- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Serial:
- Ride the train. SAM Shortline. Southwest Georgia, excursion train.
- Title:
- Share the thrill of riding the rails!
- Creator:
- Georgia. Division of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Sites
- Contributor to Resource:
- Georgia. Division of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Sites.
- Publisher:
- [Atlanta, GA] : Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites, 2010
- Date of Original:
- 2010
- Subject:
- Scenic railways--Georgia
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- state government records
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- "Rack card."
Title from cover
"www.samshortline.com"
"Peanut Express, Presidential Flyer, Southwest GA Arrow, Americus Adventurer, Archery Explorer, River Runner, Special Excursion."
" SAM Shortline offers you a choice of several exciting day trips with a variety of Georgia history to explore."
"SAM Shortline operates exursion trains on Fri., Sat., and select Mondays and Thur. of each month. Special excursion trains run periodically during the months for special events and school outings. Please check our Web site for current special runs ... Archery, Plains, Americus, Leslie, Georgia Veterans, Cordele." - External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA N200.P2 S1 T65 2010
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bn200-pp2-bs1-bt65-b2010-belec-p-btext
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bn200-pp2-bs1-bt65-b2010-belec-p-btext
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
-
SHARE THE THRILL OF RIDING THE RAILS!
ALL ABOARD! Climb aboard the Southwest Georgia Excursion Train to discover the real Georgia! Riding in air-conditioned, 1949 vintage cars, you'll enjoy a mix of romantic yesteryear with the excitement of today's South. While the SAM Shortline travels past pecan grooves and scenic country farms, it stops in four towns filled with fun attractions, restaurants and shopping. You can step off the train at any of these depots, catching it back on the return trip. Or better yet, spend the night in a charming hotel to resume your excursion the next day.
S A M Shortline Excursion Train
printed on recycled paper 08/2010 - 100M/$3553
ARCHERY
President Carter's Boyhood Home
PLAINS
Jimmy Carter National Historic Site s0LAINS$EPOT
(campaign museum) s0LAINS(IGH3CHOOL
(visitor center) s0RESIDENT#ARTERS
current home
Main Street shopping
Billy Carter's Service Station / Museum
Golden Pecan Company (former Carter warehouse)
Georgia Visitor Center
Restaurants
Plains Inn & Antique Mall
Annual Peanut Festival (September)
AMERICUS
Habitat for Humanity s)NTERNATIONAL(EADQUARTERS s'LOBAL6ILLAGE-USEUM Windsor Hotel Rylander Theatre Historic district Shopping & restaurants Hotels, bed & breakfast inns
LESLIE
Georgia Rural Telephone Museum
GEORGIA VETERANS STATE PARK
Lake Blackshear Resort & Golf Club
Military Museum
Camping
Fishing & Skiing
Swimming Beach
R/C Model Airplane Flying Field
CORDELE
3!-3HORTLINE$EPOT'IFT3HOP 11 Motels Historic district State Farmers Market Golf Shopping & Restaurants Watermelon Capital of the World: Annual Festival (June)
www.SAMShortline.com
1-877-GA-RAILS (877-427-2457)
2010 Schedule:
September SMTWT F S
12 34 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
October SMTWT F S
12 3 45 67 89 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 24/31 26 27 28 29 30
November SMTWT F S
12 34 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
December S M TW T F S
12 34 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
1-877-GA-RAILS
PARTIES & GROUP TOURS Train cars are available to be rented for a group's exclusive use. The premium SAM Hawkins & Americus Cars offer exclusive, elegant surroundings, with the additional treat of a knowledgeable car host to assist you with all of your needs. For tour groups of 20 or more, special rates are available. Please call or visit our website for more information.
2011 Schedule:
February S M TW T F S
1 23 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
March S M TW T F S
1 23 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
April
SMTWT F S 12
3 45 67 89 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
May SM TW T F S 1 23 45 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
June SM TW T F S
12 34 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
THREE STYLES OF SEATING: Coach Class, Premium Class and Adult Only
SPECIAL EXCURSIONS
All special excursion reservations are by phone only: 1-877-GA-RAILS
2010: s 3EPT - History in Concrete s 3EPT - Plains Peanut Festival s /CT $AY/UT With Thomas s .OV - Plains Tree Lighting s $EC - A Mysterious Christmas
s $EC Santa's Magical Tour s $EC - Holiday Magic s $EC - Enchanted Evening
2011: s &EB - Be My Valentine s -AR - March Tour Special s !PRIL - Plains Classic Car Show s !PRIL - Art in Rees Park in Americus s *UNE - Watermelon Special
ARCHERY EXPLORER
$EPARTS#ORDELEATAMWITHLAYOVERSIN Americus, Plains and Archery.
SOUTHWEST GEORGIA ARROW
$EPARTS!MERICUSATAMWITHLAYOVERS in Leslie, Plains and Archery.
AM $EPART#ORDELE AM $EPARt Ga. Veterans 11:15 a.m. Arrive Americus
(1 hr. 15 min. layover) PM $EPART!MERICUS
1:10 p.m. Arrive Plains (1 hr. layover) PM $EPART0LAINS
2:20 p.m. Arrive Archery (30 min. layover)
PM $EPART!RCHERY PM $EPART0LAINS PM $EPART!MERICUS PM $EPART'A6ETERANS
5:35 p.m. Arrive Cordele
AM $EPART!MERICUS AM $EPART'A6ETERANS 11:10 a.m. Arrive Leslie
(45 minute layover) PM $EPART,ESLIE
1:10 p.m. Arrive Plains (1 hour layover)
PM $EPART0LAINS 2:20 p.m. Arrive Archery (30 minute layover)
PM $EPART!RCHERY PM $EPART0LAINS PM $EPART!MERICUS
5:00 p.m. Arrive Ga. Veterans
AMERICUS ADVENTURE
$EPARTS#ORDELEATAMWITHLAYOVERS in Americus and Plains.
PEANUT EXPRESS
$EPARTS#ORDELEATAMWITHLAYOVERS in Leslie and Plains.
AM $EPART#ORDELE 10:10 AM $EPART'A6ETERANS 11:15 a.m. Arrive Americus
(2 hr. layover) PM $EPART!MERICUS
1:55 p.m. Arrive Plains (1 hr. 15 min. layover)
PM $EPART0LAINS PM $EPART!MERICUS PM $EPART'A6ETERANS
5:40 p.m. Arrive Cordele
AM $EPART#ORDELE AM $EPART'A6ETERANS 10:35 a.m. Arrive Leslie
(1 hr. layover) AM $EPART,ESLIE PM $EPART!MERICUS
1:00 p.m. Arrive Plains (2 hour layover)
PM $EPART0LAINS PM $EPART!MERICUS PM $EPART'A6ETERANS
5:30 p.m. Arrive Cordele
Reserve your tickets on-line at
www.samshortline.com
Coach Class:
Adults ...................................$27.99*
Seniors (62+) Veteran or Military active & retired .....................$25.99*
Children (2-12) ....................$17.99* (under 2, no charge if on lap)
Premium Class: (No discounts on premium seats.)
Adults ...................................$35.99*
Children (2-12) ....................$25.99* (under 2, no charge if on lap)
SAM Hawkins Car:
Adults Seating Only $35.99*
* All prices subject to 7% sales tax.
* Tickets are non-refundable. Passengers may call
* Reservations recommended due to limited seating. 72 hours in advance of ride date to transfer to a
* Payment required at booking.
different ride date, upon availability.
* Group rates available.
* SAM Shortline reserves the right to cancel any
* Boarding begins 20 minutes prior to departure.
train and/or alter schedules.
* No smoking, alcoholic beverages or pets allowed.
Cordele depot is located at:
75
105 East 9th Avenue | Cordele, Georgia 31015
Atlanta
Georgia Veterans State Park is located at:
Macon
2459 Hwy 280 West | Cordele, Georgia 31015
Americus depot is located at: 730 West Church Street | Americus, Georgia 31709
Exit 101 Valdosta
Passengers may board the train at any of the stations shown above. Call for information on each scheduled stop. Online reservations available for most excursions.
1-877-GA-RAILS (877-427-2457)