Public Events

 

2024 Alaska Railroad Open House

FAIRBANKS: Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

The Alaska Railroad's community Open House will return for 2024 to Fairbanks. The Alaska Railroad's Open House event provide Alaskans with a unique opportunity to interact with railroaders and to learn about the state’s railroad, offering train rides, static displays of railroad locomotives, and many more family-friendly activities. Event entrance, parking and train rides are ALL FREE, as are other activities and entertainment.  

Typically, open houses are held at one depot along the railbelt, except for 2023 (our centennial year) when we hosted guests at both Anchorage and Fairbanks. More details on the 2024 Open House to come later this summer.

Alaska Railroad Annual Print & Poster Signings

Each year, the Alaska Railroad Corporation commissions an artist to produce artwork that is the basis for a limited edition print, poster and lapel pin and other gifts and materials. The annual Alaska Railroad artwork is a favorite among rail fans and Alaska art collectors. Near the end of the year, the Alaska Railroad typically hosts print and poster signings with the artist at multiple locations along the Railbelt.

For 2024, ARRC commissioned artist Riana Sather for the official commemorative posters/prints. The artwork features the all-women, Athabascan crew of section hands who worked near Cantwell in 1945. The public can meet Riana at three public sign-and-sale events scheduled for 2024.

CANTWELL: Saturday, Mar. 25, 11:30am to 1:00pm at the Cantwell Community Center

FAIRBANKS: Saturday, Jan. 27, 10 a.m.to 1 p.m. at the Fairbanks Railroad Depot at 1031 Railroad Depot Road.

ANCHORAGE: Saturday, Jan. 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. a the Anchorage Historic Depot at 411 W. 1st Avenue.

For more information, view:

  • event flyer - Cantwell event
  • event flyer - Fairbanks event
  • event flyer - Anchorage event
  • visit our Art Print page
  • Form to reserve a specific print number (from 25 to 250). Include 3 choices in case preferred numbers are not available.