Heart of Georgia West Railroad
Click Here to learn how this long abandoned railroad was resurrected for motorcar operations.
Ride the rail between Richland and Omaha, Georgia. We have a 56 miles round trip available. Eventually the ride will extend an additional two miles to the Alabama State line. The track offers smooth riding, cuts and fills, lots of curves, trestles and wildlife. Putting motorcars on the rails is easy as the track runs through a paved parking area. This is one of the few excursions you can ride in the morning and be back at your base of operations for lunch. The map below illustrates the available track.
Click HERE to download a more detailed, printable track map.
Click HERE to download a printable track profile.
Come enjoy a night run without getting back at a late hour. The track is isolated on each end to prevent any active train operation. Any funds acquired thru rides or donations are used for vegetation control along the track. We are sure once you ride with us, you will want to come back.
Nearby motel rates are $45.00 plus tax per night at the Super Value Inn-229-887-2500. Camping near the tracks with power and water, no sewage hookups is available.
Local places to eat :
Red's Pizza for hamburgers, hotdogs, salads or pizza.
Mom's Kitchen in Preston for good soul food.
Great BBQ at Ricky's Main Street BBQ in Parrott, Georgia.
There is a small Subway in the gas station near the set on point for light breakfast.
Also, try the deli at the Pic n Save grocery store
Nearby attractions for a family member not interested in motorcars:
Richland has a small railroad museum in the old depot and is open by appointment.
Providence Canyon (Georgia's Little Grand Canyon)
Westville -- (1850's village with period houses)
Port Columbus National Civil War Naval Museum-- (CSA Chattahoochee)
Plains-- Jimmy Carter's hometown
Parrott--Where some of the movie "The Long Riders" was filmed
Americus--Souther Field where Lindbergh made his first solo flight
For the excursion schedule see the NARCOA website or contact:
Larry Crowe 229-776-5882 or email clh1@planttel.net
Will Thompson 229-723-8231 C: 229-359-5701 or email cwthompson@windstream.net
Aerial view of Richland
Interactive Map to Set On Location
Click on the letter 'B" in the green circle to get directions from your location