a long time since I visited and it has changed some. Used to be they had a scavenger hunt for kids and a lot of the trains you could go through. This time, most of the trains were closed and they don't have a scavenger hunt. But it is still a great place to take kids. They can ride on a small train (switcher, coverted car that has an inside and outside area, and a caboose OR they can ride on an amusement train ride (one ride comes with admission and you can purchase additional rides). There are three buildings to go through with old rail cars and other types of transportation such as cabs, buses, etc.

They have a huge display, but it is not organized; Many cars are rusted out, and they have few working engines; large property with potential in a few years. The train ride is a joke. If you are really interested

Just attended my grandson's 3rd birthday party here & it was great! There is a special car they use for parties so you can set up food/cake. Nothing fancy, just a place where the general public can't access. The museum is run by volunteers and they are all very knowledgeable. There are many old railway cars that you can walk through as well as buses, taxis, etc. from the era. You can also see track equipment, the inside of a depot, china from dining cars........ This is really worth the time, if you care about trains or history.

Took my grandchildren ages 3 and 4. We had an amazing time. There’s so much to see and they allow so many of the trains and buses to be explored. My boys thought it was so fun. We spent about 2 hours and were not bored at all. Twenty minutes into the ride home they were both asleep. We also did the train ride which while it wasn’t exactly what I expected the little ones enjoyed it as well. I believe this museum would appeal to all ages.

This is a great place to take anyone interested in trains, mechanics or history. My train-obsessed four year old had to be carried out after 4 hours of looking at trains, buses and other vehicles. My 9yo daughter and her friend had a blast as well. The admission is very reasonable and there are lots of train engines and cars from several eras of railroad history. I love the art deco passenger cars and the mail car and my kid loved explaining all the parts of the steam engines and diesel engines to me and seeing how all the parts connect, where the brakes are, what a cowcatcher looks like up close. There are also MARTA buses you can tour, a small museum of train memorabilia and a model train that is just a little to reachable by tiny hands. There is a ride on a real train that is short, but perfect for kids and if you ask when you buy your ticket you might be lucky enough to get a spot in the locomotive's cab with the engineer for just a couple dollars extra. It made my son's day. The gift shop has a great selection of train-related items including tshirts, engineer and conductor hats, and story books. Yes, the equipment is in decline and needs repair, but at least this group has saved them from becoming scrap and are doing their best to maintain them. I appreciate the opportunity to learn by seeing and touching rather than just looking at photos and that wouldn't be possible without these dedicated volunteers. That said, sometimes certain things are not open or running because there aren't enough volunteers staffing on a particular day. We didn't get to ride the small train today, which was a bit of a disappointment, but the ride in the cab more than made up for it. We will definitely be back.

Featuring 'more than 80 pieces of retired' railroad rolling stock and locomotives, this transportation history museum also has busses and fire trucks. There is at least one model layout and a room of model trains on the shelves. Much of the outside equipment is exactly as it was when the railroad retired it, pretty shabby, but functional. Inside, there are restored wooden cars for transporting milk in bulk, preishable fruits, and a bunk car for workers. Also you will find passenger cars and two steam locomotives.

There are four steam locomotives and four or more diesels. Non-revenue cars are six caboose or transfer cars, most are red in color, and a ballast spreader, self-propelled crane, a burro crane on a flat car, and the bunk car.

So much to see, you cannot grasp it all in one trip; don't expect kids to be able to see everything, how on earth could they remember it all?

We took the short train ride billed as a 'demo-ride.' It is short but you get ot see how the train goes through a switch. The coach used had new covers on the seats. On warm days they use the two cabooses which have been modified to be well protective for little children to not fall off. Still a good idea for parents to hold their hand. One of the diesels provides the power.

New this year is the miniature train ride. It was not operating the day we were there, but just its presence recalls to memory the one we had in Knoxville at the fair grounds which was operated by a local civic club. As usual, the museum can only operate the equipment they hav ethe volunteer staff available for. The public should realize tha tfor the price, these non-profit venues don't have paid staffs with everything operating unitl 6 pm or later each day.

my son was into trains and we visited here a few times. He enjoyed seeing real trains up close and personal.

I have visited this museum several times with my kids and other kids. Great collection of old train engines and railcars from a bygone era. Exhibits also include related railway equipment. This is an outdoor/covered exhibit...its best to go in the morning on hot summer days. Its worth a trip if you are in the area.

I took my grandson to see the Museum, but I enjoyed it as much as he did. The staff was great , friendly and very eager to talk about the Museum.

we arrived with our grandson around 4.00 pm on a wednesday. cost for 2 seniors and a 2 year old... $17. seems like a lot sice the kiddy train wasn't operating, the gift shop closed at 4.30 and they closed up at 5.00. i wish someone had told us we didn't have much time and there was no kiddie train ride. some nice rolling stock, nice displays esp. the real china and silverware from delta, eastern and TWA from the 60's. overall, no big deal. i'd skip it.

First of all this preface: I love railroads and am a model railroader. That said, the Southeastern Railway Museum is fun not only for train buffs, but for folks interested in history and what kid doesn't love trains. There are two actual trains running, a small one that loops around for kids. The other is powered by a real diesel locomotive and shuttles back and forth pulling two cabooses. Short but fun.The museum itself is both indoor and outdoor with a great variety of vintage locomotives and rolling stock, many of which you can actually get inside and walk around. Rates are very affordable and we saw a wide variety of ages represented while we were there. ALL having a fun time. So much to see, so take your time to explore. (Again, I only rate attractions etc that either are very good or very poor)

My son loves this museum and is asking when we can return. He is a huge train buff and will probably work for the railroad at some point in his life. All the volunteers are knowledgeable. Be sure to ride the caboose and seek out the model train exhibit inside.

you should probably check this place out. They offer a wide variety of trains that you can climb up into and explore. The museum portion is well done. (I'd skip the train ride unless you have small children.) The staff onsight are nice but don't expect to ever get a response if you attempt to email them. It's super hot so I would suggest going in the spring or fall.

My husband and I are train enthusiasts. We are always on the lookout for a new museum. After seeing this museum mentioned on "Mysteries At The Museum" tv show , it was a must to travel to Georgia to see for ourselves , The President (Harding) 's train was there, along with a surprising number of vintage trains, many of which could be boarded....It took me back to a long ago time when travel was romantic, and opulent. In a way it was sad to be aboard, imagining how these beautiful trains once were... how many stories and memories they held. Now they are idle...but still admired by many, such as ourselves. One truly amazing thing to see is the space of the galley on many of the trains ....imagine turning out such beautiful meals in such a limited space!! It was wonderful to see the collection of vintage vehicles from all areas of transportation...preserved with love by every volunteer working there. We were there on a Model Week=end...several model RR were set up, and you could see the love of the RR on every "engineer"...It was great fun, educational, and much more than expected.. We got to ride in a caboose ( a very short ride) and also , saw a cartoon in the (free) theatre room....There was "Casey Jones"...a Walt Disney favorite from 'way back when.....what fun! I would recommend for any train enthusiast, for sure!

The trains inside were fun as was the old cars, plus many other trains outside as well. The bathrooms were clean.. the Gift Shop needs to be upgraded ! But we still enjoyed the small train ride and the large train ride too !!

Went here with my wife and 3 year old daughter. We all really enjoyed walking through the old trains, from 1800's steam engines to AM TRACK trains, vintage buses, and travel memorabilia there was quite a bit to go through and take a step into the past when walking through the old rail cars. The staff are ALL Volunteers and very nice and informative. I recommend this museum to kill an hour or two...or take the day and see it all.

Southeastern Railway Museum is a place to go to look at anything train related. They have all different types of train from sleeper cars to old mail vehicles. Definitely worth a trip especially if you have children.

Even if you aren't a die-hard train fan this museum is worth a visit. Inside and outside displays offer a lot of variety. You can climb into many cars and explore. Sometimes train rides are also offered. A lovely way to spend an afternoon.

My husband loves trains; we go here to get his train fix; but on this particular day we went for caboose days. Had different models out and had speakers about them; the location is being remodeled; going to be even a bigger place. So if you have a train buff; this is a great place to go!

I consider myself an "amateur" train enthusiast, meaning I love trains but don't know all the trivia. I stumbled upon this little gem on the internet. I had no idea a train museum was just a short trip down I-85 from us. It was great, worth every penny for the price of admission. They have a few exhibits in a covered warehouse, some more in a semi-covered warehouse, and then somewhat of a train 'graveyard' outside of that. They also have a short caboose ride that takes you to their shop. You can't go in the shop, but you can see some of the cars and engines sitting outside awaiting restoration. It is somewhat 'dirty' outside (what I would have expected, don't wear flip flops) and they are working on building a large scale garden railroad outside. The complex is staffed by very nice volunteers. You can go on most of the cars, which are not fully restored, but in good enough condition to picture how they were back in their day and also get that neat (almost eery) historical feeling.

In summary, a must see for adult and child train enthusiasts. Throw them a few extra bucks in their donation buckets or buy a lot of swag in the gift shop to help support their cause. We will definitely go back.

You get to actually walk through the trains, sit in the seats, look at some of the old utensils, etc...along with history to read about each one. I suggest going on a cooler day because the inside of the trains get pretty hot. Each one has it's own story and then you get to ride inside a train on the grounds for a small back and forth ride. They also do birthday parties....great place to take the kids!

Took the family here and there were so many trains to see. The outside trains didn't have ac but its understandable. If you want to see every train outside go early in the morning or on a cool day. Kids loved the train ride! They could use a little landscaping to make the ride more interesting but the museum portion was awesome!

Indoor/outdoor museum with nice collection of locomotives and rail cars from different eras. You're free to wander the grounds, which are essentially an old railroad siding and climb on the locomotives and wander through the cars. They have an old rail car that you can ride as well.
Altogether a nice afternoon outing

This place was about 3.5 miles from the Residence Inn we stayed at & this is the first time we've been to the museum. This is not like a traditional museum. This place is only open on certain days of the week (site says Wednesday through Saturday). We, my 16 yr old, my sweetie & I, went there on Wednesday, 27DEC2017, right at 1000 when they opened.

When I asked if there was military discount, guy points to the sign at the back of the register (facing me). Military, Law Enforcement & Fire Fighters receive up to 5 free admissions per ID. So we got in free (but my sweetie stuck a $10 bill in the contribution container by the register).

This is a self-guided tour inside a large building where the trains are. It is not heated. On this particular day it was cold & windy (no sun out). A whole 43 degrees out & we froze. Walking through the two trains on display were pretty neat to see (& imagine the times when these cars were in their prime). There were two heated areas (the gift shop & a small inner "museum" w/old uniforms, ledgers, tickets, luggage, dishes, et cetera).

Not included in admission is a train ride which is $3 each (which runs about every half hour). When I asked if the car would be heated, I was told yes. So, we bought tickets. Car wasn't heated. We froze more. Ride was 15 minutes & I would not have done it had I known.

This place would be a good walk-through place if the temperature was warmer. Since it wasn't for us, we were in & out within an hour (including the train ride). We did it pretty quickly since it was so cold. Parking is free & on gravel. Not real conducive for wheelchairs or strollers either (you have to climb steps to get inside the trains & some of the steps are rather high & narrow).

Great upclose and personal experience of the grand days of rasil travel. Convenient location

Great for kids! A walk through history where you can touch and climb. Doesn't look like much from the outside but once you step inside - wow.

Really enjoyed this, many ancient passenger cars you can walk through, several locomotives you can get into and even an operational model railroad. Excellent value.

and I like trains, ergo...
(full disclosure: I am a member simply b/c I wanted to help in their work and enjoy visiting when I can)
They have added so much since my visit years ago but the place is still a "work in progress" (remember it is run/manned by volunteers). In addition to the collection of steam engines--there are several--and several more modern locomotives there are displays of different types of train cars from presidential Pullmans to box cars, diners, cabooses, freight cars, &c. In addition a large room full of memorabilia such as dishware, uniforms, mementos, schedules, pictures, a model railroad display, &c that I also found fascinating
There is also a sizeable display of other transportation options--buses, cabs, &c.
Plan to spend some time wandering around the place and it is exceptionally nice when decorated for the holidays.

If you love trains and historical trains then definitely the place to be. They allow tripod photography.

We liked the place very much. The good thing about this museum is that one can go inside the railcar and learn all about different kinds of railcars and their history. Its a great place to be for kids 5 years and above. There is a train ride available too.
Highly recommended....

On my forth try I was finally in Duluth on a date/time that the museum was open. A number of train cars (passenger/caboose/locomotives) that you can walk thru. There is also a 1:1 train that gives you a short ride around the yard and a "park" train that takes you for a couple of loops. There is also a collection of RR memorabilia in one of the barns. I read some of the complaints about the condition of the collection that made me scratch my brain. It is difficult and expensive to maintain (much less restore) these old pieces of railroad equipment, especially with a largely volunteer staff. I do hope the folks that complained also donated a bit extra in the donation jar. I much enjoyed my visit.

This was a lot more than we were expecting. They have exhibitions from a large cross section of railroad history and even a 20 minute train ride. The price is extremely reasonable and the enthusiasm and knowledge of the volunteers is almost contagious. I cannot wait to take my grandson there - he will love it!

If you are in the Duluth area this museum is a must see, especially if you have kids with you. Many trains are restored and most you can walk through and get a great understanding of train travel in the last 100 years. Staffed by friendly volunteers.

My 3 and 8 year old sons had a great time at the SE Railway Museum. They have lots of trains and engines to explore and offer lots of artifacts and railroad memorabilia. You can ride on an open rail car and a train ride around park. A must for any rail fan!

Interesting assembly of train cars from all eras. If your little ones like Thomas, it's really fun to see up close.

Nice train museum--very friendly staff and volunteers.

They have a large collection of engines and train cars from over a hundred and twenty years. Most interesting to me was the cars that Pres. Harding rode in.

I read some reviews that said the train ride was a joke-- it goes forward a couple hundred yards then then back where it came from--but it is great short ride for kids and you do get to sense the "feel of an old train."

Another neat thing: They have the locomotive that was used in the movie "Fried Green Tomatoes." The state of Georgia is now hosting the production of more films than Hollywood and many of these engines are used for movie scenes as well as some of the grounds.

Overall, a good, wholesome place to spend up to 3-4 hours.

We took the grandkids. While they liked it I liked it more. Lots of vintage trains you can walk through, including passenger cars, dining cars, and sleeper cars. The train ride was a little disappointing (goes forward a couple hundred feet, backs up a few hundred feet, then goes forward again). The train ride only lasted about 10 minutes. Overall it was a very good day and we'll worth the price of admission.

Dropped by one afternoon, and was pleasantly surprised at all the great old trains....engines, Pullman cars, and others. Interesting displays of various rail items...inside and out. 2 bulidings with assorted rolling stock outside. $10 entrance fee for adults. If you are a train enthusiast, this place is a must. If you're in the area with some free time, it's a nice tourist attraction. Not the fanciest museum, but had an enjoyable time.

I went to this museum for a photography class outing. The trains are very interesting - they have many different kinds - and even some really old Atlanta city busses. You can walk through most of the trains.

It was only worth it because my grandson of year and 10 months enjoyed the ride on the train, which consists of a course of 10 meters forward and 10 backward, lol

I really wanted to like this museum, and they do have a few nice attractions, but it all seemed like a work in progress. The restored Duluth Ga. railroad station is a very nice, well done exhibit. The collection itself is very diverse, although very little of it is what I would call restored, again, getting back to the work in progress. I really wanted to see the Crescent Limited EMD locomotive, but it was no where to be found. I assume it was tucked away in the shop. In the summertime, there is a mini train that runs around for kids to ride, which could be a good attraction for families. I really hope things progress at this museum and it becomes a gem of an attraction.

Well, maybe not a blast. Slowly follow the rails into a yesterday too soon forgotten. If you are in any way a railroad enthusiast you will appreciate and enjoy a trip just outside Atlanta to the Southeastern Railway Museum. A great way to spend a day looking at marvels from the past. This is not a luxury ride to a Disney like attraction, rather an experience that you don't see everyday. The old seats inside some cars have not been replaced with vinyl and there are paint flakes peeling from the red caboose of yore. But watching the old red caboose travel on down the track is something I have not seen since my childhood. Now you can see it too. This Museum is run by volunteer rail lovers for your enjoyment. I cannot wait to watch and ride the new,y opened mini train that came from the Birmingham zoo.

Found this one day on a website advertising national train day or something. First time we went I bought a years pass. Well worth the money. It includes 4 admissions + 4 tickets to ride the train. Since bought another years pass. I wouldn't go on a really hot or really cold day. Mostly outside and in big open warehouses.

Went with my 2 year old niece and her mom & our parents. My dad really enjoyed seeing everything and both my sister & I found it educational and fun. Most of the trains could stand a good cleaning, but it was really cool seeing the history there.

Exhibits are nice. However, great meeting place and facility for hosting programs and community functions.

I know it is not inexpensive to run restoration museums, but felt the admission price would have been $5.00 less. Good experience, though and would likely still go should I visit the area again.

If you got a small kid, that is great to pass 1-2 hr's in this small museum is they like trains.

Also include the short train ride, was the best part of the visit.

This is a beginning of what will become a great collection of railroad memorabilia. To an adult, it shows struggle, but to a child, it is a fun place where a short ride on the big rails can be enjoyed. Many of the children have never been on a train and are awestruck with the size and movement of the big train ride. There is also a park train ride, which is fun for old and young alike. The cars and locomotives are free for climbing aboard and viewing passenger, baggage and mail cars, diners, freight cars and cabooses. Comfort-controlled party facilities are available in a baggage car and an executive car. The private car used by President Warren G. Harding is among the many cars in the museum. The facility is run by volunteers, who are knowledgeable about rail history and very helpful and pleasant and all money is used to support the growth and development of the museum. The gift shop has a nice assortment of railway books and a nice variety of apparel and toys. Memberships are available and the museum publishes a very popular train calendar each year. Free parking with a nice, level area for wheelchairs or strollers. Admission is very reasonable as are the train rides. The main line of Amtrak from New York to New Orleans lies just outside the fenced area, giving an excellent view of the trains as they pass.

You don't see the steam engines and old rail cars any more. Also a ghost is suppose to inhabit one of the rail cars, investigated by EMORY University.Old trollies,bus and other R.R. items.

Awesome Museum. Was surprised at how much fun this Museum was. Had many trains of all ages. Could walk in many of them. They did a great job of tying in taxis, wagons, buses of a similar era. Got there a bit late so couldn't explore it all but very fun. Children would love this place.

About a month ago I was in the area and saw a sign for this museum on the road. For some reason I remembered it the other day and we were pleased to learn our visit would be timed with the museum's second Thursday preschool program.

Basically, once a month the museum has an educational program for kids age 2-4. The event lasts from 10:30 a.m. to noon and for $7 includes five different sessions, ranging from stories to crafts and games.

My 3-year-old loves trains so this was perfect for him and this week he happened to be out on spring break from his preschool. We got there about 15 minutes early and we were glad we did -- the line was about 10 deep with parents and kids and although there were 2 cashiers, it didn't move too quickly. Our cashier was helpful and we added two train rides each on the big train and the park train for $5 each more (total price was $17).

We then were given an armband and a program of where to go to start. We started off in the depot, where we learned about flag signals for trains and then we did a craft. Then we went to the second session, which involved a game in which the pupils formed a train. At this point, the line for the program (which was next to our session) was at least 30 parents long! We also had more kids join our session.

The third session was a tour of some of the trains inside the building and the little one was a little more restless so we went back outside and because of the timing of the train rides ultimately did not join the last two sessions, which involved making a craft and storytime. We waited a little bit for the smaller park train, which started at 11:30 a.m. This ride was fun -- you go twice around a small loop in an open-air train.

After that we went across the lot to the big train -- a regular size diesel with a passenger car. The train is not air conditioned so it was pretty hot inside while we waited for everyone to board. They even run with the doors open (the conductor advises people to stay seated while the train is moving) to let open some air. I didn't realize what other TripAdvisor reviewers previously mentioned, that this ride doesn't go too far -- first you back up to their maintenance shed then go forward a little bit past where you boarded and then back up to the start. I probably would skip this the next time around.

There was lots to see and still some things the little one would enjoy seeing if we hadn't participated in the preschool program. I think next time we will just come with the grandparents and look around and ride in the park train. It's a great resource for the local area to have something like this around!

We have been coming here for the last 13 years and it is a family favorite. My son loves the friendly staff and riding the train. They have cool model train shows often too!

My Husband and Grandson love trains! This was a great adventure for us.We just happened to be visiting the area during the Locomotive Celebration so it was an extra bonus! It was alot of fun from the train ride to the tour of all eras of trains. Favorite thing was being able to climb up into the top of the caboose and look out the window for a picture! They had a locomotive scavenger hunt with a card that you got punched whenever you found a different locomotive. That was cool especially for older kids and grandads. They had a craft station for the kids to make train crafts and that was nice for everyone. The least favorite was the fact that we had to pay for entry and ride tickets for our 2 year old. I feel like the prices are a bit high but the day was very enjoyable and I understand that the money goes to restoring the trains so that is good.

This is a must visit for lovers of trains. Kids of all ages can climb around on lots of equipment. The prices are very reasonable and help the foundation to purchase more equipment for the museum. When I visited, they were adding some rides for children.

We took the grandkids and they had so much fun. So much to see and learn. Getting into the old train was a blast from the past. Staff was very friendly.
Go with little ones or alone, you will enjoy it

We visited the museum with the 4 kiddos back in Oct 2015. We went on the day when they have kids activities. I think the museum is very cool, but after one time through, you have seen most everything. They did a good job of trying to organize activities, but they allotted like 15 or so mins for each activity and my kids were done with them after about 2mins. I think the concept is great, but I think they need to have more fun activities for little kids or even a playground so they can be active. We really spent most of our time just waiting. Waiting for the morning activities, then waiting for the next activity, then waiting for the big train to go but then as soon as it started, it was over. I am glad we tried it once, but once was enough for us. Note, the little trains were broken while we were there otherwise the kids would have liked to ride on them. Please put in a playground where it is shaded!

My husband and I spent a wonderful day here with our 5 year old grandson. He loved climbing on and exploring the engines, cabooses, sleeper cars, and many others. We took a picnic lunch since they do not sell food other than a few snacks. We were there for 3.5 hours of pure enjoyment. Their website does not do the place justice; there is just so much to explore. He went back over and over to his favorite cars. My husband and I enjoyed going through the cars also. It made us want to take a train trip. For us, it was well worth the admission price. Knowing that the money helps to restore other train cars was a plus. I would definitely recommend the Southeastern Railway Museum.

Much better than anticipated.
Lots of train cars to enter, plus a full size and small one to ride as well.
Excellent ( well air-conditioned!!) museum within larger building.
We would go back - especially for one of many special events.

This is a "to-do" for lovers of trains. Kids and adults will enjoy this museum. Reasonable attraction - worth a couple hours

So much history and a great place for all ages. Simply fascinating ;) There are so many cars and the attention to detail is extraordinary on the inside. However, if you go the outside there is a whole other level to the museum with even more to see.

I stayed in Duluth, Ga for several days to see friends and this Museum. And stayed for "four hours" I had a lot of fun walking in old railroad cars and some engines. And the old Marta buses were also fun to be able to get onboard. This museum isn't far from I-85 N/S and the price is right my Adult ticket was only $8.00

An excellent attraction, especially for educating children about the history of railway travel.
There is something for young and old, and children will especially enjoy the short 'train ride'.
Since much of the museum is outdoors, it is not a trip for a cold, or rainy day. There is plenty to see and do inside, but many of the exhibits are heavily historical and appeal more to adults than small children. There are examples of other forms of transportation, such as old busses and taxi cabs also on display. Overall, an excellent attraction.

Definitely worth a visit to view trains. Old mail car is cool. Dining cars. Lots of cool history. Even though I am not a kid...the kids would love this place.

I took one of my grandsons to the museum today we had a very good time. We were able to board one of the trains for a short ride. We even got to sit in the cabooses coupla. We walked through all the old trains and just had a great time hanging out together. Cost = old guy $6, young guy $5 & train ride $3 each. If you got a young one and want to spend an hour or two try it.

It is hard to tell from the outside, but at the SE Railway Museum, there is actually a large collection of vintage rail cars and engines in various states of refurbishment. In the main shed, the trains which have undergone the full refurbishment present a theoretical picture of what this museum is capable of. There are a lot of trains from many different eras, and most of them are open for you to view. Kids and train-loving adults will love all the different stock types. But the hours are short, and most of the exhibits outside the main shed are in a very rough state. It is obviously a labor of love for some folks whose dreams are bigger than their current budget. Also, there are some theme issues as well - non-rail vehicles are interesting, but maybe they should be sold to more appropriate museums to generate funds to refurbish the trains still needing it. Still, if you and/or your kids love being able to crawl around on real vintage and antique trains, you should check it out.

Lots of great old trains. We were pressed for time so we didnt get to see everything. They have some really great history on display.

Quite a collection of trains, busses and cars. Some fine examples of steam locomotives, none in service. At the time of our visit there were three operational diesel electric engines.
We were there in time for a short train ride, included in the ticket price.
If you look beyond the works in progress you'll be more impressed that the work is done through the love and labor of volunteers.
A nostalgic look back to the golden days of rail.

This is a great place for all generations of a family. It’s fun to climb on all the restored train cars and read about the history. Very hands on and just a fun place to go. The little train ride looks so fun for little ones.

We took our 11 year old grandson. We all had a great time. There was a lot more to see than we had expected. The best part was that you were able to get in to so many of the cars. We had never seen a mail car before. There are lots of different types of cars. The old passenger ones were cool, with the sleepers and the little private bedrooms. Grandson enjoyed sitting in the steam engine and checking out all the gauges etc. Would be nice if there was actually some coal in the bin. I don't think kids know what coal even looks like. They give you a walking tour map and an equipment guide. It would be helpful if there was more information at each car so you didn't have to go through the guide. There is also a section with old buses. Very cool. We rode in the caboose on a 3 car train. The ride was only about 10 minutes but the kids liked it. Of course they blew the whistle. That ride and the ride on the little kid train our extra but not much. There is a senior discount and a kid price. We went when they first opened on a Friday morning so it wasn't crowded at all. Well worth doing. We will try and go back in September when they get the steam engine running.

Don't show up expecting a museum with tidy exhibits.. you are here to see TRAINS, and trains are big and dirty.

This musuem is very accessible and you'd never know it was there if you didn't look for it. What a great treat for my son (and me) when we went on "national train day" a few weeks ago.

There is a train where you can take a short ride, and I understand they have plans to build a larger loop trail. This is an all-volunteer project, so you can imagine it will take some time.

-There are several old steamies that you can climb on.
-Several coaches, mail trains, and more that you can tour. Very cool, considering most people less than 50 have never set foot on a train.
- Old buses and steam-powered tractors, and more
- some other really interesting exhibits as you walk around.

If your kids are into "Thomas & Friends,' or just trains in general. Or, if you just want to kill a few hours one weekend day... give this place a chance.

It's not the Smithsonian, it's a train yard, so temper your expectations and you'll leave impressed and not much lighter in the wallet.

The journey to get here from Marietta was kind of nerve wracking because of traffic and construction , but in the end it was worth it. This museum is unique in that it has many different type of train cars renovated so that you can actually go inside them! Very neat feature. The train ride itself was short, but interesting as we got to stand on the rear deck of the caboose and talk to one of the conductors as well as observing everything they have to do.I'm not much of a train buff, but I enjoyed it thoroughly.

I visited them 25 years ago....WOW what a lot of progress they have made. Many memories relived and looking forward to many more.

This is a very large place with all kinds of transportation equipment. If you have any interest in trains and are in the area, it is worth the visit.

My three year old absolutely lives trains and I wanted to take him somewhere he could walk in trains and ride them so we took him here . Although it was hot the day we took him, we enjoyed ourselves. The staff was very friendly and informative and wen gave our son a free train ride since it was his birthday. They had a small gift shop with reasonably priced snacks and toys for the little ones. Some of the trains were hands on which made it fun for our son. We spent about 4 hours going in and out of trains and enjoyed the history behind it. Also, they had some buses, fire engines, two old tractors and a few taxi cabs as well. The only bad part was that some I the train cars weren't restored well since there was paint chipping off the walls and the seats were falling apart. I guess it wasn't too bad, but kind of sad. I understand all restorations are strictly voluntary, but they definitely need more help. I would sum this trip up as a success and will definitely becoming back!

With with my family, including young grandson. Fun day for all! Adults found the photos and bus quite interesting while the little guy was facinated by the train exhibit.

We attended a birthday party for a young family member and didn't really know what to expect. The young girls and boys had a great time with the party taking place in a rail car. There was a museum that had all types of toy trains being run by the volunteers who work at the attraction. The day ended with a 15 minute train ride. It was super to see the youngsters having a good time, like only the younger set can do. However, it was the moms & dads, grandmas & grandpas, aunts, uncles and cousins in attendance that had the best time. It brought back many memories for the older set, describing their 2 & 3 track train sets that had growing up. Excellent venue for children's parties, even if a little far out in Duluth. Well worth the trip for both young and older.

We used the free admission pass from the Gwinnett Public Library which saved us $27 (2 adult and one child ticket). Our 9 year old grandson had a blast, and he is not particularly into trains. He loved just being able to climb aboard and explore. We did too. As others have said, many of the trains are "authentic" without much restoration or polishing. Because of the excessive climbing, a mom with 2 preschoolers and a baby decided to leave the venue when she realized there was no way for her to safely help 2 kids up and down from each train by herself. She made the right choice; I would have been a nervous wreck with her. We bought the standard seat for the big train ride. The best place to "sit" is to actually stand by the conductor in the back of the caboose. He pointed out switching of tracks and shared other interesting facts. It's a short ride to nowhere- so my grandson who sat in the loft (sorry I don't know train lingo) was slightly disappointed since he couldn't hear the conductor and we only went back and forth on a short straight track. On a fall (cool) day, I will borrow library passes and revisit the museum if there is a special event or any additional exhibits. P.S. Pack water and snacks, there are several picnic tables and you may have some down time while waiting for a scheduled train ride.

This has been a good place to take my son for several years. They've done a good job restoring a number of their locomotives and cars. A multi-year expansion is under way.

My kids are 8 and 9, and both visited this museum on field trips with their school. When they asked to visit it this summer, I was reluctant. I imagined that the museum would be geared toward preschoolers or hardcore train fanatics. I was pleasantly surprised at how fun it was to explore the different train cars and other vehicles. If you've been to other train attractions where the trains have been restored, please note that this is not the case here for the most part. The cars are worn, but it doesn't detract from the charm. We did the train ride as well. It wasn't very exciting unless you haven't been on a train before, but the tickets are inexpensive. My son recommended that I wear running shoes rather than flip flops, and he was correct. You need to climb ladders in and out of the trains so good footwear is a must. Also, most
of the trains are outdoors, and even the indoor exhibit area is not climate-controlled. We visited in the morning, and it was really getting hot by the time we left. We spent about 2 hours here. You could spend longer if you read all the signs more carefully than we did. We'll definitely visit again, but will wait for cooler weather.

I've been to most of the major railroad museums in the United States, and the Southeastern Railway Museum ranks in the top ten. The museum features great exhibits and a very friendly, knowledgeable staff. I'm traveling alone this trip...I wish I'd had my six-year-old with me, she would have really loved it! Nearly every railroad car and locomotive is open for inspection. Personally, I love visiting steam locomotive cabs....and just about all of them were accessible. Yes, there is some equipment that could use some TLC, but that's the case at nearly every major railroad museum (this stuff is expensive to maintain). Highly recommended!

We must have lucked out because it was light rain and low 70's, which is very unusual for July, but perfect for climbing in and out of the trains. My daughter is 9 and we had our 6 month old son with us. We did use a stroller through most of it and would just carry the baby through the cars or my husband and I would take turns. The staff was very nice and helpful. When we rode the train, they allowed us to keep the stroller by the ticket building.

My daughter absolutely loved being able to climb on the different trains and explore the different cabins. My husband and I found the history very interesting. There is one train there which was used by President Harding (on the campaign trail and it carried his body back to D.C. from the west coast when he died years later). Another train (outside) had been set up to show you how mail used to be sorted and delivered.

While we were there, a birthday party was going on. Lots of little kids and they were having a great time. I thought it was a neat idea if you are looking for a unique venue.

Just as a side note. Save some money on the train ride, it doesn't go very far, just back and forth a few times. If the kids want to, have one parent stay and just take pictures of the kids on it. There are two covered cabanas next to it with benches to sit and wait.

Overall, well worth the trip. We will definitely be going back when my son gets older.

I visited this museum with my wife, son, and 2 year old grandson. The first treat occurred when my son asked about a military discount and they told us we would all get in free because of his service. Then, we were able to buy tickets to ride in the cab of the train right next to the conductor which was a dream come true for my grandson. There is only room for three people so plan ahead if you want to ride in the cab. The train ride is short but kids will love it.
The museum is great. There are many trains, buses, taxis, etc to see as well as many exhibits. Its fun to look at the memorabilia from Eastern Airlines, for instance.
You are allowed to board most of the trains so the kids have a great time pretending they are the conductor. But you don't have to bring kids to enjoy this experience. Adults will enjoy seeing the trains and reading about their history.
I have lived in the Atlanta area my whole life and didn't even realize this place existed.
Give it a try.

We went with 2adult children and 2grand children. It was cold but everyone enjoyed the visit. The trains take you back to the past and the train ride was fun for all.

For a small museum, it was good and had some interesting exhibits—knowledgeable people. It worth the drive from Monroe, GA.

It's okay. The price is about right. Got a lot of old trains. My little girl loved it and had a blast.

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!

We love this place. The people that work there are super nice and super informative. Love the trains, buses and vehicles outside that the kids can climb on. The train ride is a little short but fun non the less. Atlanta is lucky to have this Museum so close to the city.

This is a lovely little museum that takes you into the past. There are numerous coaches, trains, engines, caboose and buses that you can step into. It's a real nice to step into these train cars of yesteryear.

My 3 year old son was super excited - he spent a good 2 hours climbing up and down the various train cars. They also have 2 train rides - one in a historic caboose - which was just okay - goes up and down a straight track, And the other ride is a toy train - which my 3 year old absolutely loved.

It was pretty hot - so make sure you take lot of water if you are going in summer - they have a small gift and snack shop. It's a good way to spend 2 hours and entertain the little child inside all of us.

Exhibits are inside and outside and they do have a short train ride (for kids to be able to ride a full size real train), There is a large parking area. When we were there a birthday party was going on but place is large enough for a tour with out being in the way.

Literally loads of trains and buses to clamber aboard and explore. Bells to ring and photos to be taken. There is a miniature railway for rides which is also good. The souvenir shop is aimed at enthusiasts although the obligatory Thomas produce are available.

We visit two or three times a year from the UK and apart from Christmas this is always high on our priority list for a visit. We take a packed lunch and choose a railway car to eat it in. I cannot recommend this place highly enough but keep your eyes on the kids as there are loads of opportunities for them to disappear from your sight.

This began as a sort of hobby for the city of Duluth and has grown over the years to a worthwhile visit. It out-grew its old location and has settled in nicely in its new "digs."
Not a lot of equipment and rolling stock to view but what is there is worth the visit. the admission price is reasonable and, of course, those that toil there to bring this to our enjoyment are all volunteer and the admission monies go toward purchasing newer and other pieces of old Americana.
If you're in town, go by the museum on Buford Highway - it is advertised and you won't miss it.
Recommended for the entire family - especially if you love trains as this writer does.

I was very happy to finally visit the place and see a nice history of railroads of GA and other parts of Southeast. There is a lot of nicely preserved cars and many that in my opinion should be restored to better condition to keep preserve the history of great times when people were free of their vehicles. I know it will take time and money to keep all in great shape but it will be rewarding to new generations of young rail enthusiast.

I took my 2 and 5 year old today and they loved. It was very interesting for me too. I love history and trains have always been fascinating to me.

One thing... I’m very sensitive to mold/mildew and I instantly get a headache when I’m around it. I got one of those headaches after being inside the trains for just a little while. Next time I’ll take allergy meds before, because we’ll certainly be going back. 😂

I took my soon to be 8 yr old daughter there in Sept. 2006 and she liked it well enough. I would not recommend this place for child under 4 simply because it's not stroller accessible. You have to climb in and out of these trains and you need to be able to navigate some narrow ones. Even a very young 4 might have issues.

There is one building housing 2 very old trains, one of which was used by President Harding (on the campaign trail and it carried his body back to D.C. from the west coast when he died years later). It is said to be haunted by a man from the era. Then there are other cars...some you can get on others not. They are located in an overhang area. There's a cute but crude gift shop. I was not aware of food availability there but would say it might be possible to bring food and picnic in their gazebo.

The surrounding area of Duluth is crammed with traffic and in some portions there are LOTS of shopping centers but no food directly nearby the museum ...so prepare.

I would lastly say this would be a HOT thing to do in the hotter parts of the summer which of course here in Georgia can last from May to September. It was in the upper 70's when we went and the stuffiness in the train cars was bearable but hotter than that would have had me moving much more quickly through those trains.

They are in the process of building another enclosure to house more trains so it would be nice to see more trains you can tour. They are also hoping to begin running their own little train ride using a long dead track that connects directly to downtown Duluth. It would be like the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway in Blue Ridge GA (and that one I highly recommend--do the open air car).

Because of the construction it can be a tad bit tricky finding the place once you drive in but Mapquest did a nice job of getting me there.

We went to the Southeastern Railway Museum with our son and our grandson (3 years old). It is a nice little museum with some interesting rolling stock to see. We had a ride on their train which my grandson enjoyed. Actually, the train only goes a few hundred yards since it is confined to the property. Having been to some really amazing railroad museums, this place is small by comparison. I think the organization is motivated to do the best with what they have, and they have done a good job. I consider this a "fun once" place. Nice to visit with little ones, but no need to hurry back.

Before you go, be sure to check their website. The days of the week they are open depends on the month of the year. They also have party cars that you can rent. You can also see vintage cars, trucks, buses, and fire engines.

I loved walking through the pullman and the 4 different trains/cars to see how the well-to-do traveled by train back in those days. The only problem was the inside of the trains were on the dirty side and train car #4 was extremely musty/moldy smelling so I had to hurry through that one (people with allergies or asthma beware). #4 really needed some repair work too with it's pealing paint and even holes in the walls.

Visited here on a lovely Fall Saturday in October. The collection is nice, but on the smaller side. If you are a train buff, it's more like the North Carolina Transportation Museum than something big like the National Transportation Museum outside St. Louis. It's good none the less. The staff is very friendly and accomodating. Worth a visit if you are in the area.

If you like trains this is the place to take your kids. They have a Model railway as well as the full size engines and train cars.

The nephews visiting from Michigan are big train fans. This is static displays of equipment - mostly donated, and weathering badly. The actual trains, passing nearby, generated more interest in just watching them go by.

The Southeastern Railway Museum may be tucked away in the Atlanta suburb of Duluth but it's worth seeking and checking out, as it has appeal for transportation fans and kids, including those young at heart.

It's nothing fancy, but it's fun, especially if you like the idea of climbing into and exploring old train cars. Adult admission is $10, and there's a $3 fee to take a train ride. Check the schedule for times.

This railway museum is very large and interesting. The highlight may be the train Superb, built in 1911, in which President Warren Harding traveled across the country and then returned his body after his death in San Francisco in 1923. There are a large number of steam locomotives and early sleeper cars, mail cars, kitchen and dining cars, bathrooms, cabooses, etc, many connected in complete trains. There are also more modern trains and buses on display, as well as several still being restored. The attached explanations are generally helpful and the staff knowledgeable and helpful. Cost is very reasonable. I would also recommend the ride on the Historic Caboose Train available Thursday-Sunday for a modest extra charge.

Went to the museum for a photo club outing. Found several acres of trains and displays that were very interactive. You may walk among the trains, touch things, get into the trains, and even ride in moving cars. Restored cars are beautiful. Unrestored cars are just that - looking old. It all gives you the feel of being in the time of riding the trains. Many photo opportunities, great staff that is very helpful. They do birthday parties for kids in train cars. It is right beside used train tracks that are just beyond the fencing so you can see current trains go by as you browse the area. Go in weather that is not extremely hot, or cold if you are going with children. And understand that you will be climbing in and out of railcars to see most of what you wish to see. A great spot to go slowly through and really look, or run off some steam running from car to car and through the mock depot on the land. Either way you get the flavor of the trains.

You don't have to have a child with you to enjoy this collection of railroad memorabilia. The members have done a marvelous job of restoration on some historic pieces of railroad history. Be sure and call ahead to make sure its open and manned before going; worth the trip. On some weekends there is even a very short excursion ride.

We met our Nephew and his family here on Saturday and had a good time. The kids loved it and I did too. It's an on-going project restoring these train car and engines and several are complete. Look for good weather then go.

My family and I had a blast celebrating my son's 2yr old birthday here! My son is a train fanatic and was excited from the moment we got there! The 20 min train ride was a real thrill for him, and hosting the party in one of the train cars made things really intimate. Absolutely a great spot for tots!

Surprised my 90-year-old father who is an avid train buff with a trip here,had a wonderful visit.It was worth it all to see his face light up when we drove up in the parking lot ,he had not known this is where we were coming. It is a great place lots of history on this campus,worth every cent of admission fee and then some !!! The staff was very courteous and kind and so informative .
Would definitely recommend to all ages !!
Will be back !!

Nice museum with static exhibits. Interesting to walk through even if you are not a train buff. Lots of history, regionally based.

$8 admission (for me).

This is a little jewel of a museum! We had a great Sunday afternoon day trip with my three young kids and their granddaddies. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, there’re many different examples of train engines and cars, buses, and models. So much history from a bygone era.

This is an all volunteer organization. The ticket seller & the train conductor were very helpful in answering my questions. I was told the site was the location of an out-of-business train car manufacturer. There is a very shorty train ride available (extra cost) using the yellow engine & cabooses on the opening age. There is also a nice map pamphlet telling what is where. Almost everything is under cover but I was able to get decent photos. I noticed, from the pamphlet, that there are many items off site - and a few interesting ones too!!..Overall a nice experience.

I would readily recommend this for train lovers. Many things to see and learn about. One small gripe is that has a lot outdoors. It is covered by a canopy but on a hot and humid day it will only do so much. There are exhibits in air conditioned areas but the majority is outside. Great price for about two to three hours of exhibits.

Great place to spend a day. You can see lots of trains, touch them and even go inside them. They have a short ride on the big train and a ride on the little antique park train. Lots of fun and very educational

It's not a big, fancy commercial place. It's just a collection of old railway and other transportation memorabilia maintained by a non-profit organization and volunteers. If you're a fan of old transportation memorabilia, you don't want to miss this place.

Great historical visit. Kids had a blast climbing on the cars would go again. Enjoyed the grounds. Great variety.

When I first arrived to this Train Museum I had no idea what a great treat and pleasure and learning experience this Museum would offer. I have never in all of my life been able to be so up front and personal with getting on and off of real Nostalgic Trains that were left as they were from the last occupants, from back in their prime time in history. These are really old, old, old Trains to see on the inside and outside.

They have an Army Train, and the kitchen is left as it was, where you can walk right though it all, and open doors and cabinets, and see everything, even the bathrooms.

Most impressive was the President's Train, which was like the Air Force One in transportation back in those early years for our Presidents. This train was the one that carried President Warren G. Harding's body back to Washington, when he died suddenly during his travelling to San Francisco, etc. The entire Train is there at this Museum, located in the indoor display areas, and you are allowed to get on this train and see everything, even the President's bed, and walk down the corridors of the Train, and everything is just as it was last used, nothing is repaired, even the stains are on one bed on the Train.

The Museum also has a double Decker Train, that looks like it was from the 70's or something of the sort, with its colorful seating and 70's style tables and chairs.

The Museum also has some old old vintage Buses, Cars, Taxis, and a Fire Truck, and this Museum has indoor exhibit displays behind glass that holds the silverware and dishes and uniforms of the Train Crews, and Menus, from way back in time. Inside the display room, there is also a model train set that runs for show.

This Museum does have some train rides, there are different types of rides, one is a small wagon mini train ride for the tiny tots and their parents, or "grown up kids", there are rides on a Caboose, and other event type rides that they Host throughout the year for the Holidays, etc. The rides are very reasonably priced.

The Staff at this place are very friendly, and very approachable to answer whatever questions you may have for them, although this museum is a self-guided Tour, where you can spend all day going through this place, and see so much history, and being right there in it, where you feel as though you are back in time just being there. This is not a fancy place, but rather one that is left in the raw, untouched history as is, and you are invited to go back in time at your own pace.

There are no fancy stores in this place, but there is a small gift shop, not fancy, but you can buy a drink of water or soda, and something small. This place has clean rest rooms, and a cooling off place to sit inside with air-conditioning (Theater), on a hot day, when you have been out there in the field getting on and off the vintage trains located on the outdoor tracks.

Also, this Museum is located sharing some of the active Train tracks, and so you will hear Trains still roaring through this place, and you have to be careful and follow the rules and go only where they tell you that you can go in the places located out in the Train yard areas, and they do tell you when you purchase a ticket where you can and cannot go for safety reasons.

In any event, I can't say enough about this very rustic, real, vintage historical Museum, and I have been to many others, like in Strasburg, PA, which is nice too, and fancy, but this place, the Southeastern Railway Museum, in Duluth, GA is like no other I have seen before, it is the GREATEST place for any Train lover or just a lover of History, you will be in great delight at this place indeed. The ticket price at this Museum is very reasonably priced for both kids and adults. This is a place for any age group, and they do accommodate class (school) trips that visit.

Also, they let you take photos and video of everything in the place, and that is a treasure in itself, but although you may show your photos and video to others who have not gone, it can't compare to you actually being there. This place is a MUST SEE, and worth the trip. I took a lot of photos so be sure to see them. I took some photos of some of the floors and walls, in some trains, just so that people can see how untouched these Trains are left from their history. Again, an OUTSTANDING MUSEUM THIS PLACE IS INDEED, go and enjoy.

Nice place to stop if you happen to be passing by. Not worth a trip. Very small, bare-bones building with a little of the past attached.

If you like historic transportation, this is the place. There are trucks and busses, cars and taxis, and lots of locomotives and rolling stock, passenger and freight, many open for you to explore. There are also displays of railroad china and a nice model train exhibit. Well worth the trip just a little out of Atlanta.

f you want to have a great time and spend time with family.You may consider this museum.Kids will love it and you will have surrounding cafes and nice places to enjoy visiting.Have fun.

Our 2 year old grandson is a train fanatic due to the Thomas series. We have taken him to this museum twice in the past two months since he loves it so much. He is throughly enthralled by all of full size trains you can explore, as well as all of the models and artifacts on display. The train store is chock full if everything train related you could think of. The ride on the full size train is short, but our grandson still loved it. Some days there is a kiddie train ride too. Great staff and reasonable prices make for a great visit too.

We visited the new location as well as the old location. The new location is a static display museum. The old location was a more of a hands on where you actually rode a train with old cabooses behind it around the property. At the old location there was a scale railroad that kids could relate to. It was a small train that the family could ride. They had real steam locomotives that you rode behind on a track about 7 inches wide. This was the real attraction. At the new location there is a park train think 15" gage that you can ride for an additional fee. Recently there was an accident where some pre-K kids suffered minor burns from riding on the cabooses. They go down the track then back up to the starting point unlike the old site where there was a large circle.
If you are into static displays and not operations then this is the place for you. Not a good place to take kids for the day.

Our 7 year old grandson enjoyed all the S.W.Train Museum had to offer. Lots of real trains to look at and a ride on an antique train. There's much train history available for adult train enthusiasts. Top off your trip with a "real" engineer hat from the gift shop. A fun family activity.

If you like trains at all, you will love this gem. Run and maintained by volunteers, everyone was willing to provide information and answers to questions. Will take a little over an hour to see everything, got a short free train ride. Price was well worth the visit.

We could see the Museum in a distance, but could not get to it...A train had gone by and the lights were flashing and the arm was down. Not my thing to cross a track and take a chance. Maybe next time, we will get to really have a visit. Looks nice ...

A bit of history, Americana, and amazing photo opps. A wonderful day and such a delight.

Paula
Atlanta, GA

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My husband is intrigued with trains. His dad and some of his friends used to run the train displays up at Roberson's in Binghamton, NY. So when we passed by the site one time, we decided to stop and explore the exhibits and we were glad we did. We had an interesting day and were glad it was open that day.

Very nice to walk through old restored cars of all styles and eras. A history of old buses and cable cars from the Atlanta area as well. Cute little gift shop offers authentic railroad patches for sale.

Attended the Trains, Trucks, and Tractors event. Had a great time. A lot of history. Lots of artifacts and well preserved. Great Staff. Very nice gift shop. Off the beaten path. If you're in the area it's a must visit.

We visited the Museum again since 2016 and were astounded at just how much they had EXPANDED this museum since we had been here before. This museum is such a treat. It is actually now becoming a transportation museum with all modes of vintage transportation. They even now have a rail can equipped for birthday parties.

Fun and different activity for children and train enthusiasts of all ages. We take our grandchildren every year for the Polar Express event and they (we) love it. It's great to walk through the old trains and imagine travel in years gone by. The train ride outdoors is something that the kids really enjoy! Great value for the money.

We enjoyed the SRM and admire the members of this railroad club for making it available to the lay people as well as the aficionados. Three & five year old grandsons joined us. We all agreed that the best part was the train rides. The old coaches and engines brought back memories. so many in one place was surprising. They are of different states of disrepair. As a lay person it would be nice to have further comparative information so that the history and development of the coaches & engines could be better understood - Why am I looking at this?
It was interesting to see inside the different Pullman cars and particularly the Observation car.
It is hot in the summer but fortunately there are indoor spaces with waiting room benches in the large sheds housing many of the trains.
The signage for the entrance is minimal and difficult to see. It is located next to active train tracks which lends authenticity.

Really fun outing with children! Nice people, bright colorfully painted large trains! and safe. have fun, just go!

It took us 3 hours to see all the trains as well as ride one. The large train ride is $3. and takes 20 minutes. You get to see them switch the track and you go a short distance to the maintenance shed. There are 2 old tractors, lots of old Atlanta buses and a few old cars as well. There is a 1 room inside museum with uniforms and railroad dishes. We enjoyed that also. There is a gift shop and movie (we didn't see the movie.) It is pretty hot here and many things are not air conditioned. Trains are refurbished and not. This would be a very hard place for people with mobility problems as you have to hoist yourself up and down train steps and walk down narrow aisles --some with poor flooring. I have always wanted to see a dining car and sleeper so this was wonderful for me! no matter the condition they were in. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. If only the "conductor" would have shouted ALL ABOARD with more authority! All in all I give this a 5/5.