ASHLAND TRAIN DAY:
EVENT MAP
Saturday, April 27, 10am-4pm
PLAN YOUR VISIT
PUBLIC PARKING
Free public parking locations with shuttles to the event:
Green Parking Area (East)
Ashland-Junction Shopping Center
167 Junction Drive, Ashland VA 23005
*ADA accessible shuttle available
Pink Parking Area (East)
Ashland Hanover Shopping Center
251 N. Washington Hwy, Ashland VA 23005
*ADA accessible shuttle availableRed Parking Area (West)
First Baptist Church Ashland
800 Thompson St, Ashland VA 23005
*shuttles not ADA accessible
Free buses and trolleys carry participants from Green, Purple, and Brown satellite parking areas to the event. Thanks to sponsor — Randolph-Macon College—for keeping this service free!
DOWNTOWN ASHLAND
Local businesses in Ashland, Virginia are proud to offer unique shopping, entertainment, food & drink to visitors!
The following shops and restaurants will be participating in Ashland Train Day:
SHOPPING
FOOD & DRINK
MODEL TRAINS & EXHIBITS
Ashland Train Day is proud to host 12 model train displays and four railroad historical exhibits at the following locations:
Ashland Dance Academy
110 Thompson St
Stay tuned!
Hanover Arts & Activities Center
500 S. Center St
Rappahannock Model Railroaders (O gauge)
Ashland Museum
105 Hanover Ave
C&O red caboose, c1926
Brio toy train set for kids to play
Railroad history and exhibits
Historic St. Ann’s Church
216 England St
Tiny Tim’s Trains & Toys provides Brio trains for kids to play
Ashland Train Station
112 N. Railroad Ave
Railroad history information
Rappahannock River Railroaders
The Depot
107 S. Railroad Ave
River City 3 Railers
Ashland Volunteer Rescue Squad
203 Duncan Street
Richmond LEGO® Users Group
Ashland-Hanover Shopping Center
251 N. Washington Hwy
via the pink parking shuttle
RF& P Model Railroad Club, including
Richmond Area Ntrak Model Railroaders Club
Virginia Piedmont & Central H0 Model Railroaders
Our sincere thanks to the volunteer organizations making each of these exhibits possible!
TOUCH-A-TRUCK
Every gearhead will enjoy displays of antique cars, heavy equipment, a fire truck and ambulance, dump trucks, and tractors!
Hosted by RCI Builders, trucks and heavy equipment will be on display on England Street and North Railroad Avenue.
Ashland Rescue Squad Ambulance
Ashland Fire Department Ladder Truck
General RV Camper
Glen Allen Transmission Mystery Machine
Veterans of Foreign Wars Ambulance
Southwood Building Systems Construction Equipment
Sheehy Ford Sasquatch Bronco
Town of Ashland Street Sweeper
J.A. LaVoie Lawnmowing Equipment
Hanover Vegetable Farm Tractor
Model A Ford cars will be displayed next to Town Hall lawn (121 Thompson St).
KIDDIE TRAIN RIDES
Ashland Train Day is proud to offer FREE entertainment for kids of all ages—no tickets required! Visit the following locations to ride the kiddie trains and more!
Kid Zone
201 S. Railroad Ave
hosted by New Community Church
Two bounce houses
Bouncy obstacle course
Game area
Kona Ice
Face painting
Kiddie Train
121 Thompson Street
hosted by Your Path Counseling
SCAVENGER HUNT
Tiny Tim’s Trains & Toys issues a challenge to all Ashland Train Day participants: Play the free Scavenger Hunt to win a prize! Get your ticket at an Information booth, explore the event to collect stamps, and return for a free prize.
ARTS & CULTURE
Ashland Train Day is proud to showcase the community’s arts and culture! Don’t miss these attractions:
Hanover Concert Band
11:00am -- Hanover Arts & Activities Center, 500 S. Center St
Jim Duckett Music
Ashland Train Station, 112 N. Railroad Ave
Hanover County Black Heritage Society
116 N. Railroad Ave
Center Street Sound Company
Ashland Town Hall lawn, 121 Thompson St
Ashland Museum
105 Hanover Ave
RED VEIN Escape &
Ashland Haunted History Tours
108 Robinson St
Ashland Theatre
205 England St
VENDORS
FOOD COURT
Ashland Municipal Parking Lot
109 Hanover Ave
TBA
SHOPPING & MORE
Hanover Ave
105 Hanover Ave
TBA
The Depot
107 S Railroad Ave
Virtual Railfan, Inc
Town Hall
121 Thompson St
TBA
North Railroad Ave
101 N. Railroad Ave
TBA
South Railroad Ave
210 S. Railroad Ave
TBA