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The Old Hickory Train Museum, Jackson, Louisiana. 1,994 likes · 27 talking about this · 169 were here. Operating Model and Toy Trains, Kids' Play Train & Railroad locos, cars and memorabilia.
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Located in the restored brick Kansas City Southern (KCS) depot completed in 1923 (and now listed on the National Register Of Historic Places), this museum is open through much of the year with many historic artifices to peruse. There are also two cabooses on the grounds, a coach, and Texas & New Orleans (Southern Pacific) 0-6-0 #124 (Class S-9), ma...
The LSTA does not offer regular excursions but they do maintain an operational steam locomotive at Jefferson, Louisiana (New Orleans); Southern Pacific/Texas & New Orleans 2-8-2 #745. The Mikado was constructed by the railroad's Algiers Shops in 1921 and classed as an MK-5. Named the Spirit of Louisianait has been featured in two Hollywood films, "...
This train ride, running on 36-inch gauge track (commonly referred to as "narrow-gauge") is based in Jackson. They state the following about their operation: "THE Old Hickory Railroad commemorates the Clinton and Port Hudson Railroad, one of America's oldest railroads. The present train was built in 1964 and brought to Jackson in 1998." It began se...
The Southern Forest Heritage Museum's purpose is to preserve the history of the Southeast's logging industry and, in particular, at Forest Hill. According to their mission, the group provides: "educational opportunities to promote better understanding of the historic, cultural, and economic influences of the lumber industry of the early 20th centur...
Apr 1, 2024 · The Old Hickory Railroad's 2½-mile, figure eight track still runs through Jackson, but the train has been standing idle for 16 years. STAFF PHOTO BY ROBIN MILLER. One of the Old Hickory Railroad ...
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The train leaves from the depot off of College Street in Jackson, Louisiana. ... 359 Third Street | Baton Rouge, LA 70801 800 LA ROUGE | 225-383-1825 ...
- 3312 College Street, Jackson, 70748, LA
- (225) 634-7397
Mar 31, 2024 · Curious Louisiana investigates. The engine for the Old Hickory Railroad in Jackson once transported tourists through '6 Gun Territory' in the Frontier Land wild west theme park in Cherokee, North ...
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note that the train is longer in operation. The Old Hickory Railroad was a live steam locomotive pulling two open coaches on a 6.2 mile journey back in time through the historic town of Jackson, LA. The ride commemorated the Clinton and Port Hudson Railroad, established in 1833, including a spur into Jackson.
Southern Belle Antiques and train car (.5 mile) Kansas City Southern dining car available for group functions adjacent to antiques shop. The Bluffs (5 miles) Arnold Palmer designed golf course and residential community. Audubon State Historic Site (8 miles) Site of Oakley Plantation where John James Audubon painted a number of his famous bird ...
