We have reopened for the 2026 season! We are currently only operating on Saturdays, 10a - 3p
Please stay tuned for updates!
We have reopened for the 2026 season! We are currently only operating on Saturdays, 10a - 3p
Please stay tuned for updates!
The mission of the New Jersey Shore Live Steamers is to allow our visitors an opportunity to experience the services that the Tuckerton Railroad provided along the Jersey Coast, inland from 1871 to 1936. Our coal powered steam locomotives, and other small trains, are built on a 1/8th scale and our cars can carry 18 passengers at a time. These locomotives are built by our members and maintained by the donations of our visitors.
Our small scale trains are designed not only for children, but for young at heart adults as well!
Riding our trains is FREE, but because we are a non-profit organization, run only by volunteers, donations are welcome and greatly appreciated.
JSLS is in the progress of recreating in 1/8 scale, the once existing Tuckerton Railroad Operation. This will include a continually increasing number of scale reproductions of the ten real steam locomotives, the passenger cars, and freight cars used to haul the materials to build this area (Including the clams for the Campbell's Soup Company). We would also recreate in 7/8 scale the beautiful and unique station buildings and key railroad structures.
See our park map.
Our existing track is outlined in GREEN
and our plans for future track expansion is outlined in RED
We are located within the Township Park called The Woods of New Gretna. This 65 acre park in Bass River Township also provides hiking and biking trails as well as a covered picnic area that is open 7 days a week during daylight hours.
We are open on:
Saturday 10:00am-3pm
(weather permitting)
Our Address:
11 Oak Avenue, New Gretna, NJ 08224
Directions-
From areas North:
Garden State Parkway South to Exit 52. Left at the end of the ramp to U.S. Route 9 South. Make right onto U.S.9, proceed through traffic light at Route 679, Maple Ave. Make a right onto Oak Ave, across from the Methodist Church.
From areas South:
Garden State Parkway North to Exit 50, New Gretna. Follow Route 9 North and make a left turn onto Oak Ave, across from the Methodist Church.
From Hammonton:
Follow Rt 542, past Batsto State Park to where Rt 542 meets Route 9 at the gas station. Make left and follow Route 9 North for approximately 2000 ft and make first left turn onto Oak Ave, across from the Methodist Church.
For something completely different, why not host your child's next birthday party, picnic or other event at the park! We are open Saturdays, weather permitting.
A $50 donation will reserve a train and engineer for your event.
You supply the food, cake and drinks and we supply the train rides!