SAM Shortline Excursion Train
Located inside Georgia Veterans State Park.
2459 U.S. Highway 280 W
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-0755
1-877-427-2457
www.SamShortline.com
Train Ride and Telephones (Southwest Georgia Arrow)
Riding in air-conditioned, 1949 vintage train cars, you will travel across Lake Blackshear to Leslie and Plains. In Leslie, explore a fascinating museum filled with antique telephones, switchboards, cars and clocks. In Plains, go shopping and sample peanut-butter treats. Groups and parties welcome.
Americus Adventure Train Ride
Riding in air-conditioned, 1949 vintage train cars, you can travel across Lake Blackshear, tour Habitat for Humanity’s Global Village and sample peanut-butter treats in Plains. Enjoy a mix of romantic yesteryear with the excitement of today’s South as the SAM Shortline Excursion Train runs from Georgia Veterans State Park to Americus and Plains, then back. Groups and parties welcome.
Train Ride to Plains (Archery Explorer)
Riding in air-conditioned, 1949 vintage train cars, you will travel across Lake Blackshear to Plains and back. Explore President Jimmy Carter’s boyhood farm (Jimmy Carter National Historic Site), go shopping and sample peanut butter treats. Groups and parties welcome.
Train to Plains Classic Car Show
Ride a tourist train over Lake Blackshear to the 4th Annual Plains Classic Car Show and Jimmy Carter National Historic Site. You’ll have plenty of time to explore beautiful cars and the president’s boyhood farm before the train returns to Georgia Veterans State Park. Groups and parties welcome.
Train Ride to Americus Art Show
Riding in air-conditioned, 1949 vintage train cars, you will travel over Lake Blackshear to an art show in Americus, then travel to Plains for shopping and sampling peanut butter treats. Groups and parties welcome.
Train Ride Salute to Veterans (Presidential Flyer)
Join in singing the national anthem and watch a presentation of colors as we recognize all military and veterans on Armed Forces Day. Riding in air-conditioned, 1949 vintage train cars, you will travel across Lake Blackshear to Plains and back. Explore President Jimmy Carter’s boyhood farm (Jimmy Carter National Historic Site), go shopping and sample peanut butter treats. Groups and parties welcome.
Thomas the Tank Engine
Little tykes can ride a real train pulled by beloved storybook character Thomas the Tank Engine. After the 25-minute train ride, meet Sir Topham Hatt, enjoy storytelling, listen to music and build with Mega Bloks.
