2026 Alaska Railroad Open House ~ Fairbanks
DATE: Saturday, September 26, 2026
LOCATION: 1031 Alaska Railroad Depot Road, Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
The Alaska Railroad's community Open House will return in 2026 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 other activities. Event entrance, parking and train rides are ALL FREE, as are other activities and entertainment. The Open House is a family-friendly, accessible event.
More information will be available closer to the event.
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. The Alaska Railroad typically hosts print and poster signings with the artist at a couple locations along the Railbelt.
For 2026, ARRC commissioned artist Richard Rearick for the official commemorative posters/prints. Entitled "Ship Creek Crossing" the artwork depicts locomotive 4006 as it crosses Anchorage's Ship Creek, with the majestic silhouette of Mount Susitna (Sleeping Lady) in the distance. The public can meet Richard at two public sign-and-sale events scheduled for 2026.
ANCHORAGE: Saturday, Jan. 10, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. a the Anchorage Historic Depot at 411 W. 1st Avenue.
FAIRBANKS: Saturday, Jan. 17, 10 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. at the Fairbanks Railroad Depot at 1031 Railroad Depot Road.
For more information, view:
- sign and sale events flyer
- 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.
