Georgia Coastal Railway

First, this place seems to have various names, and I was confused trying to find them online. Georgia Coastal Railway in Google leads to a website called thegeorgiatrain.com, and the header there says "Kingsland Station". Below that are three logos, one for Florida-Georgia Railway Heritage Museum, one for Georgia Coastal Railway, and one for Kingsland Station Players (theater), all of which operate from the same building, and same website.As for their physical location, it's right downtown in the middle of old Kingsland, very close to one of the best restaurants in GA (imho), Wandaful Things.We did the Cottontail Express on the train, and it was a pretty fun time!The staff were all great with kids, and everything was organized and streamlined from start to finish. I had initially booked a later time, but wanted to try to make another event in Brunswick, so I asked to change, and they were so kind and accommodating! They switched me quickly and hassle-free in one email! That was awesome!Parking in the lot was ample and easy. A short walk inside and they take your name for your reservation at the ticket window inside the station. There were seats for waiting in the theater, or you could walk around the station looking at the didactics from the railway museum info. Costumed actors were walking around for photos, dressed as the Easter Bunny, a mouse, Mother Nature, and some others. The local model RR club was in the model train room constructing a scale replica of local towns and stations. They were very welcoming and kind. So there was plenty to do while you wait.The train loaded with open seating. Cars had open-air benches facing out to the left or right, so you rode sideways and with a turn of the head could see any direction. There was one actor who was emcee, announcing the songs and treats on the schedule. She was pretty good at giving us an idea of what would be happening; it would've been better if we got a handout program, but it was helpful enough.Each costumed character came around to visit with every child. There was fun kid-friendly Easter-themed music, and decor on the train and at the station. On the train, the actors did some dancing with everybody, passed around stickers/candy, and did balloon animals. We boarded at 10am, and were back to the station by 11:02am. Once we got off the train there were plastic Easter eggs in a lawn area next to the station. It was neat, but definitely very obvious for older kids who didn't have to hunt at all. But I get it that it needs to appeal to all younger ages, and there wasn't really safe terrain to try to hide things in more difficult spots.They do ask for tips getting off the train, so bring cash to tip your crew!I can see how the Kingsland Station Players theater is associated with the train, because there were definitely skilled actors in costume on the train.With the name Georgia Coastal Railway, I thought the train would travel along or to the coast. The tracks do go to St Marys, GA, but the ride we had didn't leave the outskirts of Kingsland's strip malls on route 40. It was fun, nonetheless, to ride the strip, between lanes of cars, and whiz past Malson's BBQ up high on the train.All in all it was a very fun time for kids. We would return again for another kid-themed experience! They have various adult theme rides as well, and can be rented for parties and events.

We rode the noon train on a Saturday. The open air car was fun. It was a bit noisy and bumpy, but it's a train. The engineers did a great job going through St. Mary's and Kingsland. The on board hostess, Heidi, was very nice and accommodating. We didn't buy any drinks or snacks, but still tipped her. We will ride the train again.

The mystery train ride in Kingsland GA was horrible. first it rode backwards which was dizzying. secondly, the people who were trying to pl actors were yelling in close quarters. nerve wrecking. third , there were no food or bathroom ESSENTIALS NEEDED!!!they were asking us to drink wine and beer complimentary ? why ? no were to piss! this was a waste of time and money Don't Do it!!!