ASHLAND TRAIN DAY

Saturday, April 27, 2024
10am-4pm

The 20th annual street festival and railroad extravaganza celebrates Ashland’s love for trains.

Volunteer

To keep this event free to our community, we rely on nearly 200 volunteers to help with organization and safety. Volunteers get free Wawa meals and an Ashland Train Day T-Shirt!

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MERCHANDISE

Stand out from the crowd with the newest Ashland Train Day design by Geoff Stone produced by We Think in Ink featuring hometown hero - Secretariat Racing into History.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

RAILROAD HISTORY & LORE

A museum, two historical societies, and singing storytellers bring Virginia’s railroad history to life.

LOCOMOTIVES

More than 12 fully-loaded CSX freight trains and Amtrak passenger trains will roll through the center of the event.

MODEL TRAINS

Model trains on display of every size and scale, including lego and racing trains. Plus vintage railroad equipment and a red caboose!

AMTRAK RAFFLE

Win two roundtrip Amtrak tickets anywhere on the East Coast in the Ashland Train Day raffle!

TRUCKS ON DISPLAY

Gear heads of all ages will be amazed at the display of heavy equipment, fire truck and ambulance, dump trucks and tractors.

KID ZONE

A world of fun with a bouncy house, obstacle course, and games.

KIDDIE TRAIN RIDES

Three kiddie train rides invite families to tour the festivities. All aboard!

SCAVENGER HUNT

Collect stamps as you explore the event. Trade your completed ticket for a free prize!

PARKING SHUTTLES

Buses and trolleys carry participants from satellite parking areas to the event.

HEADQUARTERS

More than 100 community volunteers make the event possible, along with first responders from Ashland, Hanover, Randolph-Macon College, and CSX.