Folkston Funnel Train Viewing Platform: Address, Phone Number, Folkston Funnel Train Viewing Platform Reviews: 4.5/5
Folkston Funnel Train Viewing Platform
Folkston Funnel Train Viewing Platform
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16 within 5 kms
Whistlin Dixie
33
0.5 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • American • Cafe • Soups
Thai Smile Cuisine
74
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Los 3 Mariachis Restaurant
13
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Okefenokee Restaurant
164
0.8 km₹ • American • Vegetarian Friendly
Cane Pole Cafe
2
0.6 km
Tuptim Thai Restaurant
19
0.8 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Asian • Thai • Vegetarian Friendly
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2
0.9 kmQuick Bites • American • Deli
Burger King
8
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McDonald's
9
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Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
11
1 km₹ • Dessert • Fast food
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GreenhouseGirl
36 contributions
Nov 2021
Lovely viewing platform, perfect for sipping wine, watching trains, and a gorgeous sunset. i howled and hooted and danced and the train engineer waved! What fun!
Written 3 November 2021
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Matthew W
Tallahassee, FL3 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
It Is A Great place to Railfanning Its on the Csx A Line that goes Thur Jacksonville Florida Lots Of Trains
Written 24 April 2021
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SandraPOrangePark_FL
Jacksonville, FL34 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
Folkston is a great place for rail fans. The viewing platform is near a few restaurants so you can get lunch or there are picnic tables if you bring a picnic. You will see many CSX trains as well as Amtrak
Written 11 April 2021
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runner24
Orlando, FL1,012 contributions
Jun 2020
For some reason, I keep coming back to watch the trains go by. This being my 5th visit shows that I really enjoy it. Easy parking, restroom (that needs paint but the toilet and sink were clean), covered platform and it's nice being able to hear the engineers and dispatch talking on the scanner mounted under deck cover. It's a great, safe, rest stop when traveling through the area.
Written 25 June 2020
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TimOBee
Stourbridge, UK49 contributions
Mar 2020
The viewing platform faces the sun in the afternoon, even in March this was too hot for pasty faced English people. Crossed the track to the little museum and could sit in the shade of their picnic area. Saw 2 north bound trains. One rail car train going back towards Detroit presumably and one Amtrak New York bound. I could not work out if it was the train from Miami or the one from Tampa. Nice way to while away an hour!
Written 22 April 2020
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Homecroft56
Nineveh, IN371 contributions
Mar 2020
Drove out of our way to get to Folkston, but well worth it. 60 trains a day pass by here. The city has built a nice viewing stand with easy parking. Great views in both directions. Far enough back from the tracks that it is safe for kids to participate. Worth the trip!
Written 16 March 2020
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Dennis Coffey
Concord, GA13 contributions
Mar 2020
We visited the Funnel after enjoying a wonderful supper at Thai Smile...it was after dark, and we saw 3 trains go by. It was clean, has a restroom and was a relaxing way to enjoy a cup of coffee and just chill for a bit.
Written 14 March 2020
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Charles B
127 contributions
Feb 2020
The platform puts you close trackside. It provides a good view in both directions. safe parking. Restrooms are available. Nearby food vendors. Great railfans to meet.
Written 24 February 2020
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Philly man
Philadelphia, PA341 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Came to the funnel for first time. Supposedly bunch of trains coming per the foamers that were there. I was with non train folks so could not stay long. About half HR later saw NB autoracks some of which were full
Written 16 February 2020
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Dana C
2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
Been here many times over the years. Excellent place to watch trains. Plenty of places nearby to eat and sleep. Scanner was not working this trip. A little disappointed. I will make sure I have my own scanner with me in the future.
Written 19 January 2020
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Where are the cabins next to train viewing?
erikaerin
Georgia12 contributions
Railsidelodging (you can find them online) has a small cabin (up to 2 people) and also a caboose (up to 6 people) right next to the tracks and across the street from the viewing platform. My son and I stayed in the small cabin and it was very clean.
Amanda
Tampa, FL10 contributions
Is there train activity on Sundays? My son is a big fan of trains so we were thinking of making a weekend trip but would probably be there on a Sunday. Thank you!
Okefenokee C
Folkston, GA1 contribution
Yes the trains run 7 days a week.
Frequently Asked Questions about Folkston Funnel Train Viewing Platform
- Hotels near Folkston Funnel Train Viewing Platform:
- (0.21 km) Inn at Folkston
- (0.61 km) Railside Lodging
- (0.82 km) Roadmasters Lodge
- (1.63 km) Western Motel
- (2.37 km) Okefenokee RV Park
- Restaurants near Folkston Funnel Train Viewing Platform:
- (0.54 km) Whistlin Dixie
- (0.76 km) Thai Smile Cuisine
- (0.84 km) Okefenokee Restaurant
- (0.69 km) Los 3 Mariachis Restaurant
- (0.64 km) Cane Pole Cafe