Celebrate Southern Railway No. 6133’s 75th anniversary with an exclusive evening and night photo charter!
Event Date & Time
Saturday, July 19, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
(Check-in begins at 5:30 p.m.
First photo opportunities at 6:00 p.m.)
Pricing
$107.25 ($100.00 plus $7.25 handling fees)*
*N.C. Sales Tax will be added at the time of purchase.
ASTC Travel Passport Program reciprocity benefits not valid for this special event.
Southern Railway 6133 75th Anniversary Photo Charter
Saturday, July 19, 2025
5:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.
Throughout the evening, No. 6133 will rotate between three fully staged and historically accurate consists: a heavyweight Pullman-era consist, a vintage freight train, and a streamlined stainless passenger train. These setups will be staged across multiple locations around the museum’s 60-acre site, so please be prepared for a significant amount of walking. At least one area will require boarding and deboarding of historic passenger cars.*
Built-in 1950, FP7 No. 6133 represents a turning point in American railroading — a blend of power, streamlined design, and modern passenger service that helped define the postwar Southern Railway’s identity. Still proudly wearing her original green and white paint scheme, 6133 remains a rare and significant example of first-generation diesel preservation. This photo charter isn’t just about capturing great images — it’s about honoring the locomotive’s 75-year legacy and sharing a moment that brings the spirit of classic railroading vividly to life.
Professional lighting will be provided. Check-in begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Barber Junction Visitor Center, and the photo charter begins at 6:00 p.m. Experience with photographing scenes with flood and flash lighting is highly recommended.
This is a rain or shine event, and there are no refunds or exchanges.
*Please note: The passenger cars used on the photo trains are not ADA-accessible due to the use of historic and antiquated rail passenger equipment, which is exempt from ADA regulations under US Code: Title 42: Section 12184.
Southern 6133 photographed during a recent night event. Photo scenes will vary. Photo by Bryan Clingerman.
Celebrate Southern Railway No. 6133’s 75th anniversary with an exclusive evening and night photo charter!
Event Date & Time
Event Date & Time
Saturday, July 19, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
(Check-in begins at 5:30 p.m.
First photo opportunities at 6:00 p.m.)
Pricing
$107.25 ($100.00 plus $7.25 handling fees)*
*N.C. Sales Tax will be added at the time of purchase.