Wayne Tourism

10/19/2026

Great video from one of our favorite railfans.

10/19/2026

🚂 What a wonderful day celebrating Jesup—the City Trains Built!

Jesup Train Day brought families, train enthusiasts, and our community together for a day filled with discovery and fun. From model trains and railroad history to StoryWalk®, story time, children’s activities, and trackless train rides, there was something for kids of all ages and families to enjoy!

Railfans also had the opportunity to watch trackside as trains rolled through our active railroad town, sharing the excitement with longtime train lovers and a new generation of little railfans. 🚆
Last count I heard was 11 trains came through. I’m sure someone will have the correct number. If you want to see people move fast, be at the depot when someone yells “Train.”

Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, shared displays, and helped make the day a success. Tom and Gary, we could not do this without you. Melba, Jeff, Janet and Heather - you cannot be beat. The three train amigos - Andy, John and John - thank you for being a part of our day. Thank you goes to Ashley Brannen for letting us use her as the Hello, Jesup! Tour guide - that StoryWalk is one for the ages. Pam and Courtney - you two always are ready to hit the ground running. And the entire tourism board - thank you for understanding where we can go with this event.

And to our railfans, visitors, and the kids whose parents could watch sitting on a park bench, your support helps us celebrate Jesup’s railroad heritage and create special memories together! ❤️if you’re a Railfan, Jesup is ready for your visit and put October 16, 2027 on your calendar. We will be back then to do this all over again.

10/18/2026

It was a blustery day for the 2026 Jesup Train Day but that did not slow down the visitors. Thanks to our railfans from youngest to oldest who came by the depot today. We had a great group of railfans train watching on both sides of the tracks. The kids' play area was taken apart, put back together, and moved from one table to another and every table was well loved. The StoryWalk was great and we have booklets available for those who might be interested.

Mark your calendars for next year's Train Day, October 16, 2027.

Pictures are coming soon. If you have pictures, please tag them and share them with us.

10/17/2026

10/17/2026

🚂Celebrate America250 at Jesup Train Day Today! 🇺🇸🚂

Join us at the Jesup Depot today from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a fun-filled day celebrating trains, history, and America250!

📖 11:00 a.m. Story Time in the Amtrak Waiting Room. Enjoy "Curious George Takes a Train" with young rail fans and families.

❓ 1:15 p.m. Ask Andy the Engineer & Friends. Stop by the Community Room and bring your train questions for Andy and his railroad friends!

🚂 2:00 drawing for a great ride - Register your small train fan for a chance to win a ride on train donated by Sambo's Blades and Outdoors. This train is recommended for children under 6. You do not have to be present to win but you have to have been present to register!

🚦 Visit the Operation Lifesaver table for important train safety information and some free books, too.

🚂 Ride the trackless train around the Kid Zone area.

📚 Walk through the StoryWalk®, "Hello, Jesup," posted around the depot. Every child who completes the StoryWalk will be entered for a chance to win a special gift basket! And, tour guide Ashley just might be on hand when you visit.

🎨 Explore the Children's Play Area, featuring hands-on, touchable fun for kids.

🚉 Inside the depot you'll find: • A detailed model train city
• Operating train sets
• Historical railroad information
• Virtual Railfan live train viewing on TV
• Virtual Railfan materials and information
• An authentic ACL dining car table setting display

👕 Jesup Train Day T-shirts available for $10 (Exact cash please.)

Bring the family, celebrate America's railroad heritage, and enjoy a great day at the depot as we honor America250 and the vital role railroads have played in our nation's story.

And, remember, ArchFest is going on from 9:00 - 5:00. Opening ceremonies will be at 9:30. Two great events on one fine Fall Saturday.

All aboard for Jesup Train Day! 🚂🇺🇸

10/16/2026

10/14/2026

Update - we’re moving the StoryWalk to the depot so all our activities are on the same side of the street.

Our “Hello, Jesup!” StoryWalk for Train Day Saturday is a great one. Be sure to bring the kids out to enjoy it. There’s a gift basket giveaway that will go to one lucky winner who completes the story. It’s a win-win for a great Saturday.

10/14/2026

Where train watching meets the space age.

The Virtual Railfan camera on the Jesup depot caught the SpaceX rocket making its way to the ISS. It made the morning drive interesting for a lot of people around here.

Virtual Railfan - not just for trains all the time.

10/02/2026

Be sure to come by Train Day for a chance to win this.

10/01/2026

We’re counting down with them.

🎉 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🎉

We’re officially counting down to Arch Fest & Train Day 2026!

In just 16 DAYS, Historic Downtown Jesup will come alive for a full day of shopping, food, local vendors, Wayne Tourism Train Day activities, local performances and family-friendly fun!

🛍️ Shop Local
🍴 Enjoy Food & Treats
🚂 Experience Train Day
🎉 Enjoy Local Performances
🎨 Explore Vendors & Handmade Goods
🚗 Car Show
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the Family

📅 Saturday, October 17th
⏰ 9 AM–5 PM
📍 Historic Downtown Jesup

Mark your calendar, invite your friends and start making your plans now!

🎉 16 DAYS TO GO — WE’LL SEE YOU DOWNTOWN!