Kennesaw, GA (December 22, 2025) — The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History is thrilled to announce the return of its biggest, most popular event of the year—Trains, Trains, Trains! — on Saturday, January 24, and Sunday, January 25, 2026. This highly anticipated event will feature an impressive array of model train layouts, train-themed activities and historic trains, making it a must-see for train enthusiasts of all ages.
Visitors will be able to experience an array of model train layouts in different sizes and themes, many of which feature interactive buttons for young visitors to enjoy. These impressive layouts are provided by model train groups representing the entire southeastern region, with participants traveling from states like Kentucky, Alabama, and Tennessee to showcase their work.
For those looking to take home a souvenir, the General Emporium—the Museum’s gift shop—will double in size during the event, offering a range of train-themed items, including clothing, collectibles, toys and model trains, perfect for train enthusiasts, children and fans of history!
“Every year we look forward to welcoming new and return guests to see numerous spectacular model train layouts!” said Dr. Richard Banz, Executive Director of the Museum. “Many of the layouts are interactive and we are excited to welcome back model train groups from throughout the southeast, as well as first time groups, covering the most popular gauges and scales in model railroading.”
Caboose x372 Boarding Experience
The “Board the Caboose Experience” will offer the opportunity to tour the caboose for a $5 donation to the Kennesaw Museum Foundation. Children 3 years old and younger are free. Proceeds from the donation will support the Museum’s mission.
Event Details
Museum operating hours for Trains, Trains, Trains! are from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on both January 24 and 25, 2026. Regular admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (ages 65+), and $5 for children (ages 3 to 17), active duty, reserves, guard and retired military personnel (with ID) and university students (with ID). Tickets are available online. Admission for Museum members is always free!
Parking for the event will be available at Swift-Cantrell Park, located at 3140 Old 41 Hwy NW, with a free shuttle service to the Museum.
Sponsors for the event include Watson Injury Law, Gay Construction Company
JLunsford CPA, Kennesaw Museum Foundation, Kennesaw Business Association and the City of Kennesaw.
The Southern Museum is located at 2829 Cherokee Street in Downtown Kennesaw (exit 273 on Interstate 75). For more information, visit www.southernmuseum.org or call 770-427-2117.
About the Southern Museum
As a prestigious Smithsonian Affiliations member, the Southern Museum is an inclusive institution devoted to history and education. Home of the General locomotive, made famous during the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862, the Museum provides a quality experience that fosters conversation about the strategic and economic use of railroads during and after the Civil War. The Southern Museum’s educational programs reinforce classroom learning by connecting historical information with actual artifacts, while the Jolley Education Center offers numerous hands-on and interactive exhibits for children of all ages.