Friday and Saturday evenings, February 5 and 6, 2010, Historic Jefferson Railway will celebrate Mardi Gras with FREE Fireside Ghost Stories at 8:00 p.m. at the historic depot in downtown Jefferson. Let the spirits flow. You’ll get the willies as you are spooked by more than just ghosts.



Every campfire needs s’mores & hot dogs, so makings will be for sale to roast over the open fire. Then climb aboard the legendary Ghost Train at 9:00 to round out your evening. The Ghost Train departs from the “haunted” depot and carries you deep through the dark woods along the Bayou, sharing tales that will make you reach for your loved ones!



The schedule has been adjusted so that patrons can partake of the Mardi Gras activities in downtown Jefferson. Our day train will depart at 11:30 and 4:30 on Saturday. The depot has been decked out in Mardi Gras decorations and plenty of bead throws will be on hand for all the train riders.



The train rolls right by the home of the Boggy Creek monster as depicted in the upcoming feature horror movie, “Boggy Creek”, filmed in Jefferson and Uncertain. The movie is loosely based on the old Big Foot or Sasquatch legends, says Brian T. Jaynes, director and producer.



The Railway has become a part of the thriving community of Jefferson sponsoring major events throughout the year that bring over 20,000 visitors to Jefferson. Patrons look forward all year to the Terror on the Bayou Fright Train, Trammel’s Trace Rendezvous, Rail of Lights Christmas & New Year’s Train and Diamond Don’s Riverport National Vintage Motocross.



The train was built in 1964 for Six Guns Territory in Florida and moved to Jefferson in 1986. It is a Crown Metals reproduction of the 1870’s American class 4-4-0 steam locomotive christened the Robert E. Lee and known as Engine #7. The open car coach seats still carry the custom medallions cast into them designed especially for the Six Guns amusement park.



For information on events, please visit www.JeffersonRailway.com or call 866-398-2038.



February 5 & 6, 2010

First Class enclosed coach $12

Open air coaches $10

Children under 6 FREE

Active Military & Seniors receive 10% off



Friday

Depot opens at 6:00 pm

Fireside Ghost Stories at 8:00 pm

Ghost Train departs at 9:00 pm



Come join us for Fireside Ghost Stories at

the depot.

And IT'S FREE!





Saturday

Depot opens at 10:00 am

Train departs at 11:30 and 4:30

Fireside Ghost Stories at 8:00 pm

Ghost Train departs at 9:00 pm