The popular Railroad Rendezvous event will return to the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History on Saturday, July 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

A variety of activities celebrating the railroad and all things transportation will be taking place throughout the day. Guests can enjoy flatcar rides for children, a model car display, and railroad artifacts provided by the Military Railroad Society, along with additional interactive experiences and demonstrations.

This year, visitors can explore tractors in the front lot presented by AgPro Marietta, a blacksmith demonstration with Big Bear’s Forge and Homestead, an interactive train layout with Atlantic Coast S Gaugers, and a hands-on car engine station presented by The Savoy. The Cobb County Radio Control Modelers Club will also return, and families can visit a Railroad Worker’s kids area featuring hands-on activities with the Atlanta Typewriter Club.

Railroad Rendezvous offers the rare opportunity to step aboard the General locomotive, made famous during the Civil War’s Great Locomotive Chase of 1862, and tour the cab of the historic steam locomotive. Also, during the event, visitors may step inside the renovated Southern Railway Caboose X372 and experience what life was like for railroad crews during the golden age of rail travel.

The “Board the General Experience” and “Board the Caboose Experience” are each $5 per person or $7 for both, children 2 years old and younger are free, proceeds will go to the Kennesaw Museum Foundation

All activities excluding the “Board the General Experience” and “Board the Caboose Experience” are included with regular admission; $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $5 for children.