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 available

  • Red 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:


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

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.

Ashland Train Day Scavenger Hunt card

Scavenger Hunt Ticket, page 1

Scavenger Hunt Ticket, page 2


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